Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier" could collapse in 5 years. The melting ice puts millions of lives at risk. Climate change is now emerging as an international security threat. But, world powers are still playing politics over it. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier could displace millions

The Joe Biden administration 'censored' Taiwan at the Summit For Democracies. A Taiwanese minister's video was 'cut off' for showing a map with China and Taiwan in different shades. Palki Sharma has a report

Gravitas: US censors Taiwan at Summit for Democracies

A 'monstrous' tornado struck Kentucky over the weekend, destroying everything that stood in its way. More than 80 people have died, thousands have been displaced. Palki Sharma has a report

Gravitas: 'Deadliest' tornado hits Kentucky

'Regressive and misogynistic': That's how social media described CBSE's question paper for class 10. From women 'obeying' men to 'emancipated women destroying authority' - how did academicians approve such a passage? Palki Sharma asks

Gravitas: CBSE's 'misogynistic' question paper triggers backlash

Naftali Bennett landed in Abu Dhabi as the first Israeli Prime Minister to visit the UAE. What does Saudi Arabia make of the growing proximity between Israel and the UAE? Is this the twilight of Riyadh's Arab dominance? Palki Sharma tells you

Gravitas: Naftali Bennett in Abu Dhabi, first Israeli PM to visit UAE

The UK has reported the world's first omicron death in less than three weeks, this new variant has spread to more than 60 countries. Is India ready to contain Omicron? Palki Sharma tells you why India needs to prepare for a surge

Gravitas: Wuhan virus pandemic - Why India needs to prepare for a new surge

Tens of thousands of residents, activists and lawyers but no mention in the western media. Why hasn't Balochistan become a global rallying point like Tibet or Xinjiang? Palki Sharma tells you

Gravitas: Why the western media will not cover Gwadar protests

Balochistan is witnessing the biggest ever protest in its history. A team of WION is in Gwadar - tracking how tens of thousands of people are stepping out of their homes to protest. Palki Sharma tells you how the people of Balochistan are fighting for their very existence

Gravitas: WION in Gwadar - Balochistan's biggest protest erupts

Gravitas: CBSE's misogynistic question paper triggers backlash

Hillary Clinton will deliver her discarded 2016 victory speech in an upcoming show. What's the point of it? Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: The Greatest Speeches ever made

From the Uighurs in China to the Rohingya in Myanmar, the last decade has seen a rapid rise in human rights violations. To make matters worse, abusers like China and Pakistan are placed on the UN rights body. Watch Palki Sharma's message on World Human Rights day.

Gravitas: Rights abusers on UN Human Rights Council

American bakeries & bagel stores are running out of the most sought-after ingredient 'Cream Cheese'. Why is it in short supply? A cyber-attack is to blame. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: American stores are running out of 'cream cheese'

'Be Ready' is Tehreek-e-Taliban's message to Imran Khan as it abandons the ceasefire deal struck in November. The TTP has also said that its not a separate outfit, but is part of the Afghan Taliban. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: 'Be Ready' says TTP to Pak Govt as it abandons 'ceasefire deal'

On Friday afternoon, India bid farewell to CDS General Bipin Rawat. The outpouring of grief unprecedented as Indians put their differences aside & paid tribute to a National Hero. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: India bids farewell to General Bipin Rawat

Chinese wolf warrior Zhao Lijian tweeted a WION report to take a potshot at the US. For a country that has banned WION, China watches a lot of our reports. Here's what Palki Sharma has to say about China's obsession.

Gravitas: China's wolf warrior tweets WION report

Saudi authorities have carried out their biggest crackdown on camel beauty contestants. 40 contestants were disqualified after their owners manipulated their looks with botox injections, hormones, fillers and facelifts. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Saudi festival disqualifies 40 botoxed camels

New Zealand is all set to ban smoking for people born after 2008. Will it be enough to end New Zealand's tobacco troubles? Does a smoking ban violate your right to choose? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: New Zealand bans smoking for next generation

Talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal resumed today. But the negotiations ended in one hour. Tehran is playing hardball - and using its nuclear program as a bargaining chip. But, can Iran really make a nuclear bomb? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Can Iran really make a nuclear bomb?

Boris Johnson is being accused of putting pets over people during the Afghan evacuation. His aides are being investigated for hosting parties at Downing Street during the lockdown. Has BoJo become Britain's Prime Embarrassment? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 'Parody of a PM': Boris Johnson's credibility problem

Republicans and Democrats have united to punish China. They've passed a bill to ban all goods that are made through the forced labour of Uighur Muslims. Which brands could this bill spell trouble for? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Republicans and Democrats unite, pass law to 'punish china'

Pakistan has decided to skip Joe Biden's democracy summit without offering a reason. Did China order Imran Khan to reject Biden's invite? Has Pakistan surrendered its foreign policy & sovereignty to Beijing? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Did China order Pakistan to skip Biden's summit?

US President Joe Biden's much-awaited "Summit of Democracies" kicked off today. China and Russia are attacking the event. But, the list of invitees for the summit has sparked a bigger controversy. Is Biden's democracy summit divisive? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will Biden's Summit of Democaries backfire?

300 Scientists & researchers have written an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg. They want the Meta CEO to open the company's doors to independent investigators. They want Facebook to clarify how its posts impact the mental health of teens. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is slated to visit 5 Gulf states ahead of this month's GCC meeting. Is MBS wary of the UAE's rising diplomatic clout? What explains the Saudi-UAE soft rivalry? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: MBS embarks on whirlwind Gulf tour

The pandemic had no impact on Arms sale. The global arms industry grew by 1.3% in 2020. Top 100 arms manufacturers made $531 Billion. Which arms manufacturers are these? Which countries are they from? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: The Pandemic didn't impact Global Arms Industry

After the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games. This comes after the IOC said it can't provide "any certainties" regarding the well-being of Peng Shuai. Palki Sharma asks: Why is India backing the tainted event?

Gravitas: #GencoideOlympics: Why India should boycott the Winter Games

A new report claims that Apple struck a secret $270 billion deal to escape Chinese regulations. What did Apple offer China? Could more such secret deals emerge? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Did Apple bribe Chinese communists?

How did social media react to General Bipin Rawat's death? From bigoted comments to premature announcements of his death, Palki Sharma tells you why this tragedy calls for some self-reform.

Gravitas: How India reacted to General Rawat's death

India's First Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat spoke freely about the prevailing security situation. He called out Pakistan for terrorism & admitted China was the bigger threat. General Rawat passed away in a helicopter crash today. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: How India's First Chief of Defence assessed India's China Challenge

A viral video from Pakistan's Faisalabad claimed to show 'women being paraded naked.' CCTV footage from the site reveals the women disrobed themselves. Who is the real victim in this story? Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: Faisalabad Shocker: A tale of two videos

The UAE has launched a 4.5-day work week to 'boost productivity'. Weekends will now run from Friday afternoon to Sunday Night. Which other countries are mulling this concept? Does it really enhance work-life balance? Palki Sharma weighs the pros & cons.

Gravitas: UAE scraps 5-day work week, weekend to begin after Friday noon

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