LG exited the smartphone business after registering $4.5 billion in losses over 6 years. Despite being a pioneer in smartphones, LG could not keep up with the quality and durability of Apple and Samsung. WION's Palki tells you how LG's downfall is a commentary on modern-day brands.

Gravitas: LG quits smartphone business after mounting losses

Turkey arrested 10 retired admirals over their criticism of Erdogan's proposed Istanbul Canal Project. The president has accused the veterans of trying to topple his government. WION's Palki tells you what explains Erdogan's 'coup paranoia'.'

Gravitas: Erdogan cries coup, arrests retired admirals

Personal data of 533 million Facebook users has leaked online. Reports say, Mark Zuckerberg is among the victims. But, this is not the first time Facebook has compromised the personal data of its Founder & CEO.

Gravitas: Mark Zuckerberg's phone number leaked and revealed

For many in Colombo, the Easter festivities were marked with grief. It's been 2 years since the Easter Bombings but there have been zero prosecutions. Why?

Gravitas: 2 years of Lanka Easter Bombings

In Jordan, 2 half-brothers are vying for the throne. The kingdom stands divided, the crisis is evolving. How did it all begin?

Gravitas: The Game of Thrones in Jordan

He is the former Crown Prince. A half-brother to the King of Jordan. But right now, Prince Hamzah is 'under house arrest' and accused of plotting an alleged coup against King Abdullah II. WION's Palki tells you how a long-simmering rift between the two royals exploded.

Gravitas: A Royal Rift between two half-brothers goes public in Jordan

Arab nations and the U.S. have come out in support of the arrest of Jordan's former crown prince Hamzah Bin Hussein. Their reactions reflect Jordan's critical role in the region's security & geopolitics.

Gravitas: Why Jordan is critical to West Asia's security

A 'golden procession' of Mummies was held in Egypt. At least 22 mummies have been relocated. Where, Why & What for? Watch this report by WION's Palki.

Gravitas: Why is Egypt relocating Mummies?

Are you unable to buy a phone you like? Having a hard time buying a new gaming console? Is the delivery of your new car delayed? A 'missing' chip could be the reason behind all these delays.

Gravitas: Can't buy that favorite piece of tech you like? Here is why

China is playing a dangerous game. It is pitting nationalism against consumerism; it is selling patriotism in form of a fashion parade.

Gravitas: Xinjiang cotton politics dominates China Fashion Week

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban hosted the Polish Premier and Italian leader Matteo Salvini for discussions on a right-wing alliance in Europe. Is the new project driven by conservative Christian beliefs or the failure of left-wing European politics?

Gravitas: European leaders discuss right-wing alliance

India has entered the race for tech supremacy. New Delhi has a '$1 billion' pitch for global chip-makers to consider. What is the proposal?

Gravitas: India's billion-dollar pitch to chip-makers

Countries that dominate the tech race, dominate world politics. China and the U.S are locked in fierce competition to gain a 'tech edge'. Emerging powers like India are banking on ingenuity over budget.

Gravitas: Decoding India's place in the tech race

Police in Seoul released a couple after they were caught on camera 'vandalising' a $500,000 painting. The cops say the couple made an honest mistake. What's the catch?

Gravitas: On cam: Couple vandalise $500,000 painting

In Taiwan, 48 people have died in a train derailment. It's the worst train disaster to take place in the country in 3 decades. Our thoughts are with the families of victims.

Gravitas: Taiwan's worst train derailment in 3 decades

European Union's vaccine chaos is getting worse. The bloc has booked close to 2 billion shots. But Germany, France & Italy managed to innoculate less than 10% of their citizens towards the end of March.

Gravitas: Europe's vaccination program: A fiasco

At least a dozen young Tigrayans were shot dead in a massacre caught on camera. Reports cited 151 similar massacres with at least 5 casualties each. WION's Palki tells you how history will remember PM Abiy - the Nobel laureate turned war leader.

Gravitas: Tigray massacre caught on camera

The Russian Embassy in Pyongyang has claimed that foreign diplomats are fleeing North Korea. At least 12 countries are said to have shut their missions. Why?

Gravitas: An Exodus is underway in North Korea

For the first time ever, Astronomers have detected X-rays from Uranus. It's unusual but is it good news or bad news?

Gravitas: Scientists detect X-rays from Uranus

The United Kingdom and Israel have administered at least one shot to more than 50% of their population. New cases and deaths have declined and restrictions are being lifted. WION's Palki tells you why countries need to ramp up their vaccinations.

Gravitas: UK & Israel vaccinated over 50% of their population. Here is the result

US President Joe Biden has unveiled a $2,000,000,000,000 Infrastructure plan to 'modernise' his country. How much is $2 Trillion? Where will the money come from? What do Americans have to say?

Gravitas: Joe Biden's $2,000,000,000,000 Infra-Plan

France has announced a new lockdown. New infections are rising in the US. India has reported its biggest jump in 6 months, with more than 72,000 new infections. New cases of the Wuhan virus are rising rapidly worldwide.

Gravitas: Global Covid cases rise for the fifth week in a row, Over 3.8 million cases recorded

It took the world 5 years, numerous lives, and a coalition of over 80 countries to defeat the Islamic State in Syria. The terror group is now capturing another country.

Gravitas: What's happening in Mozambique?

Smugglers are now abandoning children at the US border. A video - captured by US border authorities showed a smuggler dropping two kids over the US-Mexico border wall. WION's Paki tells you why America's migrant crisis could get worse.

Gravitas: Smugglers are dropping kids over the US - Mexico border wall

Saudi Arabia is planning a major economic diversification push. It plans to invest $3.2 trillion by 2030 to jumpstart its economy after the pandemic. WION's Palki tells you why the Saudi economy needs this booster shot.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia's $3.2 trillion bet

More than 200 Chinese ships descended on the disputed Spratly islands in what the Philippines described as a 'swarming and threatening' move. Beijing defended itself saying the vessels are Chinese shipping boats. WION's Palki decodes China's endgame in the South China Sea.

Gravitas: Chinese armada fans out in the South China Sea

India has vaccines, but does it have a fool-proof vaccine strategy? Nearly 75% of India is not eligible for vaccination. How does India plan to tide over the second wave?

Gravitas: What is India's vaccine strategy?

Students at the University of Winchester protested the installation of a Greta Thunberg statue worth $33,000. Could the funds not have been used to expand remote learning or support foreign students?

Gravitas: Greta Thunberg statue stirs outrage

In Manchester, a woman was left exposed in her underpants as cops tried to arrest her. This happened days after a cop was accused of murdering a woman in London. WION's Palki asks: Isn't the UK police's brutality 'deeply concerning' for British Lawmakers?

Gravitas: Shocking behaviour by British Police

Can an international treaty save the world from future pandemics? Leaders from 23 countries and the WHO back the idea. But the proposal is short on details. WION's Palki asks: Will a divided global leadership agree to a new treaty?

Gravitas: Can an international treaty save the world from future pandemics?

China is punishing top international brands, grabbing land in the South China Sea and calling on W.H.O. to probe a U.S. lab. What for?

Gravitas: China wants W.H.O. to probe a U.S. lab

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