Italy will be placed on lockdown amid the ongoing spread of coronavirus, the country’s prime minister said.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italy issues strict advisory to citizens

Confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in India rose to 47 after a person in Bengaluru and Punjab each tested positive for it.

Coronavirus Outbreak: India currently has 47 confirmed cases

The disease’s spread in China cast scrutiny on Xi’s leadership, as he was conspicuously absent from the public eye during the early days of the crisis.

Xi Jinping visits Wuhan as COVID-19 outbreak fades

Across all over the world, COVID-19 has blown almost each and every country. Even, major politicians are suffering from this.

No respite of COVID-19 yet, major politicians across the world suffering as well

South Asia Diary: How Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Women's day? Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over his twitter account to seven women achievers. In a tweet Mr. Modi said, he is signing off for the day and through the day and the women achievers will share their life journey with people through his social media accounts.

South Asia Diary: How Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Women's day?

Amid Coronavirus outbreak, Indians decided to celebrate Holi with the same joy as usual across almost all of the states.

Your Story: Indians celebrate Holi amid Coronavirus outbreak!

Earlier, telemedicine was dismissed for lacking the human touch. Basically telemedicine is a concept may soon become the norm. It is a process through which patients consult a doctor when the country gets lockdown.

Telemedicine: Consult a doctor on internet!

The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath stated over COVID-19 that this temporary crisis must be stopped from causing the permanent harm to the world.

IMF's chief economist over COVID-19: Temporary crisis must be stopped from causing permanent harm

It has been reported that the aviation industry has been hit hard by the outbreak of Coronavirus almost globally. Because it is the lowest demand since in the aviation industry since 2008.

Aviation industry hit hard by Coronavirus, demand at lowest since 2008

Health and Family Welfare Minister B Sriramulu confirmed the development. “Karnataka has reported four cases of Novel Coronavirus. Infected persons and their families are quarantined and they are kept under observation,”

Karnataka confirms four positive cases of Coronavirus

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday morning met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the company of Home Minister Amit Shah, strengthening speculation that he is set to cross over to the BJP a day after he flew out 17 of his loyalist party MLAs.

Jyotiraditya Scindia quits Congress, meets PM Modi, may join BJP today

Xi Jinping's first Wuhan visit since Coronavirus Outbreak

The 15-month-old Madhya Pradesh government plunged into crisis on Monday with the shock rebellion of Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia and his faction. Congress is making all attempts to negotiate a compromise with Scindia.

MP Political Drama: Cong leader Scindia switiching loyalties to BJP?

The office of Ayatollah Khamenei released a statement on Monday, saying that the ceremony will not be held at the beginning of the coming Iranian yea

Ayatollah Khamenei Cancels New Year Speech over Coronavirus outbreak

Afghan President-elect Ashraf Ghani has delayed his planned inauguration ceremony until the afternoon as his rival Abdullah Abdullah also postponed a scheduled competing swearing-in ceremony.

Prez-elect Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah swearing-in postponed

Italy has locked down much of the country's north over the Coronavirus outbreak. South Korea has introduced a new policy for purchasing masks. This report tells you how different countries are fighting the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: The Global Battle against Wuhan Coronavirus

There is no one to challenge Mohammad Bin Salman's grip on power. But, the Saudi Crown Prince still faces several challenges.

WION Edit: Why Saudi Crown Prince is consolidating power? | Gravitas

Ashraf Ghani took oath as the president of Afghanistan today, amid blasts in Kabul. His rival - Abdullah Abdullah held his own swearing-in ceremony. This report tells you more about the political crisis in Afghanistan.

Gravitas: The tussle for power in Afghanistan

In Saudi Arabia, at least 20 Princes faced a crackdown. Senior Royals are facing the charge of plotting a coup against Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. This report has more.

Gravitas: A coup attempt against Mohammad Bin Salman?

India now has more than 40 confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. This report brings you the latest updates on the outbreak.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 40 cases in India | Gravitas

Russia's armed forces marked International Women's Day by holding beauty pageants for women in the armed forces. Commentators and Netizens are calling the move 'sexist'.

Gravitas: Russia's armed forces accused of sexism

Canada's Quebec had introduced a law to ban the display of religious symbols. The law has forced Muslim families to leave the province. This report tells you more.

Gravitas: Why Muslim Families are leaving Canada's Quebec

Stock markets around the world recorded major losses. Meanwhile, leading producers of oil have kicked off a price war. This report tells you all you need to know about the turmoil in the global markets.

Gravitas: Decoding the slump in global markets

After spending a lot of time on the road, Meraj and Johan explore what kind of activities are available in Delhi. Johan goes skateboarding at a couple of places in South Delhi and discovers a gourmet food festival hosting celebrity chefs Marco Pierre White and Ranveer Brar. WION Traveller also gets awarded the top prize for travel coverage at the ENBA 2019 news broadcasting awards.

WION Traveller S3 Episode 25 — Delhi days

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was heckled by some residents when he visited a flood-hit area in central England on Sunday, after the water had subsided.

Britain PM Boris Johnson heckled during post-floods visit

The total number of cases in Italy has also gone up from 5,883 to 7,375, meaning the nation now has the largest amount of infected people outside of China.

Italy's coronavirus death toll rises to 366 within a day

Five of a family tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala, taking the total number of affected people in the country to 39.

Coronavirus cases rise to 39 as 5 found infected in Kerala

Argentine military lauds women's inclusion | WION News | World News Women musicians from the Argentine Army, Navy and Air Force played together for the first time outside the Defense Ministry in Buenos Aires ahead of the International Women's Day is celebrated annually worldwide on March 8.

Argentine military lauds women's inclusion

Saudi Arabia has suspended aircraft and ship services Monday with nine countries amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Saudi Bans air and ship travel with 9 nations

As Three more positive cases of coronavirus were reported from India today, the total number of COVID-19 patients in the country went up to 42.

India's Health Minister on Coronavirus, says 'Have to prepare for the worst case scenario'

India is currently working with the Iranian government to facilitate the evacuation of Indians stranded in Iran. India is also working on sending back about Iranian nationals currently in India.

Over 300 Indian students stuck in Iran

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