In a significant development, Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi will participate in a video conference meeting of non-alignment movement (NAM) on COVID crisis.

PM Modi to participate in NAM virtual summit on Monday

Every summer buyers in India patiently wait for the king of fruit, mangoes. But after nearly 30 years mangoes await their buyers.

In India, mangoes await their buyers

According to a survey, half of the doctors in the United Kingdom might be buying their own protective equipment. The survey claims that doctors are relying on donations for protective gear. Watch report.

UK doctors rely on donations for PPEs: Don't feel protected on frontline

The world races to create a vaccine for the novel coronavirus. Madagascar has now come up with a miracle cure, a herbal remedy drink called 'COVID Organics'. Watch this report to know what is this miracle drink.

Africa's miracle cure for COVID-19: Drink called COVID-ORGANICS

The novel coronavirus has complicated daily fasting and evening rituals in the US. Muslims have been hit hard but this is no way has weakened their spirit. Watch report.

Muslims in US face a daunting month: Ramzan in middle of COVID-19 Pandemic

As many countries are easing lockdown restrictions after a significant decline in COVID-19 cases, people in Bangkok rush to the streets of China town. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: South-East Asia govt lifts partial ban on businesses

NAM virtual summit at COVID-19 today: PM Modi's debut at non-alignment movement

Phase 3 of India's lockdown is officially underway which means non-essential stores are now free to open including certain liquor stores. As the liquor shops opened across the country long queues of people gathered. The police had to shut down some outlets in some parts of the country.

COVID-19 India: Long queues as liquor shops reopen, Police forced to shut down some outlets

Japan has extended the state of emergency until May 31. Japan's PM Shinzō Abe announced the extension and added that the experts will review the situation on May 14. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: State of emergency in Japan extended till May 31

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to top US Security Expert Alok Chaturvedi on America's response to COVID-19. Watch report.

WION exclusive conversation with Top US Security Expert Alok Chaturvedi on COVID-19 situation in America

Non-Aligned Movement to call for unity against COVID-19

Indian Navy chopper showered rose petals over health workers, especially frontline staff at the Goa Medical College, the state''s biggest hospital and a quarantine facility for Covid-19 patients

Navy chopper showers rose petals on Goa Medical college

Angered by the forced closures, the protesters in the United States ignored social distancing guidelines and took to the streets. Watch this report to know more.

US: People take to streets to protest prolonged shutdown

Kim Jong Un was not spotted in the public eye for three weeks, and missed out on two important holiday celebrations. There were rumours about his ill health, followed by his death, in the media. Watch this video to know more.

Speculations over Kim Jong-un using body double

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a fly-past over Dal Lake in Srinagar on Sunday morning to express gratitude to medical professionals and other frontline workers at the forefront of battle against the deadly Coronavirus.

IAF conducts flypasts across the Nation, C-130 hercules flies over Delhi

Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds have named their newborn son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas, partly as a tribute to two of the intensive care doctors

UK PM Boris Johnson and partner name new baby boy

India's lead counsel on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, Harish Salve, on Saturday said that he might have to move the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to get direction for Pakistan to implement the court's judgement of the case.

India might have to hear to ICJ again

The Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy joined hands on Sunday (May 3) to express their gratitude to corona warriors, including healthcare workers, police, and forces who are at the forefront of the battle against the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Illuminated Indian naval vessels salute coronavirus warriors

Angered by the forced closures, the protesters ignored social distancing guidelines and demanded the beaches be reopened.

California: Protests against lockdown breaks out; protesters demand end of COVID-19 restriction

In China, 3 activists are said to have been detained for sharing "censored coronavirus material". Is Beijing intensifying crackdown on the critics of its coronavirus response?

Gravitas: China: 3 activists detained for sharing censored Covid-19 material

The most iconic spots in the world are shut. But, China's forbidden city has been reopened for tourists - three months after it was shut.

Gravitas: China reopens forbidden city

The global economy is facing its worst downturn since the great depression. Over 3.8 million people lost their jobs in U.S. last week. Meanwhile India's largest car-maker Maruti sold zero cars in April.

Coronavirus: The Global economy is bleeding | Gravitas

With movie theatres across the world shut during lockdowns, movie-goers have found alternative ways to keep their love for cinema alive.

Gravitas: Where are you going for movies?

A Chinese state media website has put up 10 questions for the US government. What are they all about?

Gravitas: China escalates its information war against US

The world commemorated International Labour day on May 1 as workers across the world fight for their survival. WION's Palki gets you a story on their struggle.

World Labour Day: Workers fight for survival | Gravitas

Luckin Coffee has become the first Chinese company to collapse during the Coronavirus outbreak. But, the coffee maker's implosion is not just because of the virus.

Gravitas: The first major Chinese company to collapse during Coronavirus outbreak

Leaders in three continents are cranking up the pressure on China. European Commission Chief has backed demand for a Covid-19 probe. Australia wants to back Taiwan's entry into the WHO. US President is considering stripping China of sovereign immunity.

Gravitas: 3 world leaders step up pressure on China

185 days are left for the US Presidential Election. US President Donald Trump is trying to build a new narrative amid the coronavirus crisis. It centres around his opponent - Joe Biden and China.

Trump's two adversaries: Biden and Beijing | Gravitas

The government has announced lockdown extension for two weeks till May 17. The Union Home Ministry has also come out with the new lockdown guidelines in this regard.

India extends its lockdown for 2 weeks with relaxations in Red, Orange and green zones

Amid speculation over poor health and rumours of possible death, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance on Friday after almost three weeks with an inauguration of a fertilizer factory.

Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance after nearly three weeks amid health rumors

North and South Korea have been a study in stark contrast ever since they got divided after World War II. With the declaration of the Soviet-Japanese War, North Korea was occupied by the Soviet Union and South Korea by the United States, with the boundary between their zones being the 38th parallel. North Korea became a dictatorship. South Korea is a democracy. More than 70 years later, both countries are worlds apart. Watch report.

The story of two Koreas: A classic case study of contrasts

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