Former US NSA John Bolton believes terrorists in Pakistan could topple the government and gain access to 150 nuclear warheads. What does this mean for neighbours like India? How will the world confront 'nuclear terror'? Molly Gambhir tells you

Gravitas: Can terrorists get Pakistani nukes?

Is the U.S. government headed towards a shutdown? With just 2 days left for the fiscal year to end & a funding bill blocked in the senate, a shutdown looks all but imminent. Molly Gambhir has a report.

Gravitas: Is U.S. headed towards a shutdown?

The fuel crisis in the UK is getting worse each day. Long queues persist, filling stations are running dry. The British govt has put the army on standby to deliver fuel. Molly Gambhir has a report.

Gravitas: UK fuel crisis: Army on standby to deliver fuel

In an exclusive interview to Palki Sharma, UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid told WION that Myanmar didn't make a request to address the General Assembly Debate.

Gravitas: Exclusive: Shahid says Myanmar didn't make a request to speak at UN

China's Evergrande is missing its debt payments. At least 70,000 retail investors have suffered losses. Molly Gambhir tells you how the crisis at Evergrande has popped China's real estate bubble.

Gravitas: China's $300 billion debt bomb: Evergrande is missing payments

China's housing boom was built on a great wall of debt. Senseless lending and construction have straddled the real estate sector with millions of empty apartments and billions of dollars in debt. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: China's housing bubble set to pop?

America's top military leaders were grilled by US senators on the disastrous Afghan pull-out. The Pentagon leadership said the Taliban was and is a terror group, and admitted the possibility of a reconstituted Al-Qaeda. Molly Gambhir gets you the key takeaways.

Gravitas: Pentagon leaders say Taliban was & is a terror group

A volcano on Spain's La Palma Island has erupted after 50 years. It has destroyed more than 400 homes and forced the evacuation of 6,000 people. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Lava from La Palma volcano could reach the Atlantic Ocean

China, Russia and America struck a deal, stopping the envoy of Myanmar's ousted government from addressing the UNGA. Why should a small clique of nations determine the world's future? Is it time to expand the UNSC? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: Myanmar envoy stopped from addressing UNGA

Afghanistan is going back in time. New diktats are being issued every week. They target every aspect of life. In the latest instance, the Taliban have said that executions & amputations will soon return to the country. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas US Edition: Afghanistan is going back in time

Winter is coming & Europe is worried. Natural Gas is alarmingly in short supply in UK, France, Germany & Spain. This crunch could get worse as the temperature drops. Millions will be unable to heat their homes. Palki Sharma tells you about the potential fallout.

Gravitas US Edition: Europe's energy crisis to worsen with the onset of Winter

Angela Merkel's Conservatives registered their worst performance in the recently concluded national elections. The Social Democrats led by Olaf Scholz appear to have an advantage in securing a majority coalition. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas US Edition: Merkel's Conservatives beaten in tight election

Up to 90% of the pumps in major British cities were out of fuel today. Reports say UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson could consider using the army to deliver fuel to petrol stations. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Will the UK use the Army to transport petrol?

Hundreds of homes and factories in China are going dark amid a major power crunch. Some cities are turning off traffic lights to ration power. Why is China running out of energy? What does it mean for the world? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: China turns off traffic lights amid power crunch

Speeches are the hallmark of the UNGA. Over the years, several world leaders have delivered powerful speeches on its platform. How many of this year's addresses stand out? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas US Edition: 76th UNGA: 5 speeches that stand out

Imran Khan's UNGA address was mostly a rant. He tried to paint Pakistan as a victim of terror, promoted the Taliban as a force for good & spewed venom against India. Here's Palki Sharma's take on the Pak PM's speech.

Gravitas US Edition: Decoding Imran Khan's UNGA speech

The United Kingdom is struggling with a drivers' drought. Supply chains have been crippled. Petrol pumps are running dry. Motorists are struggling with empty tanks. 5,000 new visas are expected to be issued for foreign drivers. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas US Edition: Drivers' drought leaves UK without fuel

One of the world's most famous detainees is now out. US prosecutors cut a deal with Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou - allowing her to return to China. Will the Biden administration go soft on Huawei now? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: One of the world's most famous detainees is finally out

A wildfire in Northern California has destroyed nearly 6,000 acres of land. Local authorities have arrested one woman on suspicion of arson. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Wildfire in Northern California destroys nearly 6,000 acres of land

Chancellor of Germany. Leader of Europe. Feminist Icon. Angela Merkel wore many hats during her 16 years in power. Palki Sharma looks back at the life and career of 'Europe's Empress'.

Gravitas US Edition: Memes & memories: Merkel era ends in Germany

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made India's global leadership pitch at the UN. What is India's place in the new world order? What are the challenges to India's rise? Palki Sharma discusses with Suhag A Shukla and Vibhuti Jha.

Gravitas US Edition: India's path to global leadership

From Wuhan Virus Origins to Afghanistan, the global economy and vaccines - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on a range of issues at the UN General Assembly. Palki Sharma brings you the 6 key takeaways from PM Modi's speech.

Gravitas US Edition: UN General Assembly: PM Modi sends clear message to Pakistan & China

US border troops beat up migrants with whips near the Texas border. The pictures surfaced days before Biden's human rights pitch at the UNGA. Who will stand up to America's rights abuses? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: US border patrol whips helpless migrants

Are you forced to carry different cables to charge your devices? What if you could charge everything with one charger? The European Union is proposing legislation for universal chargers. Palki Sharma tells you why this is bad news for companies like Apple.

Gravitas US Edition: One cable to charge all devices: EU mulls a new law

China & Pakistan are aligning their policies to make the Taliban sway to their tunes. What does this nexus mean for South Asia? How worried should India be? Palki Sharma discusses the security repercussions with a special panel of guests.

Gravitas US Edition: What does the China-Pak-Taliban nexus mean for South Asia?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again raised the Kashmir issue at the UN. India has responded in kind, by calling world leaders to respect UN resolutions on the Cyprus dispute. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Erdogan raises Kashmir again at United Nations

Are world leaders ignoring an impending global financial crisis? China's Evergrande crisis has rattled global markets. While Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned the US could default on its debt obligations. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Are world leaders ignoring an impending financial pandemic?

In the summer of 2020, America burnt in the flames of racial inequality. Millions rallied to tell the world that 'Black Lives Matter' Today, a memorial near the White House serves as a symbol of that movement. Here's a Ground Report by Palki Sharma

Gravitas US Edition: Black Lives Matter Movement: A WION Ground Report

Gun violence has plagued America for centuries. More than 100 Americans are killed every day by guns. WION's Palki Sharma travelled through Washington D.C. to find out why America has failed to rein in gun terror. Here's a Ground Report.

Gravitas US Edition: Gun Terror in America: A WION Ground Report

America's botch-up in Afghanistan has derailed the fight against terrorism. How will South Asia deal with an unstable Afghanistan? Palki Sharma discusses with a special panel of guests.

Gravitas US Edition: How should South Asia deal with an unstable Afghanistan?

Top EU official Charles Michel has accused Joe Biden of disloyalty over the AUKUS deal. With Europe backing France's position, is the transatlantic partnership facing a new challenge? What happened to Biden's promise of reviving alliances? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: Europe rebels against Biden over AUKUS

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