Dealing with economic fallout of COVID19, India has announced a sharp 54% increase in its FY21 gross borrowing target to Rs 12 lakh crore from Rs 7.8 lakh crore.

India raises FY21 gross borrowing target to Rs 12 lakh crore

Hundreds of people defied Los Angeles County lockdown orders and beach closures to watch glowing neon blue waves crash to shore at El Segundo beach.

Los Angeles defies lockdown to watch waves crash to shores

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has sent a "warm greetings" to Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a "verbal message", state news agency of North Korea reported Friday, after weeks of speculation about his health.

Xi Jinping responds to Kim Jong-un's 'warm' message

The biggest job loss America history has revealed a deep gender bias, according a recent jobs report. In the United States, 20.5 million jobs were wiped out in April with unemployment rising to 14.7 per cent, the highest since the Great Depression. As per the report, it appears that women, especially single moms have been hit harder by the economic downturn.

US: Unemployment among women 3 points higher than men

2-year old underwent heart surgery in Israel when family was away due to lockdown. Watch this video for more details.

2-year old underwent heart surgery in Israel when family was away!

COVID-19 exposes gaping holes in Africa's health care system. Watch this video to get more details.

COVID-19 exposes gaping holes in Africa's health care system

Caravan sales have surged in Turkey as Turks gear up for summer season overshadowed by the coronavirus outbreak, CEO of Basoglu Caravan, a leading caravan manufacturer, said.

50% jump in caravans sales since March in Turkey

Data shows that children are the least infected with COVID-19, but now a rare illness link to COVID-19 seems to be affecting children across the world. Know about this illness in this video.

Children infected with COVID-19 affected by rare disease

America in its biggest job loss in history as over 20 Million jobs being hit. Watch this video to get more details.

America in its biggest job loss in history as over 20 Million jobs being hit

COVID-19 death toll in Asia rises to over 21,000, Iran being the worst affected. Watch this video to get more details.

COVID-19 death toll in Asia rises to over 21,000, Iran being the worst affected

Pro-China Vs Pro-Democracy during Parliamentary session in Hong Kong. Rival legislators got into scuffle during the session. Watch this video to get more details.

Pro-China Vs Pro-Democracy in Hong Kong, rival legislators get into scuffle in Parliament

India has kicked off Mission 'Vande Bharat' - the biggest evacuation mission that the world has seen in peace time. India will bring back around 15,000 Indians in the first week of the mission alone.

Gravitas: India kicks off world's biggest evacuation mission

The search for COVID-19 vaccine continues, Belgian scientishts are hopeful to find a cure. Watch this video to get more details.

The search for COVID-19 vaccine continues, Belgian scientists are hopeful to find a cure

In Canada, a devout Sikh doctor has put service before belief. Dr. Sanjeet Singh Saluja shaved his beard to continue serving his patients. WION's Palki Sharma gets you his story.

Gravitas: Sikh Medic puts service before belief

After President Trump's military aide tested positive for coronavirus, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would undergo the COVID-19 test every day. A military aide of Trump, whom officials described as a personal vale, tested positive for coronavirus. The president said he had very little contact with him.

Nearly 1.3 million COVID-19 cases in the United States

Turkey is heading for second recession in two years, Turkish lira hit a record low against dollar. Watch this video to know more.

Turkey heading for second recession in two years

About 16 migrant labourers died after being crushed by a goods train at Aurangabad's Karmad in Maharashtra on Friday (May 8, 2020). A few others were seriously injured and two escaped unhurt, all of the workers are from Madhya Pradesh.

India: 16 dead, 3 injured in Aurangabad train accident

Up to 6.3 million more people are predicted to develop TB between now and 2025 and 1.4 million more people are expected to die as cases go diagnosed and untreated during the lockdown.

Over 6.3 million predicted to develop Tuberculosis by 2025

Minorities are being hit harder by COVID-19. In United States 58% deaths in counties with more black residents. Watch report.

US: 58% deaths in counties with more black residents

African nations are facing a surge of COVID-19 cases with less than one intensive care bed and one ventilator per 100,000 people, a Reuters survey has found.

