The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed session on Thursday 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

UNSC to discuss coronavirus pandemic: Will there be a UNSC resolution?

Pakistan has boycotted India led SAARC meet on the coronavirus crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the video conference of all the SAARC member nations to discuss the remedy for the coronavirus outbreak in the SAARC nations.

SAARC meet: Pakistan engages in petty politics amid coronavirus crisis

The United Kingdom recorded the highest single-day death toll as the weather improved in the country and people start coming out of their houses, not following social distancing. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: UK records highest single-day death toll

More than 1,900 Americans died between Tuesday and Wednesday, pushing the total number of deaths in the U.S. to at least 12,893

US: Highest daily death toll for 2nd day in a row

Europe continues to be the worse affected continent over 60,000 deaths. Europe's death toll count equal to 70% of the whole world. Watch report:

Europe grapples with coronavirus pandemic: More than 60,000 deaths

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke with Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw on coronavirus free testing in the country.

WION exclusive conversation with Kiran Majumdar Shaw on COVID-19 free testing

The outbreak is expected to wipe out 6.7% of working hours across the world during the second quarter of 2020.That is the equivalent of 195 million full-time workers losing their jobs.

COVID-19 to wipe out millions of jobs

Talking to reporters after a high-level meeting, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced, "Nobody will be allowed to enter or exit from these areas.”

Delhi government identifies 20 coronavirus COVID-19 hotspots, seals them all

Pakistan refuses to attend SAARC meet on COVID-19

For thousands of homeless people in Brazil, coronavirus has only added risks that they are already facing. Watch report.

Brazil's homeless hit hard by coronavirus lockdown

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Kate spread some Easter cheer to children of essential workers. They dialed in for a video call while the country is on lockdown. Watch report.

UK Royal couple surprise school children of essential workers via video call

In the first week of April, sales at Sinful rose 110 percent in Denmark, where it estimates it commands three-quarters of the total market.

Denmark:110% rise in sale of sex toys

The world is praising South Korea's response to the Coronavirus outbreak. But, 51 patients have tested positive for the second time. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: A second wave of Coronavirus cases in South Korea?

In its worst performance since 1945, the French economy shrank around 6% in the first quarter of this year as the coronavirus pandemic decimated business activity

French economy shrinks 6% in Q1

More than 1.4 million people in the world have been infected by the Wuhan coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1.4 million infected | Wuhan Coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson began a third day in intensive care on Wednesday battling the coronavirus, which has struck at the heart of the British government

Boris Johnson spends 3rd night in ICU

United States has crossed the 400,000 mark in COVID-19 positive cases. The country recorded nearly 2000 deaths in the last 24 hours.

New York records deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic

Joint Secretary Health Ministry of India Lav Agarwal held a press conference on COVID-19. Watch video to know more:

India's Health Ministry briefs on COVID-19: New training model for essential services

US enters 'hardest week' of coronavirus pandemic: 2000 deaths in 24 hours

Uttar Pradesh government has announced the sealing of affected areas or 'hotspots' in 15 districts across the state. These districts are having a high risk of COVID-19.

Coronavirus Pandemic: 15 districts in Uttar Pradesh put under strict lockdown

Brazilian envoy to India Andre Aranha Correa do Lago spoke to WION's Diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal. Envoy Andre Aranha Correa do Lago said," Modi and President Bolsonaro have very strong faith" and also talked about his country's request for hydroxychloroquine, called as game-changer in the fight against COVID.

WION Exclusive conversation with Brazilian envoy Andre Aranha Correa do Lago

As we move closer to the 21-day lockdown in India, the government is facing a difficult question now. Should the nationwide lockdown be extended beyond April 14? Some Indian states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala have requested the center of extension of the lockdown. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Multiple Indian states have called for an extension of the lockdown

PM Modi is currently holding video conference meeting with various states Chief Ministers. PM Modi has ruled out the lockdown repeal and said that it is impossible to lift the lockdown after 14 seeing the current situation of the rising cases of coronavirus in the country.

PM Modi: Not possible to lift lockdown in this situation

Prime Minister Boris Johnson enters the third day in the intensive care unit on Wednesday battling the coronavirus. Coronavirus has infected more than 55,000 people across the country and killed nearly 6,200. Watch report

UK PM Boris Johnson enters 3rd day in ICU, Is stable & in good spirit

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to a survivor of COVID-19. Sumiti Singh had travelled to Finland and in between her travel has visited various other domestic and international airports.

WION speaks to COVID-19 survivor Sumiti Singh

On the 40th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the BJP workers and asked them to help the needy as the country fights to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak.

PM Modi's message to BJP workers

In the 24 hours through 12 a.m. on Friday, 562 people, died from the virus in New York State, bringing the total death toll to nearly 3,000, double

COVID-19 deaths surge in New York City

The captain of an aircraft carrier hit by the coronavirus was relieved of his command by the Navy on Thursday

US Navy relieved captain Crozier of Command

Medical equipments are the most crucial to fight coronavirus battle. As the pandemic worsens the panicked governments have been accused of using various methods to buy supplies in the battle against coronavirus. Watch report:

Fineprint: Countries report shortage of COVID-19 medical equipments

Despite the challenges of coronavirus, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Nature is rebooting itself under the lockdown and birds are heard chirping in various parts of the world. Watch report:

Fineprint: Birds chirping under the COVID-19 lockdown

New York city nurses took to the streets to protest against the medical supply shortage in the city. They protested in front of their hospital in Bronx and demanded immediate supply of personal protective equipments. Watch report:

Fineprint: New York nurses demand COVID-19 medical supplies, Asked to re-use masks & gloves

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