US slamming Bejing said the country is using COVID-19 distraction to further its hold in the South China Sea. US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said, "Even as we fight the outbreak, we must remember that the long-term threats to our shared security have not disappeared. In fact, they’ve become more prominent."

US slams China's aggression in South China sea

China is fighting criticism from around the world and within, and it is continuing to resort to its typical method to fight the dissent by silencing the source of criticism! Be it a doctor fighting the outbreak on the frontlines or a student protesting in a university campus. The Chinese regime discredited the doctor who first warned of the coronavirus which has killed more than 190,000 people worldwide. While 2.7 million people have been infected.

How China's secrecy and delayed response to COVID-19 put lives at risk

In France, traces of the novel coronavirus were discovered in 4 out of 27 samples of the non-potable water, which is supplied in Paris.

Paris: Sewers tested for COVID-19 concentration

Spain has returned coronavirus testing kits ordered from China for the second time, after claiming that the second batch is also faulty.

Spain to return faulty Chinese kits to detect coronavirus

India has suspended the use of Chinese-supplied rapid testing kits for detecting the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after several states complained results were inaccurate.

India has suspended use of Chinese test kits

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will help launch a global initiative on Friday to accelerate work on drugs

WHO launches new COVID-19 initiative

The Coronavirus outbreak is the biggest health crisis in 100 years. As countries try to contain the virus, China is flexing its military muscle in the South China Sea. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about China's attempts to usurp disputed islands.

Gravitas: During a pandemic, China flexes military muscle in South China Sea

A new study has claimed that more than 2,32,000 people may have been infected in the first wave of Coronavirus cases in Mainland China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Is China hiding 75% of its Coronavirus cases?

The Coronavirus has taken more than 1,00,000 lives. The outbreak is a big blow to the world economy. There is a shortage of supplies. The situation is being compared to World War II. Is this outbreak a world war in disguise? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak: A war in disguise

There are more than 27 lakh confirmed cases of the Coronavirus worldwide now. India is reporting more than 23,000 confirmed cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 1,90,000 deaths worldwide

16 new hospitals are being built in Russia to tackle the Coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile hundreds of students appeared for school examinations in Hong Kong while maintaining social distancing. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Friday.

Gravitas: The biggest developments for April 24 | Coronavirus Outbreak

Beijing has increased its funding to the W.H.O and is stockpiling tonnes of crude oil & crops. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the Chinese regime's post-pandemic strategy to strengthen China's position.

Gravitas: How China is exploiting a crisis of its own making | CoronavirusOutbreak

Sinopharm, a Chinese state-run company wants the Pakistan govt to conduct clinical trials of a vaccine on its citizens. Pakistan's National Institute of Health has agreed and is expecting 'positive' results. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Pakistan is making its citizens guinea pigs for unproven cures.

Gravitas: Pakistani citizens 'guinea pigs' for Chinese firm? | Coronavirus Outbreak

US President Donald Trump has placed temporary curbs on immigration. Meanwhile, South Africa is deploying more than 70,000 soldiers to enforce a lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the top developments on the Coronavirus outbreak for Thursday.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: The top developments for 23rd April

A Chinese citizen journalist who was missing for almost two months has resurfaced. Li Zehua reported from Wuhan during some of the worst weeks of the pandemic. After detention, Li has begun praising the Chinese establishment. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Has China silenced this citizen journalist? | Coronavirus

A new report claims that Chinese agents amplified fake news during the onset of the Coronavirus outbreak in the US. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about China's information warfare during this pandemic.

Gravitas: 'Chinese agents' amplifying fake news in US | Coronavirus Outbreak

On twitter, fake accounts of Pakistani origin are posing are Arabs - and pushing anti-India posts. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how during a pandemic, a disinformation campaign is compromising the fight against the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Pakistanis pose as Arabs, push anti-India posts

The Wuhan Coronavirus has taken more than 1,80,000 lakh lives worldwide. In India, there are more than 21,000 confirmed cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronvirus: More than 26 lakh cases

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday derided Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell's suggestion that states whose finances are depleted by the coronavirus epidemic could declare bankruptcy as a "really dumb" idea and warned that financial markets would tank if that were allowed to happen.

New York Governor Cuomo slams Mitch McConnell's suggestion

Afghans on Friday (April 24) began observing Ramadan amid worries over the spread of coronavirus in the country and a government lockdown. Fewer people were out on the streets stocking up on essentials as after Kabul extended the lockdown for two more weeks and many shops remained shuttered.

Afghanistan govt discourages mosque gatherings during Ramzan

China is going to prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday. The newspaper backed by the ruling Communist Party, said security authorities concluded their investigation against Lee Henley Hu Xiang to the Guangzhou prosecutorate. Lee will be prosecuted, the report said.

China to prosecute citizens for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

In the battle against the coronavirus in Brazil, authorities in Rio de Janeiro imposed a mandatory use of masks for people walking on streets or using public transportation services. According to local media reports, only homemade and common masks are made compulsory for the public while professionals masks are kept for medical workers only to avoid any shortages.

Even statues in Brazil wear face masks amid coronavirus outbreak

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 numbers reveal a worrying trend. Minority communities in UK seem to be disproportionately affected by the coronavirus. Watch WION ground report from United Kingdom.

WION Ground Report: Minorities hit harder by COVID-19 in United Kingdom

Scientists in Britain began clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday (April 23) as other vaccine developers across Europe also stepped up work on experimental shots against the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus potential vaccine human trials begin in UK

The UK has till now reported 18,000 COVID-19 deaths according to official figures but a study now suggests that the actual number might be double the official count. According to the report by the Financial Times, the coronavirus has already killed 41,000 people. Watch report.

UK's official COVID-19 death toll is above 18,000: Study shows high discrepancies in death toll

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some Stories Related To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus News

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the COVID-19 pandemic shows the need to overhaul the World Health Organization, warning that Washington may never restore WHO funding and could even work to set up an alternative to the U.N. body instead.

Mike Pompeo: US may never restore funding to WHO

During this pandemic, fake news is spreading like wildfire in Europe. Several reports are pointing fingers at Russia - accusing the Russian media, trolls and blogs for spreading fake news. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia disinformation campaign in Europe? | Wuhan Coronavirus

A french school for stunt performers has come up with the #CUCchallenge that is going viral on social media. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Coronavirus lockdown: What is the CUC Challenge?

A number of Confucius institutes meant to promote Chinese language were operating in Sweden. The Swedish govt has now decided to shut these Beijing-backed schools. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Why are Sweden-China ties turning hostile?

Online games are now facing censorship in China. Chinese censors are now forbidding online interactions between between foreigners and gamers in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: China extends its censorship to online gaming

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