The United States seems to be witnessing its worst civil unrest in decades. From protesters looting shops to cops running over demonstrators, anarchy has gripped the entire country. WION's Palki Sharma decodes 5 videos that tell the story of the upheaval in America.

Gravitas: Riots in the United States | 5 videos of anarchy in America

The city of Wuhan was known as China's 'punk capital'. But after the outbreak, musicians in the city are struggling.

Gravitas: Coronavirus impact | Musicians in Wuhan are struggling

Speaking exclusively to WION, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared what India is doing to end the border standoff in Ladakh.

Gravitas Exclusive: Indian Defence Minister on India-China border standoff  | Rajnath Singh

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to create a new bloc to counter China. What's at stake for India? Why is there stiff opposition to inviting Russia?

Gravitas: Trump delays 'outdated' G7 Summit

Is Nepal deliberately trying to create a dispute with India? Is China pushing Nepal to severe ties with India? WION's Palki Sharma posed these questions Dr. Minendra Rijal, a former minister and a sitting member of the Nepalese Parliament.

Gravitas Exclusive: Nepal's opposition on KP Oli's 'mapgate'

SpaceX has made history with a manned mission to the International Space station. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the many firsts this American aerospace giant has achieved through its latest mission.

Gravitas: SpaceX Space Station mission | New era in space exploration

The death of George Floyd in the US has triggered mass protests. Floyd was suffocated to death under police custody. WION'S Palki Sharma brings you a video timeline of what happened on the 25th of May.

Gravitas: How George Floyd's death unfolded in Minneapolis? | US Riots

Various agencies of the United States often issue resolutions on human rights violations across the world. But, does the US practice what it preaches? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how America has failed to ensure equal rights to the African American community.

Gravitas: The United States | The biggest violator of human rights?

The death of an African American in Minnesota has triggered violent mass protests. The clashes between the cops and the protesters even led to riots and mass looting. WION's Palki Sharma sums up how America's moral authority and credibility is fast eroding.

Gravitas: Superpower unravels | Riots in the United States

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 60,00,000 people worldwide. India has now reached the 7th spot in the global tally - with more than 1,90,000 cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1,90,000 cases in India | Coronavirus | COVID-19 Pandemic

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared pictures of 'Samosas' or 'Scomasas' made from scratch ahead of the India-Australia virtual summit. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how food has often been used to flavour up relations between countries.

Gravitas: What do 'Scomosas' tell us about food diplomacy?

India has been locked in a border standoff with China for more than 25 days. There are no signs of de-escalation and a new report now says that both sides are further stepping up their guard. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Tensions prevail at India-China border | India-China border standoff

Politics is intensifying after the death of an African American in the United States triggered violent protests. WION'a Palki Sharma tells you how the opposition is blaming US President Donald Trump for the escalating tensions.

Gravitas: United States | Politics erupts over the death of an African American

The US leaves no opportunity in commenting on the affairs of other countries. What does the world make of violence in America? WION's Palki Sharma brings you global reactions.

Gravitas: Riots in the United States | How is the world reacting?

Donald Trump has offered to invite Vladimir Putin to an expanded G7 meeting in September, but the invitation has already been adamantly opposed by the UK and Canada.

Donald Trump offers to invite Vladimir Putin to G7 summit

Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will pay for the funeral of George Floyd, Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe said on Monday. George Floyd died after a Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck for close to nine minutes despite the 46-year-old being handcuffed and unarmed.&nbsp;

The death of the unarmed African-American, Floyd, has ignited protest and reaction across America with sportspersons, actors and other popular figures raising their voices against Floyd’s death.

Ellerbe said that Floyd’s family had accepted Mayweather’s offer to pay for funeral services.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/blacklivesmatter-tiger-woods-darren-sammy-join-growing-list-sportspersons-to-raise-voice-against-george-floyds-death-302653" hreflang="en">#BlackLivesMatter: Tiger Woods, Darren Sammy join growing list sportspersons to raise voice against George Floyd's death</a>

"He'll probably get mad at me for saying that, but yes, (Mayweather) is definitely paying for the funeral," Ellerbe told ESPN.

Mayweather "has done these kinds of things over the last 20 years," added Ellerbe, who said that the former five-division world champion -- who retired in 2017 with a 50-0 record -- didn't want to talk about his gesture himself.

IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-lebron-james-to-hamilton-sporting-icons-condemn-us-police-for-the-death-of-george-floyd-302310">From LeBron James to Hamilton: Sporting icons condemn US police for the death of George Floyd</a>

The lawyer for Floyd’s family on Monday said that a funeral will be held on June 9 in Houston. Ahead of the funeral, Floyd’s family will hold a memorial service in Minneapolis on Thursday and in North Carolina, where Floyd was born, on Saturday.

Policeman Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and one count of negligent manslaughter in Floyd’s death. 
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Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will pay for the funeral of George Floyd, Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe said on Monday. George Floyd died after a Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck for close to nine minutes despite the 46-year-old being handcuffed and unarmed.

Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will pay for the funeral of George Floyd, Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe said on Monday. George Floyd died after a Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck for close to nine minutes despite the 46-year-old being handcuffed and unarmed. The death of the unarmed African-American, Floyd, has ignited protest and reaction across America with sportspersons, actors and other popular figures raising their voices against Floyd’s death. Ellerbe said that Floyd’s family had accepted Mayweather’s offer to pay for funeral services. ALSO READ: #BlackLivesMatter: Tiger Woods, Darren Sammy join growing list sportspersons to raise voice against George Floyd's death "He'll probably get mad at me for saying that, but yes, (Mayweather) is definitely paying for the funeral," Ellerbe told ESPN. Mayweather "has done these kinds of things over the last 20 years," added Ellerbe, who said that the former five-division world champion -- who retired in 2017 with a 50-0 record -- didn't want to talk about his gesture himself. IN PICS | From LeBron James to Hamilton: Sporting icons condemn US police for the death of George Floyd The lawyer for Floyd’s family on Monday said that a funeral will be held on June 9 in Houston. Ahead of the funeral, Floyd’s family will hold a memorial service in Minneapolis on Thursday and in North Carolina, where Floyd was born, on Saturday. Policeman Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and one count of negligent manslaughter in Floyd’s death.

Boxing legend Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral services

Protests took place on Saturday in Buenos Aires against the quarantine measures brought in to combat the new coronavirus in Argentina.

Protesters demand end to lockdown in Argentina

India and Netherlands are in touch with each other to make sure businesses and economic relations continue in the world that will emerge in a post COVID world. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal from the Hague, Indian envoy to the Netherlands Venu Rajamony said that the mission has "started outreach to the business community of both sides--Indians and Dutch companies" and "talking to the business community on India Dutch economic relations and how we face the post COVID world.". Indian and the Dutch commerce minister had spoken to each other and on the 4th of June, both the foreign ministers will speak to each other.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian envoy to Netherlands Venu Rajamony

Implementing the 750 Billion Euro Coronavirus recovery plan won't be easy for European Union due to the disagreements within 27 members. Watch this video to get more on this.

EU faces difficulty to implement recovery plan amid disagreements within 27 members

China has now imposed the draconian national security law in Hong Kong. In an unprecedented move threatening political fundamental political freedoms and civil liberties in the semi-autonomous territory. China's parliament unanimously approved the resolution to introduce the sweeping security legislation. How much of Hong Kong's autonomy will be preserved?

China approves plan to reign in Hong Kong, Will Trump stand with HK?

Scientists believe that dogs may be able to sniff out the Coronavirus. If the results are positive, canines may be able to screen up to 250 people per hour.

Gravitas: Can dogs detect Coronavirus?

Coronavirus guidelines encourage every individual to wear a mask. But Japanese experts say that face masks can be dangerous for children below the age of 2.

Gravitas: Is your child safe in a mask?

Being has resumed the production of its troubled 737 max jets. Production for the planes halted in January now it has restarted at a low rate.

Pushing the restart button of Boeing 737 Max

At a time when the US President is being criticised for his response to the Coronavirus outbreak - Donald Trump has offered to mediate, again. President Trump says the US is ready to 'mediate or arbitrate' in the India- China border dispute. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Trump keeps making mediation offers.

Gravitas: Donald Trump offers to mediate, again

Gravitas: This Chinese city will keep a 'health score' of its citizens Hangzhou officials plan to make a health-tracking app, introduced as a part of the Covid-19 response - a permanent part of a citizen's life. In Beijing, a political adviser suggested that young couples should obtain 'qualification certificates', before having a child.

Gravitas: This Chinese city will keep a 'health score' of its citizens

An article on Chinese state mouthpiece - The Global Times, blames India for the border standoff in Ladakh. The PLA has escalated tensions in the border by deploying troops, and by allegedly deploying fighter jets at an airport close to the border.

Gravitas: China blames India for border standoff

The U.S. has moved to cut off Huawei's access to chips from global manufacturers. The UK and Canada are mulling whether they should block the Chinese company from their 5G networks.

Gravitas: Huawei faces tough times ahead

The Wuhan Coronavirus has now infected more than 55,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 1,45,000 confirmed cases. #Gravitas #CoronavirusCases #COVID-19

Gravitas: Coronavirus: More than 55,00,000 cases worldwide

Gravitas: China's batwoman resurfaces, breaks silence on Coronavirus Shi Zengli, one of China's top virus researchers has resurfaced. What does she have to say about this pandemic? What role did her lab play in identifying Covid-19?

Gravitas: China's batwoman resurfaces, breaks silence on Coronavirus

Brazil has reported 23,000+ deaths due to the Coronavirus, but President jair bolsonaro has been rallying support for the lockdown to be lifted. This time he was spotted eating a hot dog in public.

Gravitas: Jair Bolsonaro: The Trump of the tropics?

Gravitas: Trump's golf outing triggers controversy As the United States commemorated Memorial Day, U.S. President Donald Trump headed out to play golf. Were his actions justified? WION's Palki gets you a report.

Gravitas: Trump's golf outing triggers controversy

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