What is Donald Trump's Post-presidency plan? Will he stay in politics? What perks and pension will Trump receive as a Former President? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the answers

Gravitas: Trump's post-presidency plans

U.S. President Joe Biden is building a team that 'looks like America'. The choices represent a diversity of ideology, background, race & religion. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you all the names.

Gravitas: Here are all the members of Team Biden

It is being called the deadliest attack in three years. Two suicide blasts in central Baghdad killed at least 32. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Twin suicide bombing kills more than 30 in Iraq

Donald Trump walked out of the White House and led to Florida, giving a miss to Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. What does this indicate? WION's Palki Sharma get you the answer.

Gravitas: What Trump's decision to skip Biden's inauguration indicates?

Joe Biden to be the oldest President so far in the United States' history to take oath for President's office and the 2nd Catholic President of the U.S. after John F. Kennedy. So, how are Washington's preparations to welcome Biden? WION's Palki Sharma get you the details.

Gravitas: How is Washington gearing up to welcome Biden?

Gravitas: Trump bids Washington 'Good Bye', Biden to get inaugurated

Joe Biden is set to take oath as the 46th President of the United States of America. Donald Trump has left the White House & led to Florida. Biden & Harris has arrived for the inauguration. So, What to expect from Biden on the 1st day? WION's Palki Sharma get you the details.

Gravitas: What to expect from Biden on the 1st day?

K2 is the planet's most challenging mountain to climb. 10 climbers from Nepal have made history by summiting the World's second tallest peak during winter. Will the world now give Sherpas their due? WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Nepali climbers summit K2 during winter

It is being called the greatest moment in India's Test Cricket History. After losing one game, without their captain and a host of first-choice players, India defeated Australia to win the test series. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Indian team creates history in Australia

Will Joe Biden lift the restrictions on visas? Will he be tough on China? Will he call out Pakistan for its state sponsorship of terrorism? WION's Palki Sharma tells you what India can expect from Joe Biden.

Gravitas: Here is what India can expect from Joe Biden

In less than 24 hours, Donald Trump will leave the White House. The preparations for Joe Biden's inauguration are underway in full swing. But Trump supporters are 'determined' to overturn election results. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Donald Trump's last day in Office

China's latest Wuhan Virus outbreak keeps getting bigger. Multiple hotspots are now conducting a second round of mass testing. China is building six hospitals in Hebei- a province where a testing lab was caught falsifying reports. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is struggling to figure out the extent of its latest outbreak.

Gravitas: Is China botching up another outbreak?

India's IT Ministry has sent a strongly-worded letter to Whatsapp asking to withdraw the proposed changes to its privacy policy. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the 'ultimatum'.

Gravitas: India asks WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy

We say 'UK Strain', 'Brazil Variant', 'South Africa Variant' - why then do we not say 'Wuhan Virus'? Most pandemics and epidemics have been named after its epicentre. Why should the Wuhan Virus be an exception? WION's Palki Sharma makes a case.

Gravitas: How the W.H.O. is shielding China

In Jan 2020, China reported a virus outbreak in Hubei. In January 2021, it has reported an outbreak in Hebei. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is witnessing a scary rewind of 2020 but has learnt no lessons.

Gravitas: China witnesses a 'scary rewind' of 2020

Bangladesh, China and Myanmar have discussed the repatriation of Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. Dhaka expects to begin the repatriation process this year. But do the Rohingyas want to go back? WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Talks on Rohingya repatriation

The Australian Open is already mired in a series of controversies. More than 70 players are in hard quarantine. More players have tested positive. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Controversy hits Australian Open

The United States wants WHO investigators to look at the records of the Wuhan Lab. It believes that several researchers inside the lab became sick in the autumn of 2019 - before the 1st case of the Wuhan virus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why is China blocking access to the Wuhan Lab?

At least 20 Indian-Americans will be part of the Joe Biden Administration. 2 of them trace their roots to Kashmir, 3 have joined the National Security Council, & 2 others will be in Biden's 'inner circle'. Who are they? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Indian-Americans grab top White House positions

The topmost Muslim Council in France has adopted a 'charter of principles' to make Islam more compatible with French values. French Muslims are upholding secularism, the French govt is 'saluting' the efforts. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: French Muslim body adopts Charter of Principles

For 8 days, 22 Chinese miners have been stuck inside a gold mine. 10 of them have reportedly died, the remaining 12 are in critical condition & have sent a 'hand-written note' describing their situation. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Chinese miners trapped for 8 days

2 days before Joe Biden's inauguration, all 50 states of the US are on alert for armed protests. 25,000 troops have been deployed to guard Washington DC. It's the biggest security presence for any inauguration in US History. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Washington turned into a garrison city

There is a leadership crisis in Samsung. South Korea has sentenced Samsung's heir and Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee to two and a half years in prison. What happens to the world's largest smartphone maker?

Gravitas: South Korea jails Samsung's heir

Are U.S. troops becoming a threat to American democracy? Defence officials fear that U.S. service members could stage an attack during the Biden's inauguration. They are now vetting 25,000 National Guard Officers. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: FBI to vet 25,000 National Guard Officers

Joe Biden has promised to prioritize legal status for 11 million immigrants. This triggered an exodus from Honduras, leading to violent clashes between the migrants and Guatemalan Security Forces. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why migrants from Honduras are rushing to the US

Russia's poisoned opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been detained for 30 days after his arrival from Berlin. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Russian President Vladimir Putin feels so threatened by Navalny.

Gravitas: Russia detains Opposition leader Alexey Navalny

Joe Biden will enter the White House with a long to-do list. In the first 10 days, the President-elect plans to reverse several controversial decisions of Donald Trump. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's on Biden's agenda.

Gravitas: Joe Biden's plans for the first 10 days in office

Privacy is a fundamental right in India, but Whatsapp's new privacy policy could infringe on this right. On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma Upadhyay asks why India doesn’t have laws to protect the personal data of its citizens.

Gravitas Plus: WhatsApp's Privacy policy explained

In Brazil's largest state - hospitals are running out of beds and oxygen tanks. According to one official, the surge in cases could be linked to a new variant of the virus.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus brings Brazil's largest state to its knees

'Presidency is no job for a woman', says President of The Philippines Rodrigo Duterte. He is the same man who boasted about assaulting women. Duterte now says women are too emotional and unfit for a leadership role.

Gravitas: Duterte: Presidency no job for a woman

With just 5 days left for the Biden Inauguration, Washington D.C. has turned into a war zone. The ceremony will be a remote affair but there is no scaling back on entertainment. Several Hollywood stars are expected to perform.

Gravitas: 5 days to go for Joe Biden's inauguration

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