Why is India crucial to America's Indo-Pacific policy? What signal does U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin's visit to India send? WION's Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: India and the Indo-Pacific

The Coup in Myanmar is now spilling beyond its borders. According to one report, more than 400 people from Myanmar have crossed into India since late February. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the crisis in Myanmar is becoming a problem for the region.

Gravitas: Myanmar's coup is becoming India's problem

A woman in Argentina has defeated AIDS 'naturally'. Scientists say this discover raises hopes of a cure. Are we a step closer to defeating HIV? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Woman in Argentina defeats Aids 'naturally'

Lawmakers in Spain have passed a law to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide. Can a person end their own life to escape pain? WION's Palki Sharma asks - Can the inevitability of death be preponed?

Gravitas: Can a person end their own life to escape pain?

India is that rare country in which both the Democrats and the Republicans are on the same page. But how were the contours of the India-U.S. strategic partnership drawn & how has the relationship evolved? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The history of India-U.S. strategic ties

The first engagement between the Joe Biden administration & China ended up being an ill-tempered & undiplomatic sparring match. How did diplomacy become about name-calling & bickering? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: U.S & China engage in undiplomatic sparring match

As the US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin visits India, WION's Palki Sharma speaks to India's former permanent representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin on the significance of the visit & the opportunities it might create.

Gravitas: Syed Akbaruddin speaks to WION

Egypt is shifting its capital city. Thousands will relocate from Cairo to the new administrative capital. What's the reason behind this relocation? Which other countries have changed their capitals? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a detailed report.

Gravitas: Egypt is relocating its capital city

U.S.-Russia ties reached a new low after Joe Biden called Vladimir Putin a killer. The Russian leader replied saying 'it takes one to know one'. Does this rule out any hope of reconciliation? Can the two leaders move beyond their 'killer' remarks? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Joe Biden calls Vladimir Putin a 'killer'

US Senator Robert Menendez thinks that 'democracy in India is deteriorating'. Here's Palki Sharma's response.

Gravitas: U.S. Senator complains about Indian Democracy

In 2020, a lot of us coped with the pandemic by welcoming a dog into our homes. The American Kennel Club has now released a list of the most popular dog breeds of 2020. Has your cuddle buddy made it to the list? Watch this report by WION's Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: America's Top Dogs of 2020

Pakistan is aggressively pushing for talks with India. Imran Khan says peace with Pakistan will give India direct access to Central Asia. General Bajwa wants India to 'bury the past'. Where does India stand? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistan makes another peace offer to India

Why does Pakistan suddenly want to talk peace with India? Is it because Islamabad wants to exit the FATF grey list or because it wants new friends? WION's Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Why Pakistan wants to talk peace with India

India & Pakistan have tried to make peace several times in the past, but all attempts have faltered. As Islamabad extends the olive branch once again, what's the guarantee that it will keep its promise? WION's Palki Sharma gets you this report.

Gravitas: Is peace with Pakistan sustainable?

A Military Television Network in Myanmar aired a 'confession' of a construction tycoon. He claims to have paid $550,000 as a bribe to Aung San Suu Kyi. But this so-called evidence is doing little to deter the protesters. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Myanmar: Military makes another attempt to discredit Aung San Suu Kyi

Amid fears of a second wave, the Indian government is facing demands to open up vaccinations for all adults. India could take lessons from Europe, where an over-cautious approach to vaccines could be costing lives. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: COVID-19 Pandemic: Why can't everyone get a vaccine in India?

China is relaxing visa restrictions for those who take Chinese shots. But, it is offering 'conveniences' to those countries - who haven't approved Chinese jabs. What are the motivations behind China's move? WION's Palki Sharma tells you about China's vaccine discrimination.

Gravitas: Going to China? Beijing relaxes visa restrictions for those who get Chinese jabs

How safe are 'Made in China' Vaccines? The CEO of Sinovac has been accused of bribing China's drug regulator for approvals. Sinopharm has been called the most unsafe vaccine by a Chinese doctor. Watch this report by WION's Palki Sharma for more details.

Gravitas: How safe are 'Made in China' vaccines?

The President of Tanzania is missing. John Magufuli hasn't been seen in public for the last 18 days. An opposition leader claims he is being treated in India for the Wuhan Virus. How true is this claim? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The curious case of a missing President

A leading Turkish news outlet thinks so. It has blurred the arms of the show's female cast and accused Friends of promoting incest and homophobia. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Is Turkey at war with F.R.I.E.N.D.S. ?

The situation in Yemen is worrying. Yemeni protesters stormed the residential Palace when cabinet members were inside. The UN's top envoy in Yemen says the war 'is back in full force'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: War in Yemen back in full force

Activists raised privacy concerns as France unveiled its new digital national identity card. Are the claims of government overreach justified or have identity documents become an easy target? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: France's new national identity card sparks privacy fears

Despite being hailed as a reformist Pope, Pope Francis signed off on a Vatican decree that bars priests from blessing same-sex unions. The decree described homosexuality as a sin that cannot be blessed by God. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the Vatican's aversion to reform.

Gravitas: The Vatican shuts the door on same-sex unions

China tried to win the vaccine race. It lost to India. Now, China is cheating. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: How China tried to win the vaccine race

Later this month, PM Modi will undertake a visit to Dhaka for the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence. What does this visit mean for Bangladesh? WION's Palki brings you an exclusive interview with Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.

Gravitas: WION Exclusive: What PM Modi's visit to Dhaka means for Bangladesh

8 people died in the shootings at three spas in the Atlanta area. 6 out of 8 victims were Asians. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Asian Americans are coming under attack in the United States.

Atlanta Shootings: Were Asians on target? | Gravitas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a new vision. He wants to focus on Indo-Pacific and marginalise China from the 5G race. Johnson needs India's support for both. But for that- the UK first needs to change its approach towards India. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Britain standing up to the China threat

France, Germany and Italy have joined a growing list of nations that have suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID jabs. Are European powers politicising vaccines, or is there solid science behind the move? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: France, Germany suspend AstraZeneca jabs

UK PM Boris Johnson has unveiled a blueprint for Britain's future. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the 4 areas of importance: 1: Countering Chinese aggression 2: Indo-pacific tilt in foreign policy 3: Nuclear stockpile upgrade 4: New law against protests

Gravitas: Boris Johnson's blueprint for Britain

Do you know Iran has a city of Missiles? It's a never-ending underground corridor of scores of missile systems. The location is unknown, but the message is clear & is directed at the Joe Biden administration. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Iran unveils new city of Missiles

Will Dante finally get justice after 700 years? In 1301 A.D. the Italian poet was sent into exile. In 2021, his descendant says the verdict was biased & wants to undo the 'miscarriage of justice'. WION's Palki Sharma gets you this report.

Gravitas: Will Dante get justice after 700 years?

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