Saudi Arabia has published a dress code for those attending the upcoming Grand Prix at Jeddah. Visitors have been asked not to wear sleeveless dresses, shorts, miniskirts or bikinis. Women have also been asked to not wear too much make-up. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia publishes dress code for upcoming Grand Prix

Is Donald Trump being harassed? At a recent legal hearing, Trump labelled a lawsuit against him as 'pure harassment'. The former U.S. President is fighting multiple legal battles after leaving the White House. Palki Shama gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Pure Harassment', Trump slams Lawsuit against him

165 countries owe at least $385 billion to China. But, the world barely knows about these loans. This "hidden debt" could trigger an economic crisis. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: 165 countries owe at least $385 billion to China

Days after saying it doesn't want war, North Korea launched a submarine-based missile into the Sea of Japan. Tokyo says all options - including enemy base strikes are on the table. Palki Sharma gets you the latest on the Korean arms race.

Gravitas: North Korea tests submarine-launched missiles

Hindus in Bangladesh are seeking Justice. Protests are being held in Dhaka to punish the culprits of recent killings. What action has the Sheikh Hasina govt taken? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Give us Justice', Hindus in Bangladesh stage protests

Hindus have come under attack in Bangladesh. In the latest, at least 20 houses belonging to Hindu families have been torched. An ISKON temple has been vandalised. Are Pak proxies to be blamed? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Hindus under attack in Bangladesh

China has denied reports that it tested a hypersonic nuclear missile in August 2021. How does a hypersonic nuke change the power balance in the Indo-Pacific? Why is China keeping it under wraps? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Did China test hypersonic nuclear missiles?

Passengers on a Philadelphia train looked on as a woman was raped in broad daylight. Why did no one help? Why did no one call the police? Another day, another instance of society failing women. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Passengers looked on as a woman was raped

Pakistan's terror factories are rolling out new outfits to target Kashmir. Sources tell WION that the ISI has come up with a new blueprint to "take Kashmir". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistan's terror factories roll out new outfits to take Kashmir

Imran Khan is doing something that has ended the career of multiple politicians in Pakistan - taking on the army. The Prime Minister is delaying the appointment of Pakistan's new spy chief. Palki Sharma tells you why this conflict has a scripted ending.

Gravitas| Imran Khan VS General Bajwa: Who will prevail?

In an interview with Palki Sharma- Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said that India shouldn't back "gangster" President Alexander Lukashenko. Here is an excerpt from that exclusive interview.

Gravitas | Exclusive: Belarus Opposition leader sends a message to India

A minister in the Shiekh Hasina government has said that "evil groups" carried out attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh. Who are these groups? Sources tell WION that Pro-Pakistan group Jamaat-E-Islami is behind the repeated attacks. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas | Bangladesh riots: Jamaat-E-Islami behind attacks on Hindus tag Sheikh Hasina, Bdesh govt

Pakistan International Airline halted flights to Kabul, blaming the Taliban of interference. China is demanding $38 million compensation for resuming work at Dasu power plant. Is there turbulence in the all-weather alliance? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan hits rough patch with China & Taliban

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has accused WION of creating 175 videos of the assault case at Minar-e-Pakistan. Palki Sharma tells you why the minister's numbers and his priorities are wrong.

Gravitas: Pakistani minister's fake claims about WION

A serving lawmaker was stabbed to death in the UK today. David Amess is the second British lawmaker to be killed in the past five years, after the murder of Jo Cox in 2016. Palki Sharma tells you more with Laura Makin.

Gravitas: British Lawmaker David Amess stabbed to death

The Global Tech Industry has been upended by a Chip Shortage. Products that rely on semiconductors are in short supply. How will this impact the festive season & your holiday shopping? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Chip Shortage upends Global Tech Industry

India has been ranked 101 out of 116 countries on the Global Hunger Index 2021. The centre has issued a rebuttal, it says the assessment is devoid of ground reality & facts. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: India ranked 101 on Global Hunger Index

5 Big Tech companies have made billions from military contracts. Companies like Google & Amazon are now being seen as the new merchants of war. Employees of these companies are now rebelling. They want to stop the militarisation of their innovations. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Big Tech companies are making billions from war

International Olympic Committee has refused to pull up China for its rights abuses in Xinjiang. Olympic officials say it's not part of their remit. How does genocide fit into the Olympic brand? Why is the IOC eager to not hurt China? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Olympic officials ignore China's rights abuses

A town in Norway fell prey to a stone-age-style attack. A terrorist killed 5 people with bow and arrows in Kongsberg. How did Norway react to it? By asking police to start carrying arms with them. Weren't they armed already? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Norway: 5 killed in bow and arrow attack

Donald Trump could win the 2024 Presidential Race. Bookies are placing their bets on Trump to defeat President Joe Biden. What are the odds? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: Here's why Donald Trump could win the 2024 Presidential Race

In the first 6 months of 2021, fraudsters stole $1 billion in the United Kingdom. The plague of financial crime is now hitting British citizens. Palki Sharma tells you how the UK is emerging as the new global hub for financial fraud.

Gravitas: Is Britain the new hub for financial fraud?

US authorities are trying to cap the amount of salt food manufacturers and restaurants put in food. Many European countries already have salt limits. Palki Sharma tells you why India too must rethink the amount of salt and sugar it is consuming.

Gravitas: FDA issues salt guidelines for processed, restaurant food

'Unusual radio waves' have been detected from the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy. Scientists say these signals are unlike anything they have come across. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Strange' radio waves detected from the heart of the Milky Way

Oslo's public library is more than just rows of books. It has a wine bar, cafes and a music studio. Palki Sharma tells you why state-of-the-art public libraries are key to cultivating the culture of reading.

Gravitas: What makes Oslo's 'super library' special?

Last week, the Pakistani Army announced a new ISI Chief. Allegedly, Imran Khan's office blocked the appointment. Defying General Bajwa isn't going well for Pakistan's Prime Minister. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Imran Khan dared to defy General Bajwa, Here is what happened next

North Korea seems to be building its own army of 'Avengers'. At a 'self-defence' exhibition, soldiers with 'iron fists' displayed their 'pain defying' skills. What was North Korea's intention behind this exhibition? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: North Korean Soldiers with 'iron fists' showcase their might

WHO has a new team to probe the origins of the Wuhan virus. But once again, China is dictating the terms. Foreign investigators won't be allowed to test blood samples from Wuhan. China has also denied access to the infamous bat caves. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: China will not allow foreigners to test Wuhan blood samples

China is escalating military pressure on Taiwan. Chinese military planners have put together a playbook with four military campaigns for a potential invasion of Taiwan. What is the PLA's game plan for Taiwan? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: China is preparing 4 military campaigns to take Taiwan

10 European nations want nuclear power to be recognized as 'green energy'. Is this a knee-jerk reaction to the natural gas shortage or is nuclear energy the perfect long-term solution to climate change? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Can nuclear power solve climate change?

A Nigerian school flogged a girl in Taliban-style for 'consuming alcohol'. The girl's father says he asked the school to punish her. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Does flogging have any place in today's day & age?

Gravitas: Nigerian School flogs girl for consuming alcohol

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