The reign of the Big Tech may be coming to an end. 37 American states have sued Google. Trump has sued Facebook and Google, while India has sent out a strong message to Twitter.

Gravitas: 37 American states sue Google

20 years, $2 Trillion, 2,400 lost soldiers later, U.S. says it achieved its objective in Afghanistan. Why then did U.S. leave the Bagram airbase suddenly?

Gravitas: What did the U.S. achieve in Afghanistan? Nothing

The Taliban is gaining strength in Afghanistan. The group claims it now controls 85% of Afghanistan. The Taliban is now offering protection to Beijing for Chinese investment projects. What are India's options?

Gravitas: Taliban claims it controls 85% of Afghanistan

At least 52 workers have died in Bangladesh after a juice factory caught fire. The supervisor had locked the stairwell preventing workers from escaping the burning building.

Gravitas: 52 dead, 50 injured in Bangladesh factory fire

A Stanford scientist is developing a 'Superhero vaccine' that will prevent death from heart diseases, strokes, liver problems. The jab will be based on the DNA of Olympic athletes, and will change your genetic make-up forever.

Gravitas:  A 'Superhero vaccine' that changes your genes

Sri Lanka needs to pay back at least $2.5 billion worth of debt in the next 12 months. Does Colombo have the cash to cover its payments? A report claims Sri Lanka is "banking on" a $1 billion loan from India. Will it be enough?

Gravitas: Is Sri Lanka struggling to keep up with its debt payments?

Amid violence in Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has visited Iran & Russia. The Taliban was holding talks at the same time in both countries. Was it a coincidence or an indication of India's backchannel talks with Taliban?

Gravitas: India's backchannel talks with Taliban

In Indonesia, the scientist who led the Sinovac vaccine trials has died after contracting the Wuhan virus. In Thailand, medics have fallen ill, even after taking the Sinovac vaccine. Are Chinese vaccines failing in Southeast Asia?

Gravitas: Indonesia: Scientist leading Sinovac trial dies of suspected Covid-19

Jamaica is demanding reparations from Queen Elizabeth II for Britain's role in transatlantic slave trade. But Britain has a history of denying reparations & refusing to return stolen goods.

Gravitas: Jamaica demands reparations from Queen Elizabeth II

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that in Russia only Russian wine can be called champagne. French producers from the region of Champagne are in a fizz over the new label law.

Gravitas: The Wine War: France Vs Russia

India's Foreign Minister has left for Iran & Russia. The aim is to work with a broad alliance to counter the Taliban. How does the Taliban pose a threat to Iran? How can Tehran help India secure its interests?

Gravitas: S. Jaishankar in Iran, Taliban on the agenda

The Labour party wants the UK government to suspend trade deal negotiations with India. While clubbing India with Zimbabwe, Labour says the UK rushing into deals with nations that abuse workers rights. WION's Palki tells you why this is an overreach into India's sovereignty.

Gravitas: Why is the Labour party against an India-UK trade deal?

Pakistan is looking to buy armed drones from Turkey. The same drones that helped Azerbaijan defeat Armenia in November 2020. The two nations will also work on defence projects & collaborate militarily in Afghanistan.

Gravitas: Pakistan & Turkey deepen defence ties

The US has spent 20 years and $1000 billion on the war in Afghanistan. Now, it is leaving Afghanistan to its fate. Afghan Forces are surrendering their weapons to the Taliban, as US forces exit quietly. WION's Palki tells you how the US is abandoning Afghanistan.

Gravitas: The United States has abandoned Afghanistan

China built the maximum number of skyscrapers in 2019. But now, it plans to ban their construction. After a skyscraper wobbled in Shenzhen, questions are being raised over the quality of such projects.

Gravitas: China bans tallest skyscrapers

The International Swimming Federation has banned caps designed for Black athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. FINA reportedly said the caps do not 'follow the natural form of the head'.

Gravitas: The Soul Cap ban controversy

New infections are rising in the UK. A new variant has been detected across the country. But, the Boris Johnson government wants to lift pandemic restrictions permanently, end the mask mandate and ease self-isolation rules.

Gravitas: Amid rising infections, Boris Johnson wants to scrap mask mandate

Europe is on the wrong side of history again. It is wooing Chinese President Xi Jinping in the middle of the Wuhan Virus pandemic and putting business over values.

Gravitas: Macron, Merkel hold summit with Xi Jinping

Pakistani citizens are protesting against frequent power-cuts, some of which last 16 hours. The govt is blaming 'trips' at grid stations & lack of water in dams. WION's Palki tells you how Islamabad is keeping Pakistanis in the dark in more ways than one.

Gravitas: What's keeping Pakistan in the dark?

For the first time in years, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly greeted The Dalai Lama on his 86th birthday. With China stepping up its troop deployments, is India ready to finally play the Tibet card?

Gravitas: Prime Minister Modi wishes Dalai Lama: The Message for China

Taliban has attacked a dam built by India in Afghanistan. India could reportedly bring back expats. Tajikistan has deployed 20,000 troops at the Afghan border & Russia is conducting military exercises.

Gravitas: India's fears come true: Taliban targets Indian project

What is the Dalai Lama for India? A strategic asset or a liability? For decades, successive governments have shied from using the Tibetan cause to gain leverage over China.

Gravitas: The Dalai Lama: Asset or Liability?

A silent genocide is underway in America. More than 150 people have died in 400 incidents of gun terror over the July 4 weekend. Why is Washington doing nothing about it?

Gravitas: U.S: 400 Shootings over Independence day weekend

After a half-century of attempts, Karate will finally make its long-awaited debut at Tokyo Olympics 2021. How did the Martial Art form get so famous? Where did it originate? What does the debut mean for 100 million Karate practitioners globally?

Gravitas: Karate to debut at Tokyo Olympics

Afghanistan has descended into chaos. The Taliban has captured 9 districts in the last 24 hours. 1,037 Afghan troops have fled to Afghanistan. The onslaught is more than an internal threat. It could soon become a threat for the entire region.

Gravitas: Afghanistan descends into chaos

Ukraine has forced female troops to wear high heels in a march past for upcoming Independence Day celebrations. When men can wear boots, why do female cadets have to be sexualised in heels?

Gravitas: Ukraine's female cadets forced to wear heels

On July 4, the US marked its Independence day. 2 days before that, it exited Afghanistan following a failed war and left Kabul in path of uncertainty. From Iraq to Afghanistan, the US has time and again botched up in wars abroad.

Gravitas: Afghanistan struggles after America's botched up war

China is targeting its home-grown tech giants. After Alibaba, Beijing is cracking down on 'Didi', Boss Zhipin, Tunmanman & Huochebang. What's common between them? They all are listed on U.S. Stock exchanges. WION's Palki tells you how China fears these tech firms might leak data to America.

Gravitas: Why is China targeting domestic tech giants?

China is willing to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan. Beijing is promising development to Kabul. But at the same time, Chinese hackers are trying to breach the computers of the Afghan National Security Council.

Gravitas: Will China trap Afghanistan in its debt trap?

After his election win, US President Joe Biden had told his allies that "America is back". But, a study has found that nearly 1 in 3 American diplomats want to leave their job.

Gravitas: Study finds that nearly 1 in 3 American diplomats want to resign

Did you know that India is steering more than 500 development projects across 64 countries? India's development diplomacy is exposing China's "belt and loan" trap.

Gravitas: India's development diplomacy exposes China's debt trap

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