Facebook wants to open a marketplace on Whatsapp. The company plans to allow businesses to list their products for customers to buy. WION's Palki tells you more about Facebook's push to turn Whatsapp into a money-making juggernaut

Gravitas: Major changes are coming to Whatsapp

It's been 3 days since the Hazarakillings but the families of the victims are refusing to bury them. They want Imran Khan himself to come to Quetta. Who are the Hazaras? Why are they persecuted in Pakistan?

Gravitas: The plight of Pakistan's Hazara Community

Bird flu has spread to 13 countries, including India. It has a mortality rate of 60% in humans. Does the growing number of cases mean you should stop eating eggs and chicken?

Gravitas: Bird flu scare in India, Europe and Japan

France is in a 'catch-22' situation. It is caught in a seemingly endless war in Africa's Sahel region. But back home, the recent deaths of French soldiers in Mali has sparked an outpouring of anger.

Gravitas: France mourns martyred soldiers

3 spacecraft are on their way to find life on Mars. UAE'S 'Hope Orbiter', NASA's 'Perseverance' rover & China's 'Tianwen-1' mission. Which one will be the first to arrive?

Gravitas: The race to the 'Red Planet'

Microsoft co-founder BillGates & W.H.O chief Tedros Adhanom have praised India's efforts to launch a vaccine. Meanwhile, A medical association in Brazil has called Bharat Biotech's Covaxin 'very promising'.

Gravitas: Global support for India's vaccination programme

Iran has seized a South Korean tanker in the Persian Gulf. Tehran is demanding more than $7 billion from South Korea. These are Iranian funds frozen in Korean banks due to American sanctions.

Gravitas: Iran has seized a South Korean tanker

In Portugal, a nurse has died after getting vaccinated. In the US, hospitals are overflowing with new cases. In the UK, a new national lockdown has been imposed.

Gravitas: The pandemic is far from over

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. A port deal and financial assistance to Colombo could be on the agenda for talks.'

Gravitas: India's External Affairs Minister visits Sri Lanka

Saudi Arabia and allies have decided to end the blockade of Qatar. In a summit, they signed an agreement on 'solidarity and stability'.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia and allies open their doors for Qatar

In 2017, 7 countries severed ties with Qatar in a matter of hours. Saudi Arabia led blockade was called the biggest diplomatic crisis in the region since the Gulf war of 1991

Gravitas: Explained: The Rift between Qatar and its Neighbours

Will the truce between Saudi Arabia & the Gulf unite West Asia? What does the United States stand to gain from the agreement? Will India benefit from the truce in the Gulf?

Gravitas: The Gulf Truce: How India could benefit

Jack Ma's business empire is facing the heat. The Ant Group must overhaul its business. Jack Ma himself has suffered losses after the Ant Group IPO was nixed. Amid the scrutiny, the founder of Alibaba hasn't been seen in public since October.

Gravitas: Jack Ma hasn't been seen in public since October 2020

The Vatican is caught in yet another financial row. AUSTRAC has revealed that $1.8 billion were transferred from the Vatican to Australia in the last 7 years. What for?

Gravitas: Another financial row at The Vatican

Indonesia will inoculate its working population first, and not the elderly. While the United Kingdom has opened the door to 'Mix and Match' vaccinations.

Gravitas: United Kingdom allows 'mix and match' vaccinations

U.S. President Donald Trump has been caught on tape trying to 'rig' elections. Will there be consequences?

Gravitas: Trump caught trying to 'rig' elections

India is set to start the largest vaccination programme in the world. But, politicians want to play politics over the vaccines.

Gravitas: India's vaccine rollout

Xi Jinping's insecurity and the need to assert his power often reveals itself in high-profile disappearances in China. Jack Ma's 'disappearance' could be the latest instance.

Gravitas: Why is China after Jack Ma?

A fire in Nagaland's pristine Dzukou valley threatens to destroy its unique flora and fauna

Gravitas: Fire in Nagaland's Dzukou valley

The IPO of Jack Ma's Ant Group was allegedly scuttled by Chinese President Xi Jinping himself. Jack Ma is a member of the Communist Party. But despite that, the Chinese state is not going easy on him

Gravitas: Jack Ma faces a loyalty test from the Communist Party

The Tibetan government in exile has gone to polls in Dharamshala, India. The results will be out on May 14.

Gravitas: Tibet Parliamentary polls

Wondering what life in 2021 may look like? On Episode 36 of Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you 6 trends that will dominate the year ahead & may shape our future beyond.

Gravitas Plus: 6 Trends that will rule 2021

The mutated Wuhan Virus is targeting the young. Britain's Imperial College has revealed in a study that most of the new cases are of patients who are under 20 years of age. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Mutated Wuhan virus targets the young

2021 has more troubles in store for Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey's trade deficit has surged beyond $45 billion. Lira's value has halved. The people of Turkey are calling for a change. Palki Sharma brings you a report

Gravitas: Turkey's surging trade deficit

It's a new beginning for India as it enters the United Nations Security Council for a 2-year-term. What will be India's agenda? What values with guide its approach? What powers will India have? Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: India enters the UN Security Council

The Oxford Vaccine is one step away from a rollout in India. Sources tell WION that an expert panel has cleared the shot. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Oxford Vaccine, One step away from approval in India

Will 2021 bring any relief from the pandemic? Will the global economy rebound? How will the world tackle China's aggression? How will India engage with the world? Palki Sharma brings you the WION's forecast for 2021.

Gravitas: What's in store for India and the world in the New Year

It is a new year, a new beginning. But the world will be dealing with the same old China. Its plans for 2021- all the more dangerous. Beijing has already set the tone for 2021. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: A new year, a more dangerous China

One year after the pandemic began - the streets of Wuhan were packed on New Year's Eve. The Chinese Leadership declared a victory over the Wuhan Virus. But, locals in Wuhan are demanding justice. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China attempts to rewrite the story of Wuhan with a party

Pakistan is ringing in the new year with the same old story. A temple has been demolished. Pak High Commission in London has been fined. The opposition movement is gaining strength & even clerics are slamming Imran Khan. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: How is Pakistan ringing in the New Year?

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Gravitas: Major changes are coming to Whatsapp

Gravitas: The plight of Pakistan's Hazara Community

Gravitas: Bird flu scare in India, Europe and Japan

Gravitas: Bird flu scare in India, Europe and Japan

Gravitas: France mourns martyred soldiers

Gravitas: The race to the 'Red Planet'

Gravitas: Global support for India's vaccination programme

Gravitas: Iran has seized a South Korean tanker

Gravitas: The pandemic is far from over

Gravitas: India's External Affairs Minister visits Sri Lanka

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia and allies open their doors for Qatar

Gravitas: Explained: The Rift between Qatar and its Neighbours

Gravitas: The Gulf Truce: How India could benefit

Gravitas: Jack Ma hasn't been seen in public since October 2020

Gravitas: Another financial row at The Vatican

Gravitas: United Kingdom allows 'mix and match' vaccinations

Gravitas: Trump caught trying to 'rig' elections

Gravitas: India's vaccine rollout

Gravitas: Why is China after Jack Ma?

Gravitas: Fire in Nagaland's Dzukou valley

Gravitas: Jack Ma faces a loyalty test from the Communist Party

Gravitas: Tibet Parliamentary polls

Gravitas Plus: 6 Trends that will rule 2021

Gravitas: Mutated Wuhan virus targets the young

Gravitas: Turkey's surging trade deficit

Gravitas: India enters the UN Security Council