China is preaching Japan about 'responsibility' over the Fukushima water release plan. Meanwhile, Chinese incursions near the Senkaku islands haven't stopped. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China preaches Japan about 'responsibility'

It's a busy week for the Biden Administration. The US President is attempting a balancing act by talking to China and its regional adversaries - Japan and Taiwan at the same time. Will the approach work? WION's Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Joe Biden's new rules of engagement for China

With many states reporting a shortage of vaccines, the Indian government has decided to fast-track foreign-made jabs. How long before they reach India? Do foreign jabs hold the key to India's vaccination drive? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's evolving vaccine strategy

2 weeks after getting freed, the giant container ship Ever Given is 'stuck' again. This time in a legal row. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Ever given 'stuck' in a legal row

As tensions around the Ukraine border spike, Joe Biden has proposed a face to face meeting with Vladimir Putin to settle all differences. Can two leaders work together after having called each other killers? WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's at stake.

Gravitas: US vs Russia: Are we heading towards Cold War 2.0?

On September 11, US will withdraw all of its remaining troops from Afghanistan. But with the Taliban still on the offensive, does this withdrawal amount to surrender? Is US handing over Afghanistan to Islamabad on a platter? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: US to withdraw from Afghanistan on Sept 11

In China, tiny little kids are subjected to ruthless training to become Olympics Champions. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China's state-sports system is robbing children of their childhood & turning them into factory products.

Gravitas: Inside China's Sports Centres for Children

More than half a century after his death, Ambedkar and his teachings continue to remain relevant. He is admired as a Dalit icon. But Ambedkar's beliefs extended to justice for everyone in society. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what India is yet to learn from him.

Gravitas: Lessons in 2021 from B.R. Ambedkar

For decades, Russia was America's enemy number 1. But with the rise of China, the U.S-Russia rivalry has entered a new phase - with China in Moscow's corner as an undeclared ally. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Can Russia & US bury the hatchet?

Amid growing tensions around the Ukraine border, Joe Biden dispatched his top ministers to Europe. NATO has reaffirmed its support to Ukraine. 500 more US soldiers will be sent to Germany. Will this be enough to ensure a de-escalation from Russia? WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Amid Ukraine tensions, US to deploy 500 more soldiers in Germany

900+ Sikh pilgrims have been stranded in Pakistan as protesters block highways & roads. What are the protests about? What is Imran Khan govt doing to stop them? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Unrest & Protests grip Pakistan

1.8 billion Muslims globally are observing the holy month of Ramazan. But how safe is fasting safe during a pandemic & does taking a vaccine invalidate your fast? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a fact-check.

Gravitas: Ramazan & The Pandemic

In France, soldiers at a military school conducted drills with robots. WION's Palki Sharma shows you what future wars could look like.

Gravitas: In France, Soldiers conduct drills with robots!

The drinks are flowing as Britain unlocks. The mood on the streets is festive & the pubs are buzzing. Infections, deaths & hospitalisations have all fallen. Which measures worked for the United Kingdom WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Britons celebrate as lockdown ends

American CEOs took home $13.7 million in salaries despite a pandemic-driven economic slump. How did the corporate world beat the worst economic crisis since World War II? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Fat pay cheques, massive profits in a pandemic year

The Minneapolis cop who shot Daunte Wright has said that she mistook her gun for her taser. How plausible is this version of events? What does it say about police training in the U.S.? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US cop 'mistook' gun for teaser

In Jammu and Kashmir, a soldier was shot in the valley - on a day when local designers were holding a fashion show for over 500 guests. But, the efforts by some to sow fear are not working. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the people of J&K are taking control of their lives.

Gravitas: Jammu and Kashmir: Caught in conflicting narratives

Japan will release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo says the water will be filtered and diluted to safe levels first. But Japan's citizens and neighbours are opposing the plan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Japan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean

A wet market in Wuhan may have launched the pandemic. Now, the WHO is urging countries to suspend the sale of live animals in food markets. Will China now ban its wet markets? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: WHO's appeal: Suspend sale of live animals in markets

As mutant strains of the Wuhan Virus drive a resurgence of cases, questions are being raised on the accuracy of RT-PCR tests. Patients with negative results are complaining of symptoms. WION's Palki Sharma tells you whether variants are returning false negatives.

Gravitas: Mutants misleading RT-PCR tests?

As fresh infections surge, India has decided to fast track approvals for foreign vaccines. What does this mean? How soon can Indians get more shots? WION's Palki Sharma tells you all that you need to know - with 10 questions and answers.

Gravitas: India fast-tracks approvals for foreign vaccines

Nora Al Matrooshi has become the first Arab Woman Astronaut. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why her selection comes as a ray of hope for women looking to venture beyond earth.

Gravitas: Meet the first Arab Woman Astronaut

With 3 conflicts looming in 3 different parts of the world, America's global leadership is being put to the test. To overcome these conflicts, Joe Biden will need allies. But Washington's recent adventurism near Lakshadweep sends mixed signals. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: US needs to reboot alliance politics

Amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, India approved Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine for emergency use. As the second wave sweeps across India, the country is staring at vaccine shortages. Did New Delhi get its vaccine arithmetic wrong? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India approves Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine

16 kilometres away from where George Floyd was killed, another Black-American has been shot dead for a 'traffic violation'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how America's virus of racism is yet to be eradicated.

Gravitas: Black-American killed by cops in Minnesota

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