Tennis star Roger Federer is fast turning into a social media sensation. First, he went viral with a volley challenge. Now, his appearance on an Instagram live is making waves.

Gravitas: Why Federer is the latest social media sensation

US President Donald Trump is moving ahead with his plan to partially reopen the American economy. The public opinion is divided on the President's decision with many experts saying that full-scale recovery is not possible without universal testing.

Donald Trump: 20 states to restart economy | Coronavirus Pandemic

In New York, nurses have sued the Health Department over the lack of protective equipment. Meanwhile, in the UK - the parliament sessions are going online. WION's Palki brings you the biggest headlines of the Coronavirus outbreak for Tuesday.

Coronavirus: The top updates for 21st April | Gravitas

The mystery over the health of Kim Jong Un has triggered intense speculation over succession. Who can succeed the North Korean leader?

Gravitas: Will this woman succeed Kim Jong Un?

There is mystery over Kim Jong Un's health condition. Reports say the North Korean leader underwent a cardiovascular surgery recently.

Gravitas: Kim Jong Un is 'Gravely ill'

Recently, discharged from hospital after being treated from the coronavirus, British PM Boris Johnson returned to work on April 21. He spoke with US President Donald Trump over a phone call. Both the leaders discussed the need to reopen economies.

UK PM Boris Johnson agrees on the need to reopen economies: Spoke to Donald Trump over call

Former Homeland security secretary Jeh Johnson said that US President Donald Trump's plan to suspend immigration for 60 days into the United States is a complicated thing. Watch report.

Former Homeland security secretary Jeh Johnson: Trump can't just shut down all immigration

UK PM Boris Johnson speaks to Donald Trump

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-pass-25-million-death-toll-rises-to-177415-293909"><strong>Global coronavirus cases pass 2.5 million; death toll rises to 177,415</strong></a></p>

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<p>Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 25 lacs worldwide on Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-pass-25-million-death-toll-rises-to-177415-293909"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-wish-him-well-trump-on-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-uns-ill-reports-293899">'I wish him well': Trump on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill reports</a></strong></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump wished North Korea's Kim Jong Un "well" on Tuesday but stopped short of directly commenting on the reclusive leader's health amid reports he underwent surgery. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-wish-him-well-trump-on-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-uns-ill-reports-293899"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-benefit-higher-death-rate-for-malaria-drug-in-coronavirus-study-293900"><strong>No benefit, higher death rate for malaria drug in coronavirus study</strong></a><br />
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<p>The US government-funded analysis of how American military veterans fared on hydroxychloroquine was posted on a medical preprint site and has not yet been peer-reviewed. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-benefit-higher-death-rate-for-malaria-drug-in-coronavirus-study-293900"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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Global coronavirus cases pass 2.5 million; death toll rises to 177,415 Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 25 lacs worldwide on Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia.

Global coronavirus cases pass 2.5 million; death toll rises to 177,415 Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 25 lacs worldwide on Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. READ MORE 'I wish him well': Trump on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill reports US President Donald Trump wished North Korea's Kim Jong Un "well" on Tuesday but stopped short of directly commenting on the reclusive leader's health amid reports he underwent surgery. READ MORE No benefit, higher death rate for malaria drug in coronavirus study The US government-funded analysis of how American military veterans fared on hydroxychloroquine was posted on a medical preprint site and has not yet been peer-reviewed. READ MORE

Morning news brief: COVID-19 cases pass 2.5 million, US state sues China and more

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will be issuing a temporary suspension of immigrants into the United States. He mentioned that this move is for the benefit of American workers.

US President Donald Trump to issue suspension of immigration for 60 days | Coronavirus Pandemic

United Nations have warned the world of famines in biblical proportions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: UN warns of biblical famines

The state of Missouri in the United States has sued China over the COVID-19 pandemic. A lawsuit has been filed in a federal court seeking damages from China for covering up the pandemic. Watch report.

Missouri lawsuit accuses China of a 'coverup' over coronavirus pandemic

40 staffers of Afghanistan's Presidential Palace have contracted the Coronavirus. Meanwhile, robots are being deployed to carry out health checks in Indonesia. WION's Palki brings you the big headlines of the coronavirus outbreak for Monday.

Wuhan Coronavirus: The latest updates for 20th April | Gravitas

US President Donald Trump has threatened China of consequences. Meanwhile, a newspaper in Germany has sent a bill of $165 billion dollars to China. WION's Palki tells you how different stakeholders around the world are demanding accountability and reparations from China

Gravitas: Trump threatens Beijing, German paper sends a bill to China!

More than 24 lakh people have been infected by the Wuhan coronavirus worldwide. In India, there are more than 14,000 active cases now.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 24 lakh infected | Gravitas

In the US, more than a dozen states have witnessed anti-lockdown protests. In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro joined an anti-lockdown protest. Are leaders putting the economy before lives of the people?

Coronavirus: Why are people protesting against lockdowns? | Gravitas

India has stopped using Chinese testing kits. Only 5.4% of the kits give an accurate result. Other countries have complained about China's Covid-19 supplies. Why is India then buying from China? WION's Palki tells you why India must rethink its decision to buy from China.

