The Wuhan Coronavirus has taken more than 1,80,000 lakh lives worldwide. In India, there are more than 21,000 confirmed cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronvirus: More than 26 lakh cases

The state of Maharashtra has now become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in India. The number of cases is surging. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Drones being used in Dharavi for surveillance

Pakistan has decided to keep mosques open during the holy month of Ramzan with certain strict conditions. Watch report

Pakistan to keep mosques open during Ramzan: Pak govt acts against doctor's advice

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday derided Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell's suggestion that states whose finances are depleted by the coronavirus epidemic could declare bankruptcy as a "really dumb" idea and warned that financial markets would tank if that were allowed to happen.

New York Governor Cuomo slams Mitch McConnell's suggestion

Afghans on Friday (April 24) began observing Ramadan amid worries over the spread of coronavirus in the country and a government lockdown. Fewer people were out on the streets stocking up on essentials as after Kabul extended the lockdown for two more weeks and many shops remained shuttered.

Afghanistan govt discourages mosque gatherings during Ramzan

The coronavirus is becoming a major threat to the European Union. Major European economies have been ravaged by the crisis but the EU leaders are still unable to agree on an adequate relief package. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: EU leaders agree on an expanded 7-yr budget

India's decision to export hydroxychloroquine has received praise from across the world and the Russian Envoy to India Nikolay Kudashev was the latest to laud India's move. Watch report.

Russia lauds India's COVID-19 response: Move to export HCQ 'Nobel'

Following India's steps, Pakistan convened a video conference of health ministers from the SAARC countries. Dr. Rajiv Garg, Director General of Health Services, represented the Government of India. The meeting was intended to be a ministerial-level interaction but most member states chose to send ministers instead.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Pakistan convenes SAARC Health Ministers' meet

China is going to prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday. The newspaper backed by the ruling Communist Party, said security authorities concluded their investigation against Lee Henley Hu Xiang to the Guangzhou prosecutorate. Lee will be prosecuted, the report said.

China to prosecute citizens for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 numbers reveal a worrying trend. Minority communities in UK seem to be disproportionately affected by the coronavirus. Watch WION ground report from United Kingdom.

WION Ground Report: Minorities hit harder by COVID-19 in United Kingdom

In the battle against the coronavirus in Brazil, authorities in Rio de Janeiro imposed a mandatory use of masks for people walking on streets or using public transportation services. According to local media reports, only homemade and common masks are made compulsory for the public while professionals masks are kept for medical workers only to avoid any shortages.

Even statues in Brazil wear face masks amid coronavirus outbreak

Scientists in Britain began clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday (April 23) as other vaccine developers across Europe also stepped up work on experimental shots against the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus potential vaccine human trials begin in UK

The UK has till now reported 18,000 COVID-19 deaths according to official figures but a study now suggests that the actual number might be double the official count. According to the report by the Financial Times, the coronavirus has already killed 41,000 people. Watch report.

UK's official COVID-19 death toll is above 18,000: Study shows high discrepancies in death toll

New York remains the worst affected state in the US with nearly 270000 cases of coronavirus so far but a new antibody study by the state shows that people infected could be far more. Watch report.

Nearly 3,176 deaths in last 24-hours | United States | Coronavirus Pandemic

New antibody study in New York: Nearly 14% tests positive for antibodies

Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma said Japanese PM Abe has "expressed his respect for PM Modi for demonstrating leadership in the South Asian region such as by hosting summit by video conference". He added, that Indian and Japanese scientist are in touch with each other for a solution to the COVID-19 crisis.

WION Exclusive: Indian envoy to Japan speaks with WION

Palestinians in Gaza this year are facing the prospect of celebrations without the usual large gatherings for family meals or evening prayers, known as Tarawih. Palestinian officials have ordered the closure of schools, wedding halls, restaurants and mosques, sending tens of thousands into unemployment.

Palestinians in Gaza complete Ramzan shopping

Cops in Tamil Nadu stopped three young men who were travelling on a single bike without mask. Tamil Nadu police did a prank, which they are unlikely to forget for the rest of their lives.

Tamil Nadu police goes extra, pranks lockdown violators to teach a lesson

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

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus News

Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said in press briefing, In last 24 hours, 1684 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported which takes our total confirmed case to 23,077. Our recovery rate is 20.57%.

Indian Health Ministry: 1,684 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the COVID-19 pandemic shows the need to overhaul the World Health Organization, warning that Washington may never restore WHO funding and could even work to set up an alternative to the U.N. body instead.

Mike Pompeo: US may never restore funding to WHO

The coronavirus is becoming a major threat to the European Union. Major European economies have been ravaged by the crisis but the EU leaders are still unable to agree on an adequate relief package. In this segment of WION, WION has partnered with Deutsche Welle to bring updates on the story.

EU leaders meet halfway on recovery fund | WION-Deutsche Welle Partnership

Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Russian envoy to India Nikolay Kudashev lauded India's "Comprehensive efforts" that resulted in significant "decrease in the rate of infection". Incidentally, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Indian FM S Jaishankar spoke on COVID-19 crisis during which the upcoming BRICS FM Video meet, that is to take place on 28th of April was also discussed.

Russian envoy to India Nikolay Kudashev speaks to WION

Jimmy Xavier who is a radio jockey contracted COVID-19. He went to the quarantine period as an infected person and also as a radio jockey. Who later described stories of his quarantine and others. In an exclusive conversation, he spoke to WION. Watch report.

COVID-19 survivor Jimmy Xavier speaks to WION about his quarantine period

In many countries, the holy month of Ramzan has started. The Muslims have started to mark the holy month amid coronavirus and is breaking the social distancing norm. Watch report.

Indonesia marks the beginning of Ramazan: Hundreds flout COVID-19 restrictions

During this pandemic, fake news is spreading like wildfire in Europe. Several reports are pointing fingers at Russia - accusing the Russian media, trolls and blogs for spreading fake news. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia disinformation campaign in Europe? | Wuhan Coronavirus

A french school for stunt performers has come up with the #CUCchallenge that is going viral on social media. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Coronavirus lockdown: What is the CUC Challenge?

A number of Confucius institutes meant to promote Chinese language were operating in Sweden. The Swedish govt has now decided to shut these Beijing-backed schools. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Why are Sweden-China ties turning hostile?

Online games are now facing censorship in China. Chinese censors are now forbidding online interactions between between foreigners and gamers in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: China extends its censorship to online gaming

The Coronavirus outbreak has put China on the backfoot. At home, it has asked bureaucrats and party members to focus on unemployment. Meanwhile, The Chinese Foreign Ministry has criticized demands for reparations. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about China's post outbreak strategy.

Gravitas: Decoding China's post outbreak strategy | Wuhan Coronavirus

The number of Coronavirus cases worldwide have crossed 25 lakh now. India has detected more than 20,000 cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 25 lakh cases worldwide | Wuhan Coronavirus

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