Gravitas | Terror has struck New Zealand once again. An 'ISIS-inspired' lone wolf went on a stabbing spree in New Zealand. The attack coincides with the rise of Taliban in Afghanistan. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Is this the beginning of Jihad 2.0?

Gravitas: 'ISIS-Inspired' lone wolf attack in New Zealand

Russia has cultivated a transactional relationship with the Taliban. Moscow is worried that violence in Afghanistan will spill over into Central Asia - Russia's backyard. Does Putin's tempered approach open a door for India? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Can India & Russia cooperate on Afghanistan?

Did the Pakistani Military lead the Taliban's offensive in Panjshir? Iran has launched an investigation into "foreign interference" in Panjshir. Palki Sharma tells you why the global community must investigate Pakistan.

Gravitas: Pakistan "invades" Panjshir, Iran launches an investigation

The Taliban took control of Panjshir today. A team from WION travelled from Kabul to Panjshir to document how the Taliban imposed its rule on what was the last bastion of resistance in Afghanistan. Palki Sharma brings you a ground report.

Gravitas: Exclusive: The day Panjshir fell to the Taliban

The Afghans are disappointed with the international community for their failure to back the resistance forces. WION's Anas Mallick tells Palki Sharma how the Taliban is imposing its brutal rule in Panjshir.

Gravitas: Ground Report: What happened after the Taliban took Panjshir

22 days after marching into Kabul, the Taliban are yet to announce a government. Reports say internal fighting over key positions is delaying the announcement. Palki Sharma decoded the fight within the Taliban.

Gravitas: Infighting delays Taliban government formation

The fall of Panjshir has Pakistan written all over it. The Taliban in tandem with the ISI is bombing the region. 150,000 people are about to lose their liberties. The world is not just a mute spectator, it is complicit in the tragedy. Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: The fall of Panjshir has Pakistan written all over it

BBC World shut down South Asia expert Christine Fair for her criticism of Pakistan. Their anchor pushed back against claims that Pakistan helped the Taliban grow. Why is the BBC doubling up as Pakistan's spokesperson? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: BBC shuts down expert for criticising Pakistan

Christine Fair hit out at the BBC in an exclusive conversation with WION's Palki Sharma. She accused the BBC of gobbling up Pakistani propaganda and shutting down critics of Islamabad.

Gravitas: "BBC behaving shamelessly": South Asian Expert Christine Fair

Gravitas | Have you heard about the Milk Crate Challenge? It involves stacking milk crates, making a pyramid-like structure, and walking over it. Sounds simple? You may want to call 911 before trying it. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Milk crate challenge gone wrong

Gravitas | China has banned reality talent shows. Beijing says the shows were promoting 'sissy' men and 'abnormal aesthetics'. Doesn't make sense? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China really banned the shows.

Gravitas: China bans reality talent shows

Gravitas | Pakistan is acting act as the Taliban's broker for western powers. Foreign Ministers of Germany, UK, Britain & The Netherlands are making a beeline to Pak to keep refugees within Afghanistan. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Will they call out Pak for promoting terror in Afghanistan?

Gravitas | Pakistan: Taliban's backer & broker

Gravitas | The Taliban have given a greenlight to men's cricket, but what happens to Afghanistan's women's cricket team? What happens to Afghan cricket's special bond with India? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report on the future of sports under the Taliban.

Gravitas: The future of sports under the Taliban

Gravitas | A new Texas law effectively bans abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy. Any citizen can sue doctors for terminating a fetus, and possibly claim $10,000 in damages. Why are US leaders intent on controlling women's choices? Why is the supreme court siding with them? WIION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Texas enacts toughest US ban on abortion

Gravitas | Water is gushing into subways and apartments in New York. There is water everywhere. The videos look straight out of a horror movie. New York has declared an emergency. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Flash flood devastate New York

Gravitas | Former US diplomat Nikki Haley says China could take over Bagram airfield. Will the Taliban give up the strategic military asset? What else is the Taliban willing to trade for Chinese money? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China making a move on Bagram base?

