Gravitas | A civil war in Afghanistan looks imminent. Terrorists of all hues want influence in the Taliban's 'Emirate'. They're united against the west but divided on how to rule Afghanistan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Taliban will be unable to control them.

Gravitas: Terror groups fight for control in Afghanistan

Joe Biden vowed to hunt down the masterminds behind the Kabul blasts. But with no ground presence in Afghanistan, will Biden have to depend on tacit support from the Taliban? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Biden vows to hunt down Kabul attack masterminds

Gravitas | If you're from China & have graduated, be thankful. The Chinese regime is taking over schools & rewriting textbooks to match the vision of Xi Jinping. It plans to incorporate 'Xi Jinping's thought', a political doctrine in its national curriculum. WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: 'Xi Jinping's thought' to be taught at Chinese schools

The US Vice President is on a 7-day tour of Southeast Asia to rally the anti-China alliance. But after the debacle in Afghanistan, will America's partners march on Washington's orders? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Kamala Harris in Southeast Asia after Afghan debacle

Gravitas | Taliban's flag was unfurled at a seminary linked to 'Lal Masjid' in Islamabad. In 2007, this mosque launched a movement to impose Sharia in Pakistan & overthrow the govt of Pervez Musharraf. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Imran Khan should learn from history.

Gravitas: A mosque that wants Sharia in Pakistan

Gravitas | Pakistan is profiting from the Afghan Crisis. Bilateral trade has jumped 50%. 400 trucks laden with supplies are crossing the border daily. Traders say the 'business is smoother' than it was. Trade volume could cross $1 billion. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan is profiting from Afghan Crisis

Recent reports say the Taliban are going door-to-door kidnapping girls above the age of 15 for marriage. Is this the new normal in the regime of Taliban 2.0? WION's Palki Sharma urges WION's global audience to help #SaveAfghanWomen.

#SaveAfghanWomen: A Gravitas Campaign

Political parties in Kerala are clashing over the Taliban's return in Afghanistan. Islamist groups in the state are openly cheering the events in Kabul. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the Kabul shake-up is affecting Kerala.

Gravitas: Taliban's return triggers debate in Kerala

Syed Ahmed Sadat served as Afghanistan's Minister of Communication. Now, he is delivering pizzas to sustain himself in Germany. Will thousands of Afghan evacuees face a similar fate? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Afghans are being treated as second-class citizens.

Gravitas: Afghan Evacuees are being treated as second class citizens

The US and NATO forces have just seven days to evacuate all Afghans and leave the Kabul Airport. The US is bending to the Taliban's will. President Biden wants US forces to leave by August 31st - even when American allies are calling an extension. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: US & Allies have 7 days to evacuate all Afghans

Gravitas | Who is the leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan? Is it Hibatullah Akhundzada? If yes, then where is he? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Taliban must answer this at their next & now famous 'press conference'.

Gravitas: Is Hibatullah Akhundzada the new Emir of the Islamic Emirate?

Washington Post is whitesplaining curry. The American daily says curry is a stew, its columnist Gene Weingarten thinks curry is a spice- one that is used in all Indian food. Netizens are now teaching him a lesson. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Washington Post in soup over Indian curry column

The Philippines will elect its next president in 2022. Barred from seeking a second term, Rodrigo Duterte wants to run for the Vice Presidency. Critics say Durterte wants to stay in power to fend off lawsuits that he might face due to his war on drugs. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: President Duterte to Run for Vice President

The Taliban are appointing ministers and mayors even before revealing the make-up of the new regime. Reports say a council will rule Afghanistan, instead of an emir. The Taliban have a country to rule, but no idea how to. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: What will the Taliban regime look like?

