IMF projects global growth in 2020 to fall to -3 percent. This is a downgrade of 6.3 percentage points from January 2020, a major revision over a very short period. This makes the Great Lockdown the worst recession since the Great Depression, and far worse than the Global Financial Crisis.

IMF projects global GDP to contract by 3% in 2020

Indian army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane speaks exclusively to WION on India-China face off.

Indian army chief General MM Naravane speaks to WION on India, China face off

Before the shooting began, officers were in the park to address city ordinance violations, including people riding ATV's and drinking alcohol, while also attempting to disperse the crowd

5 Injured In Police Firing In Texas while dispersing crowd

The foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will meet on Wednesday via video conference starting 1:30 pm onwards in which India will be represented by external affairs ministers S Jaishankar

MEA S Jaishankar To Participate In SCO Foreign Ministers' Meet Virtually On COVID-19

Singapore's Home and Law Minister K Shanmugam has praised India's innovative approach to the Coronavirus outbreak. K Shanmugam says India has a lot to offer to the global fight against the pandemic. Listen to this exclusive conversation with Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Exclusive: Singapore's Home Minister praises India |  K Shanmugam

India has kicked off a mission to bring back 1.8 million Indians stranded around the world. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the mission - which is being called the biggest evacuation in history.

Gravitas: India kicks off world's biggest evacuation mission

Shi Zhengli is a Director at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. She is known as the 'batwoman' for her research into bats. But, the top virologist has not been seen in public since the outbreak began.

Gravitas: China's batwoman goes 'missing'

Countries and leaders around the world claim that they have the 'silver bullet' to treat the Coronavirus. Different countries are pushing different drugs. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why you should not believe the proclamations of a cure yet.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak | The race to find a cure

The Coronavirus has taken More than 2,50,000 lives around the world. In India, more than 49,000 people have been infected. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | Global death toll crosses 2,50,000

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a virtual prayer session on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. What was the message embedded in his speech on the teachings of Lord Buddha? WION's Palki Sharma decodes India's message to the world.

Gravitas: PM Modi's Buddhist diplomacy

Parents are worried about sending their warNew social distancing measures implemented in schoolsds to schools even in it reopens.

New social distancing measures implemented in schools

India revoked Wondfo Biotech's license after its testing kits were found to be 'faulty'. Now, in a press release, that was distributed by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi - the company has called a WION report 'false'.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | China's blatant propaganda against WION

Ambassadors of European Union states to China co-signed an op-ed, that was published by the Chinese state media. But, the piece was censored before publication. References about the origins of the Coronavirus were removed.

Gravitas: China censors op-ed from European Union

Chinese troops clashed with Indian soldiers at the Naku La sector in Sikkim. Amid the pandemic, China has been engaged in military provocations in in the South China Sea & the East China Sea.

Gravitas: China provokes border skirmish in Sikkim

Fears are growing in Germany over a second Coronavirus wave, as the country reported a new rise in the Coronavirus infection rate, a few weeks after it started easing lockdown restrictions.

Bars reopen as Germany eases lockdown rules

Factory workers began returning to assembly lines in Michigan on Monday, paving the way to reopen the U.S. auto sector but stoking fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections as strict lockdowns are eased across the country.

US Auto industry workers return to jobs

South Korea eases lockdown restrictions, plans to restart economy. Scientists has warned about the second wave of infection. Nightclubs, bars & restaurants to remain closed in the country.

South Korea reopens its economy; nightclubs, bars & restaurants to remain closed

The French diary industry has launched a campaign urging people to eat more cheese as coronavirus as hit sales as much as 60%

France urges people to eat more cheese

Burj Khalifa, world's tallest building beams bright, securing 1.2 million meals to families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic one week after the launch of the World’s Tallest Donation Box.

Burj Khalifa turns into world's largest donation box

Pakistan on Saturday began easing the month-long lockdown despite a steady rise in the number of the coronavirus cases which rose to 27,474.

Pakistan eases lockdown even as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Afghanistan has recovered 18 bodies of migrants who were allegedly beaten and tortured before being forced into a river by Iranian border guards last week

Iran Security forces accused of brutal murder of Afghan migrants

The number of people who have died from the coronavirus in the United States, hardest-hit country in the world, passed the 80,000 mark on Monday

US Coronavirus death toll nears 82,000

the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security are preparing to issue a warning that China’s most skilled hackers and spies are working to steal American research over COVID-19 vaccine.

US likely to accuse China of vaccine data theft

On Sunday, Zhang Xuezhong, a constitutional scholar in China, was arrested after criticizing the Chinese government's coronavirus response.

Chinese scholar arrested after criticizing government's coronavirus response

After a 6-hour video conference with chief ministers (CMs), Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised resumption of more economic activities in the weeks but hints to extend lockdown further 17th May, this time with easier restrictions.

Centre may extend lockdown beyond May 17; States seek autonomy

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown measures despite a new surge in infections

Russia to begin easing some lockdown measures

Chinese leader Xi Jinping asked World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to suppress news about the Wuhan COVID-19 outbreak

China asked WHO to cover up coronavirus outbreak?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a cautious plan on Monday, for how the UK's lockdown measures would slowly be lifted.

UK PM Boris Johnson unveils 50 page lockdown exit plan

Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported a 25% fall in first-quarter net profit

Saudi Aramco Q1 net profit slides 25% as oil prices fall

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address nation today at 8 pm. PM Modi just tweeted from his official twitter handle. India is currently under its 3rd phase of lockdown which will end on17th of May. According to sources, PM Modi could further announce the extension of the lockdown phase 4.

PM Modi to address nation tonight at 8 pm

Saudi Arabia on Monday announced a slew of austerity measures as the country grapples with the combination of low oil prices and the COVID-19 impact on the world economy.

Saudi Arabia triples VAT, cuts state allowances amid pandemic

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