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

Later this month, India will take a leadership role at the World Health Organisation. WION's Palki Sharma tells you 5 things India can do to reform the global health body.

Gravitas: 5 Things India can do to reform the WHO

More than 8 million Americans lost their job in April due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, Facebook and Google have allowed their employees to work from home until the end of the year. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the top developments on the Coronavirus outbreak for Friday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak | The top 10 developments for 8th May

Russia has reported more than 10,000 coronavirus cases for 6 days in a row. Now that 60,000 cases recorded in just 6 days. Russia is now the fifth most COVID-19 infected country in the world. Watch report.

Russia: 10,000 positive cases for 6 days in a row | COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus has created havoc around the world and the world is desperately in need of a vaccine. China has discovered the COVID-19 vaccine which has effectively worked on animals. Watch report.

COVID-19 vaccine test on animals successful | Under test since mid-April

UN report says that lockdown around the world has affected close to 2 BN workers. UN body has warned that many of them are left to choose rising infection and putting food on a table. Watch report.

UN: Informal workers close to starvation: 2 BN workers affected by COVID-19 lockdown

Border closures have cut food supplies in war-torn Afghanistan. Prices of food are soaring. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a ground report.

Gravitas: Ground Report | The Coronavirus crisis in Afghanistan