Over 14 migrant labourers died after being crushed by a goods train at Aurangabad's Karmad in Maharashtra on Friday (May 8, 2020). A few others were seriously injured and two escaped unhurt, all of the workers are from Madhya Pradesh.

India: Goods train runs over 14 migrant workers in Maharashtra

The White House is preparing the Artemis accords. In other words, a blueprint for mining the moon. Trump wants to divide the moon among countries and firms and allow them to mine the moon and use whatever resources they find.

United States drafts 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining

After recording over 10,000 cases for 4 days in a row, Russia on Thursday recorded another record jump in the number of cases. 11,231 new cases were recorded in 24 hours. Taking the total number of cases in the country to over 177,000.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Russia records highest COVID-19 cases in one day

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee said on Thursday that the coronavirus lockdown in the country will be lifted in phases from Saturday.

Gradual lifting of lockdown from May 9 in Pakistan

Sikh doctor duo shaved their beard to serve better during time of pandemic in Canada. Watch this video to know more.

Canada: Sikh medics shave their beard to serve

75 years ago on May 8 World War 2 ended with the surrender of Germany to allied powers. It was the day when the winning side on Europe celebrated and the world at large took a sigh of relief. Watch report.

75 years of world war 2: Russia salutes war veterans

The Asian giant hornet also known as the 'murder hornet' has been spotted in the United States for the first time. Watch report.

'Murder Hornets' seen for the first time in US: Biggest predators of honey bees

The coronavirus has created havoc around the world and the world is desperately in need of a vaccine. China has discovered the COVID-19 vaccine which has effectively worked on animals. Watch report.

COVID-19 vaccine test on animals successful | Under test since mid-April

States in the US are slowly reopening and the country has reported nearly 77,000 deaths from COVID-19. Watch report.

US death toll nears 77,000 mark: Pelosi outlines next COVID-19 aid package

UN report says that lockdown around the world has affected close to 2 BN workers. UN body has warned that many of them are left to choose rising infection and putting food on a table. Watch report.

UN: Informal workers close to starvation: 2 BN workers affected by COVID-19 lockdown

Watch in this video, Latest updates by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Home Affairs & other concerned officials on pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection status in India.

Health Ministry briefs media on latest Coronavirus outbreak in India

India built a state-of-the-art energy-efficient hospital in Mauritius, which was opened by Indian PM Modi and PM of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth last year on October 3rd is being used to deal with the COVID crisis, Indian envoy to the country has told WION. Speaking exclusively to our principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, India's High Commissioner to Mauritius Tanmaya Lal while talking about the COVID situation in the country lauded the "leadership of the country is taking commendable steps on various fronts to contain the pandemic" and thanked them for "testing and other procedures required" of several Indian workers after one Indian worker was confirmed COVID positive case.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian Envoy to Mauritius Tanmaya Lal

As part of the mission 'Vande Bharat' which has been intitiated by the Indian government to bring back all Indian citizens stranded in other countries due to coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, over 1,000 people will be evacuated today.

Over 1,000 people to be evacuated on day 2 of India's Vande Bharat Mission

India's COVID-19 tally continued to rise with the total number of confirmed cases touching 56,342 on Friday, data on the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website showed.

COVID-19 confirmed cases surge to 56,342 in India

The impact of the coronavirus outbreak will exacerbate the material slowdown in India's economic growth, with the country expected to see 0% expansion in the current fiscal year, analysts at Moody's said on Friday.

Moody's report: India may see 0% GDP growth this fiscal year

A bill to clamp down on Chinese investments has been moved in the U.S. Congress. If passed, the bill will prevent predatory investments by China in American companies. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: U.S. moves to block Chinese investments

Several news agencies have carried reports eulogising slain terrorist Riyaz Naikoo. WION's Palki Sharma tells why we must not humanise terrorism.

Gravitas: Why attempts to humanising terrorism must stop

The former President of the United Nations Security Council has said "differences over the role of the World Health Organization" has "stalled" any outcomes over COVID resolution at the core UN body. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from New York, Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations José Singer Weisinger said that "Security Council can’t remain silent" and "cannot remain inactive towards the response." While the first case of COVID was first reported China's Wuhan in December, it was only during the Presidency of the Dominican Republic in April that it was formally discussed.

José Singer: UNSC can’t remain inactive towards the response

Border closures have cut food supplies in war-torn Afghanistan. Prices of food are soaring. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a ground report.

Gravitas: Ground Report | The Coronavirus crisis in Afghanistan

Day 2 of India's repatriation mission is underway. In this segment of WION, we bring to you exclusive visuals from Malé ahead of evacuation.

Operation Samudra Setu: Exclusive visuals from Malé airport ahead of evacuation

Did the United States develop a plan to capture the Venezuelan President? Nicolas Maduro is now moving the ICJ against Donald Trump - after the capture of an alleged US mercenary. WION's Palki Sharma gets the story.

Gravitas: Did the U.S. plan a coup in Venezuela?

Experts in the US say remdesivir is effective in stopping the virus. But, lawmakers want to know how Gilead will price the drug. Will remdesivir be a 'cure' that no one can afford? WION's Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: Will remdesivir be a 'cure' that no one can afford?

The Bank of England expects UK'S economy to fall by 14% in 2020. The country could face its worse economic collapse in 300 years. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | The abysmal state of British economy

A Chinese-born coronavirus researcher was found dead in the US. The police say this is a case of murder-suicide.

Gravitas: The mysterious death of a Chinese researcher in the US

WION's Palki Sharma gets you the biggest global developments for Wednesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | 10 big global developments for May 7

187 countries are reporting more than 37,00,000 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. In India, the confirmed cases have crossed 50,000. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 37,00,000 cases worldwide

In Russia, doctors are mysteriously falling from hospital windows and dying. Meanwhile, medical students are being forced to work at hospitals or face expulsion from their colleges. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the evolving crisis in Russia.

Gravitas: 3 Russian doctors fall from hospital windows

Nearly a fifth of young children in the United States are not getting enough to eat since the coronavirus pandemic erupted, according to research out Wednesday highlighting the broader health impact of the crisis.

Study: Nearly one out of five children in US left hungry since COVID-19 crisis

The Chinese regime has found a new villain. Chinese state media is trolling Mike Pompeo for calling the Coronavirus 'lab-manufactured'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China goes after Mike Pompeo

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 6) said Russia should not rush to lift coronavirus-related restrictions, warning that any haste in removing preventative measures could undo their work so far.

Russian President Putin warns against lifting coronavirus-related restrictions

The President of the United States toured a mask factory without a mask as 'Live & Let Die' played in the backdrop. When questioned on the rising death toll in his country, Trump said that 'people are dying the other way too'. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on Trump's day out.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | Donald Trump's day out

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