Latest surveys show that Joe Biden, who has rarely stepped out of his house in weeks is ahead of Donald Trump in the crucial states. Watch this video to know more.

Donald Trump trails Joe Biden in key battleground states

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 824 and the number of cases to 24,942 in the country on Saturday, registering an increase of 56 deaths and 1,490 cases since Friday evening

India records highest single-day surge; death toll stands at 824

The new reports bring unknown facts to light, suggesting the COVID-19 could be spreading in the United States since December. Watch this video to know more.

Facts suggest coronavirus spreading in US since December 2019

North Korea has never publicized who would follow leader Kim Jong Un in the event he is incapacitated, and with no details known about his young children, analysts say his sister and loyalists could form a regency until a successor is old enough to take over. South Korean and Chinese officials on Tuesday (April 21) cast doubt on reports that Kim was gravely ill following a cardiovascular procedure, after his absence from a key state anniversary event triggered speculation about his health.

Is Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong a potential successor?

More than 3,000 deaths came in the last 24 hours, and there are now over 870,000 confirmed cases nationwide.

US death toll nears 55,000 mark

China on Friday sent a team of experts, including several medical professionals, to North Korea to provide guidance on the health condition of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

China sends medical team to check on Kim Jong-un

As mass coronavirus testing expands in prisons, large numbers of inmates are showing no symptoms. In four state prison systems -- Arkansas, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia -- 96% of 3,277 inmates who tested positive for the coronavirus were asymptomatic, according to interviews with officials and records reviewed by Reuters. That’s out of 4,693 tests that included results on symptoms.

US prisons struggle to combat COVID-19 crisis

All COVID-19 patients in the worst-hit Chinese city of Wuhan have been discharged from hospitals by Sunday, according to a spokesman during a Sunday press conference. Mi Feng, spokesman for the National Health Commission (NHC), introduced the latest data at the press conference held in Beijing.

China claims zero COVID-19 cases in Wuhan, all patients discharged in Wuhan

China tightened restrictions on exports of masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) on Friday, calling for shipments of the items to be subjected to a mandatory customs inspection, with immediate effect. The new rules mark the latest bid by China to balance the global demand for PPE to help treat the rising number of cases of the new coronavirus.

China releases new set of guidelines for medical exports

The World Health Organisation failed to persuade China to share live strains of the Wuhan Coronavirus that could have been used for diagnostic tests and helped contain the pandemic.

How China ignored COVID-19 warning?

Italy, with some 26,000 reported deaths, most of them of elderly persons, has Europe's highest toll from COVID-19.

Italy to ease lockdown on May 4?

Thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv to protest the unity government that kept Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in power even as he gets ready to go to trial on corruption charges

Israel: Anti-unity government protests in Tel Aviv

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, on Sunday said that the armed forces personnel understand their responsibility at this time when India is battling the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on key lessons taught by COVID-19 crisis

As coronavirus appears to have peaked in major countries of the world, the global health infrastructure now faces a new challenge: reinfections! Reports of COVID-19 reinfection is now threatening lockdown exit strategy of countries.

Reports of COVID-19 reinfection threatens lockdown exit strategy

As researchers scramble to find a way to safely disinfect N95 masks for reuse, many are turning to the man behind its virus-blocking technology. Peter Tsai invented the filtration fabric inside the mask nearly 30 years ago, and spent decades perfecting it, before retiring from the University of Tennessee last year.

N95 mask inventor abandons retirement plans to aid in COVID-19 crisis

The rise in domestic violence amid lockdown due to COVID-19 has been reported in different countries. United Nations' Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged all the nations across the globe to end gender violence rises amid the lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak.

Surge in domestic violence cases during coronavirus crisis

Reports about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill health have been circulating for the past week. The questions surfaced after he missed the anniversary of the birthday of North Korea’s founding father and Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il-sung, on 15 April. and later missed the Army Day celebrations on Friday. While there has been no guaranteed news or statement released by the officials, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, a special train probably belonging to the leader was spotted in a resort town.

Kim Jong Un's train possibly spotted in resort town

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Saturday issued notice to Google, Twitter, and WhatsApp over child pornography. The Commission, attributing to the research study of ICPF on Child Sexual Abuse Material in India, highlighted that the online child porn traffic from India has increased by 95 per cent between March 24 and 26, as compared to average traffic before the lockdown. In its notice, the Commission has sought a reply by April 30.

Spike in child pornography consumption in India during lockdown period

As many as 1,990 new coronavirus cases were reported in India, the highest surge in cases in the 24-hour period. With the latest figures confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, coronavirus infections in India stand at 26,496, including 824 deaths. Also, 49 new deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours.

A look back at week 5 of India's coronavirus lockdown

The government of India is planning to fastrack the review of foreign direct investment (FDI) from neighbouring countries. Watch this video to know more.

India to review FDI inflows amid coronavirus crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday as the country continues to be in a lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

PM Modi addresses 64th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat'

World Is one News, WION in an exclusive conversation with Jawed Ashraf, who is currently India's high commissioner to Singapore over India a step forward to help Singapore amid pandemic

WION speaks to Jawed Ashraf, Indian envoy to Singapore

'Remdesivir' was being touted as a potential cure for the Coronavirus. The U.S. President had called the drug 'promising'. But it has failed to cure Coronanvirus patients in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Trump's 'promising' coronavirus cure fails trial

The U.S. President has suggested that researchers should try inserting 'disinfectant' into the bodies of Coronavirus patients. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why Trump's idea is dangerous and irresponsible.

Gravitas: Outrage over Donald Trump's 'disinfectant' idea

For the first time in 1400 years, the grand mosque of Mecca is closed during Ramazan. Across the world the mantra of social distancing is being followed in this holy month. But, there are some who are not adhering to the lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: A Ramazan under lockdown

China's wet markets have long been called the incubators of deadly human diseases. But the Chinese regime says that wet markets don't even exist. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China says it has no wet markets

Australia is seeking an independent and global probe into the Coronavirus outbreak. Former US lawmaker Nikki Haley has launched a campaign to demand an investigation against China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how more stakeholders are raising the demand to 'Make China Pay'.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: New Demands to Make China Pay

Dr Yu Xiangdong had criticised China's coronavirus response. He was demoted. A student in Australia is facing expulsion for his activism against the Communist Party. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China is still targeting critics.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Another Doctor silenced in China

Recently, India reaches out to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. PM Modi calls the GCC leaders for unity against the pademic COVID-19.

India reaches out to the Arab world, PM Modi calls for unity against COVID-19

After 840 American sailors tested positive for coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, another aircraft carrier has been trapped in the COVID-19 epidemic.

All sailors on navy destoryer tests positive for COVID-19

The ministry's order comes just days after it gave the go-ahead for shops selling electric fans and books for students to reopen, marking a significant easing of restrictions to restore economic activity in the country.

Major relief for India's small shop owners

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