Gravitas | The U.S. says military cooperation with the Taliban is 'possible'. The same US designates Taliban faction Haqqani Network as terrorists. What is the US surrendering to recruit Taliban in the war on terror? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What is the cost of talking to the Taliban?

Gravitas | The Taliban is all set to don the political hat. They plan to have a new flag, a new constitution & a political system based on the Iranian model of governance. Who will be their Supreme Leader? Which countries will recognise their rule? WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: The Taliban Regime set to rule Afghanistan

The Taliban won't allow girls to study with boys. They have killed Afghan folk singer Fawad Andrabi. & they are making Afghan journalists parrot their messages on air. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the Taliban is taking Afghanistan back in time.

Gravitas: Taliban makes Afghan journalist parrot their message on air

The US used a precision missile that packs no explosions to strike ISIS targets in Kabul. The secret weapon is known as America's "missile of swords". WION’s Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: America's secret "missile of swords"

The Taliban have called for better economic and political ties with India. Can New Delhi trust the Taliban's words? What can India do to safely evacuate its nationals stuck in Kabul? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Taliban call for better ties with India

The Pentagon claimed to have taken out an ISIS bomber headed to the Kabul airport. But locals say the drone attack killed an Afghan engineer and his family. Did the US get the wrong man? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US strike took out Afghan engineer?

Two weeks after the Taliban took Kabul, terrorists are re-establishing their base and tightening their grip on Afghanistan. A senior leader of the Al-Qaeda has returned to the country, while a sanctioned terrorist has been asked to "finalise" the list of cabinet members. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | Afghanistan: Two weeks after Kabul fell, Who's in charge?

Gravitas | Thanks to America, Taliban now has an Air Force. From choppers to jets to attack planes, the U.S. left behind an entire fleet on a platter. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how America has a history of arming terror groups.

Gravitas: Thanks to America, Taliban now has an Air Force

In 20 years, the Taliban have gone from terrorists to stakeholders in Afghanistan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the US baptised the Taliban by putting them on the negotiation table.

Gravitas: How the US legitimised the Taliban

Osama bin Laden was found & killed in Pakistan. Taliban leader Mullah Baradar was arrested from Pakistan. Designated terrorists Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar still live in Pakistan. How did Pakistan become the world capital of terrorism? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas | Pakistan: Terror capital of the world

The western media is hiding a big story. The U.S. is running out of ICU beds and oxygen. Florida may be out of oxygen in 24 hours- it recorded its highest daily deaths. Why isn't the media reporting it? Because the U.S. is not India. WION's Palki Sharma calls out selective reporting.

Gravitas: America's COVID crisis: Walled by the western press

The Haqqani Network is the most-feared terror group in Afghanistan. It has a reputation for ruthlessness. The Haqqanis have attacked the Indian embassy, tried to assassinate then-Afghan President Hamid Karzai. How did this terror group become so powerful?

Gravitas: The rise of the Haqqanis

Gravitas | Bangladesh is feeling the repercussions of Taliban's comeback. Pro-Taliban sentiments are growing on Social Media. Dormant terror groups have become active. Many have left Bangladesh by sea to join the Taliban. WION's Palkis Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Bangladesh witnesses rise in Islamist Fundamentalism

They are called the Afghan branch of the Islamic State. They accuse the Taliban of 'not being radical enough'. And they have claimed responsibility for the Kabul blasts. Who are ISIS-K - the extremists putting Taliban to shame? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: ISIS-K: Group behind the Kabul blasts

US Intelligence inputs claim that 7 ISIS terrorists are on the loose after the Kabul airport attack. They left from a mosque in central Kabul after the Friday prayers. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest with WION Correspondent Anas Mallick.

Gravitas: 7 ISIS terrorists on the loose after Kabul Airport Bombing

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