India and Bangladesh are entering the new decade with momentum in bilateral ties. But domestic and external forces are trying to sabotage the relationship. How both sides navigate these challenges will determine the Asian age. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will China derail India-Bangladesh ties?

Sheikh Hasina is the longest-serving Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Her soft manner & steely determination has often been discussed, but the world knows little about her political journey.

Gravitas: The story of Sheikh Hasina

PM Modi will visit Dhaka to participate in the celebration of the 50th Independence Day of Bangladesh. WION is the only network reporting the developments from Dhaka. Our Correspondents Siddhant Sibal & Lakmina Jesmin Soma. WION's Palki Sharma tell you what to expect.

Gravitas: PM Modi to attend 50th anniversary of Bangladesh Independence

We're back from Dubai with a lot of insights & perspective. Our Executive Editor WION's Palki Sharma takes you through 5 key takeaways from WION Global Summit.

Gravitas | WION Global Summit | Palki Sharma Upadhyay's 5 takeaways

In 2020, at least 83 foreign brands were implicated in a report on forced Uighur labour. Which brands are they? What's their stance? How many Uighurs are suffering because of them? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Which global brands are using Uighur Labour?

Sanctions give the impression of punitive action against rogue nations. But in reality, they have failed to create actual changes. What explains the failure of economic warfare through sanctions? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why do sanctions fail?

After spending a year at the International Space Station, a batch of grapevines returned to earth for a tasting session in Bourdeaux. Can the wine tasters differentiate between the space-aged wine and the one aged on earth? WION's Palki Sharma tells you the story.

Gravitas: Does fine wine still taste fine after a space voyage?

A massive container ship has blocked the Suez Canal. Reportedly, the blockage is costing about $400 million an hour. There is a 25-member crew on the ship. All of them are Indian nationals. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Suez Canal Blockage is costing $400 million an hour

Brazil topped 300,000 COVID-19 deaths amid a major shortage of oxygen cylinders and hospital beds. Latin American leaders see red as Bolsonaro continues to reject partial lockdown measures. Has Brazil's pandemic response completely broken down? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Brazil suffocates as Oxygen cylinders run low

Brands like Nike and H&M are finding out the cost of raising China's human rights violations. The brands are facing boycott calls from the Chinese press and citizens. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Beijing's campaign of manufactured outrage.

Gravitas: China targets Nike and H&M over ban on Xinjiang Cotton

The India-Bangladesh friendship is a textbook example of neighbourly relationship. The ties go beyond gains & losses. As PM Narendra Modi heads to Bangladesh, Palki Sharma decodes the camaraderie New Delhi shares with Dhaka.

Gravitas Plus: The India-Bangladesh Friendship

A massive fire swept through the Rohingya refugee camp at Cox's Bazar. Several people have died. Reports claim at least 50,000 people were forced to flee. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you what happened.

Gravitas: Massive fire sweeps through Rohingya camp

The crackdown in Myanmar is turning ugly. A 14-year-old boy has been shot dead. Foreign citizens are being investigated & fresh charges of bribery have been filed against Aung San Suu Kyi. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Myanmar crackdown turns ugly

The United States has witnessed its second mass shooting in a week. A gunman opened fire at a grocery store in Colorado, killing 10. Will this force US President Joe Biden to push for gun control? WION's Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Mass shooting in Colorado takes 10 lives, 21-year-old faces 10 counts of murder

Shocking images of a Biden-Era detention centre have emerged. The photos from Texas show children sleeping on mats under foil blankets. A report claims the migrants haven't been given adequate access to soap or food. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Shocking images of Biden-era detention centre

The UNHRC has adopted a resolution against Sri Lanka's human rights violations. China & Pakistan voted against the resolution. India abstained from voting. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you this report.

Gravitas:  UNHRC adopts resolution on Sri Lanka

From rape allegations to sexual misconduct, the Australian parliament is at the centre of a major controversy. What is Scott Morrison's plan to reform this culture? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Sex scandal rocks Australian Parliament

The military has ruled Myanmar for nearly 6 decades. During this time, they accumulated wealth and imposed their political agenda. As Myanmar's democratic experiment teeters after a decade, is the army at the root of Myanmar's problems? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Why the military sabotages Myanmar's civilian governments

Israelis made the trip to polling stations for a fourth time in two years amid uncertainty over the political future of PM Benjamin Netanyahu. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Netanyahu faces uphill battle as Israel votes

The South China Sea dispute is in the headlines once again. This time for China's maritime militia boats that have alarmed the Philippines. What does this militia do? WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: What are China's maritime Militias?

Despite a months-long rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the world is in the middle of another wave of infections. Much of Europe is under partial lockdown measures, while in Brazil- President Bolsonaro celebrated his birthday with unmasked supporters. What is causing this latest virus resurgence? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Record surge in COVID-19 cases globally

After lying dormant for 6,000 years, a volcano in Iceland erupted over the weekend. The 'minor' eruption has become a public spectacle than a public safety hazard. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you this report.

Gravitas: Iceland wakes from 6,000-year slumber

Turkey's Lira plunged 15% - after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fired the Governor of the Central Bank. This is the third Central Bank chief to be sacked in less than two years. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Erdogan sacks his third Central Bank Chief in two years

After Pak PM Imran Khan tested positive for the Wuhan Virus, vaccine hesitancy is on the rise in Pakistan. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Vaccine hesitancy in Pakistan

After US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar is in New Delhi for talks. The US faces the deadline of May 1 to withdraw troops. What is India's role in the peace negotiations? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Will US troops leave Afghanistan in May?

Historical accounts say Indians have been sailing the South China Sea for 1,500 years. Today, New Delhi has more in common with the region than China. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you what is at stake for India in the region.

Gravitas: What is at stake for India in the South China Sea?

More than 200 Chinese vessels - allegedly manned by militias - have been spotted at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The Philippines has called on China to 'stop this incursion'. Is China making moves to seize disputed lands? WION's Molly Gambhir has more.

Gravitas: South China Sea: Is China making moves to seize disputed islands?

In 2020, raging bushfires were ravaging Australia. Exactly a year later, the country is dealing with unprecedented floods. WION's Molly Gambhir brings you all the details.

Gravitas: Australia submerged under record flood

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin is in India. During the three day visit, Austin will hold deliberations at the highest levels of the Indian Government. The agenda goes well beyond the Chinese military threat. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what to expect.

Gravitas: A new chapter in the India-US relationship

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