South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 500 billion rand ($26.3 billion) rescue package on Tuesday (April 21), equivalent to 10% of GDP of Africa's most industrialised nation, to try to cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. South Africa has denied that it will be deploying 70,000 army troops to try and end force the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Watch report.

How South Africa will implement coronavirus bailout

The United States, Australia, and Germany voiced their demand for an international probe against China. They want China to release more information about the virus. Watch report.

Australia calls for global probe on coronavirus

South Africa has denied that it will be deploying 70,000 army troops to try and end force the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Watch report.

South Africa fights COVID-19: Prez Ramaphosa announces stimulus package

In the United States, as the governors continue to push for the social distancing measures, the anti-lockdown protests continue in many parts of the country watch report.

Anti-lockdown protests in Virginia, New York, and Los Angeles

In this segment of Straight Talk WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on coronavirus crisis hitting the developed and emerging economies. How the world economies are dealing with the coronavirus crisis?

WION exclusive Straight Talk with IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on World Economy

In this segment of Straight Talk, WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on India's GDP growth in 2020.

WION exclusive Straight Talk with IMF Chief Economist  Gita Gopinath on Indian Economy

US President Donald Trump is moving ahead with his plan to partially reopen the American economy. The public opinion is divided on the President's decision with many experts saying that full-scale recovery is not possible without universal testing.

Donald Trump: 20 states to restart economy | Coronavirus Pandemic

In this segment of Straight Talk WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on coronavirus crisis hitting the developed and emerging economies.

WION Exclusive: Straight talk with IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath

Recently, discharged from hospital after being treated from the coronavirus, British PM Boris Johnson returned to work on April 21. He spoke with US President Donald Trump over a phone call. Both the leaders discussed the need to reopen economies.

UK PM Boris Johnson agrees on the need to reopen economies: Spoke to Donald Trump over call

US tech giant Facebook announced that it would invest Rs 43,547 crore ($5.7 billion) in Jio to expand its presence in India. Facebook's investment translates into 9.9 percent stake in Jio. This would be Facebook's biggest minority shareholding ever.

Facebook to invest $5.7 BN in Jio: Acquire 9.99% stake

Former Homeland security secretary Jeh Johnson said that US President Donald Trump's plan to suspend immigration for 60 days into the United States is a complicated thing. Watch report.

Former Homeland security secretary Jeh Johnson: Trump can't just shut down all immigration

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will be issuing a temporary suspension of immigrants into the United States. He mentioned that this move is for the benefit of American workers.

US President Donald Trump to issue suspension of immigration for 60 days | Coronavirus Pandemic

United Nations have warned the world of famines in biblical proportions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: UN warns of biblical famines

The state of Missouri in the United States has sued China over the COVID-19 pandemic. A lawsuit has been filed in a federal court seeking damages from China for covering up the pandemic. Watch report.

Missouri lawsuit accuses China of a 'coverup' over coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organisation has been constantly slammed for its lukewarm response towards the pandemic. US maintains that the WHO was very late in sounding the alarm. However, WHO is adamant that it has hidden nothing.

WHO insists it hid nothing: 'We have been warning about the virus since day 1'

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will be signing an executive order suspending all sorts of immigration into the United States. Watch report.

US President to sign executive order suspending immigration as COVID-19 surges unemployment

The number of coronavirus cases in India is now 17,656 with more than 1500 cases recorded in the last 24-hours. The death toll has been recorded to 559. Watch report.

COVID-19 situation report India: 17,656 cases | 559 fatalities

Donald Trump defends immigration ban citing COVID-19

The debate on when to lift restrictions in the United States has intensified. The anti-lockdown protests have continued to take place in different parts of the country. Watch report.

Anti-lockdown protests in US: Protestors call lockdown a 'tyranny'

Israel has emerged as the country where there is a possibility of the fourth election in just 12 months. PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former army chief Benjamin Gantz have agreed for a unity government for three years. Watch report.

Israel: Netanyahu to fight graft charges as PM, Gantz, Netanyahu to rotate as PM

In India, the coronavirus cases are doubling much slower than before. The doubling rate has improved from 7.5 days to 3.5 days. Watch report.

India's COVID-19 spread slows down: Kerala and Odisha best performing states

Russia is trying to control the coronavirus pandemic. It has quarantined thousands of soldiers and imposed lockdown in regions with fewer coronavirus cases.

Anti-lockdown protests in Southern Russia | Victoria parade postponed | Troops quarantined

Faisal Edhi, the head of one of Pakistan's largest charity groups, the Edhi Foundation, has tested positive for coronavirus. Edhi had met Pakistan PM Imran Khan and donated Rs 10 million check on behalf of his organisation.

Philanthropist who met Imran Khan is COVID-19 infected

The number of coronavirus cases in India is now 18,601 with more than 1336 cases recorded in the last 24-hours. The death toll has been recorded to 590. Watch report.

COVID-19 situation report India: 18,601 cases and 590 fatalities

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to Sri Lanka's Ex-leader of opposition Sajith Premadasa on - what Sri Lanka at this point wants from the World Health Organization.

WION exclusive conversation with Sri Lanka's Ex-leader of opposition Sajith Premadasa

The market recorded gains for the second continuous week ending on April 17. There are expectations that infections may be peaking in Europe and that the US may ease the lockdown of business as the number of reported cases is declining daily.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Indian markets open with gain

A gunman killed at least 16 people, including one Mountie, during a weekend shooting rampage in small-town Nova Scotia. Watch report.

At least 16 dead in Nova Scotia shooting: 12-hr gun rampage ends in car chase

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to Dr. Poorna Gunasekera who has fought his battle of COVID-19 and survived. Watch report.

WION Exclusive: Dr. Poorna Gunasekera COVID-19 survivor recounts his experience

The coronavirus pandemic swept across Europe and now it seems that the infection rate is now showing some signs of slowing down. Watch report.

Spain: Lowest death toll in a month, Infection rate falls to 2.4 %

Thousands of people protested against PM Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Addressing the crowd Sunday, Yesh Atid-Telem leaders Yair Lapid and Moshe Ya’alon both accused Netanyahu of destroying Israeli democracy

Coronavirus Pandemic: Thousands protest against Netanyahu in Israel

In India, the number of positive coronavirus cases has risen to 16116 and 590 people have lost their lives. Watch report.

Situation report of COVID-19 in India | India battles coronavirus pandemic

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