On May 11, a leftover piece from a Chinese rocket weighing 17.8 tonnes fell back on earth. This was the largest uncontrolled fall of debris in 30 years. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Watch out for Chinese rockets

The Pakistan Army has sought an additional outlay of 63 Billion Pakistani rupees from the Imran Khan government. The Pakistan army says it will use this money to cover a 20% increase in the salaries of its personnel. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan Army wants a salary hike

In Egypt, a lion tamer is entertaining people by live-streaming performances. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Work from home with a twist

The Indian govt is bringing home 1.8 million Indians stranded abroad. But overseas citizens of India are not being given seats on special Air India flights. Several OCI card holders reached out to WION to make an appeal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you their story.

Gravitas: Stranded outside India: A Gravitas special report

More than 2,98,000 people have died around the world due to the Coronavirus. In India, more than 78,000 people have been infected. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Coronavirus takes more than 2,98,000 lives

Leading countries have now voiced their support for Taiwan's participation at the WHO, despite China's objections. India will now lead the WHO executive board. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why New Delhi must back Taiwan's participation as an observer at the WHO.

Gravitas: Why India must join the world in supporting Taiwan

What is the story behind the Taiwan-China divide? How Taiwan has grown despite China's aggression? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you the story of Taiwan.

Gravitas: The story of Taiwan

A French drugmaker sparked outrage after its CEO said that the US has the right to place the biggest pre-orders for its coronavirus vaccine. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why big pharma backed by wealthy governments poses the biggest challenge to the fight against this pandemic.

Gravitas: Why Coronavirus cures should not be exclusive

Is American supremacy over the N95 mask business hurting the fight against the pandemic? Are patents over effective drugs and supplies a stumbling block? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why 5 countries have tweaked their laws to break medical monopolies.

Gravitas: Why monopolies will hurt the fight against Coronavirus

Many countries are banking on tourism for an economic revival. The European Union wants to salvage the summer tourist season. Should governments re-open their borders when the pandemic is far from over? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Should countries re-open their borders?

Political tensions are on the rise in Serbia ahead of the parliamentary elections next month.

Serbia’s election drama amid pandemic

The top 3 airlines in the US have asked their flight attendants not to force passengers to wear a mask.

Covid-19: Mask not compulsory on US airlines?

With the governments imposing large-scale restrictions on economic activities to halt the spread of coronavirus, the global economy has come to a virtual standstill.&nbsp;

A report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs has projected that the world economy is set to lose nearly $8.5 trillion over the next 2 years.

UN has predicted that the world economy will contract by 3.2 per cent in 2020 amid the coronavirus crisis, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.

But in the worst-case scenario, it said the global economy could contract by a further 0.5 per cent in 2021 if a new wave of infections and lockdowns continues in the third quarter, which ends September 30.

The UN report projects that the economic output of developed countries will plunge to minus 5 per cent and below, meanwhile, the GDP of the developing countries will contract by 0.7 per cent in 2020.

The report also forecast a 15 per cent contraction in world trade in 2020 as a result of sharply reduced global demand and disruptions in global supply chains.&nbsp;

COVID-19 is likely to push more than 34 million people into extreme poverty, the report added.&nbsp;

India’s GDP growth rate dips to 1.2% for FY 2020-21

The UN has slashed India's projected growth rate to 1.2 per cent in 2020, a further deterioration from the already slowed growth of 4.1 per cent in 2019.

However, India, which grew at 6.8 per cent in the fiscal year 2018, is forecast to recover slightly and clock a 5.5 per cent growth rate in 2021.

“The national lockdown in India, for example, is expected to depress economic growth to just 1.2 per cent, much lower than the already disappointing growth in 2019,” the report said.

The abrupt halt of commercial activity threatens to impose economic pain so profound and enduring in every region of the world at once that recovery could take years.

(With inputs from agencies)

With the governments imposing large-scale restrictions on economic activities to halt the spread of coronavirus, the global economy has come to a virtual standstill.

With the governments imposing large-scale restrictions on economic activities to halt the spread of coronavirus, the global economy has come to a virtual standstill. A report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs has projected that the world economy is set to lose nearly $8.5 trillion over the next 2 years. UN has predicted that the world economy will contract by 3.2 per cent in 2020 amid the coronavirus crisis, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s. But in the worst-case scenario, it said the global economy could contract by a further 0.5 per cent in 2021 if a new wave of infections and lockdowns continues in the third quarter, which ends September 30. The UN report projects that the economic output of developed countries will plunge to minus 5 per cent and below, meanwhile, the GDP of the developing countries will contract by 0.7 per cent in 2020. The report also forecast a 15 per cent contraction in world trade in 2020 as a result of sharply reduced global demand and disruptions in global supply chains. COVID-19 is likely to push more than 34 million people into extreme poverty, the report added. India’s GDP growth rate dips to 1.2% for FY 2020-21 The UN has slashed India's projected growth rate to 1.2 per cent in 2020, a further deterioration from the already slowed growth of 4.1 per cent in 2019. However, India, which grew at 6.8 per cent in the fiscal year 2018, is forecast to recover slightly and clock a 5.5 per cent growth rate in 2021. “The national lockdown in India, for example, is expected to depress economic growth to just 1.2 per cent, much lower than the already disappointing growth in 2019,” the report said. The abrupt halt of commercial activity threatens to impose economic pain so profound and enduring in every region of the world at once that recovery could take years. (With inputs from agencies)

