Wuhan Virus cases and deaths are surging for the first time in 2 months. 6 Million people are under lockdown in China, Russia has recorded its highest daily deaths, Tonga has recorded its first-ever case of the Wuhan Virus. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus cases and deaths surge again

W.H.O. Chief Dr.Tedros delayed declaring the Wuhan virus a pandemic, he defended and covered up for China, he also sat on vaccine approvals. Instead of holding Dr. Tedros accountable, countries are now nominating him for a second term. Palki Sharma says Dr. Tedros must go.

Gravitas: W.H.O. Chief Dr. Tedros stands unopposed for re-election

Mark Zuckerberg has renamed Facebook to Meta in an effort to distract users from privacy concerns and data theft. The new Facebook will apparently focus on the Metaverse. Palki Sharma explains this cutting-edge technology and what it means for you.

Gravitas: Facebook renamed to Meta: Reform or farce?

The G20 has assembled in Rome for its 16th edition. The Presidents of China & Russia are not attending in-person. PM Narendra Modi has landed, he was accorded a rousing welcome by Indian expats. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: PM Modi in Italy for G20 Summit

The Taliban is trying its hands at diplomacy. 4 Talib 'diplomats' have been sent to Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta & Karachi. Pakistan says their presence does not mean it has recognised the Taliban regime. Palki Sharma busts the hypocrisy.

Gravitas: The Taliban tries its hand at 'Diplomacy'

President Joe Biden met Pope Francis at the Vatican amid a raging debate over abortion rights. The 'unusually long' 90-minute interaction was not open to journalists. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Biden meets Pope, Vatican cancels live coverage

Islamabad is rejoicing. It has received $3 Billion in aid from Riyadh. But, money alone can't solve Imran Khan's problems. The Tehreek-E-Labbaik is running riot in the country. Protesters are marching towards Islamabad to corner the govt. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan gets $3 Billion aid from Saudi Arabia

China's military footprint in Central Asia is growing. It is set to build another military base in Tajikistan. Central Asia has traditionally been Russia's turf. Could China's growing clout pose a threat to Moscow's interests? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China gets another military base in Tajikistan

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen may face impeachment over culling of 15 million minks. Denmark culled its entire mink population in 2020 over Wuhan virus-related worries. The move was illegal. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Denmark Mink culling: PM Mette Frederiksen may face impeachment

India has test fired long-range missile Agni-V in a stern message to China. The test comes days after a report exposed China's hypersonic missile test in August. Is a Himalayan arms race underway? Will India's Agni-V be a trial by fire for China? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India tests Agni-V in stern message to China

India has refused to set a net-zero target in the run up to COP26. How effective are these targets being set by Western nations? Is it an excuse to burn now and pay later? Palki Sharma tells you why western nations should foot the bill for climate action.

Gravitas: Is India's rejection of net-zero the right call?

United States has issued its first Gender X passport, U.S. is not the first country to allow citizens to declare themselves as non-binary, third gender on their passports. India, and 14 other countries, already have the provision. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: U.S. issues its first Gender X passport

France will shut down 7 mosques by the end of this year over alleged radical leanings. Rights groups and activists are accusing President Macron of targeting Muslims in the name of anti-terror operations. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: France to shut 7 mosques over radical leaning

South African batter Quinton de Kock had to sit out the game against West Indies after refusing to take the knee for BLM. Should boards be forcing gestures on players? What happened to personal choice? Palki Sharma has a message for the South Africa national cricket team.

Gravitas: South African cricketer sits out match after not taking the knee

One Country One Law could soon be a reality in Sri Lanka. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has set up a 13-member task force to formulate a draft report by February 2022. Who will head the task force? Watch this report by Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka sets up task force to formulate a Uniform Law

Meet, demand more data & reschedule. This has been the WHO's strategy on approving India's homegrown jab - Covaxin. Are WHO experts delaying the approval on purpose? Were all jabs subjected to the same regime? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is WHO delaying approval for COVAXIN?

The United States will be rolling out a 4th dose of the Wuhan virus vaccine for the immunocompromised. Is a booster shot really needed? or is it America's way of selling vaccines that are nearing expiry? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas | COVID-19 Vaccines: Immunocompromised Americans to get a 4th shot

The World is normalising the Taliban's erasure of women. Most countries and aid organisations are sending male-only delegations to meet the Taliban. The Taliban have not refused to interact with women. What then explains the all-male delegations? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Normalising Taliban's erasure of women

Pentagon officials say ISIS-K could strike America in 6 to 12 months. What's worse, they are banking on the Taliban to stop it. What happened to Joe Biden's claim of vanquishing terrorists in Afghanistan? Is this another 9/11 in the making? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: ISIS-K could attack America in 6 months

Is your child being exposed to objectionable content online? An investigation has revealed that TikTok is recommending videos of serial killers and gun violence to children as young as 13. Some of these videos have links to websites selling weapons. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: What is your child doing on the internet?

Are Saudi Arabia & Israel going to formalise ties? On Monday, a flight from Riyadh landed in Tel Aviv. On Tuesday, an Israeli jet landed in Riyadh. What are the two countries up to? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: First Israeli flight lands in Riyadh

The crisis at Evergrande rattled the global markets and triggered a series of defaults within China's real estate sector. But, the hidden debt of local governments poses a much bigger threat to the Chinese economy. Palki Sharma tells you more about China's $8 trillion debt time bomb.

Gravitas: A $8 trillion debt time bomb that China hid

NASA has discovered the first possible planet outside the Milky Way Galaxy. Located in the 'Whirlpool' Galaxy, the new planet is 28 million light-years away from earth. How was it discovered? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: NASA discovers first planet outside Milky Way Galaxy

Israel is building 1,300 new homes in the occupied West Bank. It has also declared 6 Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists. Why is the Arab world silent on these Israeli moves? Have the Abraham Accords tied their hands? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Has the Arab world abandoned Palestine?

Elephants are being born without tusks. Bears are becoming smaller in size. Sheep are being born with smaller horns. Human activities are altering the very appearance of animals. How is this happening? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Elephants being born without tusks in Mozambique

The coup leader in Sudan has promised to hold elections in 2023. But will the power-hungry generals actually step aside? What does an unstable Sudan mean for Africa? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How the Sudan coup could destabilise Africa

China has moved 100+ rocket launchers to the border with India. Can excess weaponry make up for the PLA's ineffectiveness in the snow? What is India doing to tackle this build-up by Beijing? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China moves 100 rocket launchers to India border

Women serving in the U.K. military say they are raped, sexually assaulted and bullied for refusing sexual advances. Some women personnel say even overseas war zones are safer than British military mess and accommodation. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Women in British army battle rape, sexual assault

COP26 Glasgow failing before it could begin? The leaders of China, Russia & Brazil are giving it a miss. Doubts are being cast on the event's relevance. UK PM Boris Johnson fears the conference might 'go wrong'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is COP26 failing before it began?

Just before the Delhi Riots in 2019, inflammatory content on Facebook spiked by 300%. Facebook fanned violence in Myanmar & Ethiopia. Its algorithm prioritised the angry emoji over the like. Palki Sharma tells you how Facebook puts profits above the security of its users.

Gravitas: How Facebook profits from hate

Israel has set aside $1.5 billion to strike nuclear sites in Iran. Tehran has vowed a 'shocking response' to any Israeli attack. Can world powers save the nuclear deal and avoid an Israel-Iran conflict? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel preparing to strike Iranian nuclear sites

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