Canada, United States and the United Kingdom have accused Russian spies of trying to steal vaccine research. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why everyone wants to win the race to find a vaccine for the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: Is Russia stealing vaccine research?

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to pour 3 billion pounds ($3.8 billion) into England's National Health Service (NHS) to try to ward off any resurgence of the coronavirus, as he sets out the next stage of his recovery plan for Britain.

UK PM Boris Johnson announces additional funding for NHS

Districts in Madhya Pradesh may be the most vulnerable to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by those in Bihar and Telangana, according to a study in The Lancet journal which assessed several key indicators like housing, hygiene, and the health system in these states.

Lancet Study: 9 Indian states more vulnerable to pandemic COVID-19

After Notre-Dame Cathedral caught fire in Paris last year, a fire broke out inside a Gothic cathedral in the western French city of Nantes on Saturday morning. The fire was brought under control within hours.

France: Gothic cathedral in the western French city of Nantes catches fire

India and the United States have signed a MoU to develop a strategic petroleum reserve and both countries are in the advanced stage of discussions to store crude oil in the US to increase India's reserves.

India looking to store crude oil in US after an MoU signed to increase India's stockpile

In Sri Lanka, Public health inspectors on Friday announced that they will refrain from COVID-19 related duties to protest Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi's recent remarks against them.

Sri Lanka: Public health inspectors decide to boycott work against country's health minister

UK Govt is set to approve instant COVID-19 antibody tests, capable of results in 20 minutes. The prototype of this test has passed the first round of major trials. This test is developed by Oxford and leading UK pharma firms.

UK Govt set to approve instant COVID-19 antibody tests, capable of results in 20 minutes

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that 25 million Iranians have been infected with coronovirus and another 35 million are at risk of receiving it.

Hassan Rouhani: 30% of Iran badly infected with COVID-19 pandemic

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has issued a de facto ban on displaying the Confederate flag at military installations around the world by authorising only certain flags that promote unity.

United States Secretary of Defense clashes with US President Trump yet again

In this segment of WION In Focus, watch some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

Russia's economy was 6.4% smaller in June than a year earlier, data showed on Friday, after a sharp contraction - revised upward to 10.7% - in May, when the country partially locked-down to stop the spread of coronovirus it was done.

COVID-19 hits Russian economy, second quarter's GDP down by 9.6%

The coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a wave of conspiracy theories. WION Wideangle investigates the most intriguing and bizarre theories on 'Coronavirus: Pandemic or 'Plan'demic?'

WION Wideangle: Coronavirus: Pandemic or 'Plan'demic?

S Sreesanth in an exclusive conversation with WION talks about his plans to make a comeback to the Indian Cricket team.

"I am ready physically and mentally to return back to cricket field": Sreesanth in conversation with WION

In an exclusive interview with WION, former England international Monty Panesar opened up on impending England vs West Indies series, saliva ban, the importance of Ben Stokes, spinners in English set-up while sharing his predictions for the top run-scorer and highest wicket-taker of the series and much more.

Exclusive | Monty Panesar opens up on England vs West Indies series, Ben Stokes and much more

In an exclusive interview with WION, Chris Millard and Adam Canning from the highly popular fan group The Barmy Army opened up about the lack of fans in cricket matches, future for fans amid COVID-19 pandemic, new norms, handing The Barmy Army 'Best overseas player award' to Virat Kohli and more.

WION Exclusive: England's Barmy Army opens up on matches behind closed doors, future for cricket fans and more

In an exclusive interview with WION, West Indies pacer Chemar Holder spoke talked about his splendid rise, Jason Holder's captaincy, training with experienced players such as Shannon Gabriel and Kemar Roach, England vs West Indies (#ENGvWI) series, his idol Sir Curtly Ambrose and much more.

WION Exclusive: West Indies pacer Chemar Holder opens up about ENG vs WI series and more

Highlighting the initiatives taken by the government towards the path of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the country has not forgotten its "responsibility" towards this planet. "While marching forward on the path of development, we are not forgetting our responsibility towards our planet," PM Modi said in a virtual address to the High-Level Segment of UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Watch: Indian PM Modi's address at UN's Economic and Social Council

With 127.6 million downloads India's Aarogya Setu tops the list of Contact Tracing App installs. It is followed by Turkey's Hayat Eve Sığar app with 11.1 million downloads and Germany's Corona-Warn-App with 10.4 million downloads.

Fineprint: India's Aarogya Setu app becomes world's most downloaded contact-tracing app

India is not a weak country and no power in the world can touch even an inch of its land, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday as he visited Ladakh to carry out a comprehensive review of the security scenario in the wake of the border standoff with China.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses troops at Lukung, Ladakh

United States President Donald Trump has said he wants to do everything possible to keep peace for the people of India and China, according to the White House spokesperson.

Donald Trump's second offer to help India and China

Pakistan on July 17 has offered third consular access to India for Kulbhushan Jadhav. Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that a note verbale has been sent meeting India's demand to not have security personnel during the meeting. India is yet to respond to Pakistan's offer. Watch report.

What is the way forward for Kulbhushan Jadhav?

Pakistan offers third consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Peruvian police seized over nine hundred weapons during a crime wave amid the coronavirus state of emergency, the government reported this week.

Peru: Hundreds of weapons seized by police during in Lima

Brazil has surpassed the grim milestone of 2 million COVID-19 cases. Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday (July 16) said in an online address that the economic affects of lockdown kills more than COVID-19 itself.

Brazil eases lockdown despite surge in COVID-19 cases

Two major Biotech giants in Germany, CureVac and BioNTech have begun human trials of new drugs. Watch report.

Germany: CureVac and BioNTech begin human trials | WION-DW Partnership

In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping went to the United States for a state visit. Since then, cartoon character Winnie the Pooh has become a vehicle to mock Xi Jinping. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why China censors Winnie the Pooh.

Gravitas: Why China's censors banned Winnie the Pooh

A photo tweeted by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has a hidden message for Xi Jinping. The photograph features Pompeo's dog with a toy Winnie the Pooh. Why are the Chinese wary of this cartoon character? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: Mike Pompeo mocks Xi Jinping with Winnie the Pooh

An Iranian official has claimed that India was never part of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway line project. India said today that an MoU was signed in 2016, and Iran is yet to take things forward. Will Iran dump Indian projects for Chinese cash? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is China driving India out of Iran?

China claims it has averted a recession. Its GDP numbers for Q2 show a growth of 3.2%. But retail sales and fixed asset investments are down. Rumours are fueling bank runs in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China's new GDP numbers: What Beijing is trying to hide

A secret conclave to grill Xi Jinping? Senior members of the Communist Party meet in Beidaihe for a secret conclave every year. A report claims that Chinese President is not looking forward to this year's meeting. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: A secret conclave to grill Xi Jinping?

President Donald Trump's maximum pressure policy for Iran has hurt US allies. India had complied with American sanctions on Iran. What did New Delhi get in return? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: How US policy soured India-Iran ties

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