More than 3,500 employees of taxi-app Uber were laid off in a 3 minute long video call. Are companies dumping staff in order to chase bigger profits? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Uber sacks more than 3,500 employees in 3 minutes

The Coronavirus pandemic is no longer a health crisis, it has become a humanitarian crisis. Millions across the world are at risk of dying because they do not have the comfort of a home or a daily meal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: A humanitarian crisis

The scale of violence has only escalated in Afghanistan during this pandemic. The Afghan govt has ordered all-out strikes against the Taliban, but the western press thinks an offensive will derail the peace process. Should terror apologists share blame for acts of terror? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Should terror apologists share the blame?

Chinese President Xi Jinping called Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and offered a team of coronavirus experts as COVID-19 cases and the death toll from the disease continues to surge in Bangladesh. China. However, this was not just a courtesy call by Xi but was a part of Beijing's larger diplomatic strategy. Watch report.

China wants sister cities in Bangladesh: Xi Jinping offers to send COVID-19 expert team

An Australian research says that covid 19 is most adaptable for human body than bats. Study finds that covid 19 binds better with human cells than pengulin and bats.

Research says, Covid 19 is most adaptable for human body than bats

More than 1.2 billion children around the world have been out of school due to the coronavirus outbreak. Schools in South Korea are slowly beginning to reopen. Watch report.

COVID-19 pandemic: Schools in South Korea open after 5 months

Afghanistan has been gripped by a wave of violence. Multiple bomb blast and shooting incidents are being reported from across the country. Watch report.

Afghanistan: Taliban mounts attack to capture Kunduz

Tsai ing-wen starts her second term as Taiwan’s president on May 20 in Taipei. Besides a record approval rating and a so-far successful effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Tsai has benefited from an upswing of support from the US and its allies.

Tsai ing-wen begins second term as Taiwan's President

8 people killed in Afghanistan Mosque shooting: Taliban behind the attack

US President Donald Trump has said that he is pleased that the United States tops the list in terms of coronavirus cases in the world. On Monday, Donald Trump said he views it as "badge of honour".

Donald Trump views highest COVID-19 cases as 'Badge of Honour'

Millions of India's migrant workers are caught in the crossfire of systemic and political indifference. For them the last few weeks have been so tough about survival. Watch report.

The plight of Indian migrants workers: Battling hunger and poverty

The world is starting at close to 5 million confirmed cases and COVID-19 infections. People around the globe have been under some kind of lockdown. The COVID-19 crisis has a long-lasting impact. Watch report.

What is COVID-19 long term impact?

US President: So when we have a lot of cases, I don't look at that as a bad thing

Imagine a technology that could stop excess carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and reduce the rate of climate change. Watch report.

Warriors against climate change: Using nature to capture Carbon Dioxide

In Indonesia, gravediggers stand a high risk of contracting COVID-19. They are also dealing with the overload of work as the number of deaths continues to risk in the country.

Gravediggers in Indonesia working overtime amid COVID-19 pandemic

It is now official that there will be an investigation into the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A resolution at the World Health Assembly has received unanimous support from all member states.

Resolution on COVID-19 passed at WHO

China's position as a world factory hub in under threat with intense backlash over the response to COVID-19. Watch report.

Manufacturers in China looking to shift base: India looks to woo investors exiting China

US President Donald Trump has announced $16 billion direct aid to farmers and ranchers as the pandemic continues to ravage the country's economy. Watch report.

$16 billion direct payments to US farmers: Can claim payments from next week

In this segment of WION, we spoke to World Health Organization's special envoy for COVID-19 David Nabarro. Dr. David Nabarro praised India's efforts in fight against COVID-19.

WION speaks to W.H.O's special envoy for COVID-19 David Nabarro

China recorded five new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, down from six a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported on Wednesday. Four of the new cases were local transmissions and asymptomatic cases in Jilin Province and one was an imported case involving a traveller from overseas, the commission said in a statement, compared with three imported cases reported the previous day.

COVID-19 pandemic: Renewed lockdown in China's Jilin province

South Korea's high schools opened for the first time this year on Wednesday (May 20), with seniors returning to classes in the first wave of a phased plan to open all schools after months of delay in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 Pandemic: South Korean students return to schools

India has sent 15 tonnes of protective items to Lisbon from Banglore, other than providing 2.5 million tablets of HCQ as part of the ongoing cooperation between the 2 countries.

India sends 15 tonnes of protective items to Lisbon. Exclusive conversation with Indian envoy to Portugal

After virus China has now come up with designer mask to protect people from Covid-19.These designer masks are being sold in Beijing market as 16 dollar each.These masks are matches with your outfit. Its made by trikini,a three piece bikini.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Designer Masks in sold in Chinese Market

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an emergency declaration after 2 breached dams failed in Midland County, forcing 10 thousands of residents to immediately evacuate their homes

After 2 Dams bursts in Michigan, emergency declared by State Governor

Watch today in WION Fineprint: Food and Agriculture Organization predicts catastrophic situation in Yemen. Communities depended on remittances in Yemen.Watch this video to get more details.

Fineprint: FAO predicts catastrophic situation in Yemen, depends on remittances

Watch today in Your Story: Huge drop in COVID-19 cases in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Cafes, Restaurants has restarted their operations in Kazakhstan. Watch this video to get more details.

Your Story: Huge drop in COVID-19 cases in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Your Story: Abandoned pets find new home, owners find companions in Brazil. Rio De Janeiro starts pet delivery campaign. Watch this video to find out more.

Your Story: Abandoned pets find new home, owners find companions in Brazil

Watch today in Your Story: Doctors in Amazon evacuate COVID-19 patients by planes. 103 indigenous people have been reportedly died so far. Watch this video to know more.

Your Story: Doctors in Amazon evacuate COVID-19 patients by planes

Watch today in WION Dispatch: UK witnesses record monthly jump in jobless claims. almost 70% in April. Watch this video to get more details.

WION Dispatch: UK witnesses record monthly jump in jobless claims, almost 70% in April

Watch today in WION Dispatch: 2 separate explosions reported today in Afghanistan, leaves 8 dead & 8 injured. Watch this video to get more details.

WION Dispatch: 2 separate explosions reported today in Afghanistan, leaves 8 dead & 8 injured

China imposes 80% tariff on Australian Barley, Australia disappointed with decision. Australia has asked for the impartial probe into the COVID-19 origin. Watch this video to know more.

China imposes 80% tariff on Australian Barley, Australia disappointed with decision

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