A new report has found that 63% of Australia's female parliamentarians or legislators have been sexually harassed, as have 1 in 3 Parliament staffers. Earlier, reports claimed the prayer room in Australia's parliament is routinely used for sex. Palki Sharma tells all about it.

Gravitas: Report: 1 in 3 workers in Australian Parliament are sexually harassed

Tennis ace Novak Djokovic will reportedly skip the Australian Open over the tournament's vaccine mandate. Why are so many professional athletes refusing the jab? Are they paranoid or misled? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Novak Djokovic to skip Australian Open?

China is facilitating the expansion of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. Beijing is illegally transferring resources, equipment, technology and know-how to Islamabad. Palki Sharma tells you why China's assistance to Pakistan is dangerous for South Asia.

Gravitas: China is illegally transferring nukes to Pakistan

The Belt and Road initiative faces a new challenger. Is EU's "Global Gateway" a viable alternative to counter Chinese debt traps? Can democracies unite to dismantle Chinese colonies worldwide? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: Europe wants to neutralise Chinese debt traps

Watch: Extreme wind - travelling at speeds of 130 kmph - brought down a clock tower in Istanbul on Monday. 6 people died. Many more were hurt. Palki Sharma tells you how the horror unfolded.

Gravitas: Extreme wind brings down a clock tower in Turkey

India is celebrating the appointment of Parag Agrawal as Twitter CEO. Agrawal joins the growing club of Indian-origin CEOs leading American tech firms. Will Agrawal's appointment benefit India in any way? Will it create more jobs in India or get Twitter to behave in India? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Indian-origin techie Parag Agrawal becomes Twitter CEO

Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned Xi Jinping against invading Taiwan, saying it would be economic suicide. What explains Japan's growing ties with Taiwan? Will it be enough to deter China's ambitions? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Japan's former PM warns China over Taiwan

Twitter's new privacy rules require the permission of private users for posting their pictures. Will your next post have to be cleared by passers-by in the background? Palki Sharma answers your most important questions on the new rules.

Gravitas: Twitter's new privacy rules spark confusion

A major leak from Beijing has exposed Chinese President Xi Jinping. Files bearing the classification "secret" and "top secret" reveal how the Chinese President ordered the genocide against the Uighurs in Xinjiang. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping ordered the Genocide against Uighurs

Elon Musk is selling $50 whistles on the Tesla website. Is it a message to whistleblowers who exposed abuses at his company? Does Musk have time for such shenanigans amid a looming bankruptcy at Spacex? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why is Elon Musk selling whistles?

Tel Aviv is now the World's most-expensive city. A can of beer in the city costs $3, a small apartment can cost upwards of $1,200 a month. Is the city worth its price tag? Or Does cost of living have nothing to do with quality of living? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Tel Aviv is the World's most expensive city

In what is being called a 'scientific breakthrough', researchers have found that blood-tests can confirm depression & match patients with precise medicines to overcome it. How does this work? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: 'Blood Tests' can confirm depression claims new study

France has rejected attempts to introduce a gender-neutral pronoun in their language. Why is woke culture so unpopular in France? Are political gestures defeating the purpose of reforms? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Gender-neutral pronouns? France sees red

Is the rise of Rupay threatening Visa's market in India? A report claims that Visa has complained to the US government about India's "informal and formal" promotion of Rupay. In the past, Mastercard also has made similar complaints. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Visa is unhappy about India's backing to Rupay

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a major charge. He claims that Russia is plotting a coup against him. And Ukraine's richest man has been "drawn into the war". Will Ukraine witness a coup in the next 36 hours? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will Ukraine witness a coup in the next 36 hours?

The Pakistan Army has been accused of using defence land to build movie theatres & wedding halls. The Pakistan govt has been accused of irregularities worth $226 million in its COVID-19 relief package. Palki Sharma decodes the two scams.

