Apple and Google have decided to ban location-tracking on contact-tracing apps. The tech giants say they are trying to protect user privacy. But, is this a case of the pot calling the kettle black?

Gravitas: Apple, Google ban GPS tracking in Covid-19 tracking apps

Some countries are planning to create health passports for citizens. These immunity passports will certify if a person is at risk of contracting the coronavirus or not. Is this move morally right? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Are health passports morally right?

With 32,000 deaths, United Kingdom now has the highest death toll in all of Europe. Meanwhile, India reopened its borders to send 200 stranded Pak nationals back to their country. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the biggest global developments for Tuesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | The top global developments for May 5

India has reported its biggest single-day jump in Coronavirus cases. Almost 4,000 new cases were recorded in a day. On the positive side, India's recovery rate is improving with 13,000 people being cured or discharged. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on India's Covid-19 trajectory.

Gravitas: Record jump in India's coronavirus cases

Are six medical supplies companies profiteering from the Coronavirus outbreak in the US? A program created by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is now under the scanner of lawmakers.

Gravitas: Is a 'medical cartel' controlling coronavirus supplies in the US?

A senator in Nigeria has introduced a motion - accusing China of institutional discrimination against Nigerians in China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how African nations are calling out China.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | African nations unite against China

A fresh wave of the crackdown has begun in China. Residents of Wuhan are angry with the Chinese government. Reports claim that some of them wanted to sue their government. But, the grieving families were threatened by the police.

Gravitas: Chinese citizens want to sue their government

The world is fighting the Coronavirus. But in China, people have begun traveling again. China's travel industry has earned more than $6 billion during the May Day holidays.

Gravitas: Chinese tourism industry earns over $6 billion

India is developing a land pool that is almost double the size of Luxembourg. New Delhi is promising easy access to land for companies leaving China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about India's plans to lure businesses away from China.

Gravitas: How India is planning to attract firms from China

More than 36,00,000 people have been infected by Coronavirus across the world. India has recorded its biggest spike in a day.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 36,00,000 confirmed cases

India's COVID-19 count inched close to the 50,000-mark as the states registered 2,958 fresh coronavirus cases in last 24 hours. The deadly novel coronavirus infected 49,391 in India.

Confirmed cases Surge To 49 , 391 In India

Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh, country's richest Hindu temple of Lord Venkateshwara, has reportedly ousted 1,300 contractual workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.

India's richest shrine Tirupati Balaji temple fires 1,300 contract workers

Germany could only allow coronavirus antibody tests to help determine how freely people can move once it has advice from its ethics council

German ethics body to decide on antibody test

The Indian army in Jammu and Kashmir has set up two COVID-19 hospitals with the cooperation of civilian administration to help battle the pandemic.

Indian Army sets up two COVID-19 hospitals in 15 days

As President Trump presses for states to reopen their economies, his administration is privately projecting a steady rise in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths over the next several weeks.

Several US states lift stay-at-home orders

In a race to find a cure for COVID-19, scientists at Israel top have managed to isolate a key coronavirus antibody which could possibly neutralise the virus. Watch report.

Israel claims 'significant breakthrough' : Develops possible COVID-19 vaccine

China is facing global hostility on its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. Now an internal Chinese report says that anti-china sentiment is higher since 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Internal Chinese report on global hostility, Worse than 1989 Tiananmen crackdown

Netizens are convinced that a body double was used as a stand-in for the dictator for his latest public appearance.

Kim Jong Un's latest pics spark rumours

According to a survey, half of the doctors in the United Kingdom might be buying their own protective equipment. The survey claims that doctors are relying on donations for protective gear. Watch report.

UK doctors rely on donations for PPEs: Don't feel protected on frontline

Japan has extended the state of emergency until May 31. Japan's PM Shinzō Abe announced the extension and added that the experts will review the situation on May 14. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: State of emergency in Japan extended till May 31

Kim Jong Un was not spotted in the public eye for three weeks, and missed out on two important holiday celebrations. There were rumours about his ill health, followed by his death, in the media. Watch this video to know more.

Speculations over Kim Jong-un using body double

The Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy joined hands on Sunday (May 3) to express their gratitude to corona warriors, including healthcare workers, police, and forces who are at the forefront of the battle against the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Illuminated Indian naval vessels salute coronavirus warriors

In China, 3 activists are said to have been detained for sharing "censored coronavirus material". Is Beijing intensifying crackdown on the critics of its coronavirus response?

Gravitas: China: 3 activists detained for sharing censored Covid-19 material

The most iconic spots in the world are shut. But, China's forbidden city has been reopened for tourists - three months after it was shut.

Gravitas: China reopens forbidden city

The global economy is facing its worst downturn since the great depression. Over 3.8 million people lost their jobs in U.S. last week. Meanwhile India's largest car-maker Maruti sold zero cars in April.

Coronavirus: The Global economy is bleeding | Gravitas

With movie theatres across the world shut during lockdowns, movie-goers have found alternative ways to keep their love for cinema alive.

Gravitas: Where are you going for movies?

The W.H.O wants an invitation to conduct a probe on the origin of the Coronavirus in China. Meanwhile, doctors in U.K say that Chinese ventilators could kill patients. WION's Palki gets you the big global headlines for Friday.

Coronavirus: The biggest global developments for May 1 | Gravitas

A Chinese state media website has put up 10 questions for the US government. What are they all about?

Gravitas: China escalates its information war against US

The world commemorated International Labour day on May 1 as workers across the world fight for their survival. WION's Palki gets you a story on their struggle.

World Labour Day: Workers fight for survival | Gravitas

Luckin Coffee has become the first Chinese company to collapse during the Coronavirus outbreak. But, the coffee maker's implosion is not just because of the virus.

Gravitas: The first major Chinese company to collapse during Coronavirus outbreak

Leaders in three continents are cranking up the pressure on China. European Commission Chief has backed demand for a Covid-19 probe. Australia wants to back Taiwan's entry into the WHO. US President is considering stripping China of sovereign immunity.

Gravitas: 3 world leaders step up pressure on China