South Koreans voted amid the pandemic with masks and gloves on. They voted to choose their 21st national assembly amid the coronavirus outbreak. Watch report.

South Korea cast vote amid coronavirus pandemic: Choose 21st national assembly

US President Donald Trump said that WHO has failed to prepare the world for this Pandemic. Trump blamed the WHO for being too China-centric. Watch report.

Donald Trump's China-centric attack on WHO | Coronavirus Pandemic

The current lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 exposes huge cracks in Africa. Many Africans are food insecure and are in desperate need of relief. Watch report.

Hunger to claim more lives than COVID-19 in Africa

The central government has come out with a list of economic activities that will be permitted after April 20, 2020, in certain areas keeping in view the interests of farmers and daily wage earners.

Indian Home Ministry issues new guidelines for lockdown: COVID-19 cases rise to 11,439

Afghanistan has seen 49 new cases in the last 24-hours and the Afghan government has extended the lockdown in Kabul for two more weeks. Kabul opened an N-95 mask producing factory that will also produce PPE's. Watch WION report.

Lockdown extended in Kabul for 2 weeks: WION inside N-95 mask manufacturing factory

Horrific tales of coronavirus survivors are a stark reminder of how a sense of death stalking the hospital ward and the fear of dying alone can irreversible damage to the mental health of individuals. Watch report.

COVID-19 survivor tales: Survivors recount horrific details

Scientists across the world are racing against time to develop a vaccine for coronavirus. With the 2nd phase of the vaccine trial beginning in China, the country could now be heading the race. Watch report.

China begins 2nd phase of COVID-19 vaccine trial

The Wuhan Coronavirus has killed more than 1,00,000 people around the world. India is reporting more than 8,000 active cases now. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1,00,000 dead | Wuhan Coronavirus

After videos from China went viral, Beijing has denied claims of racist attacks against the African diaspora. Meanwhile, South Korea is sending six lakh masks to the US. WION's Palki Sharma brings you all the big developments for Monday.

Gravitas: All the developments for 14th April | Wuhan Coronavirus

China says it has the Coronavirus outbreak under control. But, Beijing's claims are still being questioned. WION's Palki Sharma raises five questions that China must answer.

Gravitas: 5 questions that China must answer | Wuhan Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus has so far infected more than 1.9 million people in the world and resulted in deaths of 120,000 people. But a safe and effective vaccine for it is at least a year away. Let's take a look at some important drugs that are under testing for the vaccine.

COVID-19 drug trails: Preliminary trial results expected by summer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 in his speech further extended the lockdown period in India till 3rd May. In his 24 minute speech, he addressed the nation over the current situation of COVID-19 cases in India.

Nationwide lockdown in India extended till May 3: Evaluation of lockdown on April 20

China is continuing to try and control the narrative surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and suppress research surrounding COVID-19. Watch report:

China suppressing COVID-19 research | Anonymous researchers offer insight | Coronavirus

It has been more than 48 hours since China has lifted the lockdown in Wuhan and life is slowly returning to normal. Many residents in Wuhan have been stuck at home for more than 70 days. They have got a long list of things that they want to do now that the lockdown is over. Watch report.

Life in Wuhan comes to normal after the end of lockdown

China might be mulling new rules to regulate the trade of wild animals in the country. But, the draft on animal welfare makes no mention of bats or pangolins - the alleged source of the Wuhan Coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will China change its eating habits? | Wuhan Coronavirus

Wuhan was the original epicentre of the Coronavirus outbreak. Today, people in Wuhan are celebrating the end of lockdown. The epicentre has moved to New York - where mass burials are being ramped up. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about this stake and cruel contrast.

Gravitas: A tale of two epicentres | Coronavirus outbreak

South Korea has emerged as the gold standard for coronavirus response. The country was a hotspot in the initial days of the outbreak, but it has managed to contain the coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Lessons from South Korea | Fighting the Coronavirus

Director-General of International Vaccine Institute Jerome Kim told WION's Palki Sharma that almost every child in the world has received a made in India vaccine. What role does India have in the global fight against the pandemic? Take a look at this exclusive conversation.

Gravitas Exclusive: India has a big role to play in the fight against Covid-19

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths were set up for COVID-19 positive patients. Watch report.

South Korea heads to polls amid coronavirus outbreak | Voters turn up with masks and gloves

South Korea heads to polls amid coronavirus outbreak: Voters turn up with masks and gloves

185 countries in the world are now reporting more than 1.6 million confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. In India, there are more than 6000 active cases. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1.6 million infected | Wuhan Coronavirus

The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed session to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time the powerful UN organ is holding a meeting on coronavirus that has killed more than 74,000 people. However, the question that arises is how will China and Russia access their veto powers at UNSC. Will they vote against the resolution?

How will China and Russia access their veto powers at UNSC?

This could be America's deadliest week. Coronavirus cases have crossed 4,00,000 in the United States. More than 14,000 people have died. Some experts say the worst is yet to come. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the world's wealthiest country is coping with the crisis.

Gravitas:  America's deadliest week | Wuhan Coronavirus

Health-care workers & police officials are risking their lives for complete strangers, yet they are being subjected to spit-attacks by some. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why spitting on frontline workers is downright criminal.

Gravitas: Spit-attacks can land you in jail | Coronavirus

The World Health Organisation had endorsed traditional Chinese remedies in a 2019 report. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China was able to win the endorsement, despite strong protests from animal rights activists.

Gravitas: Is the WHO serving China's interests?

At a time when the world is fighting the Wuhan coronavirus, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is fighting Taiwan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Why the WHO chief is fighting Taiwan | Wuhan Coronavirus

The Prime Minister of United Kingdom Boris Johnson is finally out of the intensive care in hospital. The health of UK PM is being monitored closely. The US President Trump tweeted, 'Good News, Get well Boris'.

UK PM Johnson out of intensive care, health is being monitored closely

In the United States is grappling the country's hardest coronavirus pandemic week. New York recorded its deadliest day of the crisis with 799 deaths in the last 24-hours. Watch report.

New York coronavirus cases surge past Italy and Spain | COVID-19 Pandemic

The United Nations Security Council held a closed session to discuss the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), first time the powerful UN organ held a meeting on Coronavirus that has killed people in millions. But, it looks like, UNSC discussion on pandemic COVID-19 ended up without any concrete outcome.

UNSC discussion on pandemic COVID-19 ended up without any concrete outcome

The United Nations Security Council held a closed session to discuss the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), first time the powerful UN organ held a meeting on Coronavirus that has killed people in millions.

UNSC discusses pandemic COVID-19, all 15 members attend meeting via video conference

The United States of America is grappling through the toughest week of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). The US ha recorded nearly 2,000 deaths for the third-day in a row due to this pandemic.

US having 2nd highest death toll due to pandemic COVID-19 across the globe