United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has plans to pull the United States out from the 'Open Skies Treaty' with Russia. Watch report.

US pulls out from 'Open Skies Treaty' from Russia

The police in the South American country of Columbia are taking the help of drones to detect high body temperatures of people. The country has witnessed more than 17,000 coronavirus cases. Watch report.

In Columbia drones help police in containing COVID-19 spread: Detect body temperature

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

China's parliament began its annual session on Friday and session began with a moment of silence for COVID-19 victims.

China's annual Congress session began with a moment of silence for COVID-19 victims

India has decided to take initiative and has proposed a coordinated response to Desert Locust control to Iran and Pakistan. Watch report.

India leads joint effort to combat Locust outbreak: Offers pesticides to Iran and Pakistan

In order to boost the Indian economy Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a move has reduced the key interest rates. Watch report.

RBI makes loans cheaper: Key interest rates reduced by 0.4%

Tensions between China and Hong Kong have reached a new high. Beijing is attempting what can only be described as unilaterally to impose a new set of security laws in Hong Kong. Watch report.

China's Congress to rubber stamp new law for Hong Kong: Scuffle in HK assembly

Cyclone Amphan ravaged eastern India and Bangladesh resulting in the deaths of at least around 80 people in India and destroying homes of thousands. Watch report.

PM Modi conducts aerial survey of West Bengal: Cyclone Amphan ravages India, Bangladesh

The last 24-hours were the deadliest in India's COVID-19 outbreak so far. More than 6000 new cases were reported in the last 24-hours. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Deaths in India cross 3,500 mark, 118,447 positive cases

Many European countries have emerged as COVID-19 hotspots as of now. Experts suggest that this is because Europe is a major tourism hub. Watch report.

Greece to reopen its tourism sector: Cut tax to support tourism

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 has recorded more than 5609 cases in the last 24-hours. The government is looking at easing the lockdown measures. Watch report.

India's COVID-19 doubling rate at 12 days: More than 112,300 cases

The number of coronavirus deaths and cases in Spain is an all-time low. The government has called for a 2-week extension until June 6. Watch report.

Spain lifts ban on flights, ships from Italy: State of emergency extended till June 6

Bolsonaro bets big on Hydroxychloroquine: 3rd highest COVID-19 cases in Brazil South American continent Brazil is now emerging as a COVID-19 hotspot. The pandemic has claimed around 19,000 deaths. However, the Brazilian PM Jair Bolsonaro only thinks that coronavirus is just a flu. Watch report.

Bolsonaro bets big on Hydroxychloroquine: 3rd highest COVID-19 cases in Brazil

As coronavirus lockdown's lift across the world, carriers, and airports are finally opening for passengers. Safety protocols for passengers are being rolled out. Watch report.

The new air travel post COVID-19: Airlines modify services

Human trafficking and the abduction of babies have been a problem in China for decades now. Children are abducted and sold to others for money. Watch this report of everlasting love and a tireless quest of a mother to reunite with her son.

A mother's quest to find her child | China | Man reunites with parents

Around 50 Muslims in southeast European country, Kosovar gathered at the capital city Pristina to protest against the government's decision to keep all the masks closed. Watch report.

Kosovar Muslims protest closure of Mosques: Hold protest prayers in Pristina

Residents of Chile in La Pintana neighbourhood took to the streets peacefully protesting over concerns of food shortage in the lockdown. Watch report.

Food protests in Chile continue amid COVID-19 lockdown

Social distancing has now become an important part of our lives but how to explain this novel concept to children. Hospitals in Peru are doing this successfully. Watch report.

'Cheer calls' for children in Peru hospital: Parents and kids separated by COVID-19

US President Donald Trump is desperately pushing the narrative that America is now open for business. Now he is planning to go ahead with an impersonal meeting of the G7 leaders next week. Watch report.

Trump looks to leverage G7 for US reopening | COVID-19 Pandemic

Cyclone Amphan ravages eastern India and Bangladesh killing atleast 14 people destroying thousands of homes. Watch report.

Super Cyclone Amphan ravages India, Bangladesh: Claims 14 lives

India is all set to reopen its domestic airlines from May 25. This will be done in a calibrated manner with the civil aviation ministry will release standard operation procedures. Watch report.

Domestic flights to begin on May 25 in India:  Leaving middle seat empty unviable?

The whole world is dealing with COVID-19 pandemic and governments in some nations are being cautious about how to ease the lockdown restrictions. The situation is total reverse in China which is all set to host its annual Congress on May 22. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Xi Jinping likely to declare victory over COVID-19 pandemic

After claiming multiple lives and leaving a trail of destruction in coastal West Bengal on Wednesday, the Super Cyclonic Storm ‘Amphan' moved north northeastwards and weakened into a Deep Depression, laying centred over Bangladesh, about 270 km north-northeast of Kolkata. "There have been casualties. I will announce a compensation of Rs 2.5 lakh to the families of those who died in cyclone Amphan," West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.

Cyclone Amphan: Trail of destruction left behind in eastern India

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