The United States continues to be the worst infected country with the COVID-19 pandemic with cases now nearing 1.5 million with over 90,000 deaths. During this time there has been a divide among the White House and the country's top health agency.

More than 90,000 COVID-19 deaths in United States: New York looks to ramp up testing

Anti-lockdown protests have become a weekly affair at Brazil's Presidential palace. On May 17 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed these demonstrations calling them a pure manifestation of democracy.

Bolsonaro flouts social distancing again: Welcomes anti-lockdown protests in Brazil

India records more than 5,200 cases of COVID-19 in last 24 hrs. It is highest single day spike in the Coronavirus cases. Watch this video to find out more.

WION Dispatch: India reported more than 33,000 COVID-19 cases in April month

Qatar decides to give toughest punishment for getting maskless. Qatar's new rules violators or people not wearing face mask will face up to three years in jail and fines of as much as $55,000.

Qatar decides to give toughest punishment for getting maskless

India records more than 5,200 cases of COVID-19 in last 24 hrs, highest single-day spike in cases

Chile witnessed overnight spike of 60% on COVID-19 cases. 2,660 cases were reported in single day on Wednesday.

Chile witness overnight spike of 60% on COVID-19 cases; 2,660 cases in single day

In India, Beekeepers in J&K faces challenge amid COVID-19 lockdown. Beekeepers are unable to deliver products to domestic as well as international markets.

India: Beekeepers in J&K faces challenge amid COVID-19 lockdown

A study in United States of America claimed that 1/3rd of patients recovered of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York are facing Kidney injury.

US Study: 1/3rd of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in New York faces Kidney injury

Pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having far-reaching consequences on human lives. Watch this video to know, how?

Pandemic Coronavirus having far-reaching consequences on human lives

China retaliates with higher tariff on Australian goods as Australia said that it will hold inquiry even if it hurts the trade with China. Australia has asked for the inquiry into Coronavirus origin.

Australia asks for inquiry into Coronavirus origin

Is big pharma putting profits before lives? WION's Palki tells you how soaring drug prices could keep future coronavirus treatments out of the hands of the mass population.

Coronavirus: Big pharma putting profits before lives? | Gravitas

India has kicked off a mission to bring back 1.8 million Indians stranded around the world. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the mission - which is being called the biggest evacuation in history.

Gravitas: India kicks off world's biggest evacuation mission

Shi Zhengli is a Director at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. She is known as the 'batwoman' for her research into bats. But, the top virologist has not been seen in public since the outbreak began.

Gravitas: China's batwoman goes 'missing'

Countries and leaders around the world claim that they have the 'silver bullet' to treat the Coronavirus. Different countries are pushing different drugs. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why you should not believe the proclamations of a cure yet.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak | The race to find a cure

The Coronavirus has taken More than 2,50,000 lives around the world. In India, more than 49,000 people have been infected. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | Global death toll crosses 2,50,000

India revoked Wondfo Biotech's license after its testing kits were found to be 'faulty'. Now, in a press release, that was distributed by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi - the company has called a WION report 'false'.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | China's blatant propaganda against WION

Ambassadors of European Union states to China co-signed an op-ed, that was published by the Chinese state media. But, the piece was censored before publication. References about the origins of the Coronavirus were removed.

Gravitas: China censors op-ed from European Union

According to a report, a coronavirus patient could spend well beyond Rs 3,00,000 on treatment. Is big pharma overcharging for drugs repurposed to treat Covid-10 patients. WION's Palki tells you how 4 researchers found that possible Covid-19 drugs can cost as little as $1.

Gravitas: Potential Coronavirus Drugs May Cost as Little as $1

After a 6-hour video conference with chief ministers (CMs), Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised resumption of more economic activities in the weeks but hints to extend lockdown further 17th May, this time with easier restrictions.

Centre may extend lockdown beyond May 17; States seek autonomy

Hong Kong University research claimed that eyes are the major route of infecting humans or the spread of viruses. It also claimed that COVID-19 virus level is higher by 80-100 times than SARS.

Hong Kong University research: Eyes major route of infecting humans

Social media companies are under pressure as social media flooded with Coronavirus conspiracy theories. Fake news & misinformation make rounds on social media sites.

Social media flooded with Coronavirus conspiracy theories, social media companies under pressure

Treasurer of Australia Josh Frydenberg suffered the severe cough in parliament during addressing his colleagues. After this incident, he tests for the COVID-19 and moves to isolation till the report came.

Australian treasurer suffers severe cough in parliament, moves to isolation after incident

India has recorded the highest surge in COVID-19 cases in single day. The death toll due to Coronavirus has been surged over 2,206.

India records highest surge in COVID-19 cases in single day, death toll surges over 2,206

Children infected with COVID-19 affected with rare disease, Kawasaki-like illness seen in children. Know about this illness in this video.

Children infected with COVID-19 affected with rare disease, Kawasaki-like illness seen in children

COVID-19 exposes gaping holes in Africa's health care system. Watch this video to get more details.

COVID-19 exposes gaping holes in Africa's health care system

Data shows that children are the least infected with COVID-19, but now a rare illness link to COVID-19 seems to be affecting children across the world. Know about this illness in this video.

Children infected with COVID-19 affected by rare disease

COVID-19 death toll in Asia rises to over 21,000, Iran being the worst affected. Watch this video to get more details.

COVID-19 death toll in Asia rises to over 21,000, Iran being the worst affected

The Wuhan Coronavirus has taken more than 2,70,000 lives worldwide. India has reported more than 56,000 confirmed cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 2,70,000 dead worldwide

The global economy could lose at least $1 Trillion due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Critics of China want to sue Beijing before the International Court of Justice. Is that even possible?

Gravitas: Can China be sued over the Coronavirus pandemic?

Smaller countries are challenging the might of China. Vietnam may sue China on the South China Sea. Indonesia summoned China's ambassador after the deaths of four Indonesian crew from two Chinese-flagged vessels. Taiwan - which China claims as its own - is challenging the dragon too. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how smaller players are taking on China.

Gravitas: Vietnam stands up to China

The search for COVID-19 vaccine continues, Belgian scientishts are hopeful to find a cure. Watch this video to get more details.

The search for COVID-19 vaccine continues, Belgian scientists are hopeful to find a cure