With a global death toll of more than 328,120 and nearly five million people infected, governments around the world are desperately hoping for a vaccine that would allow them to dispense with the lockdowns that have hammered their economies.

Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million, death toll rises to 328,120

The world is watching Sweden. Sweden chose to stay open while half of the world was under lockdown. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Were Swedes wrong to reject lockdown?

Medical researchers in the Netherlands have signed up 1,500 people who have recovered from the new coronavirus to donate blood as part of an international push to develop a treatment for the virus from their plasma.

Netherlands: 1,500 people enrolled to donate blood for study

In this segment of WION, we bring to you a story of a Yazidi woman, a survivor of human trafficking. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Yazidi woman reunites with family in Iraq

Japan's exports fell the most since the 2009 global financial crisis in April as the coronavirus pandemic slammed world demand for cars, industrial materials and other goods, likely pushing the world's third-largest economy deeper into recession.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Japan exports fall most since 2009

Chinese President Xi Jinping called Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the phone on Wednesday and proposed to send an expert team to help Bangladesh combat the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Chinese President Xi Jinping offers to send experts team to Bangladesh to fight Covid-19

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday issued guidelines for airlines, airports, air passengers and other stakeholders ahead of the resumption of domestic passenger flight operations from May 25 amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Domestic flights resume from May 25: Here are the dos and don'ts for flyers

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?

With over 2,00,000 cases, Brazil is being called the new epicentre of the Coronavirus. But Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is busy fighting federal governors and is encouraging his supporters to violate the lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyaygets you a report.

Gravitas: Is Brazil the new coronavirus epicentre?

The Coronavirus pandemic is no longer a health crisis, it has become a humanitarian crisis. Millions across the world are at risk of dying because they do not have the comfort of a home or a daily meal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: A humanitarian crisis

Authorities in Wuhan have announced a comprehensive ban on eating wild animals and the hunting and trading of wildlife, according to a statement by the city's municipal government.

Wuhan officially bans eating and hunting of wild animals

US President Donald Trump has said that he is pleased that the United States tops the list in terms of coronavirus cases in the world. On Monday, Donald Trump said he views it as "badge of honour".

Donald Trump views highest COVID-19 cases as 'Badge of Honour'

US President: So when we have a lot of cases, I don't look at that as a bad thing

The head of the World Bank warned Tuesday that the coronavirus crisis threatens to push some 60 million people into extreme poverty, wiping out the gains made over the past three years.

Coronavirus pandemic will push 60 million into 'extreme poverty': World Bank

China recorded five new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, down from six a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported on Wednesday. Four of the new cases were local transmissions and asymptomatic cases in Jilin Province and one was an imported case involving a traveller from overseas, the commission said in a statement, compared with three imported cases reported the previous day.

COVID-19 pandemic: Renewed lockdown in China's Jilin province

South Korea's high schools opened for the first time this year on Wednesday (May 20), with seniors returning to classes in the first wave of a phased plan to open all schools after months of delay in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 Pandemic: South Korean students return to schools

The number of officially confirmed coronavirus cases is getting closer to five million. On Tuesday, the cases stood at 4,911,902, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Global coronavirus cases near 5 million, death toll rises to 323,413

International travellers planning a trip to Norway without a business reason should think again following drastic action announced by the Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg today.

We will send back travellers coming without 'business reason': Norway PM 

Iraq witnesses new Ramzam rituals as worshippers pray in their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Muslims in Iraq are redefining Ramzan traditions amid COVID-19

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