W.H.O. projects up to 44 million could be infected in Africa with COVID-19

Over 14 migrant labourers died after being crushed by a goods train at Aurangabad's Karmad in Maharashtra on Friday (May 8, 2020). A few others were seriously injured and two escaped unhurt, all of the workers are from Madhya Pradesh.

India: Goods train runs over 14 migrant workers in Maharashtra

The White House is preparing the Artemis accords. In other words, a blueprint for mining the moon. Trump wants to divide the moon among countries and firms and allow them to mine the moon and use whatever resources they find.

United States drafts 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining

After recording over 10,000 cases for 4 days in a row, Russia on Thursday recorded another record jump in the number of cases. 11,231 new cases were recorded in 24 hours. Taking the total number of cases in the country to over 177,000.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Russia records highest COVID-19 cases in one day

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee said on Thursday that the coronavirus lockdown in the country will be lifted in phases from Saturday.

Gradual lifting of lockdown from May 9 in Pakistan

Sikh doctor duo shaved their beard to serve better during time of pandemic in Canada. Watch this video to know more.

Canada: Sikh medics shave their beard to serve

States in the US are slowly reopening and the country has reported nearly 77,000 deaths from COVID-19. Watch report.

US death toll nears 77,000 mark: Pelosi outlines next COVID-19 aid package

As part of the mission 'Vande Bharat' which has been intitiated by the Indian government to bring back all Indian citizens stranded in other countries due to coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, over 1,000 people will be evacuated today.

Over 1,000 people to be evacuated on day 2 of India's Vande Bharat Mission

India's COVID-19 tally continued to rise with the total number of confirmed cases touching 56,342 on Friday, data on the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website showed.

COVID-19 confirmed cases surge to 56,342 in India

The impact of the coronavirus outbreak will exacerbate the material slowdown in India's economic growth, with the country expected to see 0% expansion in the current fiscal year, analysts at Moody's said on Friday.

Moody's report: India may see 0% GDP growth this fiscal year

The former President of the United Nations Security Council has said "differences over the role of the World Health Organization" has "stalled" any outcomes over COVID resolution at the core UN body. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from New York, Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations José Singer Weisinger said that "Security Council can’t remain silent" and "cannot remain inactive towards the response." While the first case of COVID was first reported China's Wuhan in December, it was only during the Presidency of the Dominican Republic in April that it was formally discussed.

José Singer: UNSC can’t remain inactive towards the response

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India raises FY21 gross borrowing target to Rs 12 lakh crore

Los Angeles defies lockdown to watch waves crash to shores

Xi Jinping responds to Kim Jong-un's 'warm' message

US: Unemployment among women 3 points higher than men

2-year old underwent heart surgery in Israel when family was away!

COVID-19 exposes gaping holes in Africa's health care system

50% jump in caravans sales since March in Turkey

Children infected with COVID-19 affected by rare disease

America in its biggest job loss in history as over 20 Million jobs being hit

COVID-19 death toll in Asia rises to over 21,000, Iran being the worst affected

Pro-China Vs Pro-Democracy in Hong Kong, rival legislators get into scuffle in Parliament

Gravitas: India kicks off world's biggest evacuation mission

The search for COVID-19 vaccine continues, Belgian scientists are hopeful to find a cure

Gravitas: Sikh Medic puts service before belief

Nearly 1.3 million COVID-19 cases in the United States

Turkey heading for second recession in two years

India: 16 dead, 3 injured in Aurangabad train accident

Over 6.3 million predicted to develop Tuberculosis by 2025

US: 58% deaths in counties with more black residents

Over 6.3 million predicted to develop Tuberculosis by 2025

W.H.O. projects up to 44 million could be infected in Africa with COVID-19

India: Goods train runs over 14 migrant workers in Maharashtra

United States drafts 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining

Coronavirus Outbreak: Russia records highest COVID-19 cases in one day

Gradual lifting of lockdown from May 9 in Pakistan

Canada: Sikh medics shave their beard to serve