In the Maldives, vested interests seem to be whipping up anti-India sentiments. An online publication is pushing an 'India Out' campaign. The relentless attacks have created a serious security risk for Indian diplomats.

Gravitas: Who is fuelling an anti-India campaign in the Maldives?

A Norovirus outbreak has been reported in the UK. This virus can be contracted multiple times & mutates rapidly making it tough to be identified by testing kits. What is this virus?

Gravitas: Norovirus outbreak in UK amid Wuhan virus resurgence

A new report by the UK Home Office revealed that hate crimes surged 7% in Britain last year. But the government has given itself a clean chit, calling the UK an example for other white-majority countries. What explains this British denial?

Gravitas: UK:  Hate crimes doubled in 6 years

The US & its allies say China was behind a massive cyber attack that targeted thousands of organisations around the world. WION's Palki tells you how China's state-sponsored hackers carried out one of the biggest cyberattacks in history.

Gravitas: How China breached thousands of organisations with one hacking operation

Pope Francis says people should learn to switch off. Research shows digital detox can help improve our mental and physical health.

Gravitas: Pope Francis: Learn to take a break

Turkey and Russia are attempting to tame the Taliban in Afghanistan. But the US continues to destabilise the region. This time, by adding Pakistan to the Afghan QUAD.

Gravitas: Another US blunder: Pakistan in Afghan QUAD

Last year, the Taliban had a budget of more than $1 Billion. It is making millions in profits through a host of illegal activities - like drugs, smuggling and extortion.

Gravitas: The Taliban's billion-dollar business empire

The conflict in Afghanistan is intensifying. Rockets targeted the Afghan Presidential Palace today during Eid Prayers. There is growing evidence that Pakistan is supporting the Taliban's offensive.

Gravitas: Rockets Target Afghan Presidential Palace: Ghani slams Taliban, Pakistan

The Pegasus Project floats in the realm of possibility. There's more insinuation than fact. Here's WION's Palki take on the alleged Pegasus Snoopgate.

Gravitas: WION's take on the 'Pegasus Project'

The White House is angry with Facebook. US President Joe Biden has said that vaccine misinformation on Facebook is "killing people".

Gravitas: Joe Biden lashes out at Facebook over vaccine misinformation

7 European Nations are reeling under floods. The devastation is unprecedented in terms of scale & damages. Germany is experiencing the worst floods in 1,000 years. What is being done to ease the situation?

Gravitas: Germany witnesses 'once-in-a-millenium' floods

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympic village were surprised to find beds made out of cardboard, which they immediately dubbed as anti-sex beds. Do the organisers really want a celibate games village?

Gravitas: Anti-sex beds at Tokyo Olympics?

Japan is struggling as a host of the Olympics. Athletes have tested positive at the Olympic village. A venue is "smelling like a toilet". A major sponsor has pulled TV ads & South Korea's President has called off visit Tokyo.

Gravitas: With 4 days left for the games, Japan struggles as a host

The country is celebrating the end of Covid restrictions - while new cases are rising, the country's Health Minister has tested positive, and PM Boris Johnson is forced to self-isolate.

Gravitas: UK drops all Covid restrictions

The daughter of Afghanistan's ambassador to Pakistan was kidnapped and tortured by unidentified assailants in Islamabad. In response, Kabul has recalled its diplomats from Pakistan. Has the Afghan government realised the perils of trusting Islamabad

Gravitas: Afghan envoy's daughter tortured in Pakistan

Do sunscreens cause Cancer? J&J has taken five of its sunscreen products after a cancer-causing chemical was identified in samples. The move has put sunscreens under scrutiny

Gravitas: Cancer-causing chemical found in J&J sunscreens

A pregnant man emoji has triggered a debate on the political relevance of these tiny icons. How powerful are emojis? Can they influence society for the better?

Gravitas: The power of emojis

More than 100 people died after flooding in Western Europe, triggered by intense rainfall. Scientists have attributed the super-charged floods to climate change. Will this deluge be enough to force leaders to act?

Gravitas: Europe's worst deluge in 20 years

The largest-ever international study of people with Long Covid has found that patients can suffer more than 200 symptoms & affect 10 organ systems.

Gravitas: Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms, 10 organ systems affected

1,000 flamingoes were found dead in Turkey's Lake Tuz. Authorities blame climate change, activists blame Turkey's agricultural policies. What is the real reason?

Gravitas: Blamegame over death of Flamingoes in Turkey

The World Health Organisation is singing a new tune. WHO Chief Dr Tedros says it was premature to rule out the possibility of a lab leak and wants China to be more transparent on the origins of the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: WHO wants "more transparency from China", won't rule out lab leak

The European Union's top court ruled that businesses are free to ban the hijab at work to preserve 'neutrality'. Is Europe using neutrality to push Islamophobia and misogyny?

Gravitas: EU court permits Hijab ban at work

South Africa's President Cyrial Ramaphosa has said that the ongoing unrest was 'instigated' & 'planned'. Who were the instigators?

Gravitas: Who instigated unrest in South Africa?

RBI has banned Mastercard for violating data-storage laws. When does the ban kick in? Which banks does it impact? Will it impact existing customers too? Will domestic card companies benefit from this decision? Palki Sharma answers all your questions.

Gravitas: Explained: India's Mastercard Ban

The Taliban has offered a three-month ceasefire in exchange for releasing 7,000 jailed fighters. Is this a ploy to consolidate their gains? Palki Sharma tells you why a terrorist talking peace is never genuine.

Gravitas: Taliban offers ceasefire: A ploy to regroup?

The world's pandemic control brochure is bizarre & unscientific. In India, courts criticise pilgrimages but give a free pass to protests. In South Korea, gym music is enemy number one. Palki Sharma tells you how virus control measures have been politicised and trivialised.

Gravitas: COVID control measures: Bizarre to unscientific

PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Rudraksha Convention Centre in Varanasi. This project is part of the 'Kyoto-Kashi' pact. Varanasi will also get projects worth $200 million to become a global tourist hub. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: New Chapter in India-Japan Friendship

By 2030, India will have the largest working-age population in the world. How can the government prepare them for the job market? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Bringing skills into the classroom

Russia, China and US are all eyeing the Arctic. They are making investments, striking alliances & deploying military personnel. Palki Sharma tells you how the Arctic is becoming the new battleground for super-powers.

Gravitas: The Arctic: A new battleground?

The ice in the arctic is melting rapidly, for the world this is a climate crisis, for Russia this is an opportunity. It is building a military base there to control the routes & resources near North Pole. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Russia's bid for Arctic dominance

South Africa has slipped into anarchy. It's no longer about Jacob Zuma. Looters say they're stealing because others are. Mob justice is rising with armed vigilantes on the streets and Indians are facing the worst of this. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: South Africa slips into Anarchy

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