UN forecasts coronavirus to shrink world economy by 3.2%; India's growth rate projected to slow to 1.2% in 2020

14 year old boy from London died after suffering from a Kawasaki like disease linked to the coronavirus.

COVID 19: Rare Covid-linked syndrome impacting children, 14 year old boy died

Beaches in Los Angeles county which have been closed for more than 6 weeks during the pandemic have now been reopened activities.

COVID-19: Los Angeles county beaches reopen

A fan of the German football league Bundesliga has make sure that the German league will open to a full stadium. To know more watch the video.

Bundesliga gets cardboard fans

Over a third of patients treated for COVID-19 in a large New York medical system developed acute kidney injury, and nearly 15% required dialysis, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

US Study: Kidney injury in 1/3rd of hospitalised COVID-19 patients

The UK’s hospitality sector has taken a dramatic financial hit since they were ordered to close down in the month of March.

UK: Cafes struggle to stay afloat

Britain's pubs may be shut, but one east London brewer has found a way to keep the beer flowing - by packing his kegs into a van and pulling pints on people's doorsteps.

Beer on the streets of London amid lockdown

With the governments imposing large-scale restrictions on economic activities to halt the spread of coronavirus, the global economy has come to a virtual standstill. A report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs has projected that the world economy is set to lose nearly $8.5 trillion over the next 2 years.

Global economic output to reduce by $8.5 trillion in 2 years

Authorities in the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus emerged launched an ambitious campaign on Wednesday (May 13) to test all of its 11 million residents, after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a second wave of infections.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Wuhan witnesses second wave of COVID-19

The World Health Organisation has warned that coronavirus may never go away and the people will have to learn to live with it.

WHO: Coronavirus may never go away

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday (May 11) he expects Beijing to keep its judgment on whether Australia dumped barley into China separate from protests over Canberra's call for an inquiry into the origins of the novel coronavirus.

First US, now Australia to investigate coronavirus origin

Police in Nassau County organize a parade and a "Pipes and Drums" concert outside Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital to honor medical staff in Oceanside, New York.

WION Dispatch: 'Pipes & Drums' concert to honour medics in Oceanside

During the holy month of Ramadan Muslims in Iraq are force to visit shrines and holy sites through their mobile phones.

Iraq shrine goes virtual amid COVID-19 pandemic

Most of us are stuck inside our home, we can’t hang out with friends, we can’t step out to shop, we can’t plan a get together with cousins. Like responsible people, we are successfully maintaining social distancing - but at a cost - and that price is our digital footprints.&nbsp;

Being locked inside the house, we are exposing ourselves to the online world a lot more.

For instance, we are surfing online more and our search queries directly reflect on our interests which remain documented on the internet.

In fact, by now many of you, must have shown your entire house in various videos and in casual selfies.&nbsp;

Our social media engagement has gone up. These days, we are giving more information about us online, but are we doing that responsibly? Probably, no.

And we have no idea, how and when these online details could be misused by miscreants because digital footprints stay forever.&nbsp;

Therefore, along with social distancing, we need to maintain information distancing as well. But how?&nbsp;Here are some handy tips that can help you achieve that:

1. Be mindful of what you share. Just because there is no limit to what you can post online, doesn’t mean that you should be documenting online everything you do. It’s a big no! Be wise and exercise your judgement so that you don’t end up sharing too much personal details.

2. While recording videos at home or attending a video conference, be wary of what’s in the background. Your home is your personal space and the online world shouldn’t get a virtual tour of your house.

3. For sensitive and confidential information, switch to private browsing. It prevents the browser from remembering your activity. For instance, the browser won't save your search history or permissions you give to websites.&nbsp;

4. Be extra careful when transacting online. Avoid using a browser for banking. Always use native banking apps for internet banking as those apps come from trusted providers. And, therefore, they are more secure.

5. Many of you must have downloaded more games on your mobile during the lockdown. But did you read the permissions before installing those apps? Go back to those apps and check. If these are asking for more permissions than required to play a game, uninstall them.

Be careful of what you share, how you share and when you share. You need to be responsible even when sharing data online. Because data is the new currency. So, stay safe and practice information distancing along with social distancing. 
 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Most of us are stuck inside our home, we can’t hang out with friends, we can’t step out to shop, we can’t plan a get together with cousins. Like responsible people, we are successfully maintaining social distancing - but at a cost - and that price is our digital footprints.

