In an exclusive conversation with WION, Dr Li-Meng Yan, who recently broke the internet by claiming that COVID-19 was manufactured in a lab, said that on the course of her research, she was told not to talk about her discoveries.

WION exclusive | Chinese virologist who claimed COVID-19 is lab-made suggests Wuhan doctors were forced into silence

Myanmar is set to hold its most crucial election in November. Aung San Suu Kyi's former ally Thet Thet Khine has emerged as a key challenger. Meanwhile, the Rohingya community in the country remains disenfranchised.

Myanmar gearing up for general election, Aung San Suu Kyi remains a front runner

The coronavirus pandemic continues to remain elusive, with new information coming in every day about the virus, and ways to prevent it. Masks, face shields, and gloves have become the new normal, and people are playing with different ideas to protect themselves in a world where isolation is difficult, if not impossible.

Face shields ineffective against COVID-19, rules world's fastest supercomputer

COVID-19 Vaccines Price -The race to successfully deploy a coronavirus vaccine gets fiercer every day. Major pharmaceutical companies from across the globe are working and conducting trials of their candidate vaccines to fast-track mass inoculation.

What is the 'reasonable' price for future COVID-19 vaccines?

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the AAP government's order directing 33 big private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, holding that the decision appeared to be arbitrary and unreasonable.

High Court stays Delhi govt's decision to reserve 80% ICU beds for COVID-19 patients in 33 pvt hospitals

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided to impose 'work from home' guidelines wherever possible, and to curb timings for bars and restaurants to tackle a fast-spreading second coronavirus wave, but the opposition accused him of losing control.

Boris Johnson starts shutting down Britain again as coronavirus spreads

The United States is losing on average over 800 people a day to the novel coronavirus -- compared with fewer than 15 a day on average in Australia, Canada, Germany, Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom.

US, ravaged by coronavirus pandemic, to face 'worst' autumn as flu season begins

Russia is so confident in its COVID-19 vaccine that it will shoulder some of the legal liability should anything go wrong, rather than requiring buyers to take on the full risk, the head of the state fund bankrolling the project told Reuters.

'We're confident': Russia to share legal risks of COVID-19 vaccine

A blueprint for the laboratory construction of a highly infectious and deadly coronavirus has long existed. It was only a matter of time before a scientific group lacking moral constraints would attempt it, initiating a global catastrophe and paving the way for something even more dangerous in the future, unless action is taken now to prevent it.

A 2008 synthetic model to make COVID-19 in the laboratory

India's COVID-19 tally reached 54.88 lakh with 86,961 people being infected in the past 24 hours, while 43,96,399 people have recuperated so far pushing the national recovery rate to 80.

India coronavirus tally reaches 54,87,580; death toll mounts to 87,882

World leaders will come together, albeit virtually, on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations even as the deadly coronavirus pandemic challenges the 193-member world body.

World leaders to mark 75th anniversary of UN as pandemic challenges organisation

Coronavirus inside a flight spreads as fast as in other situations, a study has found. This study is one of two published Friday demonstrating how coronavirus can spread on airline flights, and suggesting that simply spacing people out a little will not fully protect them.

Coronavirus can spread on long flights despite distancing, studies show

Myanmar plans to push ahead with a November general election despite calls from opposition parties to postpone it because of a surge in novel coronavirus cases, officials said.

WION Dispatch: Myanmar Gears Up For General Election

The Taj Mahal reopens to visitors on Monday even as India looks set to overtake the US as the global leader in coronavirus infections. The world-famous white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra south of New Delhi is India's most popular tourist site.

Taj Mahal reopens even as India's COVID tally soars

Manchester City's star Ilkay Gundogan has tested positive for coronavirus hours ahead of their first match in the Premier League. The news was shared by Manchester City on Monday.

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan tests positive for COVID-19

Hundreds of volunteers posed naked in a park in London -- all for an art installation. The installation was the first major participatory work of art since the United Kingdom went into coronavirus-induced lockdown in March.

Hundreds pose nude wearing only masks in London. All in the name of art

Children can now safely bid adieu to those uncomfortable COVID-19 tests as a Canadian province has launched a new gargle method for students ages 4 to 19. The first-of-its-kind test is touted to be as accurate as the ones using a nasal swab and is much easier to administer for children.

A new Canadian COVID-19 gargle test is first-of-its-kind

In the sweltering heat and humidity, 31-year-old Caitlyn Tojanes grumbles about having to wear a face shield over her mask as she waits in line for her bus in the Philippine capital Manila.

Strict mask, visor rules make Philippine commuters sweat

The World Health Organization endorsed Saturday a protocol for testing African herbal medicines as potential treatments for the coronavirus and other epidemics. Covid-19 has raised the issue of using traditional medicines to battle contemporary diseases, and the endorsement clearly encouraged testing with criteria similar to those used for molecules developed by labs in Asia, Europe or the Americas.

WHO endorses protocol for coronavirus herbal medicine trials

Why are people flocking to religious gatherings in the middle of the pandemic? Why are they risking their lives? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why blind faith can be dangerous during a pandemic.

Gravitas: When religion becomes a hurdle in Covid-19 fight

Thousands of Hasidic Jews camped at the Ukraine border - because they wanted to go on a pilgrimage. The city of Seoul wants $4 million in damages from a church over a new Covid-19 outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the virus of blind faith.

Gravitas: Defiance in the name of faith, Putting reason above religion

As cases of the Wuhan virus spike, thousands of Hasidic Jewish pilgrims broke social distancing rules for a pilgrimage. They camped for three nights outside the Ukrainian border. Why was it so important for them to cross the border? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why thousands of pilgrims were camping at Ukraine border

US President Donald Trump complimented the Taliban for being tough and smart, and said the United States was dealing well with the Afghan militant group. In a news conference on Friday, Trump also said he expects to have available enough doses of a coronavirus vaccine for every American by April.

Taliban, coronavirus vaccine and US-Canada row: What Trump said in his latest briefing

Russia has approved R-Pharm’s Coronavir treatment for outpatients with mild to moderate Covid-19 infections and the antiviral drug could be rolled out to pharmacies in the country as soon as next week, the company said on Friday.

Russia approves first Covid-19 prescription drug for sale in pharmacies

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