The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak jumped to 490 on Wednesday (February 5). The infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continues to spread in China.

Coronavirus outbreak: What kind of economic impact Hong Kong is set to face?

Iran has evacuated 56 of its own citizens, 59 Iraqis, 24 Syrians, and, 1 Lebanese national from China's Wuhan. The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak jumped to 490 on Wednesday (February 5). The infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continues to spread in China.

Coronavirus outbreak: Iran evacuates its citizens from China's Wuhan

The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak jumped to 490 on Wednesday (February 5). The number of infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continues to spread in China.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 490, over 2400 infected worldwide

The numbers of coronavirus deaths and infections are continuously rising around the world. China has placed millions under lockdown as the virus continues to spread. Countries are evacuating their citizens from the epicentre of the outbreak which is Wuhan. Watch report:

WION Dispatch: Countries evacuate its citizens from epicenter of Coronavirus outbreak

Overnight there has been a massive hike in the death toll of the deadly coronavirus. Around 425 people have lost their lives around the world and 62 new deaths were reported in China and all the casualties were reported in the Hubei province. WHO has warned all the countries dealing with the coronavirus outbreak by preparing and not by panicking. At a press briefing in Geneva, the Director of 'Global Infections' elaborated about the global collaboration of WHO and Google to narrow down all the information regarding the coronavirus, to avoid the spread of misinformation on the internet.

WION Dispatch: Coronavirus kills 425 people killed around the world, WHO ask countries to not panic

India has evacuated nearly 600 of its citizen's mainly students from Wuhan. Hundreds of Pakistani students are still waiting for help as they are stranded in a city which is a lockdown. These Pakistani's are appealing to their government for help. Two such students spoke to WION. Watch report:

Your Story: Stranded Pakistani students in Wuhan seek help from their govt

The fast spreading outbreak of coronavirus has killed 427 people and threatened the global economy. The World Health Organisation has asked all countries dealing with coronavirus to be prepared and not panic. Watch report:

Fineprint: WHO asks nations dealing with Coronavirus to be prepared, not panic

The Indian state of Kerala has declared a state of emergency as the third case of deadly coronavirus has been confirmed in the state. Another Indian state Karnataka is also observing 63 travellers who have recently come from coronavirus affected countries. Out of them 58 people have been put under isolation at home and one person has been admitted to an isolation ward in the hospital. Watch report:

Fineprint: India confirms 3rd case of Coronavirus in Kerala, Indian govt reviews nCOV preparedness

More figures have been trickling in the deadly Coronavirus and its spread across the world. In the latest Belgium has confirmed its first case. Belgium had evacuated a total of nine people from Wuhan in China, which has been the epicentre of that virus. Among the nine people, one has been tested positive.

Belgium confirms 1st case of Coronavirus

As the deadly Coronavirus spreads the city of Wuhan is under complete lockdown. The government's response has been opaque at times with information very hard to come by. Watch this report to know the inside situation in the city of Wuhan.

What is it like inside the Wuhan lockdown

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a two-day visit to Kuala Lumpur from Monday to placate the Malaysian leadership after he skipped a major summit of Muslim nations reportedly under pressure from Saudi Arabia. Pakistan PM Imran Khan Skips Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meet for Malaysia Trip.

WION Dispatch: Imran Khan in damage control mode

Pak PM Imran Khan Skips OIC meet for Malaysia Trip | WION News | World News Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a two-day visit to Kuala Lumpur from Monday to placate the Malaysian leadership after he skipped a major summit of Muslim nations reportedly under pressure from Saudi Arabia. Pakistan PM Imran Khan Skips Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meet for Malaysia Trip.

Pak PM Imran Khan Skips OIC meet for Malaysia Trip

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented her second Union Budget that focussed towards boosting India's economic growth and maintaining the fiscal disciple. Sitharaman, 60, broke her own record of a 2-hour-17- minute-long maiden Budget speech in July 2019.

Press Conference: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Speaks On Budget

Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman today slashed the personal income tax rate for individuals for the fiscal year 2020-21. Under the new regime, taxpayers will pay 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% for incomes between Rs 5-7.5 lakh, Rs 7.5-10 lakh, Rs 10-12.5 lakh and Rs 12.5-15 lakh.

