Has China really tamed the Wuhan Virus? Three cities are under lockdown after a fresh outbreak. A Chinese study has found that over 75% of the patients hospitalised in Wuhan still suffer from lingering symptoms.

Gravitas: Wuhan: Over 75% of hospitalised patients still suffer from Covid symptoms

'We are ready to meet any eventuality' is the Indian Army Chief's message to China & Pakistan. Meanwhile, in a veiled statement aimed at China, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has said 'the practice of placing blocks on the listing of terrorists must stop.

Gravitas: Indian Army Chief's message to Pak & China

For Ethiopia - the Grant Renaissance Dam is a matter of national pride. But Egypt and The Sudan fear the dam would cut off their water supplies from the Nile river.

Gravitas: Africa's largest dam triggers divisions between 3 countries

Two gorillas have tested positive for the Wuhan virus at the San Diego Zoo. What does it mean for the fight against the pandemic?

Gravitas: 2 gorillas test positive for the Wuhan virus at the San Diego Zoo

A flight with 62 people on board crashed into the Java Sea in Indonesia. This is the third plane crash in the country in the last 6 years. Why does Indonesia have so many air disasters?

Gravitas: Indonesia Plane crash

In 9 days, DonaldTrump will leave the White House. But the developments hint at a possible impeachment before January 20th. Will the house adopt the impeachment resolution? Will U.S. Vice President Mike Pence invoke the 25th amendment?

Gravitas: Will Donald Trump be impeached?

Elon musk has become the richest man in the world, surpassing Amazon boss Jeff Bezos. The 49-yr-old billionaire is taking on everything & his bets are paying off.

Gravitas: The story of Elon Musk

The Communist Party is fire-fighting on many fronts: +2 cities have been sealed due to a fresh outbreak +Beijing has 'banned' large scale celebrations +A new report has revealed the extend of the outbreak in Wuhan +UN Human rights office wants Hong Kong activists released

Gravitas: China stumbles in its bid to dominate this century

Abu Bakar Bashir was the alleged mastermind of the 2002 Bali Bombings that killed 202 people. He was freed today amid concerns over his ongoing influence on extremists.

Gravitas:Bali Bombings: Radical Cleric linked to attack freed

Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has been accused of human rights violations. His challenger - singer turned political Bobi Wine has filed a report against him. WION'S Palkitells you how the high stakes Presidential election in Uganda is shaping up.

Gravitas: High stakes political battle in Uganda

India wants to be the world's top Electronic Vehicle Manufacturer. Importing the element adds to the cost of the car. How does India plan to mitigate this problem? What are India's plans for a future driven by EV?

Gravitas: India's Electric Vehicle strategy

India is betting big on a metal that is driving the technology age and could dictate the future of civilization. It could be the stepping stone towards a self-reliant India. What is it?

Gravitas: India is betting big on this metal for self-reliance

U.S. President Donald Trump has finally conceded defeat. As the call for Trump's removal grows, reports say Trump is planning to pardon himself. Can he do that?

Gravitas: Trump concedes defeat, finally.

Is Lithium the new oil? It is located strategically, it is shaping geopolitics, & it will be driving cars. Will Lithium end the world's dependence on oil?

Gravitas: Will Lithium end world's dependence on oil?

'Don't blackmail me' is Imran Khan response to families of terror victims who want him to meet them. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has sought an apology from Pak for the 1971 genocide. Will the Pak PM call this blackmail too

Gravitas: Imran Khan's inhumane response to Hazara protesters

It's snowing in Madrid after almost a decade. In Spain, it is said that a snowy year is a prosperous year. The snow has brought a much-needed cheer for the Spaniards.

Gravitas: Madrid receives snowfall after a decade

The storming of Capitol Hill was no Hollywood thriller. It was genuine American carnage. How did it unfold? How did a rally turn into a strike on US Democracy?

Gravitas: The storming of Capitol Hill

The students of Bogazici University in Istanbul are up in arms against Turkish President Erdogan. The protests have continued for 3 days. What are they about?

Gravitas: Turkish students protest against Erdogan

5 days since the #HazaraKillings, the families are still refusing to bury the dead. Imran Khan hasn't showed up in Quetta yet, but Maryam Nawaz Sharif & Bilawal Bhutto Zardari did. They asked the Pak PM to show some humanity for the sake of his children.

Gravitas: Why are Pakistan's Hazaras protesting?

France says it killed dozens of fighters in a weekend air raid in central Mali. But locals say a wedding party was hit. WION's Palki tells you why the military campaign in Mali is getting complicated for France.

Gravitas: Did a French military operation kill innocent civilians?

The seat of power in the United States came under siege. A violent mob, instigated by US President Donald Trump stormed the US Congress.

Gravitas: US lawmakers confirm Biden's win after mayhem on US Capitol

How did the world react to the Capitol Hill carnage? America's adversaries questioned the efficacy of democracy, world leaders blamed Trump, and twitterati said: Remove Trump now.

Gravitas: U.S. Capitol: How the World reacted

Barely a week after Chinese President Xi Jinping claimed victory over the pandemic, lockdowns are back in China. China has reported its biggest rise in cases in five months.

Gravitas: China reports its biggest rise in daily cases in five months

Donald Trump attempted a coup, violated his oath of office and committed sedition. WION'S Palki tells you why Trump is the biggest challenge to America's democracy.

Gravitas: Donald Trump attempts a coup

Is Bitcoin the new gold? The world's most popular currency soared to a record high of $34,800 on Tuesday. But who created Bitcoin? Who controls it? Is it backed by any govt? How does one use it?

Gravitas: Is Bitcoin the new gold?

The House, The Senate & the Presidency. In 4 years Donald trump has cost the Republican Party all 3. Democrats are set to control the U.S. Congress.

Gravitas: Democrats set to control U.S. Senate

On a 3-day visit to Sri Lanka, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Colombo expressed interest in importing vaccines from India.

Gravitas: India's external affairs minister visits Sri Lanka

Kim Jong Un has said that North Korea's economic development plan had fallen short in 'almost all areas'.

Gravitas: A rare admission from Kim Jong Un

Dr Tedros used his first press conference of the year to criticise China. The WHO chief said China hasn't given permission to UN investigators to probe the origins of the Wuhan Virus.

Gravitas: Why Dr Tedros is unhappy with China

Whatsapp is updating its privacy policy. Users have to accept the new terms or delete the app. With these changes, Facebook could potentially gather more data about Whatsapp users. Does it mean Facebook can now read your messages?

Gravitas:  Will Facebook now read your Whatsapp messages?

Apple and Facebook are fighting it out for dominance. There was a time the two tech giants were symbiotic. Their latest war over privacy has made consumers helpless.

Gravitas: Tech giants are fighting it out for consumers

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