185 days are left for the US Presidential Election. US President Donald Trump is trying to build a new narrative amid the coronavirus crisis. It centres around his opponent - Joe Biden and China.

Trump's two adversaries: Biden and Beijing | Gravitas

Amid speculation over poor health and rumours of possible death, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance on Friday after almost three weeks with an inauguration of a fertilizer factory.

Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance after nearly three weeks amid health rumors

North and South Korea have been a study in stark contrast ever since they got divided after World War II. With the declaration of the Soviet-Japanese War, North Korea was occupied by the Soviet Union and South Korea by the United States, with the boundary between their zones being the 38th parallel. North Korea became a dictatorship. South Korea is a democracy. More than 70 years later, both countries are worlds apart. Watch report.

The story of two Koreas: A classic case study of contrasts

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

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic

Huge reprieve for Indian expats in Oman. Oman government now said that orders to replace expats may take almost a year to implement.

Huge reprieve for Indian expats in Oman, 'orders to replace expats may take a year to implement'

Oman has ordered all state-owned companies to replace expats with locals. There are more than 8,00,000 Indian expats currently living in Oman. Are their jobs at risk?

Gravitas: Oman wants state firms to replace expats with locals

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Pakistan's National assembly speaker Asad Qaiser have been tested positive for COVID-19. Watch this report to know more.

Pakistan's National assembly speaker Asad Qaiser tests positive for COVID-19

Life is coming back on track in China as forbidden city ha been reopened after 3 months lockdown. But, visitors are required to wear mask and gloves.

Your Story: Life back on track in China as forbidden city reopens after 3 months lockdown

Germany is hailed for breaking the chain of infection in Europe. Now, doctors & nurses in the country are protesting nude to demand protective gear

Gravitas: German doctors bare it all for a cause

In the US, African Americans are dying at higher rates due to the Coronavirus. But, Americans panels are yet to raise their concerns.

Gravitas: The minority report America won't talk about

COVID-19 has shattered many world-class economies and the worst hit are oil exporters. Saudi Arabia's foreign exchange reserves are depleting at the fastest rate. Watch report.

Saudi's reserves fall in fastest in 20 years | Forex reserves at a 9-year low

A US report claims that the Coronavirus might have originated from a lab. Despite doubts over this theory, governments around the world are now conducting investigations to find out the true origins of the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Did the Coronavirus originate in a lab? Fresh claims emerge

The Chinese Embassy in Australia says the Australian officials are playing 'petty tricks'. Meanwhile, The Editor of Global Times has described Australia as a 'chewing gum stuck on the sole of China's shoes'.

Gravitas: Why China and Australia are locked in a diplomatic spat

When the outbreak began in Wuhan, millions of dollars in funds with the China Red Cross went unused for days.

Gravaitas: How China's Red Cross serves the Communist Party

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was spotted without a mask at a Coronavirus treatment facility. Meanwhile, 3 major gulf nations have jointly slammed anti-India propaganda on the Internet.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Top 10 global developments for April 29

A US panel wants to blacklist India on religious freedom. India has rejected the report, calling it a "new level of misrepresentation."

Gravitas: Why India should stop seeking validation from the West

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

In Russia the doctors are counting their own dead and around 22, doctors died in Moscow due to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch report.

Russia: Doctors count their own dead, 22 doctors dead in Moscow

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

US President Donald Trump has now targetted to reopen US economy as soon as possible even as the coronavirus death toll in the country is rising. Watch report.

Trump plans to reopen the economy ASAP: Coronavirus death toll nears 62,000

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has once again defended the agency saying that it had sounded the highest level of alarm over the novel coronavirus earlier on and not all countries had listened to its advice. Watch report.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: 'WHO acted quickly and decisively' on COVID-19 alert

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has praised India for lifting the export bans on critical medical supplies including pharmaceuticals used to treat COVID-19. Watch report.

Mike Pompeo praises India's efforts for lifting export restrictions

The world won't be the same even if the lockdown is lifted as people will rush to airports after the lockdown ends. Therefore, there will be restrictions that will still be placed to make sure that everyone follows the social distancing norm. Watch report.

India plans for aviation sector's take off: Airports will operate at 30% capacity