Taliban has seized a helicopter gifted by India to Afghanistan. 9 provincial capitals have now fallen to the Taliban. A US estimate says Kabul could fall within 90 days. But, the US & its allies are washing their hands off Afghanistan's problems. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Taliban seizes attack helicopter donated by India to Afghanistan

Iran's new Foreign Minister is a hardliner. He has close ties with the Revolutionary Armed Guards. He also enjoyed the patronage of former commander Qasem Soleimani. Palki Sharma introduces you to Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Gravitas: Hossein Amir-Abdollahian appointed as Iran's Foreign Minister

Did China carry out a cyber-attack on Israel? A new investigation claims Chinese hackers disguised themselves as Iranians to strike Israeli assets. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Did China carry out a cyberattack on Israel?

The Indonesian Army has decided to abolish 'virginity tests' for female recruits. Palki Sharma tells you the barbaric procedure female recruits had to go through for decades & why the obsession with female virginity must end globally.

Gravitas: Indonesian Army scraps 'virginity tests' for female recruits

China has been caught lying again. The Chinese media cited claims made by a non-existent Swiss scientist Wilson Edwards to push pandemic propaganda. The Swiss Embassy called out China's bluff. Palki Sharma tells you what happened next.

Gravitas: Chinese Media cites non-existent Scientist for propaganda

For five days now, 3 Gurkha veterans have been sitting on a hunger strike outside 10 Downing Street. Gurkha soldiers have served in the British Forces for more than 200 years. But, many veterans are still denied equal pension. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 3 Gurkha veterans on hunger strike outside 10 Downing Street

The fall of Andrew Cuomo is more than a New York story. It is a story about abuse of power- both at political offices and in newsrooms. The scandal exposed the nexus between American networks like CNN and powerful men like Cuomo. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: The fall of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

After holding talks with the Taliban, China is now conducting anti-terror drills with Russia to counter possible security threats by the terror outfit. Is Beijing confused about its approach or is it playing both sides? Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: What is China's game plan in Afghanistan?

An 8-year-old boy has been charged with blasphemy in Pakistan becoming the youngest person ever to face such a charge. Palki Sharma tells you how Pakistan exploits its blasphemy laws to target its minorities.

Gravitas: 8-yr-old Hindu boy charged with blasphemy in Pak

Today, Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to chair a UN Security Council Debate. Prime Minister Modi shared a 5-point roadmap with world leaders to enhance maritime security. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Narendra Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to chair UNSC session, lays roadmap for maritime security

Taliban is on a blitzkrieg in Afghanistan. 6 provinces have fallen in 72 hours. 90% of the border has been 'seized'. Key routes to Kabul are blocked. A woman has been killed for wearing 'tight clothes'. Palki Sharma gets you a report on the Taliban's onslaught.

Gravitas: Taliban's 72-hour blitzkrieg in Afghanistan

In Tibet, children as young as eight were forced to attend military summer camps during summer vacation. The Chinese state wants Tibetans to serve in the military, and become more loyal to the Communist Party. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Tibetan kids forced to attend military "summer camps"

Climate change was the day's top headline, but for years it was buried in page 10. So what changed today? The IPCC published what's being called a 'red code for humanity'. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: IPCC sounds alarm on climate change

Lionel Messi bid a tearful goodbye to Barcelona after 21 years at the club. Despite both player & club agreeing to a new contract, the league bosses stopped Barcelona from splurging on Messi. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Messi bids a tearful goodbye to Barcelona

India presented a holistic approach to maritime security at the UN Security Council. Palki Sharma tells you why India's strategy stands a greater chance of creating a broader alliance against China.

Gravitas: India's maritime strategy decoded

The world's tiniest baby weighed less than a large apple on birth. Her name is Kwek Yu Xuan, and she was delivered in just 25 weeks. Yu Xuan fought against all odds and went home after spending 13 months in hospital. Palki Sharma brings you a story of miracle.

Gravitas: World's tiniest baby to survive a premature birth

U.S. will provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kong residents living on its soil. The Joe Biden administration has also approved its first arms sale to Taiwan. Is America moving from rhetoric to action against China?

Gravitas: U.S. to provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kongers

Scientists are urging the world to immediately cut methane emissions to prevent uncontrollable global warming. Animal farming is one of the biggest sources of methane emissions. Does this mean it's time to clear meat off our plates?

