Germany has sent 5,000 helmets to Ukraine amid the looming threat of a Russian invasion. Ukrainian officials have criticised the move as an absolute joke. What explains Germany's reluctance to help Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Germany sends helmets, Ukraine says it's a joke

India has not issued an official statement on the Russia, Ukraine crisis. New Delhi has not sided with either party. Both, the West and Russia are strategically important to India. Which side will New Delhi lean? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ukraine, Russia crisis: Which side will India lean?

United States has rejected Russia's demands. Moscow is responding by stepping up its deployments along the Ukraine border. More troops and military equipment are being deployed. Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: Ukraine crisis: United States rejects Russia's demands

Australia observes Australia Day on 26th January every year. But the holiday is controversial. For many Indigenous Australians - today was "invasion day". Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Australia Day: Is Australia celebrating an invasion?

German car-makers are pressing Lithuania to seek a compromise with China. Reports say Lithuania could ask Taiwan to rename their office in Vilnius to placate Beijing. Why are Europe's big powers abandoning spirited Lithuania? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: German businesses press Lithuania to seek compromise with China

Pakistan has raised $1 billion through Islamic bond at record interest rates. What is special about Islamic bonds? At 7.95%, why is Pakistan paying a much higher interest rate than the US benchmark? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Desperate Pakistan raises $1 billion at record interest

Why is Europe reluctant to take on Russia over the tensions near Ukraine? The region depends on Russia for a large chunk of its energy supply. Palki Sharma tells you how a war in Ukraine could make Europe's energy crisis worse.

Gravitas: Why Europe is afraid to take on Putin

Joe Biden has ruled out sending American troops into Ukraine. The West is banking on sanctions to deter Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine. Palki Sharma tells you why sanctions have historically failed to achieve their objectives.

Gravitas: Biden rules out sending US troops to Ukraine

Tensions are escalating near the Ukrainian Border. Russia has threatened retaliation if the West refuses to accept its demands. What is Vladimir Putin's game plan? The Russian President has 4 options to invade Ukraine. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ukraine Tensions: Putin has 4 options to invade Ukraine

India celebrated its 73rd Republic day with the iconic parade, the grandest fly-past, and never-seen-before views from fighter planes' cockpit. What was the message for young India? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: India celebrates 73rd Republic day

British PM Boris Johnson had a birthday bash when social gatherings were banned in the UK. 10-D hosted several such parties in the last 2 years. London's police have begun an investigation into the lockdown breaches. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Boris Johnson's parties are killing his career

8,400 American troops are on standby. NATO wants to send reinforcements. Ukraine is recruiting civilians into its reserve forces. Is a war between Russia and the West now inevitable? Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: 8,400 American troops on standby; Will US go to war with Russia?

Will Joe Biden deploy American soldiers to protect Ukraine's sovereignty? Will his European allies join his campaign against Russia? Palki Sharma tells you why neither side can afford war.

Gravitas: Will America go to war for Ukraine?

No Russian or Soviet leader has ever visited Pakistan. Reports say Vladimir Putin could break this trend later in the year. What explains this new Russia-Pakistan romance? How should India see it? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Will Putin make his maiden trip to Pakistan?

The military in Burkina Faso has overthrown the country's President Roch Kabore. The people are celebrating the military takeover on the streets. Why? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why people celebrated a coup in Burkina Faso

Ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations, China has launched a campaign to "purify" the internet. Celebrity fan groups and child influencers are on target of Chinese censors. What is this crackdown all about? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: China wants to "purify" the internet

WHO's executive board has nominated Dr Tedros for a second term as director-general. Why has no candidate emerged to challenge the controversial incumbent? What will a second term for 'Dr disaster' look like? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Tedros seals another term as WHO chief

The Taliban and Western diplomats are holding a meeting in Oslo. A member of the Taliban has claimed the meeting is a "step to legitimise" the Taliban's government. Will the West recognise and legitimise the Taliban? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Taliban begins talks with Western Officials in Oslo

The UAE intercepted two Houthi missiles in what was the second attack on Abu Dhabi in 7 days. With Arab nations in their corner, will the UAE rejoin the war in Yemen? What are Abu Dhabi's options? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The Gulf is under attack

China is escalating the battle for Taiwan. This weekend, 39 Chinese Jets buzzed Taiwan's Air Defence Zone - while PLA's warships are challenging the US & Japan. What is China's strategy to "invade" Taiwan? Palki Sharma tells you

Gravitas: What is China's strategy to "invade" Taiwan?

