Director-General of International Vaccine Institute Jerome Kim told WION's Palki Sharma that almost every child in the world has received a made in India vaccine. What role does India have in the global fight against the pandemic? Take a look at this exclusive conversation.

Gravitas Exclusive: India has a big role to play in the fight against Covid-19

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths were set up for COVID-19 positive patients. Watch report.

South Korea heads to polls amid coronavirus outbreak | Voters turn up with masks and gloves

South Korea heads to polls amid coronavirus outbreak: Voters turn up with masks and gloves

185 countries in the world are now reporting more than 1.6 million confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. In India, there are more than 6000 active cases. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1.6 million infected | Wuhan Coronavirus

The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed session to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time the powerful UN organ is holding a meeting on coronavirus that has killed more than 74,000 people. However, the question that arises is how will China and Russia access their veto powers at UNSC. Will they vote against the resolution?

How will China and Russia access their veto powers at UNSC?

This could be America's deadliest week. Coronavirus cases have crossed 4,00,000 in the United States. More than 14,000 people have died. Some experts say the worst is yet to come. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the world's wealthiest country is coping with the crisis.

Gravitas:  America's deadliest week | Wuhan Coronavirus

Health-care workers & police officials are risking their lives for complete strangers, yet they are being subjected to spit-attacks by some. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why spitting on frontline workers is downright criminal.

Gravitas: Spit-attacks can land you in jail | Coronavirus

The World Health Organisation had endorsed traditional Chinese remedies in a 2019 report. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China was able to win the endorsement, despite strong protests from animal rights activists.

Gravitas: Is the WHO serving China's interests?

At a time when the world is fighting the Wuhan coronavirus, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is fighting Taiwan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Why the WHO chief is fighting Taiwan | Wuhan Coronavirus

The Prime Minister of United Kingdom Boris Johnson is finally out of the intensive care in hospital. The health of UK PM is being monitored closely. The US President Trump tweeted, 'Good News, Get well Boris'.

UK PM Johnson out of intensive care, health is being monitored closely

The United Nations Security Council held a closed session to discuss the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), first time the powerful UN organ held a meeting on Coronavirus that has killed people in millions. But, it looks like, UNSC discussion on pandemic COVID-19 ended up without any concrete outcome.

UNSC discussion on pandemic COVID-19 ended up without any concrete outcome

The United Nations Security Council held a closed session to discuss the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), first time the powerful UN organ held a meeting on Coronavirus that has killed people in millions.

UNSC discusses pandemic COVID-19, all 15 members attend meeting via video conference

The United States of America is grappling through the toughest week of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). The US ha recorded nearly 2,000 deaths for the third-day in a row due to this pandemic.

US records nearly 2,000 deaths for the third-day in a row due to pandemic COVID-19

Mumbai has emerged as the COVID-19 hotspot in India. Around 850 people have been found coronavirus positive and 97 people are dead. Watch WION ground report from Mumbai.

Maharashtra India's one of the most infected area: Over 850 infected, 97 dead in Mumbai

As the country's around the world wait for summer and hope is rising that high temperatures could kill the virus. However, US top researches have said something else. Watch report.

Changing temperatures not to kill coronavirus: Research on SARS CoV-2 virus inconclusive

Health Minister of India Harsh Vardhan spoke to the media on COVID-19 situation in the country. He urged that everyone needs to fight together in this crisis and must visit the website of the health ministry for accurate information.

Indian Health Minister Harsh Vardhan briefs media on Coronavirus

The International Monetary Fund has made some dire predictions. The organisation says the world is staring at its worst recession in almost 100 years due to the coronavirus outbreak. tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus will unleash the worst recession since Great Depression

France has decided to extend its lockdown for the second time. Meanwhile, Thailand has launched testing services on mobiles. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the top developments from across the world for Thursday.

Gravitas: The biggest global developments for April 9 | Wuhan Coronavirus

The Pakistan government has pledged $3 million to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation’s (SAARC) COVID-19 Emergency Fund. However, it has set a condition that the facility is administered by the Saarc secretariat. Pakistan is the last of SAARC's eight members to contribute to the fund. Watch report.

Pakistan government pledges $3 MN to SAARC COVID-19 Fund | Coronavirus Pandemic

The Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak triggered a debate. Experts are split on whether or not a mask can defeat the coronavirus. What should you do? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the answer.

Gravitas: Should you wear a mask? | Wuhan Coronavirus

"I want to thank Prime Minister Modi of India for allowing us to have what we requested for the problem arose and he was terrific. We will remember it," Mr Trump later told reporters at his daily White House news conference on coronavirus on Wednesday.

Trump thanks India for lifting HCQ export ban

Amid global lockdowns, social media is seeing an uptick in its users. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a compilation of what people are doing to stay busy.

Gravitas: Social Media is keeping the world busy amid lockdown

Nature has unleashed its healing touch amid a nationwide lockdown in India. New Delhi has entered its 3rd week of clean air. The residents of Jalandhar woke up to the sight of the majestic Himalayas. WION's Palki Sharma gets you more.

Gravitas: Nature unleashes healing touch in India | Coronavirus Lockdown

Former Miss England Bhasha Mukherjee in an exclusive conversation spoke to WION. She has returned to NHS to work as a doctor and given up her crown. She decided to help the people when the nation and the entire world is dealing with coronavirus pandemic.

Former Miss England Bhasha Mukherjee returns to work as doctor amid coronavirus pandemic

Billions of people are living under some form on lockdown, with roughly half the planet confined to their homes as schools and businesses have closed in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus.

Italy, Spain & France remain worst-affected of Coronavirus

Dozens Of New York Firefighters Greeted Docs And Nurses With Applause, Cheers And Sirens In Emotional Scenes Exterior NYU Langone Kips Bay Hospital

New York firefighters pay tribute to medical personnel

More people have now died from the coronavirus in New York City than perished in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.

New York records deadliest day of pandemic

The US has been hit the hardest in terms of the figures reported. WION correspondent form New York tells you how the country is dealing with the crisis. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: US highest daily death toll for 2nd day in a row

US President Donald Trump has zeroed in on the World Health Organization (WHO) as a new target for blame as the coronavirus pandemic grips the United States.

WHO reacts to Trump's 'China-Centric' jibe

The Supreme Court of India has directed all state governments to ensure the free testing of all coronavirus patients in private labs and hospitals. The court said that the current charges kept at Rs.4500 are beyond the reach of the poor.

Supreme Court of India directs government to ensure free coronavirus tests

In its efforts to provide protection equipment to the police personnel fighting the COVID-19 across Jammu and Kashmir. Police have directed its welfare centres to make masks and gowns out of locally procured clothing. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Handmade masks for police personnel in Jammu and Kashmir

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