An aircraft owned by Pakistan International Airlines has crashed in a residential area near the Karachi Airport. The plane was flying from Karachi to Lahore and had over 90 people aboard. According to reports, the flight captain had informed about a "technical snag". All hospitals in the area have been pressed into service.

Pakistan plane crash: Watch ground report from Karachi | Fineprint

In a super exclusive interview, Secretary-General of the 3rd largest organisation in world--the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland has spoken to WION on COVID crisis, India's response, India's role in the body. Speaking exclusively to Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from London, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said, PM Modi "led from the very beginning" and "followed WHO guidelines really faithfully".

WION in conversation with Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland

Around the world, more than 49,00,000 people have been infected by the Coronavirus. India is reporting more than 1,05,000 confirmed cases.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 49,00,000 cases worldwide

After #MapFixing, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli has blamed India for the spread of coronavirus cases in his country. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about Nepal's latest provocation.

Gravitas: After Map Fixing, Nepal PM blames India for coronavirus spread

Tensions at the India - China border are escalating. A new report claims that China has tripled its boats in India’s Pangong Tso Lake. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Tensions escalate at India - China border

Why was Taiwan not on the agenda of the World Health Assembly? Two days ago, Taiwan's Foreign Minister said that his country is postponing its bid for an observer status at the WHO. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what could have led to that decision.

Gravitas: Why no seat for Taiwan at WHO

After China's Luckin coffee chain lied about financial transactions, the U.S. govt is planning to impose tougher regulations for Chinese companies listed in U.S. stock exchanges. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story.

Gravitas: U.S. plans to delist Chinese companies

A committee looking into losses in Pakistan's power sector has dug out a $630 Million scam. The money trail leads all the way to China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the details.

Gravitas: Did China rob Pakistan of $630 Million?

25 years ago - A boy was chosen as the Panchen Lama, the second highest ranking figure in Tibetan Buddhism. He disappeared. Now, China says he is a college graduate with a job. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Why is China hiding the Panchen Lama

At her oath taking ceremony today, Tsai Ing-wen sent a strong message to China. Tsai said that Taiwan cannot accept becoming a part of China under its 'one country, two systems' model. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Taiwan: Tsai Ing-wen takes oath for a second time

India's envoy to Morocco Shambhu S. Kumaran has said that the COVID pandemic reinforced India's image as a responsible international stakeholder and its ability to support countries in Africa. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Rabat, Ambassador Shambhu S. Kumaran said India has sent 6 million units of HCQ to the North African country and has offered training of Morrocans under its eITEC program. 140 Indians have registered for repatriation from the country.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian envoy to Morroco Shambhu S. Kumaran on COVID-19 crisis

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 44,00,000 people worldwide. India is now reporting more than 80,000 confirmed cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: More than 44,00,000 cases worldwide

From the United States, to Europe and Africa - leading countries are now building pressure on China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how a global alliance to take on China is shaping up.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: 5 ways the world is cornering China

The Coronavirus pandemic has kicked off a new cold war between the US and China. Two allies of the United States - Australia & Japan have taken a strong position against China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Trump administration is taking on China & recruiting allies.

Gravitas: US v/s China: A new cold war

After several lawsuits were filed against the US in China - the Chinese state media is threatening the Americans. Reports say China and Russia plan to initiate a probe into US labs. Beijing is also mulling punitive counter measures. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese state media threatens US with counter lawsuits

The US has claimed that China is trying to steal American research on Covid-19. Now, an American researcher has been arrested - allegedly for failing to disclose his ties to China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Why is America arresting researchers with links to China

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?

More than 3,500 employees of taxi-app Uber were laid off in a 3 minute long video call. Are companies dumping staff in order to chase bigger profits? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Uber sacks more than 3,500 employees in 3 minutes

An Australian research says that covid 19 is most adaptable for human body than bats. Study finds that covid 19 binds better with human cells than pengulin and bats.

Research says, Covid 19 is most adaptable for human body than bats

After virus China has now come up with designer mask to protect people from Covid-19.These designer masks are being sold in Beijing market as 16 dollar each.These masks are matches with your outfit. Its made by trikini,a three piece bikini.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Designer Masks in sold in Chinese Market

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an emergency declaration after 2 breached dams failed in Midland County, forcing 10 thousands of residents to immediately evacuate their homes

After 2 Dams bursts in Michigan, emergency declared by State Governor

The coronavirus started its rampage more than 150 days ago from the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The Wihan virus has infected over 4.73 million people and killed more than 300,000 people across the globe. And the numbers are increasing every hour. But China continues to shrug off its responsibly. Should China be made to pay for sending almost a third of the world's population on lockdown, destroying economies and lives on an unprecedented scale? Watch 'The Story of the Wuhan Virus' on WION Wideangle and decide.

WION Wideangle: The story of the Wuhan Virus | WION News | COVID-19 Pandemic

Before the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Hong Kong, the country was up in arms against China over a controversial extradition bill. As COVID-19 cases slow down to a trickle these tensions are flaring up yet again. Watch report.

Scuffle over controversial anthem bill in Hong Kong Parliament: Bill to ban insulting China's anthem

World Health Organisation's World Health Assembly will be held on May 18 virtually but China is blocking Taiwan's participation. Will Taiwan be allowed to participate in the meeting after all the island nation has contributed a lot to the world on raising COVID-19 awareness. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Will Taiwan participate in WHO meeting?

Taiwan has not been allowed to attend the WHA meeting and there is no invitation sent to the country from WHO. Taiwan has slammed China, WHO, and said that WHO has yielded to China and refused to invite Taiwan. It has acted against global support for Taiwan. Watch report.

Taiwan: China can pressure campaign, No invite from WHO to Taiwan for WHA

In some breaking news coming in Taiwan has not been allowed to attend WHA meeting. Taiwan said that WHO has yielded to China and refused to invite Taiwan. Watch report.

Breaking News:Taiwan not invited to WHA meeting by WHO

India sent free medicines to Ukraine; 14000 indians register for repatriation With India, all set to begin repatriation of Indian students from Ukraine, students will be the main focus. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Kiev, India's envoy to Ukraine Partha Satpathy said,"14000 students registered but that is an intention. The actual number, we are manually sorting out because we have a criteria list to determine the necessity of students going back." Both countries have been engaging with each other on the crisis with India which is one of the largest pharma suppliers to Ukraine gifting medicines to the country to deal with COVID.

India sent free medicines to Ukraine; 14000 indians register for repatriation

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 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

The Indian govt is bringing home 1.8 million Indians stranded abroad. But overseas citizens of India are not being given seats on special Air India flights. Several OCI card holders reached out to WION to make an appeal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you their story.

Gravitas: Stranded outside India: A Gravitas special report

More than 2,98,000 people have died around the world due to the Coronavirus. In India, more than 78,000 people have been infected. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Coronavirus takes more than 2,98,000 lives