The coronavirus has created a global panic has now claimed 106 lives in China and more than 4000 people have contracted the disease so far. 1300 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. In a controversial statement, the mayor of Wuhan has now accepted that the cities management to the outbreak was not good enough. Watch report:

Wuhan Mayor vows to take any responsibility for city lockdown to bring epidemic under control

The coronavirus is spreading fast and has generated an atmosphere of fear. Authorities in several nations across the world are working towards controlling this outbreak. The total number of cases outside mainland China is currently 60. Germany has now confirmed its very first case of the virus, Canada has confirmed the second case and US has confirmed the first case. Watch report:

Coronavirus cases confirmed in 4 continents

The Enforcement Directorate has unearthed a link between the Popular Front of India (PFI) and the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act that have been raging on across the country. An ED investigation has revealed details of 73 bank accounts, according to which the Islamic outfit has already spent 120 crore rupees on anti-CAA protest. Watch report:

PFI funding Anti-CAA protests: ED probe reveals 3 NGO's funding PFI

Coronovirus Disinformation: Battle against fake news amid outbreak

A 24-year-old Hindu woman named Bharti Bai was allegedly kidnapped by assailants from her wedding venue in Hala, Pakistan. The girl's father was reported saying that during his daughter's marriage ceremony a kidnapper named Shah Rukh Gul came with several men along with policemen and took his daughter away in broad daylight. Later, a picture of Bharti along with documents of her conversion to Islam and marriage to Shah Rukh Gul went viral on social media according to which Bharti had converted to Islam on 1 December 2019.

Pak Hindu girl 'abducted' from wedding, Forcibly converted to Islam

US President Donald Trump's Middle East Plan will take place around noon tomorrow and some bits of information that are trickling through some sources is that the Palestinians will be offered a roadmap to limited statehood for three years if they agree to abide by certain conditions. Watch the video for more information:

Sources: Palestinians will be offered limited statehood for 3 years

Britain's Prince Andrew has provided "zero cooperation" to the FBI investigation into the activities and death of Jeffrey Epstein, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman said on January 27. The FBI requested an interview with Andrew, who socialized with Epstein, Berman publicly confirmed at a news conference of a group which supports victims of abuse but did not say when the request was made. Watch report:

FBI receives 'zero cooperation' from Prince Andrew in Epstein probe

More than 150 lawmakers of the European Union have drafted a five-page resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act, disputing that it "marks a dangerous shift in the way citizenship will be determined in India and is set to create the largest statelessness crisis in the world and cause immense human suffering".

Eu leaders draft Anti-CAA 5-page resolution, Call it fundamentally biased

One person has been suspected to have been infected by the deadly coronavirus in the Indian city of Bihar. The suspect is a girl who had returned from China and she has been admitted to the ICU after symptoms appearing similar to the coronavirus infection. On person in Rajasthan has been suspected of the same.

Suspected cases of coronavirus in Bihar, Rajasthan

Some Indians who are trapped in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the deadly coronavirus is on its peak have sought help from the Indian government to get them back to India as their food supplies have also finished. Watch video:

Trapped Indians in Wuhan seek help from Indian govt

Parents of the Indian students stuck in the Chinese city Wuhan are extremely worried about the well being of their children. One of the parents in Bengaluru, whose daughter studies in Wuhan has said that she could not manage to come back home despite multiple attempts. Watch report:

Indian students unable to return home from Wuhan, Parents seek help

The retired NBA star and his daughter Gianna were among nine people in a helicopter that crashed in Calabasas, California.

Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna dead in helicopter crash in Calabasas

The death toll from the deadly coronavirus has now risen to 80 and according to the latest that is coming in at least 2700 people are said to be infected so far. This has made the situation even graver and Wuhan's Mayor has now said that 1000 more cases of coronavirus could be expected.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 80 in China, 14 cities under lockdown

A true global superstar, the depth of Bryant’s popularity quickly surfaced as reports were confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers great had been killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others when his helicopter crashed in a remote field near the city of Calabasas.

Trump, Tiger Woods, Jabber send condolences over death of Kobe Bryant

The life taking deadly coronavirus that emerged from China is spreading on a faster rate. The World Health organisation (WHO) has published a range of interim guidelines and measures that all countries should adopt in order to prepare and deal with coronavirus. Watch video:

What are the do's and don'ts of coronavirus, WHO release guidelines

India is just days away from the Indian Budget 2020 where the Modi government will present its fiscal road map. This budget is the most anticipated because of the 'Global Economic Slowdown', the expectations are high but the choices are limited. WION spoke to an expert, American Businessman and investor, James Roger on this topic. Watch video:

What will Indian Budget 2020 be like?

