UNHRC wants to probe Israel for war crimes. The resolution was adopted in a special session called by Pakistan. China, Russia voted in favour of the probe. Since when did these countries start championing human rights? Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: UN Human Rights Council to probe Israel

A study has found that it is possible for humans to live up to 150 years. So, what must we do in order to live that long? What is the secret to a long life? Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas | Study: Humans can live up to 150 years

Have you recovered from a Wuhan virus infection? A new study has found that you could make antibodies for years, possibly even your lifetime. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Had COVID? You could possibly make antibodies for years

US President Joe Biden has asked his intelligence agencies to "redouble" efforts to find the origins of the Wuhan virus. The White House hasn't ruled out the "lab leak" theory. What does America know about the pandemic's origins? Palki Sharma brings you a report?

Gravitas: What the United States knows about COVID-19

Scientists in Germany are claiming to have solved the mystery behind blood clots from AstraZeneca and J&J vaccines. The study says spliced spike proteins may be responsible for the rare side effect. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Scientists claim to have solved the blood clot puzzle

The war of words between India and Twitter escalated with the social media company accusing the government of intimidation. New Delhi hit back saying Twitter is undermining India's legal system. How long can big tech fight regulation? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Twitter concerned for its staff in India

Emmanuel Macron has asked for forgiveness, in an attempt to reset ties with Rwanda. The French President has announced debt relief to the Sudan. He is promising vaccines and a "new deal" to Africa. Palki Sharma tells you more about Macron's pivot to Africa.

Gravitas: Emmanuel Macron's Africa outreach

An Australian court held that the environment minister is morally responsible to the next generation for the effects of climate change. Is climate litigation the only way to hold governments accountable? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Australian court pulls up government for climate change

Boris Johnson's former aide Dominic Cummings ripped into his former boss - blaming him for mishandling the pandemic. Cummings says the UK PM offered to get the virus injected on live TV to assure his citizens that it wasn't deadly. Why is Johnson's former right-hand man exposing him? How has the PM responded? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Did Boris Johnson ask to be injected with COVID on TV?

Bashar Al-Assad is set to extend his rule over Syria after an election widely perceived to be rigged. What will a fourth Assad term mean for Syria? Why is Assad bothering with the pretense of democracy? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Fourth Assad term certain as Syrians vote

WION is changing with the times. Our bulletins are now being anchored from 6 countries, and very soon we will be bringing you shows from over 35 cities across the world. This is a first of its kind for a global news channel. Palki Sharma brings you the story of WION's expansion.

Gravitas | WION expands: Live shows from 35 cities

WhatsApp is taking the Indian government to court. The company claims the new media code will compel it to "break privacy protections". India says the right to privacy is "fundamental, but not absolute". Palki Sharma tells you why the world is watching this lawsuit.

Gravitas: Why WhatsApp has sued the Indian government

China is expanding its influence at the United Nations - by installing Chinese citizens in leadership positions, through money power & Chinese "proxies". A Gateway House report reveals how China is now in a dominant position at the UN. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How China is expanding its influence in the United Nations

Millions of mice have entered homes in Australia. They are on the walls, roofs, inside containers and in water tanks. Mice have also attacked hotels and are biting patients in hospitals. How did this happen? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Mouse plague in Australia

The Lab Leak Theory is getting bigger & serious. The US is seeking 'Phase 2' of an investigation into Wuhan Virus origins. WHO's top virologist Marion Koopmans says a 'follow-up' probe is needed. Where are things headed? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: US seeks 'Phase 2' of investigation into COVID-origins

The European Union has dragged AstraZeneca to court. The charges include delay in vaccine delivery & prioritizing the UK over the rest. This legal battle was months in the making. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: EU takes AstraZeneca to court

Pfizer is ready to send 50 million doses to India by July this year. But, it wants significant regulatory relaxations from India. What are Pfizer's demands? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: What Pfizer wants from India

A UK-based study has found that dogs can quickly and accurately detect COVID-19 patients. Thanks to their keen sense of smell, dogs can detect a specific odour that comes from infected patients. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Study finds dogs can sniff out COVID-19

Fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi has gone missing in Antigua, the country he was living in since fleeing India in 2018. Reports say Choksi may have fled to Cuba. WION spoke to Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Palki Sharma brings you the highlights.

Gravitas: Mehul Choksi goes missing in Antigua

Mali's interim leaders have been arrested in a second military coup in the space of 9 months. Why is the West African country stuck in this cycle of instability? Will the junta keep its promise of elections next year? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Another military coup in Mali

Will social media companies like Facebook and Twitter fail to operate in India in two days? Palki Sharma tells you why major social media companies are in trouble in India.

Gravitas: Twitter raided in India

What happens when a President loses a bet? French President Emmanuel Macron had to sit through a 'brutal' rendition of a lullaby at the Élysée Palace. The performance was truly 'killer'. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Macron hosts heavy metal band after losing bet

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reached Jerusalem after 11 days of rocket-fire & killings. The visit is aimed at 'cementing' the ceasefire. Palki Sharma asks: Can America really claim credit for peace?

Gravitas: Why is Antony Blinken in Israel?

European operators are re-routing their flights to avoid Belarus after a Ryanair flight was diverted to arrest a Lukashenko critic. In Brussels, EU leaders have approved a fresh round of sanctions. Will they be enough to prompt the release of Roman Protasevich? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Belarus airspace deserted after EU boycott

Are Pakistan & US friends or enemies? What is their relationship status? 3 developments tell why Washington can neither ignore Islamabad nor fully embrace it. Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Are Pak & US friends or enemies?

India has got a new drug to treat Wuhan virus patients. It can help mild to moderate patients recover quickly. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: India gets a new drug to treat Wuhan virus

India was not an exception. Several countries are running out of oxygen. They are staring at high death rates because of slow vaccination and oxygen shortage. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Osaka crumbles under rising COVID-19 cases

In 2012, 6 miners in China had fallen ill after a visit to a mine. Scientists from the Wuhan lab were called in to investigate the "mysterious illness". Is there a connection between this mine and the pandemic? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Does COVID-19 have a connection with an abandoned mine in China?

Social Media giants Facebook and Twitter had three months to comply with India's new rules. They failed to meet the deadline. Can Facebook and Twitter get banned for non-compliance? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Social Media giants face heat in India

Students have been the silent sufferers of this pandemic. Graduating students in India are staring at uncertainty. In Mexico, students are protesting in-person learning. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: New York to open schools in full capacity

Joe Biden is under immense bipartisan pressure to investigate a series of cases where American diplomats have been struck down by a mysterious illness. The scientific community has hinted at radio waves being used in these attacks. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: US officials hit by mysterious illness abroad

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