US, UK, Australia are moving diplomats and dependents out of Ukraine. US says Russian military action can come any time. NATO say it is prepared for collective defence. But Germany is proving to be a weak link. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Countries move diplomats out of Ukraine

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan says he is having 'sleepless nights' over inflation. The admission comes days after he claimed Pakistan's economy was better than India's. Palki Sharma examines the shape of Pakistan's economy.

Gravitas: Imran Khan having 'sleepless nights' over inflation

Tennis Australia is facing a backlash for banning "Where is Peng Shuai" t-shirts at the Australian Open. Speaking exclusively to WION, activist Max Mok and Drew Pavlou shared how the police bullied and intimidated those who were wearing the t-shirts. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Tennis Australia faces backlash for ban on Peng Shuai T-shirts

India's decision to build a statue for Subhash Chandra Bose has triggered a debate on social media. The firebrand leader is being called a 'Nazi sympathiser'. Palki Sharma tells you why this debate is a disservice to his legacy.

Gravitas: Debate around Subhash Chandra Bose statue in India

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is trying to win over his voters with the help of a superhero. His name is SuperMoustache. He looks similar to Maduro and he was last seen fighting Trump. Palki Sharma tells you which other leaders have had a stint as an animated character.

Gravitas: Venezuela's President gets his very own superhero, SuperMoustache

Taiwan is in talks to set up a representative office in Slovenia. China has slammed the move as 'dangerous' and 'shocking'. Why are more Central and East European states picking Taiwan over China? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Slovenia joins Lithuania in taking on China

Will artificial wombs replace Human Pregnancies? Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made a suggestion to Tesla CEO Elon Musk stating that 'synthetic wombs can end income disparities' & reduce the burden of pregnancies on women. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Artificial wombs are coming!

More than 100 US lawmakers transacted around $290 million in stock transactions last year. Are they using unpublished information to beat the market? Are there no laws to regulate trading by legislators? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Insider trading: US senators making millions

Hong Kong is culling 2000 hamsters after traces of the Wuhan Virus were found in 11 of them. Residents are being forced to surrender their pets; Pet shops are being raided. Hamsters testing negative are being put to sleep too. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Hong Kong to cull 2000 hamsters

Is Downing Street intimidating rebel lawmakers? 2 MPs have claimed they were threatened by members of Boris Johnson's team. Palki Sharma tells you how Johnson's position as Prime Minister is becoming untenable.

Gravitas: Is Downing Street intimidating rebel lawmakers?

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Gravitas: Germany sends helmets, Ukraine says it's a joke

Gravitas: Ukraine, Russia crisis: Which side will India lean?

Gravitas: Ukraine crisis: United States rejects Russia's demands

Gravitas: Australia Day: Is Australia celebrating an invasion?

Gravitas: German businesses press Lithuania to seek compromise with China

Gravitas: Desperate Pakistan raises $1 billion at record interest

Gravitas: Why Europe is afraid to take on Putin

Gravitas: Biden rules out sending US troops to Ukraine

Gravitas: Ukraine Tensions: Putin has 4 options to invade Ukraine

Gravitas: India celebrates 73rd Republic day

Gravitas: Boris Johnson's parties are killing his career

Gravitas: 8,400 American troops on standby; Will US go to war with Russia?

Gravitas: Will America go to war for Ukraine?

Gravitas: Will Putin make his maiden trip to Pakistan?

Gravitas: Why people celebrated a coup in Burkina Faso

Gravitas: China wants to "purify" the internet

Gravitas: Tedros seals another term as WHO chief

Gravitas: Taliban begins talks with Western Officials in Oslo

Gravitas: The Gulf is under attack

Gravitas: What is China's strategy to "invade" Taiwan?

Gravitas: Countries move diplomats out of Ukraine

Gravitas: Imran Khan having 'sleepless nights' over inflation

Gravitas: Tennis Australia faces backlash for ban on Peng Shuai T-shirts

Gravitas: Debate around Subhash Chandra Bose statue in India

Gravitas: Taliban begins talks with Western Officials in Oslo

Gravitas: Venezuela's President gets his very own superhero, SuperMoustache