This pandemic has given birth to a new kind of politics. Presidents, politicians and even business leaders are arguing for and against a lockdown. WION's Palki decodes the politics of thew pandemic.

Gravitas: The politics over the lockdown

A US drug trial has found that Remdesivir has a 'clear-cut' effect in stopping the Coronavirus. But, experts say doctors should not begin prescribing it to all patients.

Coronavirus: Is this drug the ultimate cure? | Gravitas

China is not just fighting the United States over the Coronavirus outbreak. After Sweden, Australia, Nepal and India - China has issued warnings to the Netherlands.

Coronavirus: China's many diplomatic firestorms | Gravitas

US President Donald Trump is upping the ante against China. US Intelligence agencies are investigating 'what China hid' during the Coronavirus outbreak. Funding to a research project in China on 'Coronaviruses and bats' has been stopped. WION's Palki tells you more about this growing diplomatic crisis.

Coronavirus: US agencies to investigate 'what China hid' | Gravitas

Keir Starmer - the newly appointed Labour leader has repositioned the party on the Kashmir Issue. Keir Starmer says that Kashmir is a bilateral issue. What made the party change its stance?

Gravitas: UK's Labour party changes position on Kashmir

Russia has become the 8th country to record more than 1 lakh cases of Coronavirus. Meanwhile, minority workers could be removed from the frontline in United Kingdom. WION's Palki gets you the 10 big global developments for Thursday.

Coronavirus: Top 10 global developments for April 30 | Gravitas

There are more than 32,00,000 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus worldwide now. India is reporting more than 33,000 cases.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 32,00,000 cases | Gravitas

The United States has ordered 1,00,000 more body bags. Around the world, the death toll is mounting. WION's Palki tells you why a coronavirus death is perhaps the worst kind of death.

Gravitas: Why a Coronavirus death is the worst kind of death?

In one part of the world world, thousands of informal sector workers are running out of food. In another part of the world, farmers are being forced to dump piles of food.

Coronavirus:  The contrasting realities | Gravitas

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 31 lakh confirmed cases worldwide The United States now has more than 10 lakh coronavirus cases. India has reported more than 30,000 confirmed cases.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 31 lakh confirmed cases worldwide

South Korea says that Kim Jong Un could be protecting himself from the Coronavirus. Meanwhile Sydney's Bondi beach has reopened for swimmers.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: The big global developments for April 28

Researchers in Singapore have come up with data-driven timelines predicting the end of the Coronavirus pandemic. India is projected to end 97% of the outbreak by 25th May.

Gravitas: When will this pandemic end? Here are some possible dates

Ever since the Coronavirus began breaching borders, countries across the world decided to release prisoners. Latin American nations refrained and now prisons have turned into hotspots.

Gravitas: Inside El Salvador's crammed prisons

A new report claims that the British govt 'sleepwalked' into the Coronavirus disaster. It says that all warnings about an impending crisis fell on deaf ears at 10 Downing Street.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Did Britain 'sleepwalk' into a disaster?

Amid fresh reports of African expats facing racism in China, a group of lawyers from Nigeria have decided to sue China for $200 Billion in damages.

Gravitas: Nigerian lawyers sue China for $200 Billion

US lawmakers are raising demands for a 9/11 style commission to investigate America's Coronavirus response.

Gravitas: A 9/11 style probe into America's covid-19 response?

US President Donald Trump has suggested that he might seek "substantial" damages from China over the Coronavirus outbreak. China says US lawmakers are 'talking nonsense'. Is this the beginning of a new cold war?

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: US might seek damages from China

There are more than 30 lakh confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus now. India is reporting more than 29,000 confirmed cases.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 30 lakh confirmed cases

For the Gulf nations, the Coronavirus crisis is a twin shock. Global lockdowns and falling oil prices have had a major impact on economies that depend on oil revenue. The situation may lead to job cuts - and Indian expats may be forced to return.

Gravitas: Will Indians in the Gulf be forced to return home?

Two world leaders are at the centre of this Coronavirus outbreak - Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Both leaders have been criticised for their response to the pandemic.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak: The Story of Donald Trump & Xi Jinping

On Monday, India cancelled orders to two Chinese companies for testing kits. China issued a statement - terming India's move as irresponsible. At the same time - a map from WHO showed parts of Ladakh as Chinese territory.

Gravitas: India stops using Chinese kits: China is 'deeply concerned'

A lot is changing about schooling in times of a pandemic. In China, students were seen wearing special headgear to ensure social distancing.

Gravitas: How Chinese students are 'social distancing'

The US Communications regulator has threatened to bar four Chinese telecom operators. Will Chinese telecom firms be forced to shutdown in the United States?

Gravitas: Coronavirus Impact? US threatens to block Chinese telecom companies

India has decided to stop using Chinese testing kits. Spain wants a refund for a second batch of faulty coronavirus test kits purchased from a Chinese company.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: Growing demand to 'Make China Pay'

The Australian government wants an inquiry into China's response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese regime has asked Australia to 'drop the probe or pay an economic price'.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: China threatens Australia with economic consequences

China has warned of 'African Horse Sickness' citing Thailand as the origin of the outbreak. Meanwhile the European Union has softened its criticism of the Chinese regime

Gravitas: Coronavirus: China's double standards on Racism

The secrecy around the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un keeps the rumour mills spinning. Is there any merit to the reports of Kim Jong Un's death?

Gravitas: Kim Jong Un: Dead or Alive?

According to a report, there were 30 cases of poisoning within 18 hours after US President Donald Trump suggested injecting bleach as a cure for Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Reputation of the US hits rock bottom

The Wuhan Coronavirus has now taken more than two lakh lives worldwide. India has reported more than 28,000 confirmed cases

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 2 lakh deaths worldwide

After the Coronavirus outbreak, companies are considering shifting their factories from China. A new report has claimed that 1000 foreign companies are mulling a move to India.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: 1000 companies to move from China to India?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un owns a custom designed yacht, 17 palaces and a private island.

Gravitas:  Kim Jong Un's over-the-top lifestyle

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