The biggest names in world sport including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Roger Federer have all come out to condemn the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. American tennis player and 2020 Australian open champion Rajeev Ram admits that racism is a huge issue in American society and that the violence and rioting on the streets is something he has never seen before. Ram was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Australian open champion Rajeev Ram

Tropical Storm Cristobal has reached the southeastern United States, bringing heavy rains and sustained winds of up to 50 mph.

Storm Cristobal hits Louisiana coast

The police department in the US city of Minneapolis will be dismantled and rebuilt, city councilors said late Sunday

Minneapolis Police Department To Be Dismantled

India witnessed another huge spike in daily coronavirus count with 9,983 people testing positive for the virus in last 24 hours. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country zoomed to 256,611.

COVID-19: 9,983 new cases in India in last 24 hours

Security forces who were deployed in the area closed streets in the downtown while riot police fired tears gas at the demonstrators.

Lebanon sees violent anti-government protest

12th consecutive day of protests across America over George Floyd's killing by a cop in Minneapolis. Watch this video to know more.

Black lives matter protests gain momentum worldwide

During the virtual meeting on Saturday, the cartel agreed that the countries that were unable to reach full conformity in May and June will have to compensate for this in July, August and September.

OPEC+ Agrees On Extending Record Output Cuts

Thousands of Israelis took to streets to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to extend sovereignty over parts of the occupied West Bank, de-facto annexation of land that the Palestinians seek for a state.

Israelis protest against annexation of West Bank

Pak deploys thousands of army troops to battle locust invasion. Crops worth billions of dollar is under locust attack. Watch this video to know more.

Pak deploys thousands of army troops to battle locust invasion

Anti-government protesters back on streets after three months pause in Lebanon. Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control the protesters. Watch this video to know more.

Anti-government protesters back on streets after 3 months pause in Lebanon

Madagascar minister fired over plan to distribute candies to students worth $2 Million. Minister's plan was to distribute 3 candies per student. Watch this video to get more on this.

Madagascar minister fired over plan to distribute candies to students worth $2 Million

University cancels Ivanka's graduation speech, invite dropped over Trump's action. Watch this video to know more.

University cancels Ivanka's graduation speech, invite dropped over Trump's action

Major Hydroxychloroquine trial for COVID-19 treatment halted. Scientists claimed that this tablet is useless to treat Coronavirus. Watch this video to know more.

Major Hydroxychloroquine trial for COVID-19 treatment halted

Several African nations rocked by both anti & pro lockdown protests. Clashes erupted between police & protesters. Watch this video to get more on this.

Several African nations rocked by both anti & pro lockdown protests

In this segment of WION, the newly elected CII President and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, Uday Kotak speak on COVID-19 virus' impact on the Indian economy.

Uday Kotak's take on the Indian economy | Straight Talk with Uday Kotak

Banksy's latest art inspired by George Floyd, artwork pays tribute to Floyd. Watch this video to get more on this.

Banksy's latest art inspired by George Floyd, artwork pays tribute to Floyd

George Floyd protests: 12th consecutive day of protests across America

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo has lashed out at China for "callous exploitation" of George Floyd's death saying that "this laughable propaganda can't fool anyone".

Mike Pompeo accuses China of exploiting George Floyd's death

An American blogger and former social media strategist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Cynthia D. Ritchie has accused a former interior minister Rehman Malik of rape and former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani for sexual harassment, through Facebook lives and a series of Twitter posts, even as the former official has denied charges.

Ex-Pak Interior Minister Rehman Malik accused of rape by a US blogger

Shopping malls, eateries, hotels and religious places that remained shut for more than two months due to COVID-19 induced lockdown, are all set to reopen in non-containment zones from Monday in India.

India's first phase of unwinding stay-at-home restrictions

The US Justice Department sued a Chinese company for selling nearly a half million fake and substandard N95 respirator to US buyers in April as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the country.

US sues Chinese firm for selling 'fake' N95 face masks

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus News

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday said that India and China have agreed to peacefully resolve the standoff in Ladakh according to the various bilateral agreements, adding the military and diplomatic dialogue would continue to resolve the situation in eastern Ladakh.

India-China border talks: Both sides agreed to peacefully resolve situation, says MEA

Thousands of fans poured into stadiums in Vietnam on Friday as the country resumed top-flight soccer without social distancing

COVID-19: Over 30,000 fans at Nam Dinh stadium watch pro soccer league

With almost 10,000 COVID-19 deaths and more than 90,000 confirmed cases, Mexico is second only to Brazil in Latin America for the number of fatalities and fourth in the region in terms of infections.

COVID-19: Mexico sees surge in deaths as lockdown eases

Global leaders are hoping against all hope for a quick turnaround in their economies. Some sectors have already collapsed, others are barely staying afloat. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a rundown of the five worst-hit sectors.

Gravitas: Coronavirus slowdown | 5 worst-hit sectors

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 65,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 2,29,000 cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 66,00,000 cases worldwide

President Jair Bolsonaro threatened on Friday to pull Brazil out of the World Health Organization after the U.N. agency warned Latin American governments about the risk of lifting lockdowns before slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus throughout the region.

Bolsonaro threatens to sever ties with WHO as COVID-19 kills 'a Brazilian per minute'

Former Vice President Joe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination on Friday, setting the stage for a challenge to President Donald Trump in the November election.

Joe Biden formally clinches US Democratic nomination

Estonia has developed the first-ever digital immunity passport that could be the key to reopening the country and resuming international travel. Watch report.

Estonia: App to certify whether people are immune | COVID-19 Pandemic

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