Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first at-home COVID-19 test kit. People would now be able to get tested for COVID-19 at home. The US President Donald Trump on Friday (April 24) promoted the roll out of the first in-home test for the coronavirus that the FDA had granted emergency clearance to.

FDA grants emergency clearance to at-home COVID-19 tests

US slamming Bejing said the country is using COVID-19 distraction to further its hold in the South China Sea. US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said, "Even as we fight the outbreak, we must remember that the long-term threats to our shared security have not disappeared. In fact, they’ve become more prominent."

US slams China's aggression in South China sea

China is fighting criticism from around the world and within, and it is continuing to resort to its typical method to fight the dissent by silencing the source of criticism! Be it a doctor fighting the outbreak on the frontlines or a student protesting in a university campus. The Chinese regime discredited the doctor who first warned of the coronavirus which has killed more than 190,000 people worldwide. While 2.7 million people have been infected.

How China's secrecy and delayed response to COVID-19 put lives at risk

In France, traces of the novel coronavirus were discovered in 4 out of 27 samples of the non-potable water, which is supplied in Paris.

Paris: Sewers tested for COVID-19 concentration

Spain has returned coronavirus testing kits ordered from China for the second time, after claiming that the second batch is also faulty.

Spain to return faulty Chinese kits to detect coronavirus

India has suspended the use of Chinese-supplied rapid testing kits for detecting the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after several states complained results were inaccurate.

India has suspended use of Chinese test kits

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will help launch a global initiative on Friday to accelerate work on drugs

WHO launches new COVID-19 initiative

The president offered his idea for a cure in the White House briefing room Thursday after a presentation that mentioned disinfectants can kill the novel coronavirus on surfaces and in the air.

Trump suggest injecting disinfectants as cure

2 Canadian citizens accused of spying and stealing state secrets in China, stucked in a Chinese prison for last 500 days due to lockdown.

2 Canadian citizens stuck in a Chinese prison for last 500 days, accused of spying

Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)'s report claimed that Pro-China trolls fuel tensions for Taiwan. These trolls spreading misinformation & hounding the foreign media.

ASPI Report: Pro-China trolls fuel tensions for Taiwan, spreads misinformation

In Sri Lanka, COVID-19 cases are constant rise at Welisara Navy camp. 30 more positive cases have been reported recently.

Sri Lanka: COVID-19 cases rise at Welisara Navy camp, 30 more positive cases reported

Indian origin doctor Uma Madhusudana honoured for being a COVID-19 warrior in the United States. Watch this video as Dr Madhusudana had an exclusive conversation with WION.

WION Exclusive: Dr Uma Madhusudana, COVID-19 warrior honoured in US, speaks to WION

Indian origin doctor Uma Madhusudana honoured for being a COVID-19 warrior in the United States. Watch this video as Dr Madhusudana has an exclusive conversation with WION.

A team of Bengaluru's doctors explore a Cytokine mediated therapy against the pandemic COVID-19. Dr Vishal Rao, an Oncologist, tells more on this.

Bengaluru team explores Cytokine mediated therapy against COVID-19

NASA designs ventilator for COVID-19 patients just in 37 days but still waiting for approval from Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

NASA designs ventilator for COVID-19 patients just in 37 days, waiting for approval from FDA

Osaka's Mayor in Japan, Ichiro Matsui said that men should shop for basic groceries amidst spread of Coronavirus pandemic as women take more time in buying groceries and spend more time outside than men. Osaka Mayor get slammed & criticised for this sexist remark.

Japanese Mayor: 'Men should shop amid COVID-19 outbreak as women take more time in buying groceries'

Remdesivir, an antiviral drug doubted as potential COVID-19 cure has failed in its first clinical trial in the United States of America.

Remdesivir, an antiviral drug doubted as potential COVID-19 cure, failed in first clinical trial

The Coronavirus outbreak is the biggest health crisis in 100 years. As countries try to contain the virus, China is flexing its military muscle in the South China Sea. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about China's attempts to usurp disputed islands.

Gravitas: During a pandemic, China flexes military muscle in South China Sea

A new study has claimed that more than 2,32,000 people may have been infected in the first wave of Coronavirus cases in Mainland China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Is China hiding 75% of its Coronavirus cases?

In United States of America (USA), the COVID-19 death toll has surpassed the mark of 50,000. Meanwhile, US President Trump has refused to take the responsibility for these 50,000 deaths.

US: COVID-19 death toll surpasses the mark of 50,000, President Trump refuse to take responsibility

The Coronavirus has taken more than 1,00,000 lives. The outbreak is a big blow to the world economy. There is a shortage of supplies. The situation is being compared to World War II. Is this outbreak a world war in disguise? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak: A war in disguise

There are more than 27 lakh confirmed cases of the Coronavirus worldwide now. India is reporting more than 23,000 confirmed cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 1,90,000 deaths worldwide

In India, 57 fatalities have been reported in last 24 hrs due to pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). This was highest single-day death toll in India so far.

India: 57 fatalities in last 24 hrs due to COVID-19, records highest single-day death toll

16 new hospitals are being built in Russia to tackle the Coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile hundreds of students appeared for school examinations in Hong Kong while maintaining social distancing. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Friday.

Gravitas: The biggest developments for April 24 | Coronavirus Outbreak

Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark believes that US President Donald Trump's decision to cut funding to the WHO is foolish. Watch this exclusive conversation with WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas: Former NZ PM Helen Clark: Trump pulling WHO funding foolish

Beijing has increased its funding to the W.H.O and is stockpiling tonnes of crude oil & crops. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the Chinese regime's post-pandemic strategy to strengthen China's position.

Gravitas: How China is exploiting a crisis of its own making | CoronavirusOutbreak

Sinopharm, a Chinese state-run company wants the Pakistan govt to conduct clinical trials of a vaccine on its citizens. Pakistan's National Institute of Health has agreed and is expecting 'positive' results. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Pakistan is making its citizens guinea pigs for unproven cures.

Gravitas: Pakistani citizens 'guinea pigs' for Chinese firm? | Coronavirus Outbreak

US President Donald Trump has placed temporary curbs on immigration. Meanwhile, South Africa is deploying more than 70,000 soldiers to enforce a lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the top developments on the Coronavirus outbreak for Thursday.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: The top developments for 23rd April

A Chinese citizen journalist who was missing for almost two months has resurfaced. Li Zehua reported from Wuhan during some of the worst weeks of the pandemic. After detention, Li has begun praising the Chinese establishment. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Has China silenced this citizen journalist? | Coronavirus

A new report claims that Chinese agents amplified fake news during the onset of the Coronavirus outbreak in the US. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about China's information warfare during this pandemic.

Gravitas: 'Chinese agents' amplifying fake news in US | Coronavirus Outbreak

On twitter, fake accounts of Pakistani origin are posing are Arabs - and pushing anti-India posts. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how during a pandemic, a disinformation campaign is compromising the fight against the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Pakistanis pose as Arabs, push anti-India posts

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