A new study on the origins of the Wuhan Virus has rejected WHO's claims on who the first patient was. WHO claimed the first patient had no links to the Huanan Wet market. The study says 'patient zero' was a sea-food vendor at the market. Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: New Study on Wuhan Virus origins rejects WHO findings

Republican lawmaker Ted Cruz wants Texas to secede "if things become hopeless". Can "Texit" become a reality? A surprising share of American citizens wants to break up the country. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Texit after Brexit? Why some Texans want to leave the US

Remember Elon Musk said he is ready to sell his Tesla shares if the World Food Programme can show him how they would use $6 billion to solve world hunger? WFP has now come up with a detailed plan. Palki Sharma asks- Will Musk now keep his side of the bargain?

Gravitas: Will Elon Musk sell Tesla shares to solve World hunger?

15 protesters were killed in Sudan's bloodiest day since the coup. The unrest has persisted for 3 weeks. Palki Sharma tells you the consequences of the turmoil in Sudan & why stability in the country matters to the world.

Gravitas: The implications of unrest in Sudan | 15 protesters killed by troops

Many contestants are pulling out of the 70th Miss Universe because the beauty pageant is being held in Israel. Activists say there is no beauty in occupation. Palki Sharma asks why don't we scrap these pageants altogether? Why do we need to sexualise women year after year?

Gravitas: Contestants pull out of 70th Miss Universe

Jordan has accused the goalkeeper of the Iranian Women's Football team of being a man. 32-year-old Zohreh Koudaei helped Iran defeat Jordan in the Asia Cup qualifier. She's now facing calls for a 'gender verification probe'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Jordan accuses Iran of 'playing a man' | Who is Zohreh Koudaei?

New satellite images reveal that China has built 4 villages on Bhutan's land. The villages have come up near Doklam. Beijing is executing a new strategy to grab land in Bhutan. Palki Sharma tells you why India should take a stand.

Gravitas: China's game plan to take Doklam

In the United States, more people are dying from drugs than guns, car crashes or the flu. In one year, more than 100,000 Americans died from an overdose. Palki Sharma tells you about America's silent pandemic.

Gravitas: In the US, drugs are taking more lives than guns, car crashes or the flu

India's Supreme Court has set aside the Bombay High Court verdict that said 'skin-to-skin' contact is needed for sexual assault under POCSO. The lower court had acquitted a man accused of groping a minor because there was no 'skin-to-skin' contact. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: India's Supreme Court sets aside 'skin-to-skin' verdict

Canada is dealing with a 'once-in-a-500-year-event' Torrential rains have flooded British Columbia. Vancouver has been cut off from the rest of the country. The Canadian Air Force has been deployed for rescue OPs. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Floods cut off Vancouver from rest of Canada | Emergency declared in British Columbia

Did China fake an email from Peng Shuai? A statement by CGTN in Peng's name is being questioned. WTA Chief says it raises concerns about Peng's safety - after she accused a former Vice Premier of sexual assault. Palki Sharma asks: Is Peng Shuai been held hostage?

Gravitas: Did China fake an email from Peng Shuai? | China's biggest #MeToo scandal

Activists are calling the 2022 Winter Olympics the "Genocide Games". More than 180 rights groups have called for a complete boycott. But Beijing is being protected by complicit stakeholders & reluctant politicians. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why the world must boycott 2022 Winter Olympics

It's official, America is a climate hypocrite. Days after Joe Biden promised to 'lead by example', his administration is selling oil & gas fields. The new leases are expected to release 600 million tonnes of planet-heating gases. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: It's official! America is a Climate Hypocrite | US to sell gas fields in 'Gulf Of Mexico'

'You may be the Prime Minister of this country, but in this house, I'm in charge'. These were the words of the speaker of UK's House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle as he reprimanded Boris Johnson for dodging questions on the 'sleaze row' Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: UK House Speaker reprimands Boris Johnson during 'sleaze row' grilling

The World's most expensive painting, The Salvator Mundi, has turned out to be a fake. The owner of the painting is believed to be Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Salvator Mundi was bought for $450,000,000. Turns out, Leonardo Da Vinci may have never painted it. So, who did?

Gravitas: Is the World's most expensive painting a fake?

