A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Fukushima on Wednesday. It left buildings shaking for a long period. It also derailed a bullet train on top of a bridge. 4 people have died, 100 have been injured. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake hits Japan

The ongoing financial crisis in Sri Lanka has forced the Gotabaya Rajapaksa govt to seek an IMF bailout. India has also extended a $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka to ensure a steady supply of essential commodities. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: India extends $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka

US President Joe Biden has branded Vladimir Putin a war criminal. The US Senate wants an ICC probe into Putin's actions in Ukraine. But what about the crimes committed by US Presidents like George Bush and Barack Obama. Palki Sharma tells you how the international system benefits people like Putin and Bush.

Gravitas: Joe Biden calls Putin a war criminal

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky continues to appeal for a no-fly zone despite repeated denials by NATO. Is Zelensky's political inexperience fueling this unrealistic demand? Or is the Ukrainian President more astute than we think? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What is Volodymyr Zelensky's strategy?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered day 22. Kyiv has drawn the red lines for Russian negotiators. Meanwhile, at the ICJ - Indian judge Justice Dalveer Bhandari voted in Ukraine's favour. ICJ called on Russia to suspend its offensive. Palki Sharma brings you the updates.

Gravitas: Ukraine Invasion: Russia intensifies aerial attacks

More than 11 million Covid-19 cases were reported in the second week of March along with 43,000 deaths. Germany and South Korea reported their highest daily caseload since the beginning of the pandemic. Is India next on this list of outbreaks? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's fourth Covid-19 wave in June?

Omicron has fueled China's worst ever Wuhan virus outbreak. 28 out of 31 provinces in China have confirmed cases. Over 50 million people are under a lockdown. Palki Sharma tells you why China is struggling.

Gravitas: China locks down 50 million people

Does Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion threaten the Chinese economy? The threat of sanctions on Chinese companies led to panic selling in the markets. The rout erased $2.1 trillion from Chinese tech stocks. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why Chinese stock markets crashed

The US is hoping that China will help the west isolate Russia. Moscow is hoping that China will help them evade western sanctions. Has India's neutrality backfired? Will the US and Russia now help India contain China? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is India's neutrality on Ukraine backfiring?

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said there is "room for compromise" with Russia. What are Moscow's demands? What will be the terms of a truce? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: Is the peace deal possible?

Chinese traffickers were caught trying to smuggle 2 babies out of Ukraine. There are more vulnerable kids in Ukraine that could fall prey to Chinese traffickers. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese citizens caught smuggling Ukrainian babies

Can Russia scuttle the revival of the Iran nuclear deal? Negotiations were paused in Vienna after Russia demanded guarantees from the West. What are Moscow's demands? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Will Russia scuttle Iran nuclear deal?

Reports claim Vladimir Putin is the richest man on earth with a net worth of $200 billion. How accurate is this estimate? What do western sanctions mean for Putin's hidden wealth? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How rich is Vladimir Putin?

Russia has sanctioned US President Joe Biden and several other key members of the US government. This comes on a day when raids on residential areas in Kyiv killed at least 4 people. Where is Russia's invasion of Ukraine going? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Russia sanctions US President Joe Biden

Russia said it will disable Ukraine's 'military-industrial complex'. Hours after this warning was issued, an aircraft plant in Kyiv was attacked. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia goes after Ukraine's arms factories

Boris Johnson has blamed his western predecessors for making "terrible mistakes" after the invasion of Crimea in 2014. How did the West respond after Crimea? Is Boris Johnson's response any better? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Boris Johnson blames western leaders for emboldening Putin

While reporting on Russia-Ukraine conflict, Anas Mallick's live broadcast gets interrupted by a rocket strike on Ukraine's capital Kyiv. Coincidentally, he was responding to a question on the perils of war reporting. Palki Sharma brings in more.

Gravitas: Rockets fired during WION broadcast

In the last 5 years, global arms trade shrank 5%. But Europe's weapons imports surged 19%. Is America laying the groundwork for an insurgency in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US turning Ukraine into the next Afghanistan?

Russia needs to pay $117 million to its creditors this week. World Bank's Chief Economist said Moscow is "mightily close" to a default. Can a Russian default trigger a global recession? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Russia could default on its debt within days

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is intensifying. Over the weekend, Russian jets destroyed a military base near Poland. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of using phosphorus chemical bombs. Two mayors have been "abducted". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Did Russia use a chemical bomb in Donbas?

Wuhan virus cases are rising again around the world. In China - 10 cities are under lockdown. In Europe, multiple countries are reporting a rise in infections. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Global covid cases are rising again

On Sunday, Iran rained 12 missiles on the city of Erbil in Iraq. The missiles landed near the US Consulate complex. Iran says the targets were not Iraqi or American bases, but 'strategic centres' run by Israel. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 12 Iranian Missiles land in Iraq

US media reports say Russia is seeking military support from China. Beijing has rejected the claims as American disinformation. Does Putin really need Chinese weapons to beat Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US warns China against helping Russia

Russia and Ukraine held the fourth round of peace talks amid an escalation on the ground. Both sides signalled optimism before the negotiations began. After 19 days of fighting, is diplomacy pulling through? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Ukraine, Russia optimistic about round 4 of talks

North Korea is upset with Pakistan. On March 7, the Pakistani police raided the North Korean Embassy. It was looking for a huge stash of illegal liquor but did not find any. Pyongyang now wants Pak to punish the cops. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: North Korea is upset with Pakistan: Here's Why

British border guards turned away Ukrainian refugees in Calais citing 'incomplete paperwork'. In France, right-wing leaders want to expel Arab refugees and welcome Ukrainians. Palki Sharma tells you how racism is shaping Europe's refugee policy.

Gravitas: Britain turns away Ukrainian refugees

Turkey has decided to mediate in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. For Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, this crisis presents an opportunity. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Turkey taking advantage of war in Ukraine?

Ukraine's Presidential Adviser says only China benefits from the war. How? Beijing has struck a deal with Saudi Aramco. Chinese companies are mulling investments in Russian oil firms. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: How China is benefitting

Russia's deputy Prime Minister reached out to India's petroleum minister seeking more investments in Russia's energy sector. Will India agree to buy more Russian oil? Can New Delhi help Russia blunt western sanctions? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin bets on India's help to rescue energy sector

European Union leaders dashed Ukraine's hopes for a fast-tracked membership despite support from the Baltic states. Why is Europe opposed to admitting Ukraine? Has Brussels abandoned Kyiv after promising full support? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: No fast-tracked EU membership for Ukraine

Is the Russian Air Force failing in Ukraine? The West claims Moscow has still been unable to dominate Kyiv's skies. Why? Is it because Russia is deliberately restraining itself? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Russia's Air Force 'missing in action'

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