Most of us are stuck inside our home, we can’t hang out with friends, we can’t step out to shop, we can’t plan a get together with cousins. Like responsible people, we are successfully maintaining social distancing - but at a cost - and that price is our digital footprints. Being locked inside the house, we are exposing ourselves to the online world a lot more. For instance, we are surfing online more and our search queries directly reflect on our interests which remain documented on the internet. In fact, by now many of you, must have shown your entire house in various videos and in casual selfies. Our social media engagement has gone up. These days, we are giving more information about us online, but are we doing that responsibly? Probably, no. And we have no idea, how and when these online details could be misused by miscreants because digital footprints stay forever. Therefore, along with social distancing, we need to maintain information distancing as well. But how? Here are some handy tips that can help you achieve that: 1. Be mindful of what you share. Just because there is no limit to what you can post online, doesn’t mean that you should be documenting online everything you do. It’s a big no! Be wise and exercise your judgement so that you don’t end up sharing too much personal details. 2. While recording videos at home or attending a video conference, be wary of what’s in the background. Your home is your personal space and the online world shouldn’t get a virtual tour of your house. 3. For sensitive and confidential information, switch to private browsing. It prevents the browser from remembering your activity. For instance, the browser won't save your search history or permissions you give to websites. 4. Be extra careful when transacting online. Avoid using a browser for banking. Always use native banking apps for internet banking as those apps come from trusted providers. And, therefore, they are more secure. 5. Many of you must have downloaded more games on your mobile during the lockdown. But did you read the permissions before installing those apps? Go back to those apps and check. If these are asking for more permissions than required to play a game, uninstall them. Be careful of what you share, how you share and when you share. You need to be responsible even when sharing data online. Because data is the new currency. So, stay safe and practice information distancing along with social distancing. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Are we leaving more digital footprints during coronavirus lockdown?

It's been a little over a month since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially stepped down from their duties in the royal family and moved to California. The move was termed historic and bold by many. 
 
The couple intended to carve their own identity outside of the royal family and have an independent career and forego HRH titles to live a more peaceful life away from the media's prying eyes. They have now decided to divide their time between Britain and North America. 
 
While the couple has moved to a different continent and living a good life with their one-year-old son Archie, it seems Harry is not okay with a lack of structure in his life in America.&nbsp; The prince also lonely as he lacks friends and reportedly a little homesick. 
 
"He has a lot of friends in the military community in the UK and of course he misses them. This is a very strange time for us all, but I think Harry is missing having a structure to his life right now," the source told Vanity Fair and added that while his wife Meghan has friends in California, he doesn't know too many people there. Neither has he got a job. 
 
"So at the moment he's a bit rudderless," said the source, adding that the Duke knows "it won't always be like this." 
 
The Duke and Duchess also gave up their HRH titles and bid a farewell to their Sussex Royal Instagram account on March 31. The two have now started their new charity foundation called the Archewell. Meghan has got back to acting and has done the voiceover for Disney's 'Elephant'.

It's been a little over a month since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially stepped down from their duties in the royal family and moved to California. The move was termed historic and bold by many.

It's been a little over a month since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially stepped down from their duties in the royal family and moved to California. The move was termed historic and bold by many. The couple intended to carve their own identity outside of the royal family and have an independent career and forego HRH titles to live a more peaceful life away from the media's prying eyes. They have now decided to divide their time between Britain and North America. While the couple has moved to a different continent and living a good life with their one-year-old son Archie, it seems Harry is not okay with a lack of structure in his life in America. The prince also lonely as he lacks friends and reportedly a little homesick. "He has a lot of friends in the military community in the UK and of course he misses them. This is a very strange time for us all, but I think Harry is missing having a structure to his life right now," the source told Vanity Fair and added that while his wife Meghan has friends in California, he doesn't know too many people there. Neither has he got a job. "So at the moment he's a bit rudderless," said the source, adding that the Duke knows "it won't always be like this." The Duke and Duchess also gave up their HRH titles and bid a farewell to their Sussex Royal Instagram account on March 31. The two have now started their new charity foundation called the Archewell. Meghan has got back to acting and has done the voiceover for Disney's 'Elephant'.

Prince Harry is unemployed and friendless in America

China-Taiwan tensions are on rise amid pandemic. Taiwan is facing military threat from China amid COVID-19 pandemic. Watch report.

Taiwan faces military threat from China amid COVID-19 pandemic

The European Union has pushed for gradual reopening of internal borders, which are shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.

EU recommends restarting summer travel amid COVID-19 crisis

The airline industry has been hit hard by the pandemic while restrictions have started to ease many airports are resuming services, one such is Germany’s busiest airport Frankfurt.

Covid-19: Frankfurt airport boosts safety measures

Aircraft maker Boeing has been awarded two defence contracts worth more than 2 billion dollars for the delivery of 1000 missiles to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia to receive over 1000 missiles

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