A 19-yr-old student Kyal Sin has been killed in Myanmar protests. A total of 38 people lost their lives on Thursday, the 'bloodiest' day since the February 1 Myanmar coup. The Army has deployed fighter jets to intimidate protesters. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Myanmar's 'bloodiest' day of protests

South China Sea is all set to welcome a new visitor. Germany will dispatch a warship to Asia. It will sail through the region when it returns. What role can the European power play in taming China's aggression in South China Sea? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Why Germany is sending a warship to Asia

Imran Khan is on a sticky wicket. After getting clean bowled on the Islamabad seat in Pakistan's senate, he is trying to spin the narrative by holding a vote of confidence. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a match-report on Pak PM's game plan.

Gravitas: Pak PM gets 'clean bowled' in Islamabad

The row between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the royal family is now out in the open. Meghan Markel has accused the Royal Family of 'perpetuating falsehoods' against the couple. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Meghan Markle accuses Royal Family of 'perpetuating falsehoods'

Last year, a blackout in Mumbai brought the entire city to a standstill. A cybersecurity firm has suggested a link between China's attempted cyber breaches in India and the power outage in Mumbai. Should a hacking attempt be considered an act of war? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: China's attempt to hack Indian Assets: An act of war?

Another attempted breach - allegedly by state-backed Chinese hackers has come to light. A connection was opened by a hacker inside a network system of an Indian port. As of Tuesday, it was still active. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the attempted breach.

Gravitas: Chinese hackers are 'actively targeting' an Indian Port

Scientists have discovered a new species of sharks that glow underwater. What's the science behind this seemingly unnatural phenomenon?

Gravitas: Sharks that glow in the dark

After more than 40 days in office, President Biden Joe Biden has hit his first domestic roadblock. His nominee to run the budget office withdrew her name after bipartisan opposition over her offensive twitter history. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Honeymoon over for Joe Biden?

Myanmar Army soldiers are now openly issuing death threats to protesters through social media platforms like TikTok. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Why is hate being allowed to flow?

Gravitas: Myanmar soldiers threaten protesters

A new leaked report from China reveals how Uighur Muslims are being transferred away from Xinjiang to break their solidarity & reduce their population. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China spills Xinjiang beans

Are you planning to get a patent? Do you know how long they last? Do you know when were they were introduced? Is there a global patent agency? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a crash-course on the world of patents.

Gravitas: Patent basics you must know

The latest crisis facing the Joe Biden administration in Iraq. 10 rockets hit a military base which hosts American troops. What challenges will this attack throw up for President Biden? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Biden's growing challenges in West Asia

Turkish President Erdogan wants to change election rules. Why? Because he fears a defeat in the 2023 elections. He is promising to build a new 'civilian constitution'. Will the promise work?

Gravitas: Erdogan wants to change election rules

Israeli army requires all servicemen to be clean-shaven. But this rule hasn't gone down well with Israeli youngsters who feel a beard is part of their identity.

Gravitas: Israel's army divided over growing a beard

For years, China's economic growth had been driven by the production of cheap knockoffs. But under Xi Jinping, Beijing is looking to reinvent itself as an innovation hub. What's throttling ingenuity in China?

Gravitas: China's makeover from copier to creator

The pandemic did not kill China's appetite for patents. It filed close to 70,000 patent applications in 2020. Is China getting ahead of others in innovation? WION's Palki tells you how there's more to the story than meets the eye.

Gravitas: The global patent war

Are you planning to buy a gadget soon? You may end up paying more. There is a global shortage of computer chips worldwide. WION's Molly tells you how this shortage is affecting the production of smartphones, consoles and even cars.

Gravitas: Why you could end up spending more on your next gadget

Jack Ma is no longer China's richest man. After his Ant Group IPO was blocked, the Chinese entrepreneur has slipped to fourth place.

Gravitas: Jack Ma is no longer China's richest man

Conditions for foreign correspondents in China have worsened during the pandemic. A survey claims foreign journalists are being threatened, harassed and intimidated.

Gravitas: Foreign Correspondents face harassment and surveillance in China

Why are Rich countries wasting vaccines? Over 130 countries do not have Wuhan Virus vaccines. While the E.U. is not using 4 out of every 5 AstraZeneca vaccine shots.

Gravitas: Do E.U. nations not trust AstraZeneca?

Global pressure is mounting on Myanmar Army. From U.S. to UK to ASEAN, the world is condemning the 'brutal' military crackdown.

Gravitas: Global pressure mounts on Myanmar Army

India is surrounded by water on three sides. It is now aiming to be a leading blue economy. WION's Molly tells you about the 4 'C's that India should focus on to position itself on the high seas.

Gravitas: India Maritime Summit 2021

A rights group has claimed Myanmar's military is using 'digital weapons' in its brutal crackdown against the protesters. These tools allegedly can hack passwords, clone phones and snoop on people.

Gravitas: Myanmar's military deploys 'digital weapons' against opponents

Sri Lanka has approved a Port deal with India & Japan. It has also established a trilateral secretariat with India & Maldives. Meanwhile, Chinese vaccines have been put on hold. Is #Colombo course-correcting?

Gravitas: Sri Lanka approves Port deal with India

Iraq is gearing up for a visit by Pope Francis, but with protests & rockets hitting Iraqi cities concerns are growing about the Pope's safety.

Gravitas: Security concerns over Pope Francis' Iraq visit

France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to 3 years in prison. Why is the sentence historic? What does it mean for Sarkozy and who is Paul Bismuth?

Gravitas: France's Ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to jail

What are deepfake videos? Have you ever come across them? Why is the deepfake technology so dangerous?

Gravitas: Tom Cruise's deepfake videos raise an alarm

India is leading the way in Vaccine equity. With rich countries hoarding over a billion doses of excess vaccines - India is vaccinating the developing world while expanding its vaccination programme at home. WION's Molly Gambhir has the details.

Gravitas: India expands its vaccination programme

Did China engage in Cyber warfare against India? A study claims Chinese hackers targeted India's power grid through malware. While another report says state-backed hackers targeted two Indian vaccine makers.

Gravitas: Is China engaging in cyber warfare against India?

This month, workers at Amazon's warehouse in Alabama will vote to decide whether they would like to form the first union in the company's history. US President Joe Biden has backed the worker's drive to unionise.

Gravitas: A historic vote for equal worker rights at Amazon

Later this week, China will evaluate a proposal to use 'larger & more sophisticated' drones for 'border management'. This comes after a company from Shenzhen claimed it aided the Chinese army during the border clash with India.

Gravitas: Chinese lawmaker wants larger drones for 'border management'

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