Gravitas: Methane: A bigger threat than CO2?

A Hindu temple has been desecrated in Pakistan. Sacred Idols of gods were smashed, religious posters were burnt & the entire incident was telecast live. This is the 7th attack in 2 years.

Gravitas: Hindu Temple desecrated in Pak

It is International cat day on the 8th of August. Have you planned anything special for your pets? While you plan, listen in to WION's Palki tell you all about cats.

Gravitas: International cat day

In Afghanistan's Paktia, The Taliban dislodged the Sikh religious flag at a historic shrine that was visited by the Guru Nanak. As the Taliban's offensive escalates, the terror group is sending a message to the Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan.

Gravitas: The Taliban is targeting Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan

Before the 1990s, Afghanistan was a cultural melting pot. But when the Taliban captured power, they hunted and killed minorities and destroyed their cultural artefacts.

Gravitas: How the Taliban erased Afghan minorities

Emboldened by the new hardliner president in Iran, Lebanon's Hezbollah launched rocket strikes on Israel. Is Ebrahim Raisi looking to revive the lost glory of Iran's Islamic revolution? Will his election bolster the axis of resistance?

Gravitas: Iran's new president unsettles West Asia

Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in today as Iran's eighth president. India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Tehran to meet Raisi - for the second time in less than a month. Why is India proactively engaging with Iran?

Gravitas: With Raisi in power, India reaches out to Iran

Scientists in Barcelona say that bottled water's impact on the environment is 3,500 times more than tap water's. Is it time for a switch from bottles to tap? What are the risks associated with tap water?

Gravitas: The problem with bottled water

At least 50 dead bodies were recovered from an Ethiopian river flowing through Sudan. Locals believe they are victims of the Tigray civil war, but PM Abiy Ahmed's government has dismissed it as fake propaganda.

Gravitas: Dead bodies float in Ethiopian river

2 years since the abrogation of Article 370, have the 'doomsday predictions' for Kashmir come true? WION's Palki gets you some facts & figures that reveal how all of the western media's prophecies have fallen flat.

Gravitas: Have Western Media's prophecies on Kashmir come true?

Should Indian schools reopen? It's been over 500 days since schools were first closed in light of the pandemic. Some states resumed classroom learning this week. But can we afford to send unvaccinated children to school?

Gravitas: Some Indian states resume classroom learning

India has deployed 4 warships to the South China Sea as part of its 'Act East' policy. The ships will join forces with the QUAD navies for a military drill in the Indo-Pacific. Is this India's stamp of authority on the maritime conflict?

Gravitas: Indian warships in the South China Sea

China's crackdown on Chinese tech giants is intensifying. Tencent lost almost $60 billion dollars after a state media outlet called online games "electronic drugs" and "spiritual opium".

Gravitas: An article leads to a $60 billion loss for Tencent

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Gravitas: Taliban seizes attack helicopter donated by India to Afghanistan

Gravitas: Hossein Amir-Abdollahian appointed as Iran's Foreign Minister

Gravitas: Did China carry out a cyberattack on Israel?

Gravitas: Indonesian Army scraps 'virginity tests' for female recruits

Gravitas: Chinese Media cites non-existent Scientist for propaganda

Gravitas: 3 Gurkha veterans on hunger strike outside 10 Downing Street

Gravitas: The fall of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Gravitas: What is China's game plan in Afghanistan?

Gravitas: 8-yr-old Hindu boy charged with blasphemy in Pak

Gravitas: Narendra Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to chair UNSC session, lays roadmap for maritime security

Gravitas: Taliban's 72-hour blitzkrieg in Afghanistan

Gravitas: Tibetan kids forced to attend military "summer camps"

Gravitas: IPCC sounds alarm on climate change

Gravitas: Messi bids a tearful goodbye to Barcelona

Gravitas: India's maritime strategy decoded

Gravitas: India's maritime strategy decoded

Gravitas: World's tiniest baby to survive a premature birth

Gravitas: U.S. to provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kongers

Gravitas: Methane: A bigger threat than CO2?

Gravitas: Hindu Temple desecrated in Pak

Gravitas: International cat day

Gravitas: The Taliban is targeting Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan

Gravitas: How the Taliban erased Afghan minorities

Gravitas: Iran's new president unsettles West Asia

Gravitas: With Raisi in power, India reaches out to Iran

Gravitas: The problem with bottled water