China is still struggling with blackouts. Now, floods in Shanxi have displaced close to two million people and shut down over 400 coal factories. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is stumbling from one crisis to the next.

Gravitas: China gripped by floods and blackouts

Nobel Laureate Abiy Ahmed is getting isolated - both at home and abroad. He is being criticised for intensifying the civil war in Ethiopia. Now, his government has been accused of transporting weapons for the war in civilian aircraft. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Is Nobel Laureate Abiy Ahmed now a global pariah?

Some State gifts presented to the Trump administration have gone missing. 3 fur robes gifted by Saudi Arabia to Former U.S. President Donald Trump have turned out to be fake. A $6000 Japanese Whisky given to Mike Pompeo is nowhere to be seen. What happened to them? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: State gifts from Trump era go missing

Poland's top court decided that its national laws are superior to European laws. Many have interpreted this as the start of 'Polexit' - Poland's exit from the EU. Are ideological differences unraveling the European experiment? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will Poland leave the European Union?

The Quad has assembled in the Bay of Bengal Malabar 2021. Warships & Fighter Jets are conducting some high-voltage manoeuvres with an eye on China. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Malabar Exercise 2021 kickstarts in India's backyard

South Korea and Japan are fighting again. This time, a plate of curry is at the centre of the dispute. WION's Palki Sharma tells you all that you need to know.

Gravitas: A plate of curry triggers a fight between Japan and South Korea

An upcoming feature of DC comics will see the new Superman come out as bisexual. The news has triggered an intense debate on 'woke superheroes'. Is it change for the sake of it or natural progress? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: New Superman comes out as bisexual

Shiite cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr has emerged as the biggest winner of Iraq's parliamentary election. This was the 5th election since America overthrew Iraq's former dictator Saddam Hussein. But Iraqis say their lives have not changed since 2003. Most of them chose not to vote. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas | Iraq Polls: Shiite cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr emerges as the biggest winner

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for unhindered & immediate access to humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. The G20 leaders agreed to keep a 'laser focus' on anti-terror operations in the country. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: G20 says 'laser-focused' on terror in Afghanistan

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

Should you ask for a pay hike? Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi has a tip. Palki Sharma tells you why she doesn't agree with Nooyi.

Gravitas: Nooyi says she never asked for a pay hike. Here's why you should

Pakistan is mourning the demise of Abdul Qadeer Khan. The father of its 'atomic bomb' & the 'stealer of nuclear secrets.' For Pakistan, he was a national hero. For the rest of the world, he was a villain. What's his story? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The story of Abdul Qadeer Khan: National Hero or Global Villain?

Three Popes have apologised for the clergy's sexual abuse cases in the last two decades. But the Vatican continues to silence survivors and obstruct investigations. Palki Sharma tells you why it's time for the church to move beyond apologies to action.

Gravitas: Pope expresses 'shame' at French clergy abuse

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya R has admitted this government is 'not delivering'. What made the strongman leader make such an unusual admission? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lankan President makes an 'unusual' admission

For at least one year now, a small group of American soldiers have been stationed in Taiwan. What's their mission? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: What are American soldiers doing in Taiwan?

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was shared by journalists Maria Ressa & Dmitry Muratov. While this year's winners have a proven track record, not every Peace Prize winner can say the same. Palki Sharma tells you about the men & women who disgraced the prize.

Gravitas: When war criminals won the Peace Prize

The Maharaja has come back home. Tata Group has bought India's flag carrier Air India for 18,000 crore Rupees. Palki Sharma tells you how this deal will change your experience the next time you fly Air India.

Gravitas: Air India sold to Tata Group for 18,000 crore

Pakistan Cricket Board chief has said that Indian businesses are sustaining cricket in Pakistan. If India cuts off funding, the Pakistan Board could collapse. What explains the decay of Pakistani cricket? Is a turnaround possible? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan cricket at India's mercy

#SquidGame has captivated audiences the world over. In just 3 weeks, the show has become a sensation. What's the craze all about? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Squid Game: Why has the show captivated audiences?

The United Kingdom has come off its high horse. It has relaxed travel rules for Indians after India made a tit-for-tat move. From October 11, fully vaccinated Indians travelling to the UK Won't have to quarantine. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: No mandatory quarantine for Indians travelling to UK

The Taliban is trying to downplay the presence of ISIS in Afghanistan. Will the latest terror attack in Kunduz trigger another mass exodus from Afghanistan? Palki Sharma discusses with WION's Correspondent in Kabul Anas Mallick.

Gravitas: Taliban blames ISIS-K for deadly Kunduz Mosque bombing

The suicide bombing in Kunduz is Afghanistan's worst terror attack since August. ISIS-K is waging a war on the Taliban. Palki Sharma tells you how the group poses the biggest threat to the Taliban's grip on power.

Gravitas: Kunduz Suicide Bombing: ISIS-K challenges Taliban's grip on power

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Paris, hoping to contain the fallout from the AUKUS deal. France has agreed to send their envoy back to Australia with the intention of mending ties. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Blinken in France to contain AUKUS fallout

The global energy crisis has reached India. There is a critical shortage of coal in several power plants. Some regions have already begun power rationing. Should Indians brace for blackouts? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Should India Brace for Power Cuts?

British soldiers are doubling up as tanker drivers. The Eurozone is reporting its highest inflation in 13 years. South America is on the brink of blackouts. Why is the world facing an energy crisis? Is it insatiable demand or a failed green transition? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The global energy crisis explained

WHO has recommended World's first Malaria vaccine for Children. Malaria has been killing humans since Mesopotamian civilisation. Why did it take so long to develop a vaccine? Is it because Malaria mostly affects Africa and not the West? Listen in to Palki Sharma

Gravitas: WHO recommends first Malaria vaccine for children

A group of terrorists killed two teachers inside a school in Srinagar. In the last 5 days, 7 civilians have been killed in Kashmir. Terrorist groups are trying to revive themselves in the valley with help from outside. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Terrorist groups are attempting a revival in Kashmir

A recent study claims that women earn less than men because women choose the wrong subjects to study at university. Should a student's choice of a subject be defined by future compensation or passion? Is forcing women into science, economics the answer to closing the gender pay gap? Palki Sharma shares her views.

Gravitas: Study: Women are paid less because of their subject choices

Have you heard about Iran's new censorship guidelines? They prohibit broadcasters from showing women doing these things - Having Pizzas - Eating Sandwiches - Drinking 'Red beverages' Palki Sharma gets you a report on the outdated guidelines.

Gravitas: Iran's bizarre laws for women

Rachele Mussolini, the granddaughter of Italy's fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has been elected as city councilor in Rome for the second time. Palki Sharma tells you how her victory shows that a person can be more than their surname.

Gravitas: Mussolini's granddaughter wins Rome election

The Oxford English Dictionary has added 26 Korean words to their latest edition. What does this say about the rise of Korean pop culture? What can other languages learn from this move? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 26 Korean words added to Oxford Dictionary

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