Coronavirus: India gets 'faulty' testing kits from China | Gravitas

Beijing's most high profile district is a new high risk zone. Chaoyang is now witnessing cluster transmission. Does China's capital city face the threat of a second wave of coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus: Foreign embassies in Beijing at risk? | Gravitas

There are more than 25 lakh confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus across the world now. India is reporting more than 15,000 active cases.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 18,000 confirmed cases in India | Gravitas

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-covid-19-death-toll-tops-42000-cases-surpass-780000-293690"><strong>US COVID-19 death toll tops 42,000; cases surpass 7,80,000</strong></a><br />
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<p>According to Johns Hopkins University, there are 7,83,290 COVID-19 cases in the United States, while the death toll stands at 41,872. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-covid-19-death-toll-tops-42000-cases-surpass-780000-293690"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-becomes-fourth-country-with-more-than-20000-covid-19-deaths-293700">France becomes the fourth country with more than 20,000 COVID-19 deaths</a></strong><br />
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<p>France has officially registered more than 20,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the fourth country to pass that threshold. Italy, Spain and the United States have also registered more than 20,000 deaths. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-becomes-fourth-country-with-more-than-20000-covid-19-deaths-293700"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-member-states-demand-equitable-access-to-future-covid-19-vaccines-293688"><strong>UN member states demand 'equitable' access to future COVID-19 vaccines</strong></a></p>

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<p>The 193 members of the UN General Assembly on Monday adopted by consensus a resolution that calls for "equitable, efficient and timely" access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-member-states-demand-equitable-access-to-future-covid-19-vaccines-293688"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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US COVID-19 death toll tops 42,000; cases surpass 7,80,000 According to Johns Hopkins University, there are 7,83,290 COVID-19 cases in the United States, while the death toll stands at 41,872.

US COVID-19 death toll tops 42,000; cases surpass 7,80,000 According to Johns Hopkins University, there are 7,83,290 COVID-19 cases in the United States, while the death toll stands at 41,872. READ MORE France becomes the fourth country with more than 20,000 COVID-19 deaths France has officially registered more than 20,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the fourth country to pass that threshold. Italy, Spain and the United States have also registered more than 20,000 deaths. READ MORE UN member states demand 'equitable' access to future COVID-19 vaccines The 193 members of the UN General Assembly on Monday adopted by consensus a resolution that calls for "equitable, efficient and timely" access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus.READ MORE

Morning news brief: US COVID-19 death toll, Egypt's health sector and more

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

India: Officials of concerned ministries brief media over COVID-19 infection so far | April 21, 2020

Russia is trying to control the coronavirus pandemic. It has quarantined thousands of soldiers and imposed lockdown in regions with fewer coronavirus cases.

Anti-lockdown protests in Southern Russia | Victoria parade postponed | Troops quarantined

The Indian government has introduced new rules to keep investments from China in check. All investment from China will now be scrutinised by the government. WION's Palki tells you more about India's firewall to protect Indian businesses.

Gravitas: India builds firewall to keep Chinese investments in check

People around the world are scratching their heads over one-word tweets by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Is the WHO Chief trying to seek attention?

Wuhan Coronavirus: WHO Chief's cryptic tweets | Gravitas

Millions across the world are channeling their inner chef amid the lockdown. But not everything is Instagram worthy. Netizens in Vietnam have come up with a unique way to embrace culinary disasters.

Coronavirus trends: How to embrace kitchen disasters | Gravitas

Pak PM Imran Khan seems to be distressed about the situation of minorities in India. This at a time when Hindus and Christians in Pakistan face the risk of conversion amid the ongoing pandemic.

Coronavirus: How Pak govt is trying to divert attention | Gravitas

Tech Giants have always siphoned news content from traditional media. The Australian government has now decided to make them pay for news. Should India follow Australia's lead?

Gravitas: Google & Facebook asked to pay for news

Two sets of protests with exactly opposite demands are underway in the United States. WION's Palki tells you what exactly the Americans are protesting against.

Wuhan Coronavirus: What are Americans protesting against? | Gravitas

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-81000-people-across-the-world-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-24-hours-293437"><strong>Over 81,000 people across the world test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours</strong></a><br />
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<p>The United States has so far recorded more than 746,000 coronavirus cases and 40,000 deaths, far more than any other nation. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-passes-virus-high-point-as-trump-governors-feud-293435"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gunman-kills-at-least-13-in-nova-scotia-in-canadas-worst-mass-murder-since-1989-293442"><strong>Gunman kills at least 13 in Nova Scotia in Canada's worst mass murder since 1989</strong></a><br />
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Over 81,000 people across the world test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours More than 81,000 people across the world tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Sunday.

Over 81,000 people across the world test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours More than 81,000 people across the world tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Sunday. READ MORE New York passes virus 'high point' as Trump, governors feud The United States has so far recorded more than 746,000 coronavirus cases and 40,000 deaths, far more than any other nation. READ MORE Gunman kills at least 13 in Nova Scotia in Canada's worst mass murder since 1989 A gunman in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia killed at least 13 people, including a policewoman, during a 12-hour rampage, authorities said on Sunday, in the worst act of mass murder the country has seen in more than 30 years. READ MORE

Morning news brief: 81000 COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours, 13 killed in Canada rampage and more

Our modern-day Indiana Jones' imposters seek the holy grail in Petra – Jordan's wonder of the world. In Wadi Rum, a vast desert expanse immortalised on film, Johan reprises Matt Damon's solo act in The Martian, while Meraj has a 'Lawrence of Arabia' moment.

WION Traveller S4 Episode 2 - Jordan: The lost city of Petra

In Jordan's cosmopolitan capital, Meraj and Johan are swept up into a whirl of culinary, shopping, and cultural experiences. They meet people, listen to live music, sample the city's famous shwarma, and even catch a Gypsy Kings tribute band in action. Jordan's epic landscape, significant history and vibrant scene makes a larger-than-life impact on our diminutive heroes.

WION Traveller S4 Episode 1 - Jordan: Flying high in Amman

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