In an exclusive interview to Palki Sharma, Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa admits that Europe has not done enough to contain the growing threat from China. Jansa says the EU has put its economic interests above its values.

Gravitas: Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaks to WION

As demands for transparency from China grow, Beijing is blaming everyone else for the pandemic. A Chinese scientist suggested that the virus could be a bioweapon from US. While the Chinese press is painting Europe as the original epicentre. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: China blames everyone but itself for the pandemic

A visibly thinner Kim Jong Un has sparked speculations online. Is the North Korean dictator unwell, or did he intentionally lose weight to get healthier? Kim's weight loss coincides with a food crisis in North Korea. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Kim Jong Un's weight loss sparks speculations

Pakistan's foreign minister has given the Taliban a clean chit in the ongoing violence in Afghanistan. He has accused India of having more influence 'than it ought to' in the region. Why is Shah Mahmood Qureshi dictating India's Afghan policy? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan's foreign minister accuses India of terrorism

At least 1,900 American military guns have been stolen from high-security installations in the last decade. Reports say the Pentagon has consistently downplayed and covered up these AWOL guns. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: America's stolen military guns

Sapporo in northern Japan woke up to the news of a bear invasion. The frenzied animal invaded a military base, stranded flights and terrorised the locals. But its day in the city was cut short by Japanese marksmen. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Bear invades Japanese military base

While Biden and Putin may have achieved a thaw, the Russian and American press are still at daggers drawn. The media scuffled in front of the Presidents in Geneva; they turned the press conference into a harangue. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas | Geneva: American and Russian media at daggers drawn

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo shaved $4 billion from Coca-Cola shares after he swapped their bottles for water at a press conference. But the marquee striker didn't always hate Coke. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Ronaldo takes the fizz out of Coke

What are India's stakes in US-Russia relations? Will a détente between the two powers benefit India? Palki Sharma tells you 5 reasons why India will be cheering for a thaw.

Gravitas | US-Russia thaw: What does it mean for India?

This week, Pakistani lawmakers turned the parliament into a House of Shame. A debate on Pakistan's budget led to a battle of fist-fights and profanities. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A brawl in Pakistan's Parliament

China has launched three astronauts to build its own space station. This is just the first step in Beijing's space domination plans. China has plans to mine the moon and build colonies on Mars. Palki Sharma tells you about China's plans to colonise space.

Gravitas: China's plans to conquer the Moon, Mars and beyond

What happened at China's Taishan nuclear power plant? Was it a radiation leak or a false alarm? French companies involved in the operations had warned about an "imminent radiological threat". Palki Sharma tells you what happened next.

Gravitas: What happened at China's Taishan nuclear power plant?

Pakistani diplomats have brought shame to their country again. A report claims that employees of Pakistani diplomatic mission in Geneva were forced to work without pay for "almost 20 years". The workers have now filed a complaint with the Office of the Public Prosecutor. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistani diplomats in Switzerland didn't pay employees for "20 years"

There was no breakthrough in the Geneva Summit between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The differences outweighed the gains. But what did the leaders' body language give away? Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Highlights of the Geneva Summit of US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin

The Financial Times has accused India of being the Quad's weakest link, pointing to the breakdown of vaccine supplies. With Japan labouring to the Olympics and US hitting 600,000 Covid deaths, why has India been singled out? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Western press calls India Quad's weakest link

The Indian government has denied reports that the homegrown jab Covaxin contains calf serum. Why do fake reports gain so much traction on social media? What is the cost of such misinformation? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Covaxin has calf serum? Government says no

Why is Twitter reluctant to comply with India's digital rules? How did a regulatory tussle evolve into a full-blooded feud? Is Twitter asking India to surrender its cyber sovereignty? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What next in the Twitter-India feud

Twitter has been booked for "promoting enmity" in India. The company could face more such lawsuits. Why? Because it is yet to comply appoint a Compliance Officer in India. Palki Sharma tells you more about Twitter's growing troubles.

Gravitas: Why Twitter could be swamped with lawsuits in India

A transparency survey has found that a third of Europe used personal contacts to secure healthcare. 62% of respondents cited corruption as a major issue in government. Is Europe's reputation of integrity a facade? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Europeans bribed their way to beds & vaccines

Saudi Arabia has now altered its 'Male Guardianship System' to allow women to live & travel independently. Palki Sharma takes you through the string of reforms being undertaken by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia alters Male Guardianship System

1 year since the Galwan Valley clash, where do things stand at the border? What has changed & what hasn't? Is India mounting a 360° response? Palki Sharma takes you through the past, the present & the future.

Gravitas | 1 year since Galwan clash: What has changed?

The lab leak theory is gaining traction. As American sleuths investigate the Wuhan Lab angle, China's Batwoman Shi Zhengli has claimed that her lab didn't engage in any risky research. But, fresh reports are challenging her claims. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: What was China's Batwoman up to at the Wuhan lab?

China appeared to tread cautiously after sharp rebukes from the G7 & NATO, accusing the alliances of exaggerating the China threat. Has the anti-China alliance already rattled Beijing? How will it respond? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China rattled after takedown by NATO & G7?

The Czech Prime Minister triggered a row after suggesting that Sweden & The Netherlands will become Muslim nations in the coming decades. Population experts say the PM is trying to scare people. Palki Sharma tells you why Andrej Babis is playing a dangerous game.

Gravitas: Will Sweden & The Netherlands become Muslim nations?

As the countdown for the Biden-Putin Summit begins. Palki Sharma takes you through 5 Presidential encounters that shaped the US-Russia relationship over the years.

Gravitas: 5 US-Russia Presidential meetings that shaped history

They have called each other killers. Now Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will come face-to-face in Geneva. What can we expect from this "summit of adversaries"? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: A "summit of adversaries" in Geneva

In less than one week, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has visited Qatar twice. Why? The route for an Afghanistan Peace Deal goes through Doha, and India could be trying to get a word in. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | Two visits in less than a week: What is Jaishankar doing in Qatar?

The West is gearing up to confront China. The G7 is taking on China on three fronts - Wuhan Virus origins, Human Rights & the Belt & Road debt trap. While NATO leaders are gearing up to declare China a security risk. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Alliance of Democracies gears up to challenge China

G7 nations have joined forces to counter China's Belt & Road initiative. They've launched B3W 'Build Back Better World' initiative led by the US govt. What does it offer & who will foot the bill? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: G7 nations join forces to counter China's BRI

The western media has painted Cornwall as a tourist paradise with beaches & resorts. But it is actually among the poorest counties in the UK. Why is there no outrage over Cornwall hiding its poor? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: G7 glitz hides Cornwall's poverty

After 12 years of dominating Israeli politics, Benjamin Netanyahu has been ousted as Prime Minister. What is Bibi's legacy in Israel? What does the new PM Naftali Bennett bring to the table? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Netanyahu ousted after 12 years as prime minister

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