Restaurants, cafes and bars in Australia's most populous state reopened on Friday after a two-month shutdown under coronavirus lockdown measures, boosting the federal government's bid to get people back in work and the economy back on track.

Australian government gives states green light to reopen | COVID-19 Pandemic

There is significant drop in new COVID-19 cases in Germany. Germany will start to relax some border controls introduced in March to slow the spread of the coronavirus with the aim of having free travel in Europe from mid-June. The tentative step, aimed partly at helping the tourism sector, comes as the European Commission prepares to urge a return to "unrestricted free movement", though that push will stop if there is a major second wave of infections. In partnership with DW News, we bring to you ground report from Berlin, Germany.

Significant drop in new COVID-19 cases in Germany | WION-DW Partnership

Antarctica is still coronavirus-free, scientists are taking necessary precautions to keep the same. All tourists trips to Antarctica have been cancelled.

Antarctica remains coronavirus-free, scientists take necessary precautions

The seasonal ice melting in the Yakutia and Krasnoyarsk regions of Russia caused a rise of water level in Siberian rivers, triggering floods in towns and villages.

Russia: Melting glaciers cause massive flooding, no casualties reported so far

Roberto Azevêdo, Director general of World Trade Organization resigns from the post one-year early.

Director general of World Trade Organization resigns from the post one-year early

German airline Lufthansa plans to resume it's operations from June. Deutsche Lufthansa AG, commonly known as Lufthansa, is the flag carrier and largest German airline which, when combined with its subsidiaries, is the second largest airline in Europe in terms of passengers carried.

German airline Lufthansa plans to resume it's operations from June

Indian govt announces important measures for migrants, daily-wage labors. In this video know, What measures?

Indian govt announces important measures for migrants, daily-wage labourers

Countries around the world are easing lockdown restrictions and looking to reopen their economies. But is the world ready to live with the virus?

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Is the worst really over?

In the United Kingdom, drones have been deployed to provide medical supplies to remote areas. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has decided to enforce a 24-hour curfew during the 5-day Eid holidays. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Wednesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Top 10 global developments for May 13

The Japanese government aims to build a society without physical constraints by giving people access to avatars or remote-controlled robots. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Japan eyes robotic society by 2050

On May 11, a leftover piece from a Chinese rocket weighing 17.8 tonnes fell back on earth. This was the largest uncontrolled fall of debris in 30 years. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Watch out for Chinese rockets

The Pakistan Army has sought an additional outlay of 63 Billion Pakistani rupees from the Imran Khan government. The Pakistan army says it will use this money to cover a 20% increase in the salaries of its personnel. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan Army wants a salary hike

In Egypt, a lion tamer is entertaining people by live-streaming performances. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Work from home with a twist

The Indian govt is bringing home 1.8 million Indians stranded abroad. But overseas citizens of India are not being given seats on special Air India flights. Several OCI card holders reached out to WION to make an appeal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you their story.

Gravitas: Stranded outside India: A Gravitas special report

More than 2,98,000 people have died around the world due to the Coronavirus. In India, more than 78,000 people have been infected. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Coronavirus takes more than 2,98,000 lives

Leading countries have now voiced their support for Taiwan's participation at the WHO, despite China's objections. India will now lead the WHO executive board. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why New Delhi must back Taiwan's participation as an observer at the WHO.

Gravitas: Why India must join the world in supporting Taiwan

What is the story behind the Taiwan-China divide? How Taiwan has grown despite China's aggression? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you the story of Taiwan.

Gravitas: The story of Taiwan

Many countries are banking on tourism for an economic revival. The European Union wants to salvage the summer tourist season. Should governments re-open their borders when the pandemic is far from over? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Should countries re-open their borders?

A video has emerged, that shows dead bodies of Indonesian sailors being dumped into sea. Indonesia has asked the Chinese government to clarify. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the details.

Gravitas: Indonesia calls out China

California has had 60% more wildfires so far in 2020 than last year because of drier weather, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday, and he promised increased funding for firefighting even as the state's budget faces a $54 billion hit from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

California prepares for wildfires amid COVID-19 pandemic

Over a third of patients treated for COVID-19 in a large New York medical system developed acute kidney injury, and nearly 15% required dialysis, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

US Study: Kidney injury in 1/3rd of hospitalised COVID-19 patients

Britain's pubs may be shut, but one east London brewer has found a way to keep the beer flowing - by packing his kegs into a van and pulling pints on people's doorsteps.

Beer on the streets of London amid lockdown

With the governments imposing large-scale restrictions on economic activities to halt the spread of coronavirus, the global economy has come to a virtual standstill. A report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs has projected that the world economy is set to lose nearly $8.5 trillion over the next 2 years.

Global economic output to reduce by $8.5 trillion in 2 years

Authorities in the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus emerged launched an ambitious campaign on Wednesday (May 13) to test all of its 11 million residents, after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a second wave of infections.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Wuhan witnesses second wave of COVID-19

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