800 criminals were arrested from 700 locations after a blitzkrieg of raids in Europe, Australia & New Zealand. Crime lords were duped by an FBI-run messaging app they believed to be safe. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the operation unfolded.

Gravitas: Most sophisticated sting op in history

India's second wave is slowing down but hurdles remain. Two new 'super infective' variants have been identified. They can spread faster and cause weight loss. Will vaccines work on them? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Two new 'super infective' variants identified in India

The Health Ministry's Directorate General of Health Services has dumped drugs like favipiravir, ivermectin and vitamins from its Covid treatment plan guidelines. But ICMR still lists some outdated drugs as a part of its protocol. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why this is a recipe for disaster.

Gravitas: India dumps favipiravir, ivermectin, vitamins from Covid treatment plan

A UN court rejected an appeal by Ratko Mladic - known as the Butcher of Bosnia - to overturn his life sentence. Despite the verdict, Mladic continues to be supported by Serbs in Bosnia. WION's Palki Sharma decodes Mladic's bloody legacy.

Gravitas: Butcher of Bosnia's life sentence upheld

Did the United States suspect a lab leak in Wuhan last year? A new report now claims that in May 2020, American experts at a top laboratory found a lab leak "plausible". WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the American assessment.

Gravitas: Did the United States suspect a lab leak in Wuhan last year?

In January 2020, a leading infectious disease expert wrote an email to Anthony Fauci - claiming that the virus shows some "unusual features" that "potentially looked engineered".

Gravitas: Covid origins: Did Fauci know the virus is "engineered"?

How safe are we from lab leaks? Most high-security labs - like the one in Wuhan - are located in urban areas. But, a report claims that just six labs in the world have high levels of biosafety preparedness. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the world is not prepared to stop a lab leak.

Gravitas: Why the world is not prepared to stop lab leaks

For more than 10 years, Abubakar Shekau was the face of terrorism in Nigeria. Terrorists from Islamic State West African Province now claim Shekau killed himself. Does this mean an end to Jihadism in West Africa?

Gravitas: Leader of Boko Haram "kills himself"

Nepal has signed a 'non-disclosure' agreement with China for Sinopharm vaccines. This deal prohibits sharing any information about the vaccines and comes as several countries report low antibodies in Sinopharm recipients.

Gravitas: Nepal signs 'non-disclosure' agreement for Chinese vaccines

Pakistan's lawmakers want to pass a resolution against Malala. Conservatives online are threatening Malala with rape, all because the Nobel laureate questioned the need to marry.

Gravitas: Malala criticised in Pakistan for her views on marriage

Is the food on your plate safe? 420,000 people die every year because of contaminated food. Unsafe food can cause over 200 diseases - From diarrhoea to cancer.

Gravitas: World Food Safety Day, 2021

Turkey is battling an outbreak of Sea Snot. A thick layer of slimy sludge has blanketed shorelines & harbours. It's killing marine life & the livelihood of farmers. President Erdogan is facing political heat.

Gravitas: 'Sea Snot' outbreak in Turkey

From fines to guidelines, governments are moving to end Big Tech's unregulated run. How will this rivalry shape our society? Will Big Tech yield to government pressure?

Gravitas: Governments move to end Big Tech's free run

The United States is being invaded. Not by a foreign nation, but by billions of buzzing insects. The raining Cicadas have created some interesting trends - including a Cicada band & Cicada photoshoots.

Gravitas: Billions of buzzing insects invade America

13 people went on trial over death threats sent to a French teenager who unleashed an anti-Islam rant last year. The teen however faces no legal action. Is the right to blaspheme being misused in France?

Gravitas: Free speech versus blasphemy debate in France

An artist has sold an invisible art for $18,000. The piece of art cannot be seen by humans, not even by eagles and owls. But the artists insists that has created a masterpiece.

Gravitas: Invisible art sells for $18,000

The Wuhan lab leak theory is getting bigger. A video showing Chinese researchers in a bat cave is under scrutiny. A new report claims that the Wuhan lab took a database of "22,000 virus samples" offline, three months before the official start of the pandemic

Gravitas: Why did the Wuhan Lab take a database of "22,000 virus samples" offline?

Critics of Anthony Fauci call him a friend of China. But America's top infectious disease expert has called on Beijing to share medical records of researchers from the Wuhan Lab. Where does Fauci stand on the origins of the Wuhan virus?

Gravitas: Did Anthony Fauci downplay the "lab leak" theory?

32 years ago, China massacred democracy. It sent tanks to kill unarmed students. Today, China has banned people from paying tribute to the dead.

Gravitas: Tiananmen Square massacre, 32 years on

A new scandal has hit Buckingham Palace. A new report claims that coloured immigrants and foreigners were banned from working at the palace, and the Queen was exempted from workplace equality laws for more than four decades. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: British Royal Family's racist past haunts Buckingham Palace again

Is the Wuhan virus here to stay? More than 24 rich countries have already bought 6 billion vaccine doses - locking up supplies till 2023. Will vaccine hoarding push this pandemic towards an endemic? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is the Wuhan virus here to stay?

Guns are linked to 38,000 annual deaths in the U.S, but gun control remains taboo. What explains America's obsession with guns? What is the human cost of this obsession? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Florida cop shoots 14-year-old girl

WhatsApp tricking users into consent? The Indian govt says the platform is indulging in 'anti-user practices' for its updated privacy policy. WhatsApp says it won't limit user functionality but won't overturn the policy either. WION’s Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is WhatsApp tricking users into consent?

Xi Jinping wants to give China an image makeover. He wants senior leaders and diplomats to present a China that is "friendly, loveable and trustworthy". How are the wolf warriors responding to the diktat? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping seeks "Loveable" image for China

Independent media houses in Russia are winding up operations after being branded as 'foreign agents'. Is Moscow cracking down on foreign funding or free press? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia tags media outlets as 'foreign agents'

How hard should you push your children? When does encouragement become abuse? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how parents & their pursuit of excellence is hurting children.

Gravitas: When parents push their kids too hard

China mocks India as an 'Elephant' who is no match for the 'Dragon'. Now, a herd of 15 elephants have wreaked havoc in the #Yunnan province and caused $1.7 million in losses. Is this poetic justice? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Poetic Justice? Elephants on the loose in China

In June 1921, a mob of White-Americans slaughtered 300 Black-Americans. For decades, this massacre was not mentioned in American textbooks. Joe Biden wants to undo this 'injustice' but will that be enough?

Gravitas: The Story of Tulsa Massacre

Malaysia summoned the Chinese ambassador after PLA jets intruded into Malaysian airspace on Monday. Why is China antagonising a potential ally in southeast Asia?

Gravitas: Tense standoff after Chinese jets breach Malaysian airspace

Will India get vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna this year? Reports say the Indian government could make major concessions to get these shots. The vaccine makers may get indemnity.

Gravitas: India makes concessions to Pfizer

In Israel, opposition parties are racing against time to cobble together an anti-Netanyahu coalition. They have until midnight local time, if successful, Netanyahu's 12-year-long term will come to an en

Gravitas: Israeli parties stitch together anti-Netanyahu coalition

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