Across Afghanistan, the Taliban are carrying out door-to-door searches and hunting for those Afghans who worked with the US & its allies. Instead of protecting their employees, some missions of Western governments abandoned their local staff. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The Taliban is hunting for rivals in a door-to-door manhunt

Afghan women are on the frontlines, challenging the Taliban's repressive rule. From organising protests to arranging safe passage for their family, Afghan women have refused to relinquish their hard-earned rights. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Afghan women challenge Taliban's rule

America's billion-dollar war chest has been captured by the Taliban. Reports say these weapons are being distributed to Pak-backed terrorists looking to stir trouble in Kashmir. Palki Sharma tells you India's biggest worry about the Taliban.

Gravitas: Taliban's rise & India's biggest worry

The Taliban is now sitting on minerals worth $1 trillion spread across Afghanistan. A 2010 Pentagon report called Afghanistan the 'Saudi Arabia of Lithium'. Is this why China is striking deals with the Taliban? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas | China's Afghan Game: Minerals worth $1 Trillion

An Afghan teenager who played for the national youth football team fell to his death after trying to cling to a US military plane. Palki Sharma tells you how some tried to profit from his misery.

Gravitas: 17-year-old Afghan youth footballer died in fall from US plane in Kabul

Thousands of Afghan refugees crowded outside the Kabul airport hoping for safe passage. American soldiers responded by firing tear gas at them. Palki Sharma tells you stories of desperation & hopelessness from Kabul.

Gravitas: Afghan parents pass children over airport wall

A terror regrouping is underway in Kabul. Terrorists of all hues are trying to make the fallen capital their base. Orchestrating this regrouping is Pakistan's deep state led by the ISI. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Pakistan orchestrates terror regrouping in Kabul

The Joe Biden Administration has left behind $20 billion military hardware on a platter for the Taliban. American Choppers, Humvees, Jets & rifles are now in the Taliban's hands. Palki Sharma tells you how this is another proof of Biden's unmitigated disaster.

Gravitas: These American weapons are now in Taliban's hands

International donors including the US and Germany have halted aid money to Afghanistan. How will the Taliban 'govern' the country without foreign aid? Will sweet-talking the west help release aid money? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Economic woes await broke Taliban regime

The Taliban promised amnesty for enemies & safety to all Afghans. But reports from Kabul are conflicting & the visuals are compelling. WION's correspondent Anas Mallick hopped onto a Taliban patrol car to bring you the ground reality.

Gravitas: Ground reality of Taliban rule in Kabul

In Kabul today, brave Afghans took to the streets in Kabul to reject the Taliban's rule. They took down the Taliban's flag and unfurled the black, red, and green flag of Afghanistan. Palki Sharma tells you how defenceless Afghans are defying the Taliban's bullets.

Gravitas: Brave Afghans take to the streets to oppose Taliban's rule

Experts say the Soviet Union's exit from Afghanistan was more orderly and professional than America's. What did the Soviets do right? How did America fail to learn from the defeat of two empires? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas | Afghanistan exit: Soviets V/S America

From leading anti-Taliban protests to speaking out against regressive diktats, Afghan women have become the face of courage and resistance. Palki Sharma tells you how they are battling to protect their hard-earned gains.

Gravitas: Afghan women lead anti-Taliban protests

It is the biggest class-action lawsuit in UK's history. Mastercard has been sued on the behalf of 46 million customers. Palki Sharma tells you why the $26 billion lawsuit matters.

Gravitas: Mastercard sued on behalf of 46 million customers

South Korea plans to grant 'legal status' to animals to protect them from abuse. Which other countries have a similar law? Are animals 'legal things' or living beings? Is our approach to animal welfare selective? Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: South Korea to grant 'legal status' to animals

Afghans are calling Ashraf Ghani 'the man who betrayed his motherland'. Ghani says he did not steal from his country. What does his record say? Palki Sharma gets you the story of a President turned fugitive.

Gravitas: The story of Ashraf Ghani

The New York Times has published a fake news report claiming India is prioritising Afghan Hindus & Sikhs for VISAs. But India's emergency VISA portal is open to all persecuted Afghans, irrespective of religion. Palki Sharma busts NYT's misleading report.

Gravitas | New York Times: India putting Afghan Hindus, Sikhs first

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