In a televised fundraiser, a top Pakistani cleric blamed the Coronavirus pandemic on 'scantily dressed women'. Instead of rebuking the cleric, the Pak PM shifted blame and accused Bollywood of corrupting Pakistan's youth.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Pakistan's misogyny in the face of death

Most countries are still under a complete or partial lockdown. How does the world look like outside our homes? @palkisu gets you a lockdown album.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: The Lockdown Album

As China reopens schools and most businesses, a second wave of coronavirus cases has been reported in the country's North-East. The city of Harbin has been identified as a new epicentre.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: A second wave of infections in China

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to 10 Downing Street. Meanwhile Russia has surpassed China's tally of Coronavirus cases.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: The big global developments for April 27

'Remdesivir' was being touted as a potential cure for the Coronavirus. The U.S. President had called the drug 'promising'. But it has failed to cure Coronanvirus patients in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Trump's 'promising' coronavirus cure fails trial

The U.S. President has suggested that researchers should try inserting 'disinfectant' into the bodies of Coronavirus patients. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why Trump's idea is dangerous and irresponsible.

Gravitas: Outrage over Donald Trump's 'disinfectant' idea

For the first time in 1400 years, the grand mosque of Mecca is closed during Ramazan. Across the world the mantra of social distancing is being followed in this holy month. But, there are some who are not adhering to the lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: A Ramazan under lockdown

China's wet markets have long been called the incubators of deadly human diseases. But the Chinese regime says that wet markets don't even exist. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China says it has no wet markets

Australia is seeking an independent and global probe into the Coronavirus outbreak. Former US lawmaker Nikki Haley has launched a campaign to demand an investigation against China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how more stakeholders are raising the demand to 'Make China Pay'.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: New Demands to Make China Pay

Dr Yu Xiangdong had criticised China's coronavirus response. He was demoted. A student in Australia is facing expulsion for his activism against the Communist Party. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China is still targeting critics.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Another Doctor silenced in China

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

Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark believes that US President Donald Trump's decision to cut funding to the WHO is foolish. Watch this exclusive conversation with WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas: Former NZ PM Helen Clark: Trump pulling WHO funding foolish

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

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

The Coronavirus outbreak has put China on the backfoot. At home, it has asked bureaucrats and party members to focus on unemployment. Meanwhile, The Chinese Foreign Ministry has criticized demands for reparations. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about China's post outbreak strategy.

Gravitas: Decoding China's post outbreak strategy | Wuhan Coronavirus

The number of Coronavirus cases worldwide have crossed 25 lakh now. India has detected more than 20,000 cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 25 lakh cases worldwide | Wuhan Coronavirus

Stakeholders in 5 countries are now raising their voice against China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the demand to 'Make China pay' is gaining momentum.

Gravitas: Stakeholders in 5 countries say 'Make China Pay' | Coronavirus

Pakistan has resumed work on all B.R.I projects. The Pakistan govt plans to use Chinese funds to overcome economic shortcomings. What does Beijing get in return? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan resumes work on B.R.I projects

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