Watch In-depth Analysis of Budget 2020

International airlines from France, UK, US and India have suspended flights to China over fears of the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The virus is showing no sign of reducing, overnight the death toll climbed to 213 with more than 2000 new cases being reported across the country.

More than 2,000 new Coronavirus cases reported in China, death toll rises to 213

The new coronavirus has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization, as the outbreak continues to spread outside China. "The main reason for this declaration is not what is happening in China but what is happening in other countries," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

WHO declares Coronavirus as global health emergency

Rumours of the deadly coronavirus are spreading faster than the Coronavirus itself. Watch this video to know some myths and facts about the coronavirus.

Myths and Facts about deadly Coronavirus

The deadly coronavirus has now claimed 170 lived in China and more than 6000 people have been infected. Overnight 38 new casualties were reported with 37 deaths in the Hubei province. Nearly 60 million people remained under lockdown in the central province. Several medical teams have been dispatched to Wuhan, the city where the virus first broke out.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 170 in China

To the relief of the Narendra Modi government, the European Parliament decided to defer the vote on the resolution against India’s controversial Citizenship Amendment Act till the second half of March. The vote to defer the joint resolution criticising the CAA was approved by 271 votes in favour and 191 against in the parliament. The debate on the joint draft resolution tabled by five major political groups in EP was to be debated on Wednesday, with a statement from the EU Vice President/High Representative for foreign affairs and security policy.

EU defers Anti-CAA Resolution vote, Relief for Modi govt

Europian Parliament has postponed the vote on a draft resolution against India's Citizenship Amendment Act. Voting is now expected to take place in March.

CAA: EU distances itself from Resolution

We are just days away from Budget 2020 where the Modi government will present its fiscal roadmap. It is one of the most anticipated budgets because of the global economic slowdown. This week we are speaking to experts to get a sense of what next. We have an expert opinion on that from Gautam Chikermane, Vice President, ORF

India gears up for Budget 2020

An Italian cruise ship carrying 6000 passengers has been docked, as tests are being carried out on two Chinese nationals who have been suspected of being positive of Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Suspect: Ship carrying 6,000 passengers docked

India has said that it will be evacuating over 300 of its citizens who are presently stuck in Wuhan, the epic centre of coronavirus outbreak. Indians evacuated from China to be kept in the isolation ward.

300 Indians to be evacuated from China

The US President Donald Trump has formally signed a new trade pact with Mexico and Canada bringing his campaign promise to replace the three countries exiting deal closure to reality.

Deal signed amid Trump's Impeachment

Multiple governments across the world have started evacuating their citizens from China. Around 16 countries have now reported case of the virus and pressure is mounting on the World Health Organization to declare this a global health emergency.

WHO under pressure to declare Health Emergency

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar addressed the media. He also talks about the Coronavirus crisis. Get the full detail here.

Indian Government's briefing on Coronavirus

Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who spent 8 years in a Pakistani Jail for blasphemy has now released the latest picture of her life in exile.

Asia Bibi who spent 8 years in Pak jail, breaks silence

We are just days away from Budget 2020 where the Modi government will present its fiscal roadmap. It is one of the most anticipated budgets because of the global economic slowdown. The expectations are high but the choices are limited. We have an expert opinion on that from Dr. WPS Sidhu, Professor of New York University.

Budget 2020: Populist or Progressive?

Nightlife in Kashmir is missing from the past 3 decades. Now it's witnessing the slow but steady transformation. The theme-based cafes in Kashmir are helping youth to ideate but the situation post the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir special status has hit the sector overall. Watch the full report.

Kashmir catching up with cafe culture

India has confirmed its first case of the new Coronavirus. A student from the southern Indian state of Kerala has tested positive for the virus. The patient is a student at Wuhan University in China who recently returned to India.

Breaking News: India Confirms First Coronavirus Case

Hybrid fitness training form is becoming popular. And now a hybrid fitness routine of yoga ballet and high energy dance has set a new trend.

New Fitness Trends of 2020

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