Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori has refused to resign over his sexist comments. WION's Palki Sharma asks - Is there a sexism epidemic in Japan?

Gravitas: Tokyo 2020 President refuses to resign

Canda has designated Proud Boys as a 'terror entity' calling the group an 'active threat' to National security. What does the move mean for the group's future? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Canada declares 'Proud Boys' terrorists

Myanmar's military has said it will not leave even after a year. Elected legislators have defied the military by taking an oath of office. There is a Civil disobedience movement in Myanmar. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: Facebook blocked in Myanmar

Jeff Bezos is stepping down as the CEO of Amazon to focus on 'climate change' ventures. But is saving the planet the only reason behind his decision? WION's Palki Sharma says there's more than meets the eye.

Gravitas: Why is Jeff Bezos stepping down?

Have you ever bought a product just because an Instagram influencer was seen using it? Have you been fooled by filters? The U.K. has barred influencers from using misleading filters. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Influencers told not to use misleading filters

As Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is put behind bars. What is the future of Russia's opposition? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how it's becoming a dying species.

Gravitas: What is the future of Russian Opposition?

The hardliners in Iran's parliament have rejected the budget proposed by Hassan Rouhani. A high stakes political battle is unfolding in Tehran - that could have implications for West Asia. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why Iran is without a budget

Pakistan is trying to talk peace with India. Sri Lanka has scrapped a key project with India. How can India win the support of its neighbours amidst the developments? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: India and the Evolving World Order

Rihanna and Greta Thunberg are tweeting on the Indian Farmers Protest. A British MP wants to debate the farm laws. While the world is free to comment - are they defeating the farmers' cause with all the clamour? WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweet on Farmers protest

Citizens of Myanmar are reaching out to WION with requests for help. Our Executive Editor Palki Sharma reads some messages that we received.

Gravitas: Myanmar Citizens reach out to WION

While Beijing continues to 'stage-manage' the WHO team in Wuhan, a vaccine scandal has erupted in China. More than 80 members of a 'crime-ring' have been arrested for manufacturing and selling fake vaccines in China and abroad. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A vaccine scandal erupts in China

Is it time to reboot the Neighbourhood First policy? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's neighbourhood in a state of flux

A civil disobedience movement is brewing in Myanmar. Scores of people honked horns and banged pots to protest against the coup. Members of the medical fraternity wore a red ribbon to show support for Aung San Suu Kyi. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: A civil disobedience movement is brewing in Myanmar

A custom t-shirt with the word 'Wuhan' on a bat emblem has angered China. The t-shirts, inspired by a logo of an American hip-hop group were ordered by Canadian diplomats in China last year.

Gravitas: China takes offence over 'Wuhan Bat' t-shirt

Kremlin is blaming 'Western powers' of meddling in Alexei Navalny's court-hearing. From being accused of interfering in other's affairs to now leveling the same accusation

Gravitas: 13 foreign diplomats attend Navalny hearing

From blaming frozen food to suggesting that the pandemic could have begun in the United States - China has launched a campaign to change the origins of the Wuhan virus. WION's Palki tells you how China is floating new theories to shift the blame for the pandemic.

Gravitas: China blames Wuhan virus outbreak on frozen food

Are you in Myanmar? What have you seen of the coup? Do you have a story to share? Let Wion be your voice. Watch this message by our Executive Editor

Gravitas: Myanmar Coup: Let Wion be your voice

With virus mutations, extended lockdowns and a shortage in vaccine supplies - the crisis in European Union countries is growing. The bloc is now facing a 50% shortfall in vaccine supply.

Gravitas: Europe's vaccine crisis grows

General Min Aung Hlaing is the man behind Myanmar Coup. He may have an unassuming appearance but he's no ordinary man. The strongman general was the face of Rohingya persecution in Myanmar.

Gravitas: The military chief who dethroned Suu Kyi

Did China support Myanmar's military in orchestrating a coup? What's in it for Beijing? What does Myanmar's military coup mean for India and the rest of the neighbourhood?

Gravitas: Is China backing Myanmar's generals?

Prada is selling a hole-riddled sweater that looks like cheese for 90,000 rupees. The Italian luxury brand believes this sweater is a Spring Summer essential. Take a look at it and tell us what you think.

Gravitas: Prada's cheese-lookalike sweater

A 9-year-old girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police officers in the U.S. Footage from a body camera shows the girl crying out for her father and requesting to see him for one last time.

Gravitas: 9-yr-old pepper-sprayed in Rochester, New York

Governments around the world and the UN have condemned the military coup in Myanmar. They are calling for the release of the elected leaders - including Aung San Suu Kyi. But China has labelled the coup 'a cabinet reshuffle.'

Gravitas: Myanmar Coup: China calls it a 'cabinet reshuffle'

Is there enough tax relief for Middle class? Is there enough room to attract foreign companies? How will we diversify supply chains? Why is the hospitality sector unhappy?

Gravitas: What Budget 2021 does not mention

Budget2021 was India's first-ever paperless budget. The focus too was on catalysing India's digital economy. From digital payments to a digital census, some key allocations have been made.

Gravitas: India's first-ever paperless Budget

India's post-pandemic budget is all about the health of: The Citizens, India's Cities,The Economy, Government assets, India's relationships with the world

Gravitas: 2021 Budget: Health and Infrastructure get a booster shot

From a vehicle scrapping policy to support for startups and a push for regional languages - this budget featured a lot of interesting themes and talking points.

Gravitas: Budget 2021: The themes and talking points

The military has seized control in Myanmar. The country's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained. The military has declared an emergency for a year and handed over governance to its Commander-in-Chief.

Gravitas: Military coup in Myanmar

What does Myanmar's military coup mean for Aung San Suu Kyi? Is this the end of her political career?

Gravitas: What next for Aung San Suu Kyi?

What does this budget mean for the ordinary Indian? WION's Palki tells you why this is not a populist budget, but a practical one.

Gravitas: Budget 2021: What does it mean for the ordinary Indian?

From scuffling with AstraZeneca to trying to ban exports of vaccines, The European Union's vaccination program is caught in a mess. What's going on?

Gravitas: European Union's vaccine supply disaster

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