The WHO report on Wuhan virus origins has led to a fight. An investigator has decried US intelligence on the origins, after the Biden administration said it will independently verify the WHO report. WION's Palki tells you how China is benefitting from this fight.

Gravitas: Washington and WHO clash over Wuhan virus origin probe

Twitter seems to be challenging the Indian govt. It is yet to comply to govt's order of blocking 1,178 Anti-India accounts. A Twitter official says, 'the tweets must continue to flow'.

Gravitas: Is Twitter challenging Indian govt?

In a virtual meeting, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the growing violence in Afghanistan and called for an immediate ceasefire. WION'S Palki tells you how India is pushing for development in Afghanistan, despite the terror threat.

Gravitas: Prime Minister Modi calls for an immediate ceasefire in Afghanistan

PM Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with U.S President Joe Biden on Monday. What transpired during the call? What promises were made? What message does it send?

Gravitas: The Modi-Biden phone call

Citizens of Myanmar are taking to the streets against the military rule. Protests have intensified in the last 48 hours, with the military using water cannons and rubber bullets against the protesters.

Gravitas: Myanmar: People hit the streets against Military rule

A water treatment facility in Florida was targeted by hackers last week, allegedly to poison the supply of water to the city.

Gravitas: An attempt to 'hack' water in Florida

The WHO team has wrapped up its mission in Wuhan without any breakthrough. China is now writing the future of this probe, by calling on the WHO to send investigators across the world to hunt for the origins of the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus Origins: WHO mission finds no answers in China

13 months on, the origins of Wuhan Virus remains a mystery. China has blamed 7 countries as the source, punished those who demanded a probe & turned the WHO probe into a charade

Gravitas: China turns W.H.O probe into a charade

The WHO team is leaving Wuhan with more questions than answers. Critics of this investigation say China didn't provide meaningful access to the investigators and influenced every move. WION's Palki tells you how China 'stage-managed' the probe in Wuhan.

Gravitas: WHO Probe into Wuhan virus origins | How China dictated the terms

Chinese warships sailed into Japanese territorial waters - two days in a row. Meanwhile, a French nuclear attack submarine has conducted a patrol through the South China Sea. WION's Palki tells you how the West is answering China's belligerence.

Gravitas: French nuclear submarine patrols South China Sea

India has always steered clear of interfering in America's affairs. What makes some think America can interfere in India's? WION's Palki tells you how America is in no position to dictate terms to India.

Gravitas: Can America dictate terms to India?

PM Narendra Modi has called out 'Foreign Destructive Ideology' being deployed to 'harm' India. Meanwhile the Maharashtra govt has decided to probe pro-India tweets on the #FarmerProtests.

Gravitas: PM Modi slams 'foreign forces' influencing India

With a general election just weeks away and the pandemic still raging - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a trial over charges of corruption. WION's Palki tells you what the case against Netanyahu means for his political future.

Gravitas: Netanyahu faces corruption trial

A report has revealed that Queen Elizabeth successfully lobbied the British Government to conceal her private wealth from the public.

Gravitas: Did the Queen try to hide her wealth?

For decades America dominated the world, but today America's share in the global pie is much smaller. Is the U.S. in any position to impose its views & interests on the world?

Gravitas: Has the post-American era arrived?

A survey found that Joe Biden is popular across much of the world. But international trust in the US is low. Recent moves on China, India, Iran & Saudi Arabia offer clues to what Biden could do to restore trust in American leadership.

Gravitas: Can Biden reclaim America's place in the world?

Wuhan virus mutations are testing the vaccines. South Africa has paused the rollout of the Oxford vaccine after a study claimed it offered reduced protection against the virus. Does that mean the vaccine doesn't work?

Gravitas: Is the pandemic ending or worsening?

The government in Haiti has claimed that they foiled a coup attempt. 23 people were arrested, amid protests demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse.

Gravitas: Haiti President alleges attempted coup

The citizens of Myanmar are fighting back. Protesters have hit the streets. A group of teachers and students have launched a civil disobedience movement.

Gravitas: Citizens of Myanmar launch a civil disobedience movement

U.S. and China are taking on each other in the high seas. China has warned off a U.S. warship in South China Sea.U.S. has deployed one of the world's largest warships to the Indo-Pacific.

Gravitas: USS Nimitz deployed to Indo-Pacific

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in power for 20 years now. He has survived several hurdles- the Second Chenchen war, the 2012 Moscow siege, the annexation of Crimea. Will Alexei Navalny

Gravitas: Will Putin survive the protests?

Canada has a population of around 38 million. But it has some 200 million shots. One assessment says, it may take 7 years for the pandemic to end, if the rate of vaccination doesn't pick up.

Gravitas: It could take 7 years for the Wuhan Virus Pandemic to end

For the first time in his 20-year rule, Vladimir Putin is dealing with a serious opposition movement. Despite being in jail, Alexei Navalny has mobilized a mass movement against Putin - breathing new life into Russia's long-dead opposition.

Gravitas: How Navalny spawned an opposition in Russia

Sweeping new restrictions have been imposed on schools in Hong Kong. Children as young as 6 now must learn the definition of terms like 'subversion', 'succession', 'terrorism' & 'collusion' - as defined by the National Security Law.

Gravitas: China goes after the young minds of Hong Kong

He is 44, he is popular, he has support abroad, his poisoning made him a household name, his dramatic arrested heightened his profile. But who exactly is Alexei Navalny.

Gravitas: The story of Alexei Navalny

In his first diplomatic address as President Joe Biden mentioned Myanmar, Yemen, China, Russia & Saudi Arabia, but there was no mention of India.

Gravitas: Biden doesn't mention India in diplomatic address

U.K. has banned Chinese state broadcaster CGTN over its links to the Chinese Communist Party. Beijing is now threatening retaliation.

Gravitas: U.K. cancels CGTN'S broadcast permit

For 4 years, Wion reported on the #UighurGenocide, but the world silently watched. Influential countries are finally speaking up, but the genocide continues. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The story of Xinjiang

In an exclusive conversation with WION's Palki Sharma, Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile Lobsang Sangay said when it comes to China's human rights violations, Tibet was 'Patient Zero'. Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile Lobsang Sangay believes there cannot be peace at the border with China until the issue of Tibet is resolved. Sangay told Palki, that only 75 soldiers were guarding the border - when Tibet was independent.

Tibet's Prime Minister in exile: Unless you solve Tibet, peace with China is unlikely | Gravitas

Women have been systematically raped at Xinjiang's mass detention camps. The US & Australia want a probe by international observers into the charges. China says the victims who spoke out are actors. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the assault on women in Xinjiang.

China: Women detainees of mass detention camps tortured, raped | Gravitas

Pakistan has unveiled a statue of Allama Iqbal in Lahore. The 'astounding' craftsmanship has triggered a meme fest. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: This statue has sparked outrage in Pakistan

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