Atleast 10,000 health workers in Iran have been infected with the Coronavirus. Meanwhile, 40 million people have been unemployed in the US during this pandemic. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Thursday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: The big global developments for May 21

From ginger to honey to hot air, fake cures are spreading faster than the Coronavirus. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a fact-check.

Gravitas: Fact-check: Fake Coronavirus cures

A nurse who contracted the Coronavirus in San Francisco lost more than 20 kilograms. He shared shocking images of how his body transformed due to the disease. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Shocking weight loss from Coronavirus

The National People's Congress is an annual affair. But this year, the gathering of the Communist Party was different. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the spectre of the coronavirus hangs over the entire event.

Gravitas: China's biggest annual political circus

A Chinese agency has emerged as the biggest funder of coronavirus research. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why this is a matter of concern.

Gravitas: World's biggest funder of Covid-19 research is Chinese

China's biggest political gathering - the National People's Congress kicked off today in Beijing. Despite growing global criticism, China used the event to project strength - and claim victory over the Coronavirus. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the five big takeaways from day one.

Gravitas: What is China's agenda for 2020

Syria reported 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, the largest single-day increase to date, the health ministry, The war-torn country has recorded 106 infections and four deaths so far, and new cases have increased in recent days with the return of Syrians from abroad, the ministry said.

Syria records 20 new coronavirus cases in largest single-day increase

Mosques, churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen on Tuesday in an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday.

Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

Brazil is now increasingly becoming the primary hotspot of coronavirus, as President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay it as a “flu”. The country currently has the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases.

Indigenous tribals in Brazil are dying twice as much as the national average due to COVID-19

The United States on Sunday announced a $6 million contribution to aid Pakistan’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Paul Jones, United States Ambassador in Pakistan, announced in a video message released to wish the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.

COVID-19: US to provide USD 6 million to Pakistan to fight coronavirus

With 40 asymptomatic infection cases, China has reported 51 new coronaviruses and the majority of them in the contagion's first epicentre Wuhan, where over six million tests have been conducted in the last 10 days, health officials said on Monday.

Wuhan still combating coronavirus; China reports 51 new cases

Privacy concerns over Qatar's coronavirus contact tracing app, a tool that is mandatory on pain of prison, have prompted a rare backlash and forced officials to offer reassurance and concessions.

Qatar coronavirus contact tracing app 'Ehteraz' stirs rare privacy backlash

Anti-vaxxers are protesting in Europe and the United States. The prospect of compulsory vaccination has boosted a protest movement across cities in Europe. Watch report.

Bill Gates slammed by anti-vaxxers for funding research

Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating low-key Eid. Watch WION Ground Report from Srinagar.

Muted Eid celebrations in J&K | WION Ground Report from Srinagar

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Streets were emptied, parks were vacant and prayer grounds silent as the new coronavirus outbreak turned this year's Eid al-Fitr into a solemn and muted celebration in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Eid festivities banned to contain COVID-19 outbreak

The French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain has said India and France have increased cooperation at the current times of COVID crisis and both are with both "are friends in happy times, and in rough times". Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said, both "have been supporting each other" and "India has been exemplary in providing drugs, medical equipment when needed". Meanwhile, French development agency AFD is working to provide a special loan of 200 million euro to finance and support some health programmes in India.

Exclusive: French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain speaks to WION

UK to continue traditional methods for handling virus as there is technical snag in NHS tracing app. Watch this video to know more.

Fineprint: UK to continue traditional methods for handling virus

U.S. President Donald Trump became tongue tied as he tried to convey the negative results of his latest test for COVID-19 on Thursday (May 21).

Donald Trump says he tested 'positively toward negative' on latest coronavirus test

Japan is officially in recession. Is the pandemic entirely to blame? Perhaps. But, the Japanese economy has been stagnant for decades. Also read: President Xi in spotlight as China's annual party meet begins Japan, which is considered a technological and manufacturing giant could not make enough ventilators on time.

Japan's stagnant economy: Who's to blame?

South Korea has reopened schools for High School seniors. Meanwhile, Russia has recorded its biggest spike in death toll. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Wednesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: The big global developments for May 20

The communist party of China may now serve only vegetarian meals at its state receptions. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what's cooking in China.

Gravitas: Chinese leaders to go vegetarian?

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

Israel has come up with a remote-controlled mask that lets people to eat while wearing it. But is eating out worth the risk? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: A mask with a remote control

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