The Coronavirus outbreak has put US President Donald Trump's re-election bid in jeopardy. With less than 180 days left in the US election, President Trump has begun blaming Former President Barack Obama. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak: Why is Trump blaming Obama?

With over 2,00,000 cases, Brazil is being called the new epicentre of the Coronavirus. But Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is busy fighting federal governors and is encouraging his supporters to violate the lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyaygets you a report.

Gravitas: Is Brazil the new coronavirus epicentre?

The Coronavirus pandemic is no longer a health crisis, it has become a humanitarian crisis. Millions across the world are at risk of dying because they do not have the comfort of a home or a daily meal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: A humanitarian crisis

US President Donald Trump has said that he is pleased that the United States tops the list in terms of coronavirus cases in the world. On Monday, Donald Trump said he views it as "badge of honour".

Donald Trump views highest COVID-19 cases as 'Badge of Honour'

US President: So when we have a lot of cases, I don't look at that as a bad thing

China recorded five new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, down from six a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported on Wednesday. Four of the new cases were local transmissions and asymptomatic cases in Jilin Province and one was an imported case involving a traveller from overseas, the commission said in a statement, compared with three imported cases reported the previous day.

COVID-19 pandemic: Renewed lockdown in China's Jilin province

South Korea's high schools opened for the first time this year on Wednesday (May 20), with seniors returning to classes in the first wave of a phased plan to open all schools after months of delay in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 Pandemic: South Korean students return to schools

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a draft resolution which calls for 'impartial, independent and comprehensive' probe into the coronavirus pandemic. India is backing the demand for probe into COVID-19 pandemic.

India backs demand for probe into COVID-19 pandemic

World Health Organisation's World Health Assembly will be held on Monday virtually but China is blocking Taiwan's participation. Watch this video to know more.

Taiwan seeks observer status vote in W.H.A, China oposes

China has started easing restrictions, our report looks at how China's three big cities have changed in the post pandemic world.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Life in China in a post-pandemic world

New coronavirus poor stood in long queues, waiting to pick up bags of basic necessities, abruptly tipped into dependence on handouts by the pandemic.

Europe's unemployed stand in queues for handouts

An artwork by a dissident Chinese cartoonist depicting a coronavirus particle driving a tank towards a protester was unveiled in Copenhagen on Friday (May 15) in support of arrested Hong Kong demonstrators whose trial begins next week.

Art in support of Hong Kong protests in Denmark | COVID-19 Pandemic

This year streets of Baghdad are quiet during the holy month of Ramzan due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Iraq: Streets of Baghdad quiet during the holy month of Ramzan

Italians have been turning to pawn shops to swap their prized family jewellery for some much needed cash, as Italians look for alternative ways to survive financially as the coronavirus outbreak leaves many without an income.

Pawn shops in Italy see 30% surge in customers

Venezuelan migrants in Chile have been forced out onto the street, unable to work amid lockdown and unable to return home due to the region's shuttered borders.

Fineprint: Venezuelan migrants left homeless | COVID-19 Pandemic

US Senator Thom Tillis presented an 18-point plan. The plan aims at using the help of regional allies to hold the Chinese government accountable for its “lies, deception, and cover-ups” that led to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This plan also includes enhancing military ties with India.

WION Dispatch: US unveils plan to hold China accountable for COVID-19 outbreak

After 600 years of painstakingly slow evolution, Britain's parliament took a leap into the future when the coronavirus pandemic struck, transforming its deeply traditional debating chamber into a modern videoconferencing hub.

UK's 600-year-old parliament's digital makeover

Restaurants, cafes and bars in Australia's most populous state reopened on Friday after a two-month shutdown under coronavirus lockdown measures, boosting the federal government's bid to get people back in work and the economy back on track.

Australian government gives states green light to reopen | COVID-19 Pandemic

There is significant drop in new COVID-19 cases in Germany. Germany will start to relax some border controls introduced in March to slow the spread of the coronavirus with the aim of having free travel in Europe from mid-June. The tentative step, aimed partly at helping the tourism sector, comes as the European Commission prepares to urge a return to "unrestricted free movement", though that push will stop if there is a major second wave of infections. In partnership with DW News, we bring to you ground report from Berlin, Germany.

Significant drop in new COVID-19 cases in Germany | WION-DW Partnership

Antarctica is still coronavirus-free, scientists are taking necessary precautions to keep the same. All tourists trips to Antarctica have been cancelled.

Antarctica remains coronavirus-free, scientists take necessary precautions

In the United Kingdom, drones have been deployed to provide medical supplies to remote areas. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has decided to enforce a 24-hour curfew during the 5-day Eid holidays. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Wednesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Top 10 global developments for May 13

The Japanese government aims to build a society without physical constraints by giving people access to avatars or remote-controlled robots. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Japan eyes robotic society by 2050

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

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