How has COVID-19 changed the rules for Ivy League schools? Studying in an Ivy League school has always been a long-standing dream for students worldwide. Despite the high fees and tough competition, Ivy League schools remain a hotspot for higher education, especially for Indian students.

Dilemma behind opting for Ivy League schools in COVID-19 times

Parks and Gardens have been thrown open for public after remaining closed for almost four months in Jammu and Kashmir amid COVID-19. All this has come with a strict protocol including wearing face masks, using sanitizers, and maintain social distancing norms.

Gardens, parks reopen in Kashmir with strict coronavirus prevention measures; images inside

Wuhan - the original epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in China is now facing another calamity in the form of floods. On January 23 2020, the city was overwhelmed by an explosion of COVID-19 cases, after which an unprecedented lockdown was imposed on the city’s 11 million residents.

Is China deliberately flooding Wuhan to flush out evidence?

Highlighting how Pakistan continues to support terror amidst COVID pandemic, India has said, Pakistan must introspect upon why it is universally acknowledged as the "international epicentre of terrorism and the best safe haven for terrorists.

Amidst Covid-19, Pakistan continues to support terror says India at United Nations

Coronavirus could induce long-term brain damage even in mild cases of coronavirus, new data suggests. A study which was published in the journal Brain on July 8 referred to 43 cases of the virus with brain damage.

Could coronavirus be causing long-term brain damage even in mild cases? Scientists think so!

When the new coronavirus hit Tanzania in mid-April, President John Magufuli called for three days of national prayer to seek God’s protection from the scourge. Barely a month later, he claimed victory over the disease and invited tourists to return to his East African nation.

In Africa, lack of coronavirus data raises fears of 'silent epidemic'

Catalonia's regional authorities will on Wednesday decide to make it mandatory to wear masks regardless of people's ability to maintain a safe distance, becoming Spain's first region to do so, Catalan regional leader Quim Torra said.

Spain's Catalonia region makes masks obligatory everywhere

Top US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned that Americans shouldn't take comfort in the dropping death rate among coronavirus patients in the US even as President Donald Trump says the trend is evidence of a successful response to the virus.

Fauci warns against 'false narrative', promoted by Trump emphasising on lower coronavirus death rate

Scientists globally urges WHO to check over the airborne transmission of coronavirus few days back. World Health Organisation admits COVID-19 may be airborne but didn't confirmed it, says 'Can't rule out airborne transmission' in an official statement.

WHO admits COVID-19 may be airborne though didn't confirmed

The COVID-19 death rate in Yemen is five times the global average. One out of five infected persons in the country is dying. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

Gravitas: Yemen collapses under pandemic strain

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the world, China has unleashed a wave of propaganda to counter the criticism. But, Beijing's multiple attempts to launch crafty disinformation campaigns have backfired.

Gravitas: Why propaganda is China's favorite tool

China has released the first pictures of its virus factory -- the Wuhan Virology lab. What are Beijing's reasons behind releasing the pictures six months after the pandemic has killed 5 lakh people? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Wuhan virology lab | Inside China's virus factory

The world has tried different medicines at different junctures of COVID-19 touting it as the “cure” - hydroxychloroquine, remdesivir, and now dexamethasone. Even though all prove to be more effective than the last, no potent “cure” has come up yet.

Regeneron begins stage-3 clinical trials of COVID-19 antibody cocktail

China’s Xi Jinping may be undergoing the biggest crisis of his political career. During a time of global scrutiny owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, China attacked India out of the blue.

After losing global support, Jinping is using these tactics to amass more power in China!

Hydroxychloroquine was touted as the magic-cure for coronavirus until scientists realised it wasn’t producing the results they had anticipated. Many months have passed since it was first used, and scientists still don’t have a definitive answer.

The HCQ dilemma: Backed by world leaders, but not by scientists!

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19. The leader announced the news on live television. On Tuesday during a press briefing, Bolsonaro said that “it came back positive”, while alluding to the test.

Brazilian President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

An apparent outbreak of bubonic plague in China is being "well managed" and is not considered to represent a high risk, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Tuesday.

Bubonic plague being 'well managed' in China, not high risk: WHO

The World Health Organization on Tuesday urged travellers to wear masks on planes and keep themselves informed as COVID-19 cases surge again in some countries, prompting new restrictions in places like Australia.

WHO to travellers: Keep an eye on COVID-19 'anywhere and everywhere'

China on July 7 announced that foreigners living in China have “nothing to fear” if they follow the laws in place. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian at a news conference called out Australia after the country warned its citizens that they risk detention in China, and advised them against visiting the country altogether.

'Obey the law': China tells foreigners they have 'nothing to fear' after countries issue advisories

COVID-19 has hit demand for air travel across the world including India. The Indian carrier Vistara said that it is in talks with plane makers and leasing companies to delay taking deliveries of some air crafts. Watch report.

COVID-19 has hit demand for air travel: Airlines can fly up to 45% of capacity in India

The US government delivered far less food aid than it had pledged by the end of June, according to food bank managers and data from the agriculture department sent to Reuters, after it hired inexperienced companies to box food during the pandemic.

US government's boxed food aid promise falls short

People who refuse to wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic should be stigmatised the same as drink drivers, the head of the prestigious Royal Society science journal said Tuesday.

View mask refusers like drink drivers, says leading scientist

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has undergone another test for Covid-19 after showing symptoms of the virus.

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro undergoes another test for COVID-19

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Dilemma behind opting for Ivy League schools in COVID-19 times

Gardens, parks reopen in Kashmir with strict coronavirus prevention measures; images inside

Is China deliberately flooding Wuhan to flush out evidence?

Amidst Covid-19, Pakistan continues to support terror says India at United Nations

Could coronavirus be causing long-term brain damage even in mild cases? Scientists think so!

In Africa, lack of coronavirus data raises fears of 'silent epidemic'

In Africa, lack of coronavirus data raises fears of 'silent epidemic'

Spain's Catalonia region makes masks obligatory everywhere

Fauci warns against 'false narrative', promoted by Trump emphasising on lower coronavirus death rate

WHO admits COVID-19 may be airborne though didn't confirmed

Gravitas: Yemen collapses under pandemic strain

Gravitas: Why propaganda is China's favorite tool

Gravitas: Wuhan virology lab | Inside China's virus factory

Regeneron begins stage-3 clinical trials of COVID-19 antibody cocktail

After losing global support, Jinping is using these tactics to amass more power in China!

The HCQ dilemma: Backed by world leaders, but not by scientists!

Brazilian President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

Bubonic plague being 'well managed' in China, not high risk: WHO

WHO to travellers: Keep an eye on COVID-19 'anywhere and everywhere'

'Obey the law': China tells foreigners they have 'nothing to fear' after countries issue advisories

COVID-19 has hit demand for air travel: Airlines can fly up to 45% of capacity in India

US government's boxed food aid promise falls short

View mask refusers like drink drivers, says leading scientist

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro undergoes another test for COVID-19