The global economy could lose at least $1 Trillion due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Critics of China want to sue Beijing before the International Court of Justice. Is that even possible?

Gravitas: Can China be sued over the Coronavirus pandemic?

Smaller countries are challenging the might of China. Vietnam may sue China on the South China Sea. Indonesia summoned China's ambassador after the deaths of four Indonesian crew from two Chinese-flagged vessels. Taiwan - which China claims as its own - is challenging the dragon too. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how smaller players are taking on China.

Gravitas: Vietnam stands up to China

India has kicked off Mission 'Vande Bharat' - the biggest evacuation mission that the world has seen in peace time. India will bring back around 15,000 Indians in the first week of the mission alone.

Gravitas: India kicks off world's biggest evacuation mission

Later this month, India will take a leadership role at the World Health Organisation. WION's Palki Sharma tells you 5 things India can do to reform the global health body.

Gravitas: 5 Things India can do to reform the WHO

More than 8 million Americans lost their job in April due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, Facebook and Google have allowed their employees to work from home until the end of the year. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the top developments on the Coronavirus outbreak for Friday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak | The top 10 developments for 8th May

After the Coronavirus outbreak, the United States now has a new problem to deal with - Asian giant hornets. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: After Coronavirus, US battles 'murder' hornets

As the world fights the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration is busy drafting a pact to 'mine the moon'. The White House is working on a legal blueprint to dig on the moon. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is the US trying to colonize the moon?

A top Pakistani Minister has confessed that Prime Minister Imran Khan has to agree to everything that the country's army says. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Imran Khan | From a cricketer to an 'Army puppet'

Lockdowns have pushed everything online across the world. In India, virtual weddings are slowly becoming the new normal. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Indian weddings go online during lockdown

In Canada, a devout Sikh doctor has put service before belief. Dr. Sanjeet Singh Saluja shaved his beard to continue serving his patients. WION's Palki Sharma gets you his story.

Gravitas: Sikh Medic puts service before belief

Did the United States develop a plan to capture the Venezuelan President? Nicolas Maduro is now moving the ICJ against Donald Trump - after the capture of an alleged US mercenary. Watch WION's ground report from Venezuela.

Nicolas Maduro blames Donald Trump for incursion | WION Ground Report

Russia has reported more than 10,000 coronavirus cases for 6 days in a row. Now that 60,000 cases recorded in just 6 days. Russia is now the fifth most COVID-19 infected country in the world. Watch report.

Russia: 10,000 positive cases for 6 days in a row | COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed Africa's health care system. The World Health Organisation now warns that Africa can be the next coronavirus hotspot. Watch report.

Africa lags behind in COVID-19 testing: Zero ventilators in some African nations

Watch in this video, Latest updates by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Home Affairs & other concerned officials on pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection status in India.

Health Ministry briefs media on latest Coronavirus outbreak in India

A bill to clamp down on Chinese investments has been moved in the U.S. Congress. If passed, the bill will prevent predatory investments by China in American companies. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: U.S. moves to block Chinese investments

Several news agencies have carried reports eulogising slain terrorist Riyaz Naikoo. WION's Palki Sharma tells why we must not humanise terrorism.

Gravitas: Why attempts to humanising terrorism must stop

Border closures have cut food supplies in war-torn Afghanistan. Prices of food are soaring. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a ground report.

Gravitas: Ground Report | The Coronavirus crisis in Afghanistan

Did the United States develop a plan to capture the Venezuelan President? Nicolas Maduro is now moving the ICJ against Donald Trump - after the capture of an alleged US mercenary. WION's Palki Sharma gets the story.

Gravitas: Did the U.S. plan a coup in Venezuela?

Experts in the US say remdesivir is effective in stopping the virus. But, lawmakers want to know how Gilead will price the drug. Will remdesivir be a 'cure' that no one can afford? WION's Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: Will remdesivir be a 'cure' that no one can afford?

The Bank of England expects UK'S economy to fall by 14% in 2020. The country could face its worse economic collapse in 300 years. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | The abysmal state of British economy

A Chinese-born coronavirus researcher was found dead in the US. The police say this is a case of murder-suicide.

Gravitas: The mysterious death of a Chinese researcher in the US

WION's Palki Sharma gets you the biggest global developments for Wednesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | 10 big global developments for May 7

187 countries are reporting more than 37,00,000 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. In India, the confirmed cases have crossed 50,000. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 37,00,000 cases worldwide

In Russia, doctors are mysteriously falling from hospital windows and dying. Meanwhile, medical students are being forced to work at hospitals or face expulsion from their colleges. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the evolving crisis in Russia.

Gravitas: 3 Russian doctors fall from hospital windows

The Chinese regime has found a new villain. Chinese state media is trolling Mike Pompeo for calling the Coronavirus 'lab-manufactured'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China goes after Mike Pompeo

The President of the United States toured a mask factory without a mask as 'Live & Let Die' played in the backdrop. When questioned on the rising death toll in his country, Trump said that 'people are dying the other way too'. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on Trump's day out.

Gravitas: Coronavirus | Donald Trump's day out

At least 26 top universities in the United States have been dragged to court. A growing number of students are demanding a partial refund of the college fee. Is this the end of big universities?

Gravitas: Coronavirus | Is this the end of big universities?

More than 500 health care workers including doctors in Pakistan are the worst affected in the coronavirus pandemic. Watch report.

More than 500 health workers infected in Pakistan | COVID-19 Pandemic

United Kingdom coronavirus death toll has surpassed Italy. Some are pointing towards Britain's slow response. Watch WION's report.

UK PM faces questions from new labour leader | COVID-19

Poverty and hunger are the two major crisis that Afghanistan has been fighting. Despite massive developmental funds being sent to the country most of the population is deprived of the basic amenities. Watch report.

Food inflation soars in Afghanistan: Uneven distribution of ration is a concern

Amid a pandemic, China conducting aggressive military activity - especially in the South China sea. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about China's 10 military moves in the last four months.

Gravitas: China's viral aggression | 10 military moves

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