An 'India Out' campaign has spread across The Maldives. Many are protesting India's 'military presence'. India does not even have a military presence in Male. So, who is spreading the misinformation? Is China trying to break Male's ties with New Delhi? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: The Maldives slams 'India Out' campaign

Kulbhushan Jadhav has been granted the 'right to appeal'. Pakistan has buckled under pressure to execute the ICJ ruling on Jadhav. Pakistan has also passed 2 bills to grant overseas Pakistanis the right to vote & to use EVMs in the next polls. Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Big win for India | Kulbhushan Jadhav granted 'right to appeal'

Did Pfizer, BioNTech & Moderna prioritise their Wuhan virus vaccine supplies to rich countries to make billions in profits? A report has claimed that the companies are making $1000 per second in profits from their shots. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 3 companies. 2 Covid-19 vaccines. $34 Billion in profits

Almost two weeks after she accused a former Vice Premier of sexual assault, Peng Shuai still remains missing from the public eye. Tennis stars like Novak Djokovic & Naomi Osaka are shocked. Palki Sharma asks: Why is China protecting former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli?

Gravitas: Tennis stars ask: Where is Peng Shuai?

The UK is paying over $800,000 to hide diaries and letters of Lord and Lady Mountbatten. What was written in them? What did Mountbatten pen down in his diary? Did he mention Nehru? Gandhi? or Jinnah? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why is UK hiding the Mountbatten papers?

Tanks, snipers and stray bullets. Beirut turned into a war zone after unknown gunmen targeted Hezbollah supporters at a mass protest. Divisions over the port blast inquiry have plunged Lebanon into chaos. Palki Sharma gets you more details.

Gravitas: Beirut clashes: Snipers gun down protesters

US President Joe Biden asked for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But failed to achieve any breakthrough. Biden was ineffective in pressing Xi Jinping on Xinjiang, Taiwan & Wuhan virus origins. Palki Sharma tells you why Biden's China policy is failing.

Gravitas | Xi-Biden meeting: US President fails to secure any breakthrough

A Russian anti-satellite test has put the world on edge. Moscow destroyed a satellite that has disintegrated into thousands of pieces in space. The space junk could put several other satellites in peril. Palki Sharma tells you why anti-satellite tests are problematic.

Gravitas: Russia destroys satellite, releases big cloud of 'space junk'

A woman in America was charged with manslaughter and jailed for 4 years because she suffered a miscarriage. Since when did miscarriage become the same as manslaughter? Why is the US punishing grieving mothers for losing their babies? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Woman charged with manslaughter after suffering miscarriage

China has surpassed the US to become the richest nation in the world. But can China stay rich? The Communist Party's crackdown on the rich has scared investors. They are now turning to India. Palki Sharma tells you how global investors are now putting more money in India.

Gravitas: China is now the richest country in the world. Can it stay rich?

Libya is a failed state. A presidential election in December was supposed to change the country's fortunes. But the candidacy of Gaddafi's son and a controversial General raises serious questions. Palki Sharma tells you why the election is being called a farce.

Gravitas | Libya Presidential Election: A farce?

A Scorpion invasion unfolded in Egypt last week. A storm forced thousands of Scorpions out of hiding. They emerged & stung 503 people. Egyptians are drawing parallels with a Biblical Plague. What does the story really signify? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Biblical Plague? 503 people stung by Scorpions in Egypt

America calls itself a 'beacon' of human rights, but it covered up a 2019 war crime in Syria. An airstrike killed 60 civilians, the U.S. military downplayed the deaths & 'sanitised' the reports. Palki Sharma asks: Who will sanction the US for its war crimes?

Gravitas: US hid a 2019 war crime in Syria that killed civilians

India was criticised at COP26 for "watering down" a pledge to end the use of coal. Rich countries paint developing nations as climate villains. But they have denied billions of dollars in funding. Palki Sharma tells you about the climate hypocrisy of rich nations.

Gravitas: India criticised over coal at COP26, Climate injustice is the real villain

Rodrigo Duterte & his daughter Sara Duterte will both run for Vice-President in the Philippines general election. The Dutertes along with Marcos plan to maintain their grip on power. Palki Sharma tells you how prevalent political dynasties are in the Philippines.

Gravitas: Rodrigo Duterte & daughter to run for Vice Presidency | Dynasty Politics in the Philippines

Saudi Arabia is launching the first edition of a women's football league. Women's sport was long frowned upon in the kingdom. So what does this change mean for the women of Saudi Arabia? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia launches its first women's football league

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