Gravitas: Pak Army is using defence land to build movie theatres & wedding banquets

Chinese embassy officials in India unleashed a rant on social media after WION's special show on Taiwan. Palki Sharma traces China's obsession with WION and their efforts to silence our reportage.

Gravitas: Chinese embassy in meltdown over WION report

6 years after securing a $200 million loan from China, Uganda is struggling to make the payments. Reports say the country's only international airport in Entebbe could be taken over by China in the event of a default. Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China set to 'grab' Uganda's only international airport?

The new Wuhan virus variant- Omicron is ringing alarm bells worldwide. Travel restrictions are back. New clusters have emerged outside Africa. There are doubts if existing vaccines will work. Palki Sharma bring you the 5 big developments.

Gravitas: New Wuhan Virus variant rings alarm bells worldwide

On November 26, India marked its 72nd Constitution Day. It was on this day in 1949 when the constitution of India was drafted. What went into its making? Palki Sharma gets you some lesser-known facts from history.

Gravitas: India's Constitution Day: Lesser-known facts about the Constitution

China is mulling a 'Data Tax' for tech giants. Policy Advisors are suggesting taxing Tech companies for data collection & trading. They say 20-30% of revenues made through data transactions must be returned to the 'society'. Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Is China about to impose 'data tax' on Tech giants?

Did you know nearly 1 in 3 women are abused in their lifetime? Women worldwide have taken to the streets in demand for justice and an end to violence. Many countries are greeting the protesters with brute force. Turkey, Mexico have sent riot police. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: #OrangeTheWorld: Women demand a safer world

13 years ago, on 26/11, India was attacked by 10 terrorists from Pakistan. The 8 coordinated attacks in Mumbai killed 166 people. It's a day India will never forget, never forgive. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: 13 years of 26/11 attacks

2021 may be coming to an end but the pandemic isn't. The 'deadliest' variant of the Wuhan Virus has just been discovered. Scientists are describing it as 'horrific'. There are fears this variant may even escape vaccine-induced immunity. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: New Variant of Wuhan Virus discovered

In Iran, farmers set up tents in a dry river bed in Isfahan to protest a drought. The Iranian Riot Police fired bullets to clear up the area. Palki Sharma tells you how a protest for water turned deadly in Iran.

Gravitas: Farmers in Iran protest drought in a dried-up river

Germany has increased the minimum wage, Japan is asking companies to give its workers a minimum of 3% salary hike. Countries and companies worldwide are rewarding employees for their hard work during the pandemic. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: Germany increases minimum wage, Japan pushes for higher pay

In 2019, the Solomon Islands broke ties with Taiwan. Allegedly, China bribed politicians for the switch. Now angry citizens in the country are going after Chinese establishments. Palki Sharma tells you how China's moves in Solomon Islands led to riots.

Gravitas: Chinese bribes triggered a riot in this country

Is Ethiopia's civil war a proxy battle between the West & East? A journalist claims Western diplomats "plotted to overthrow" Abiy Ahmed. The Ethiopian PM - who has now gone to the battlefield - is allegedly getting weapons from China & Iran. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Ethiopia's Civil War: A proxy battle between the West and East?

The IMF has deprived Pakistan of its financial sovereignty. Islamabad cannot borrow money from its own central bank until it pays its debts. Palki Sharma asks: Is the sun setting on Pakistan's economy?

Gravitas: IMF rejects Pakistan's borrowing request | Imran Khan admits 'no money' to run the country

31 people have died in the deadliest English Channel disaster. Emmanuel Macron & Boris Johnson are sparring over who should bear the blame. Will a blame game solve the migrant crisis? Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: 31 people drown in English Channel | Macron & Boris Johnson trade blame.

Sweden's first female Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson had to quit just 7 hours after taking the job. Why did "bulldozer" Andersson resign? Palki Sharma tells you

Gravitas: Sweden's first woman Prime Minister quits 7 hours after taking office

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