Days after the India-China face-off over Chinese incursion in the Galwan valley, there are signs of de-escalation, rising border tensions. China is in no mood to pick up a fresh fight with India. Watch report.

India-China faced off in Galwan valley: Does China want to call a truce?

Civilians have been placed under curfew by government officials and fired upon with rubber bullets, pepper pellets and tear gas by authorities in riot gear. Police arrested more than 2,500 people in two dozen U.S. cities over the weekend.

George Floyd Killing: National guard arrests more than 2,500 protesters in US

The novel coronavirus possibly emerged from a combination of genetic shuffling and evolutionary selection of genes among specific bat and pangolin viruses before it reached humans, a new research has claimed.

Pangolins found to carry Coronavirus strains

The centre has extended the coronavirus lockdown till June 30, but said that malls, restaurants and religious places can reopen from June 8 except in containment zones.

India: Over 8,000 positive COVID-19 cases recorded in 24 hours

NASA astronauts entered the International Space Station on Sunday after a landmark 19-hour journey on the first crewed US spacecraft in nearly a decade

NASA's 1st human spaceflight from US soil in a decade

Hundreds of people protested in London and Berlin on Sunday in solidarity with demonstrations in the United States over the death of a black man

Hundreds of protesters rally in London, Berlin over U.S. death

Celebrities are joining the chorus of thousands of protestors demanding justice for George Floyd, a 46-yr-old black man who died in police custody. Watch report.

Celebrities demand justice for George Floyd: Protests grips US

In a rare political statement, NBA legend Michael Jordan has joined the outrage and protests of the death of the unarmed black man George Floyd.

Michael Jordan chorus against racism in US, Death of George Floyd

Indian authorities have caught two Pakistani High Commission officials spying in India. Their officials named Abid Hussain and Muhammad Tahir were using fake Aadhaar cards. Watch report.

Pak officials caught spying: Using fake Aadhaar cards

The war of words between China and the United States has intensified with Beijing now warning of strong countermeasures against any move that damages China's interests. Watch the WION ground report from Hong Kong.

China slams US: US drafting sanctions on Chinese firms

The world has come to a standstill as coronavirus is creating Havoc around the world. However, with the nationwide lockdown imposed to curb the coronavirus transmission earth's air quality has seen significant improvement. Watch report.

Air quality before and after COVID-19 lockdown: New Delhi, Milan breath cleaner air

As lockdown restrictions are lifted people are covering what a post-pandemic world could look like. Watch what new normal looks like in countries that are unlocking the lockdown.

Unlocking the lockdown: What a post-pandemic normal life looks like

Abu Dhabi has imposed an inter-emirates travel ban for one week to curb further transmission of COVID-19. According to this new rule residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra can travel within their cities. Watch report.

COVID-19  Pandemic: Abu Dhabi imposes inter-emirates travel ban for one week

With protests rocking the United States of America, President Donald Trump has accused ANTIFA of starting riots and instigating violence on the streets. Watch report.

Trump blames ANTIFA for riots and violence | George Floyd protests | US

China's largest outdoor classical music festival took place on May 27. This marks the first classical music festival that has been staged live worldwide since the coronavirus outbreak began. Watch report.

China stages 1st music festival since crisis: Largest outdoor music festival

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro joined a rally on Sunday on horseback as supporters urged the closing of the Supreme Court

Bolsonaro joins rally against Brazil’s Supreme court

India on Sunday accused two Pakistan high commission officials of spying, and gave them one day to leave the country.

India Expels Two Pak officials, told to leave nation today

Tropical Cyclones occurs in between 23 half degree North and South latitude due to convection cycle that tends to lift warm air and suppress cooler air that creates low pressure zone in the middle of the cyclone and higher zone on the outskirts. Generally these cyclones are categorised under destructive ones as the coriolis force that creates pressure on trade winds to move in right in Northern Hemisphere and Left in Southern Hemisphere creates a vortex of high speed winds.

Tropical Cyclone Amanda: National Emergency for 15 days declared in El Salvador

In a heartbreaking news from the Bollywood circles, singer-composer Wajid Khan of music director duo Sajid-Wajid is no more.

Music director Wajid Khan passes away

4,000 drivers had camped on the highway over delayed testing by the Uganda authorities.

Trucks carrying food stuck at Ugandan border

Levels of two major air pollutants drastically reduced globally since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Air Quality Improves In Industrial Hubs

Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque reopened to worshippers on Sunday after a two-and-a-half month coronavirus closure.

Jerusalem: 700 worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque for Dawn prayers

Japan's recorded 20% drop in suicide rate before lockdown. Watch this report to know more.

COVID-19 Pandemic to worsen Japan's suicide rate?

COVID-19: Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu become worst-hit regions in India

In the 65th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', which coincides with the last date of the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today warned people to not let their guards down as the economy opens up gradually from tomorrow.

PM Modi addresses nation through his radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat'

India's economic growth dropped to 4.2% in the last financial year. The Coronavirus Outbreak could lead to India's deepest recession. What are the challenges for the Indian government? What can the government do for the salaried class? Do Indian companies face a threat of hostile takeovers? WION's Palki gets you an exclusive conversation with India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Exclusive: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on India's economic challenges | WION Straight Talk

The full Minnesota National Guard was activated for the first time since World War Two after four nights of civil unrest that has spread to other U.S. cities following the death of a black man shown on video gasping for breath as a white Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck.

Minneapolis Protest: Shops looted, police vehicles set ablaze

Unrest over police killing of black man George Floyd continues in Minneapolis

Bottlenecks at borders as government screen lorry drivers to contain the new coronavirus are putting the delivery of vital food supplies in East Africa at risk, the U.N.'s World Food Programme (WFP) warned.

East Africa battles hunger amid COVID-19 pandemic

US: Protesters burn down building in Minneapolis

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