The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has crossed 300,000 and the death toll crossed 3,000. Russia now stands second behind the United States in the number of infections that have been recorded. Watch report.

Russia COVID-19 cases cross 300,000: Death toll cross 3,000 mark

Chinese President Xi Jinping called Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and offered a team of coronavirus experts as COVID-19 cases and the death toll from the disease continues to surge in Bangladesh. China. However, this was not just a courtesy call by Xi but was a part of Beijing's larger diplomatic strategy. Watch report.

China wants sister cities in Bangladesh: Xi Jinping offers to send COVID-19 expert team

More than 1.2 billion children around the world have been out of school due to the coronavirus outbreak. Schools in South Korea are slowly beginning to reopen. Watch report.

COVID-19 pandemic: Schools in South Korea open after 5 months

Millions of India's migrant workers are caught in the crossfire of systemic and political indifference. For them the last few weeks have been so tough about survival. Watch report.

The plight of Indian migrants workers: Battling hunger and poverty

The world is starting at close to 5 million confirmed cases and COVID-19 infections. People around the globe have been under some kind of lockdown. The COVID-19 crisis has a long-lasting impact. Watch report.

What is COVID-19 long term impact?

In Indonesia, gravediggers stand a high risk of contracting COVID-19. They are also dealing with the overload of work as the number of deaths continues to risk in the country.

Gravediggers in Indonesia working overtime amid COVID-19 pandemic

It is now official that there will be an investigation into the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A resolution at the World Health Assembly has received unanimous support from all member states.

Resolution on COVID-19 passed at WHO

China's position as a world factory hub in under threat with intense backlash over the response to COVID-19. Watch report.

Manufacturers in China looking to shift base: India looks to woo investors exiting China

US President Donald Trump has announced $16 billion direct aid to farmers and ranchers as the pandemic continues to ravage the country's economy. Watch report.

$16 billion direct payments to US farmers: Can claim payments from next week

The last 24-hours were the deadliest in India as the COVID-19 outbreak witnessed the deadliest surge in cases so far. More than 5042 new cases have been reported in India taking the country's overall tally to more than 96,000 cases. Watch report.

India lockdown 4.0: 5042 new coronavirus cases reported in India

The chairman of the US Federal Reserve has warned that the American economy may not recover from the impact of coronavirus pandemic until late next year. Watch report.

US Federal Reserve: Vaccine important for any recovery

Countries across the world are now carrying massive disinfection drive and are developing disinfection chambers to fight Coronavirus. However, the World Health Organisation does not agree with this drive. Watch report.

Countries carry out disinfection drive: WHO issues warnings against disinfection

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 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

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

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

Experts in the US say remdesivir is effective in stopping the virus. But, lawmakers want to know how Gilead will price the drug. Will remdesivir be a 'cure' that no one can afford? WION's Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: Will remdesivir be a 'cure' that no one can afford?

WION's Palki Sharma gets you the biggest global developments for Wednesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | 10 big global developments for May 7