President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen members of the American military on Monday (May 25) to mark Memorial Day while defending his decision to spend most of the holiday weekend playing golf as the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus outbreak neared 100,000.

Trump honors fallen war heroes on Memorial Day

Donald Trump's administration in the United States has discussed either to conduct a nuclear test explosion. if conducted this would be the country's first nuclear test explosion since the year 1990. Watch report.

Possible fallouts of nuclear tests by US: Experts warn against nuclear test

Coronavirus cases in the US are growing. More than 93,000 Americans have died. But, President Donald Trump says US topping the world in Coronavirus cases is a 'badge of honour'. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how protests against the Trump administration are growing.

Gravitas: Trump is 'proud' of the high number of Covid cases in US

Millions of cicadas are set to emerge in the United States after spending 17 years underground. Cicadas, which come out periodically will start showing up across the southwestern parts of the United States like Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia.

Cicadas to swarm southwestern US after 17 years

The first of five Iranian tankers entered the South American country's exclusive economic zone, even though US had warned against it. The tankers are carrying fuel for gasoline-starved Venezuela, and entered the country's waters on Saturday evening around 7:40pm local time.

Iranian tankers carrying 1.53 million barrels fuel enter US waterways despite warnings

The United States recorded a further 1,127 deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing its total to 97,048 since the global pandemic began, news agency AFP said quoting tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

US records 1,127 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

The Trump administration discussed last week whether to conduct its first nuclear test explosion since 1992, the Washington Post reported late on Friday, citing a senior official and two former officials familiar with the matter.

US discussed conducting its first nuclear test in decades: Report

Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States, as the Americas emerged as a new epicenter of the pandemic.

Brazil jumps to No. 2 in worldwide coronavirus cases, behind the US

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things around us. The restaurants and bars that were crowd pullers earlier are implementing never before seen measures of social distancing. Watch report.

New York: Mannequins to maintain social distancing in restaurants

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

Two rescued manatees were released back into the sea off the Florida Keys on Wednesday (May 20) after having been rehabilitated by rescue volunteers.

Rescued manatees released after rehab

Protests have flared up in the United States against the government's policies to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Protesters held a mock funeral procession in Washington DC on Wednesday, with 'body bags' laid out in front of the White House to denounce the government response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Protesters stage mock funeral procession outside White House

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

On Monday, the WHO will hold a vote to determine whether Taiwan should be allowed to participate as an observer. Which way will India vote? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why India must consider a shift in its stand, and back Taiwan.

Gravitas: Will India vote in favour of Taiwan on Monday?

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?

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'

A park in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn has installed social distancing circles to help people enjoy the outdoors while respecting the latest coronavirus guidelines.

Circles drawn in Brooklyn park to foster social distancing

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

Restaurants are turning to new delivery methods as quarantine continues with robots filling in some roles to increase distance between people.

Automated delivery drives restaurant changes during pandemic

China's foreign ministry said on Saturday the United States needed to stop the "unreasonable suppression" of Chinese companies like Huawei, and a Chinese newspaper said the government was ready to retaliate against Washington.

China asks United States to stop 'unreasonable suppression' of Huawei

Foreign policy and its making is sheer and pure craftsmanship. It is either more because, essentially it revolves around power, its exercise and how it relates to interstate relations.

The making of US foreign policy: Problems and challenges

US Senator Thom Tillis presented an 18-point plan. The plan aims at using the help of regional allies to hold the Chinese government accountable for its “lies, deception, and cover-ups” that led to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This plan also includes enhancing military ties with India.

WION Dispatch: US unveils plan to hold China accountable for COVID-19 outbreak

An F.B.I report has accidentally named a Saudi diplomat - suspected of supporting the terrorists behind the 9/11 terror attacks. Why was the United States trying to hide potential evidence of Saudi involvement? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Saudi diplomat behind 9/11 attacks?

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