The Civil War in Pakistan persists. 1 cartoon has destablised a country of 220 million people. PM Imran Khan who once projected himself as the custodian of Islamic faith is now preaching tolerance. WION’s Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan, protests & blasphemy

U.S. Scientists recently tried creating the world's first Human-Monkey Chimera. They injected Human cells into the embryo of a monkey. What is wrong with people? WION’s Palki Sharma gets you this report.

Gravitas: Scientists inject human cells into Monkey's embryo

What are the differences between India's first & second wave? Are the kids more vulnerable this time around? Why are false negatives more common in the second wave? WION's Palki Sharma compares the two surges in India.

Gravitas: India's first & second wave compared

Football is at war! 12 heavy-weight clubs have announced a 'money-spinning' #SuperLeague. Critics say this breakaway league will 'kill the game'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you all you need to know about the saga.

Gravitas: The 'Super League' saga

Russia says that jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny's health is fine. But Navalny's doctors say he could die at any moment. Now, allies of Navalny have called for nationwide demonstrations. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Alexei Navalny 'could die any minute'

Iran and Saudi Arabia denied reports of a rare meeting between their officials in Baghdad. But multiple unnamed sources continued to stand by their reports of a secret meeting on the civil war in Yemen. Is the Iran-Saudi rivalry thawing? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Rare Iran-Saudi talks in Baghdad

EAM S. Jaishankar was in UAE this weekend, so was Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. What went down in Abu Dhabi? Are there signs of a thaw between New Delhi & Islamabad? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas | India & Pakistan: Signs of a thaw?

Pakistan is at war with itself. In the name of faith, thousands are running riot. Islamabad has launched a brutal crackdown. The streets are filled with shells & acid. There's complete collapse of law & order. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan is at war with itself

Amid a devastating second wave, India has decided to open vaccinations to all adults. But, how can India and the world crush this surge? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how some countries managed to beat the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: India opens Wuhan virus vaccinations to all adults

After Europe, Brazil and Africa - The 'mutant variants' have struck Asia. Deadlier variants of the Wuhan virus are driving the second wave. Now, the Double Mutant has spread to more than 10 countries. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 'Double mutant' now in at least 16 countries

Space exploration is all about the marvel of human capability. This was reflected in NASA's successful helicopter flight on Mars and India's Aryabhata satellite - launched 46 years ago on the same day. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: NASA flies a helicopter on Mars

Gravitas Plus | The West polluted the environment, then exported its emissions. Today it preaches climate action. Palki Sharma says: Saving the earth is a collective responsibility, but shouldn't rich countries pay up before they preach?

Gravitas Plus: Who is responsible for Climate Change?

Pakistan witnessed a 3-hour social media blackout as Islamist radicals tried taking the country hostage. Has Imran Khan exposed his hypocrisy on blocking the Internet? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Social media blackout in Pakistan

Have you received both your doses of the Wuhan Virus vaccine? The CEO of Pfizer says you'll likely need a 3rd dose. Will other vaccine-makers follow suit? Watch this report by WION's Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Why do we need a third vaccine dose?

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrived in Washington to meet President Biden. With both leaders battling domestic challenges, can they display a united front against China? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Conflict shadow over Biden-Suga summit

What will a Taliban takeover mean for India-Afghanistan ties? What can India do to protect its investments from being targeted? WION's Palki Sharma decodes New Delhi's options in Afghanistan.

Gravitas: How should India engage with the Taliban

New Zealand unveiled plans to create a smoke-free generation by 2025. The plan to ban nicotine is being praised by public health groups, but does it qualify as government overreach into personal life? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: New Zealand to phase out cigarettes

American troops will leave Afghanistan by September 11. Where does that leave the peace deal? What about the role of Afghanistan's democratically elected government? What does the future hold for the people of Afghanistan? Palki Sharma Upadhyay put these questions to 3 key stakeholders: - India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar - Iran's Minister Of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif - Afghanistan's National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib

Gravitas: Is Afghanistan ready for America's exit?

When the Australian Navy recently induced a new ship - it booked dancers who twerked before the guests. If the inappropriate performance wasn't enough, a deceptive video of the event from a broadcaster has now triggered outrage. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Australia: Dancers twerk at Navy Ship Launch

France has asked its citizens to leave Pakistan as #FranceLeavePakistan trended on Twitter. The French Embassy has been turned into a fortress after some called for the death of the French Ambassador. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's happening.

Gravitas: France tells citizens to leave Pakistan

Chinese diplomats used old videos of disgraced US officials to accuse Washington of funding terrorists in Xinjiang. What is the truth behind this propaganda, and what role has the US played in tackling the Uighur crackdown? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China accuses US of funding terror in Xinjiang

In China, a harassed woman beat her boss with a mop. The video has gone viral. The incident has spurred up the debate about workplace harassment. Why does it persist? Why does it go unpunished? WION's Palki Sharma gets a report.

Gravitas: Workplace Harassment: A Global Plague

Are mutants driving the second wave of infections? Do vaccines work against the variants? Why are vaccinated people getting the virus? WION's Palki Sharma answers the 5 big questions on the second wave.

Gravitas: All your second wave questions answered

The Wuhan virus is no longer the same. It has mutated and become more powerful. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about the 4 variants that are powering the second wave globally.

Gravitas: The Wuhan virus mutations you need to know about

A senior diplomat confirmed that the UAE is mediating between India and Pakistan on a lasting Kashmir resolution. Are the Emirati royals behind Islamabad's softening approach to India? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Did the UAE broker Indo-Pak talks?

China is preaching Japan about 'responsibility' over the Fukushima water release plan. Meanwhile, Chinese incursions near the Senkaku islands haven't stopped. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China preaches Japan about 'responsibility'

It's a busy week for the Biden Administration. The US President is attempting a balancing act by talking to China and its regional adversaries - Japan and Taiwan at the same time. Will the approach work? WION's Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Joe Biden's new rules of engagement for China

With many states reporting a shortage of vaccines, the Indian government has decided to fast-track foreign-made jabs. How long before they reach India? Do foreign jabs hold the key to India's vaccination drive? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's evolving vaccine strategy

2 weeks after getting freed, the giant container ship Ever Given is 'stuck' again. This time in a legal row. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Ever given 'stuck' in a legal row

As tensions around the Ukraine border spike, Joe Biden has proposed a face to face meeting with Vladimir Putin to settle all differences. Can two leaders work together after having called each other killers? WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's at stake.

Gravitas: US vs Russia: Are we heading towards Cold War 2.0?

On September 11, US will withdraw all of its remaining troops from Afghanistan. But with the Taliban still on the offensive, does this withdrawal amount to surrender? Is US handing over Afghanistan to Islamabad on a platter? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: US to withdraw from Afghanistan on Sept 11

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