The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 10,102 over the past 24 hours, compared with 10,581 the previous day.

Russia: 10,000  COVID-19 cases for 4 days in a row

The origin of the coronavirus has become a matter of intense debate. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked countries to retest samples from Dec and Jan to determine whether the transmission of the virus happened much before it came to the world's notice.

Did the COVID-19 virus spread long before detection?

Italy which is one of the worst affected coronavirus nation has claimed to have successfully developed the coronavirus vaccine to contain the deadly disease. Watch report.

Italy claims first COVID-19 vaccine: Vaccine works on humans

The White House coronavirus task force will wind down as the country moves into a second phase that focuses on the aftermath of the outbreak.

More than 72,000 COVID-19 deaths in US, Trump ignored virus warning

WHO: Countries must retest older samples | COVID-19 Pandemic

Antibody drugs are in the news nowadays and in the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine, they are being doubted as the next best thing. Watch report.

How are antibody drugs developed? Race to find a cure for COVID-19

Germany has decided to open all shops and schools. Chancellor Angela Merkel has and states the government has agreed on a draft plan to ease lockdown. Watch report.

Germany plans to resume Bundesliga in May: Reopen shops and schools

An intelligence dossier, prepared by the 5 eyes alliance claims that China intentionally hid information about the coronavirus outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma explains the four charges against China.

Gravitas: Leaked intelligence dossier reveals China's cover up

A report by the US intelligence has claimed that China hid the severity of the Covid-19 outbreak to hoard supplies. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: US Intelligence | China hid virus severity to hoard supplies

The Coronavirus pandemic triggered a wave of layoffs in China. Workers in China have now launched protests. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how unemployment is the latest crisis in China.

Gravitas: China | Workers protest after the end of lockdown

A new report claims that an internal Chinese assessment warns of a 'Tiananmen-like' global backlash. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about China's risk assessment of the Coronavirus crisis.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak | What does China's risk assessment say

187 countries and regions are now reporting more than 35,00,000 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. In India, the confirmed cases have crossed more than 40,000.

Gravitas: More than 35,00,000 confirmed cases | Wuhan Coronavirus

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro held a rally amid the Coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, In Pakistan - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi lost his cool when a journalist asked him about social distancing.

Gravitas: Leaders who chose to ignore social distancing rules

After two months of lockdown, Italy is slowly lifting the restrictions. 4.5 million people have been allowed to go back to work. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 4.5 million people return to work in Italy

After the Coronavirus outbreak, a flood of debt relief requests has hit China. Several countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative are looking for complete waivers. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is now caught in its own debt trap.

Gravitas: Flood of debt relief requests hits China

Some countries are planning to create health passports for citizens. These immunity passports will certify if a person is at risk of contracting the coronavirus or not. Is this move morally right? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Are health passports morally right?

With 32,000 deaths, United Kingdom now has the highest death toll in all of Europe. Meanwhile, India reopened its borders to send 200 stranded Pak nationals back to their country. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the biggest global developments for Tuesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | The top global developments for May 5

India has reported its biggest single-day jump in Coronavirus cases. Almost 4,000 new cases were recorded in a day. On the positive side, India's recovery rate is improving with 13,000 people being cured or discharged. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on India's Covid-19 trajectory.

Gravitas: Record jump in India's coronavirus cases

Are six medical supplies companies profiteering from the Coronavirus outbreak in the US? A program created by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is now under the scanner of lawmakers.

Gravitas: Is a 'medical cartel' controlling coronavirus supplies in the US?

A senator in Nigeria has introduced a motion - accusing China of institutional discrimination against Nigerians in China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how African nations are calling out China.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | African nations unite against China

A fresh wave of the crackdown has begun in China. Residents of Wuhan are angry with the Chinese government. Reports claim that some of them wanted to sue their government. But, the grieving families were threatened by the police.

Gravitas: Chinese citizens want to sue their government

The world is fighting the Coronavirus. But in China, people have begun traveling again. China's travel industry has earned more than $6 billion during the May Day holidays.

Gravitas: Chinese tourism industry earns over $6 billion

India is developing a land pool that is almost double the size of Luxembourg. New Delhi is promising easy access to land for companies leaving China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about India's plans to lure businesses away from China.

Gravitas: How India is planning to attract firms from China

More than 36,00,000 people have been infected by Coronavirus across the world. India has recorded its biggest spike in a day.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 36,00,000 confirmed cases

India's COVID-19 count inched close to the 50,000-mark as the states registered 2,958 fresh coronavirus cases in last 24 hours. The deadly novel coronavirus infected 49,391 in India.

Confirmed cases Surge To 49 , 391 In India

Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh, country's richest Hindu temple of Lord Venkateshwara, has reportedly ousted 1,300 contractual workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.

India's richest shrine Tirupati Balaji temple fires 1,300 contract workers

Germany could only allow coronavirus antibody tests to help determine how freely people can move once it has advice from its ethics council

German ethics body to decide on antibody test

The Indian army in Jammu and Kashmir has set up two COVID-19 hospitals with the cooperation of civilian administration to help battle the pandemic.

Indian Army sets up two COVID-19 hospitals in 15 days

Israel is gradually reopening of school as a step towards giving relaxations in lockdown. Schools in Israel open for the first time in seven weeks. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Schools reopen in Israel on Sunday, All students required to wear masks

Spain is one of the most affected nation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. However, it has now announced a 'four-phase plan' to restore normalcy. Watch report.

What 'new normal' looks like in Spain? Four phase plan for normalcy | COVID-19

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Russia: 10,000 COVID-19 cases for 4 days in a row