The government has announced lockdown extension for two weeks till May 17. The Union Home Ministry has also come out with the new lockdown guidelines in this regard.

India extends its lockdown for 2 weeks with relaxations in Red, Orange and green zones

North and South Korea have been a study in stark contrast ever since they got divided after World War II. With the declaration of the Soviet-Japanese War, North Korea was occupied by the Soviet Union and South Korea by the United States, with the boundary between their zones being the 38th parallel. North Korea became a dictatorship. South Korea is a democracy. More than 70 years later, both countries are worlds apart. Watch report.

The story of two Koreas: A classic case study of contrasts

Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former head of US forces in Afghanistan, is planning to deploy tech originally developed to counter ISIS propaganda in service of a domestic political goal — to combat online efforts to promote President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Democrats employ tech to combat online efforts to promote Trump’s handling of pandemic

South Africa has recorded 5,647 coronavirus cases and 103 deaths out of a population of 58 million, relatively low numbers compared with COVID-19 hotspots in Europe

South Africa eases lockdown restrictions

Protesters in California gathered to protest against Governor Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home orders, which remain fully in place, and crack-down on beach goers who have defied restrictions.

Protests across United States against stay-at-home orders

India's lead counsel on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case Harish Salve has said New Delhi might have to go back to International Court of Justice (ICJ) to get directions for Pakistan to implement the judgement of the case. "We have reached the point that we may have to go to ICJ for consequential direction. Because Pakistan has not moved", Salve said.

Harish Salve: Might have to go back to ICJ over Kulbhushan Jadhav case

Trump’s sharpened rhetoric against China reflected his growing frustration with Beijing over the pandemic, which has cost tens of thousands of lives in the United States alone

Donald Trump more critical of China than ever

North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong-un has made his first public appearance in 20 days amid rumors about his health.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears in public amid health rumors

How robots can disinfect places? Know in this video..

How robots can disinfect places?

In Russia, 1,24,054 people tests positive for pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). 9,623 new cases has been reported in last 24-hr.

Russia: 1,24,054 people tests positive for pandemic COVID-19; 9,623 new cases in 24-hr

WION in an exclusive conversation with Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid over the first death in Maldive due to COVID-19. Watch video to know more.

WION in an exclusive conversation with Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid

In Kenya, Nairobi Gurdwara is serving the hot meals to hungry amid COVID-19 crisis. Watch this video to know more.

Kenya: Nairobi Gurdwara serves hot meals to hungry amid COVID-19 crisis

Tesla's stocks fall by 8% after Elon Musk's valuation tweet. Tweet wipes $14 Billion off Tesla's value.

Tesla's stocks fall by 8% after Elon Musk's valuation tweet

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some Stories Related To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic

In United States of America, China is emerging as a new campaign for 2020 race to the White House or 2020 Presidential election. Watch this video to know, How?

US: China emerging as a new campaign for 2020 race to the White House

Huge reprieve for Indian expats in Oman. Oman government now said that orders to replace expats may take almost a year to implement.

Huge reprieve for Indian expats in Oman, 'orders to replace expats may take a year to implement'

The cases of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) in India surpass the 37,000 mark with nearly 3,000 cases in last 24 hours. Exact number of cases has been reported is 37, 336.

COVID-19 cases in India surpass the 37,000 mark with nearly 3,000 cases in last 24-hr

Pandemic may have devastating impact on already war-torn nation of Syria with 44 cases and 3 deaths. Authorities claimed that any outbreak in overflowing refugee' camps would lead to a humanitarian disaster.

Pandemic may have devastating impact on already war-torn nation of Syria

United Kingdom has met its target of carrying out more than 1,00,000 tests for pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19).

UK meets its target of carrying out more than 1,00,000 COVID-19 tests

Tamil Nadu has recorded around 386 new COVID-19 positive cases in last 3 days. There are currently 1,035 active cases of Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu records around 386 COVID-19 positive cases in last 3 days

Anti-lockdown demonstrations in Unite States of America. Governors reel under huge pressure. Watch this video to know more.

Anti-lockdown demonstrations in US, governors reel under huge pressure

The top United States intelligence agency has said that the virus originated in Wuhan was neither manmade nor genetically modified. Watch this video to know more.

US intelligence: COVID-19 was not 'manmade or genetically modified'

Oman has ordered all state-owned companies to replace expats with locals. There are more than 8,00,000 Indian expats currently living in Oman. Are their jobs at risk?

Gravitas: Oman wants state firms to replace expats with locals

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday (April 30) said Britain was now past the peak of its coronavirus outbreak and promised to set out a lockdown exit strategy next week, despite rising deaths and criticism of his government's response.

UK PM Boris Johnson: UK did the right thing at the right time

Watch in Today Tonight: Pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis tears apart world economies. Experts warn of global recession as well.

Today Tonight: COVID-19 crisis tears apart world economies

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Thousands of animals, including endangered ones, are facing starvation at Indonesia's zoos, as COVID-19-sparked plunge in ticket sales pushes facilities to the brink of collapse.

Zoos running out of food stock in Indonesia

Middle East state carriers Emirates and Etihad Airways say it could take three years for air travel demand to return to levels seen just before the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. - UAE business council hosted a video conference with Emirates President Tim Clark and Etihad Chief Executive Tony Douglas on Wednesday, it said.

Emirates, Etihad say recovery in aviation sector could take three years

Thousands of people queued for food parcels amid lockdown in the South African city of Centurion. Drone footage showed thousands standing a in queue that stretched for 4 kilometres.

4 km-long queue for food parcels in South Africa

As Germany looked to ease the coronavirus lockdown, Chancellor Merkel said it was important to "stay disciplined". Shops were allowed to receive customers again. However, Merkel is yet to decide on opening schools and starting the coveted German football league - the Bundesliga with the government set to decide next week.

Angela Merkel eases lockdown restrictions in Germany

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin revealed Thursday that he tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate to protect other cabinet members. Speaking at a televised meeting to President Vladimir Putin, Mishustin said "I have just learned that the test on the coronavirus I took was positive."

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin tests positive for COVID-19

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