Britain's economy shrank by a record 5.8% in March as the coronavirus crisis escalated and the government shut down much of the country, according to official data that point towards an even bigger hit to come.

UK GDP falls by record 5.8% in March due to coronavirus crisis

German Formula Three driver Sophia Floersch has been forced off her much loved tracks as the coronavirus continues to disrupt global sporting events.

German F3 racing driver swaps tracks for simulator driving

Iran has reopened all of its Mosques in Tehran, after two months Iran eased restrictions that were aimed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Mosques reopen in Iran for Friday prayers amid rising COVID-19 cases

Militants attacked a maternity hospital in Kabul on Tuesday, killing 14 people, including two newborn babies and their mothers.

Neither Taliban nor ISIS take responsibility of terror attacks in Afghanistan

An autonomous drone has begun delivering urgent medical supplies to a hospital on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England.

Delivery drone flies medical supplies to UK's Isle of Wight

The foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will meet on Wednesday via video conference, India will be represented by external affairs ministers S Jaishankar.

SCO members to work together against coronavirus outbreak

Police in the United Arab Emirates are deploying smart helmets that can scan the temperatures of hundreds of people a minute in the Gulf Arab state's fight against the new coronavirus.

Police deploy smart tech in fight against COVID-19

Brazil's confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus passed Germany on Tuesday, as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro fought states over his wish to reopen gyms and beauty parlors even as his country becomes a new global hotspot for the pandemic.

Brazil: President Bolsonaro's big push for easing COVID-19 restrictions

Isabel Gonzalez reunites with her baby, Victoria, for the first time since she delivered her on March 30, the same day that she was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital for COVID-19.

Mother fights COVID-19 disease, celebrates life after COVID-19 struggle

More than a hundred shoppers waited in line to enter a store of French luxury brand Chanel in Seoul on Wednesday, shrugging off concern about a second wave of novel coronavirus infections to beat imminent price hikes.

South Korea: Shoppers queue up at Chanel store after price hike rumour

Mosques reopen in Tehran as Iran lifts restrictions

Ashraf Ghani said the Taliban militants have increased their attacks despite the repeated calls by the Afghan people, the Afghan governemnt and international community to reduce violence and declare a ceasefire.

Afghan attack: Ghani orders security forces to go offensive against Taliban

China has slammed New Zealand for supporting Taiwan's inclusion at the W.H.O. Meanwhile, Russia's Coronavirus outbreak has become the third-largest in the world. WION's Palki gets you the biggest global developments for Monday.

Coronavirus: The big global developments for May 11 | Gravitas

The Wuhan Coronavirus has now infected more than 41,00,000 people around the world. India has reported more than 67,000 people. WION's Palki gets you the details.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 41,00,000 cases worldwide | Gravitas

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 42,00,000 people worldwide. In India, the confirmed cases have crossed 70,000. WION's Palki gets you the latest numbers.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 42,00,000 cases worldwide | Gravitas

One new coronavirus case was confirmed in the city on May 7, and there are 13 infections registered in the city now.

China sees fresh round of cases, imposes lockdown in Shulan

South Korea eases lockdown restrictions, plans to restart economy. Scientists has warned about the second wave of infection. Nightclubs, bars & restaurants to remain closed in the country.

South Korea reopens its economy; nightclubs, bars & restaurants to remain closed

After more than a month without reporting any new cases, Wuhan, the Chinese city where the outbreak first started, announced its first case since 3 April.

China: Coronavirus ground zero Wuhan reports new cases

World Health Organization succumbs to Chinese pressure as it excludes Taiwan from key meet. W.H.O cites 'divergent views' among the member states.

W.H.O. succumbs to Chinese pressure, excludes Taiwan from key meet

Watch today in WION Dispatch: PM Modi to address nation today on COVID-19 lockdown or other strategies after marathon meet with Chief Ministers.

WION Dispatch: After marathon meet with CMs, PM Modi to address nation today

Watch today in WION Dispatch: South Korea eases lockdown restrictions, plans to restart economy. Scientists has warned about the second wave of infection.

WION Dispatch: South Korea eases lockdown restrictions, plans to restart economy

Failing to abide by social distancing measures on board, United Airlines has been slammed by passengers for putting their safety at risk.

United Airlines put passengers' safety at risk, no social distancing measures on board

Hong Kong University research claimed that eyes are the major route of infecting humans or the spread of viruses. It also claimed that COVID-19 virus level is higher by 80-100 times than SARS.

Hong Kong University research: Eyes major route of infecting humans

Social media companies are under pressure as social media flooded with Coronavirus conspiracy theories. Fake news & misinformation make rounds on social media sites.

Social media flooded with Coronavirus conspiracy theories, social media companies under pressure

Europe to witness second wave of pandemic Coronavirus infection. Experts warned against reopening of businesses in Europe.

Europe to witness second wave of pandemic Coronavirus infection

Treasurer of Australia Josh Frydenberg suffered the severe cough in parliament during addressing his colleagues. After this incident, he tests for the COVID-19 and moves to isolation till the report came.

Australian treasurer suffers severe cough in parliament, moves to isolation after incident

Afghanistan: 2 terror attacks in Kabul & Nangarhar province, gunmen attack hospital in Kabul's police district 13. While in Nangarhar province blast occurred during local commander's funeral.

Afghanistan: 2 terror attacks in Kabul & Nangarhar province, gunmen attack hospital

Did the Chinese President prevent the WHO Chief from alerting the world about human to human transmission of the Coronavirus? WION's Palki tells you more about this explosive claim, and the response from the WHO & China.

Gravitas: Does Dr Tedros have a hotline to Xi Jinping?

US agencies plan to accuse China of trying to hack American research on the Coronavirus. WION's Palki tells you more this latest flashpoint between the US and China.

Gravitas: US to accuse China of attempts to hack Covid-19 research

Libya has an estimated 654,000 migrants – more than 48,000 of them registered asylum seekers or refugees - many of them living in cramped conditions with little access to healthcare.

Migrants left with no food in Libya

Tesla Inc. has asked a federal judge to allow the electric-car maker to reopen its lone U.S.

Elon Musk fights to reopen Tesla's car Plant

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