A Pakistani origin British MEP is behind the resolution against India Citizenship Act in the European Parliament. Sharaf Mohammed is a native of Mirpur in PoK, member of the European Parliament since 2019. Mohammed has moved a resolution which calls the CAA discriminatory. The proposed resolution will be tabled in the European Parliament this week and is reportedly supported by 154 of the 751 members. In a strong response, the Indian government has said that the CAA is an entirely internal matter of India and the law was adopted through democratic means.

Pak Origin MEP Behind Anti-CAA Resolution In European Parliament

The coronavirus death toll has risen to 80 in China and as many as 2744 people have been infected by this deadly virus. What is unfolding on the ground in China, WION's correspondent gets you the latest.

WHO Director-General travels to China as coronavirus deaths rise

At the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus, lies Wuhan, the largest city in central China. Wuhan's mayor has said that thousand more cases of coronavirus are expected in the near future with almost 11 million residents in it, the city is under a complete lockdown right now. What is happening inside Wuhan? Watch report:

What is happening inside coronavirus epicentre Wuhan?

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations this year. So what does the Latin American Country mean to India? WION caught up with the Ambassador of Brazil to India, Andre Aranha Correa Do Lago to talk more on this. Former Indian Diplomat and show host Arun K. Singh also talks to Mr Correa about the cooperation and collaboration between the two BRIC nations.

The Diplomacy Show: India's Republic Day Special

The United States administration has adopted a controversial and strict visa policy. This new visa restriction aims at restricting what is described as "birth tourism". Watch report:

US acts against Birth Tourism

The Democrats layed out their case against President Trump for abuse of power as the Senate impeachment trial continues. Trump is charged with obstruction of Congress. However, Trump has denied these charges.

Donald Trump's Impeachment: Democrats lay out abuse of power case

On the back of the outbreak of ‘Coronavirus’ in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the virus may also enter Nepal. It exclaimed that Nepal lacks proper healthcare institutes and research laboratories for treatment and diagnosis of highly infectious diseases caused by a coronavirus. Watch report:

WHO warns Nepal over Coronavirus

The year 2019 saw major automobile manufacturers cutting down on production. To understand the outlook on the slowdown of the auto sector and the expectations from Budget 2020, WION's Sumit Chaturvedi spoke to Mahindra and Mahindra group president Anish Shah in Davos at the World Economic Forum.

WION's exclusive conversation with Mahindra & Mahindra's Anish Shah

China deadly Coronavirus has now claimed at least around 25 lives so far and around 830 people have been affected. The five Chinese cities are presently under lockdown to try and control the spread of this deadly virus. However, the World health organisation till now hasn't declared this virus as a 'global health emergency' so far. Watch report:

China's deadly Coronavirus spreads, 25 dead, 830 infected

Medical workers in central China's Wuhan City have faced up to their responsibilities regardless of the risks, with many putting in gruelling shifts as they support patients fighting viral pneumonia following the outbreak of a new type of coronavirus in the city. The Jinyintan hospital is one of nine specialist medical facilities designated for treating pneumonia patients in Wuhan, where staff have been working to combat the coronavirus since the first patient entered the hospital on December 29. As of now, the hospital has taken in a total of 170 pneumonia patients, of which 28 have been discharged while 137 still undergo treatment. Five victims have lost their lives at the hands of the illness despite the best efforts of staff.

Wuhan medical workers face gruelling task of treating viral pneumonia patients

The World Health Organisation is holding a weekly briefing on the deadly coronavirus. Watch the video to know more information:

WHO briefing on China deadly Coronavirus

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his election rival Benny Gantz will visit Washington next week. They have been invited to the US by President Donald Trump, Who will likely release his long-awaited peace plan for West Asia.

Trump to finally unveil West Asia plan?

Saudi Arabia has reacted angrily to the acquisition that it's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman hacked the phone of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. BoycottAmazon was trending on Twitter, shortly after the UN called an investigation into the hacking allegations.

Saudi Slams Amazon founder Jeff Bezos after hacking charges

India has also come under high alert of the deadly coronavirus. According to the reports, around 25 Indian students are currently trapped in China's Wuhan province. 20 out of 25 students hail from the Southern state of Kerala. It has also been reported that 14 students will be flying to Kolkata from Yichang.

Reports: India can come under coronavirus threat

United State has warned Soleimani's successor Esmail Ghaani of a repeat of its January 3 killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani if the latter’s successor follows in his footsteps and kills Americans. Watch report:

US warns Soleimani's successor Ghaani, Imposes new sanctions

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