The Wuhan Virus ruined all resolutions for 2020. The virus from China killed 2 Million people, snatched 400 million jobs, pushed countries into recession, forced students to drop out of school. Palki Sharma Upadhyay says- make it your new year resolution to Make China Pay.

Gravitas Plus: Who will bear the cost of the Pandemic?

From 'How to make paneer' to Binod, Dalgona and Money Heist - Palki Sharma brings you a list of what the world googled the most in 2020.

Gravitas: 2020's top Google searches

In 2020, China faced global criticism for its pandemic cover-up and military adventurism. Will 2021 be different? Palki Sharma tells you what to expect from China in 2021.

Gravitas: What to expect from China in 2021

On the last day of 2020, China's President Xi Jinping declared a victory over the pandemic. Wuhan - the original epicentre, threw a party. Palki Sharma tells you how China is trying to reframe the narrative of the Wuhan Virus Pandemic.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping declares 2020 a triumph

On New Year's Eve, the whole world turns into a big party. But this year, it's different. Celebrations have been scaled back. Many countries are welcoming the new year under a curfew. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pandemic diminishes New Year's magic

Argentina has become the first major Latin American country to legalise abortion despite opposition from the Catholic Church. Will more countries follow? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report

Gravitas: Argentina legalises abortion

2020 is about to end. But the truth about the origin of this pandemic remains shrouded in mystery. Recently, some journalists launched a hidden hunt within China to trace the origins. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what they found.

Gravitas: The 'hidden hunt' for COVID-19 origins

British regulators have approved the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine as the country looks to accelerate its inoculation campaign. But Indian regulators have sought more data from the makers of the jab. WION's Palki Sharma has the full report.

Gravitas: Britain approves Astrazeneca-Oxford vaccine

The Swastika is an enduring symbol of well-being & good luck for millions of Indians. But it is reviled as a symbol of fascism in the west. In France, dozens of graves have been desecrated with the symbol. The act has reignited the debate on anti-Semitism. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Why is the Swastika reviled by the west?

Belgium has declared beer and chocolates as essential items. This comes after Belgians were told to eat fries twice a week. The Wuhan virus pandemic has indeed changed our platter. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Pandemic and our plates

Pakistan has inducted 14 Chinese-designed JF-17 jets. The Imran Khan govt is calling it a major milestone. But is it? WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan inducts 14 JF-17 jets

5 countries normalised ties with Israel this year. Will Pakistan be next? A statement from Prime Minister Imran Khan triggered intense speculation. Now, religious leaders have supported the idea. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Will Pakistan normalise ties with Israel?

Moments after the arrival of the new cabinet, loud explosions and gunfire were heard at Yemen's Aden airport. The blasts were caught on camera. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | Yemen Airport Attack: Chilling images

If Pakistan formalises ties with Israel, Islamabad stands to lose allies and FATF votes. Imran Khan will also lose support at home. Will Pakistan still go ahead with it? WION's Palki Sharma has the details

Gravitas: Is it wise for Pakistan to formalise ties with Israel?

Pakistan is a part of a club of 28 countries that do not recognise Israel. But that hasn't stopped the engagement between the two sides. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the story of the complicated relationship between Israel and Pakistan.

Gravitas | Pakistan-Israel Ties: A complicated relationship

All viruses mutate. Some are meaningless. But recent Wuhan virus mutations are more infectious than the original. Palki Sharma tells you what countries around the world are doing to stop the new strains from spreading.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus mutations are spreading

Is Make China Pay just a slogan without substance? China and the European Union could sign a major investment agreement this week, that could make their economies more interdependent. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: China and the European Union poised to sign major investment deal

Is #MakeChinaPay just a slogan without substance? China and the European Union could sign a major investment agreement this week, that could make their economies more interdependent. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

As Space gets more and more cluttered with satellite debris, a Japanese firm has devised an ambitious solution - making satellites out of wood. Can timber satellites survive the harsh conditions of space? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Japanese firm designing wooden satellites

The Vatican's most powerful office has been stripped of its financial assets after dubious investments squandered millions in church donations. But, the fallout of this scandal is not the only crisis that the Pope must deal with. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Vatican's most powerful office stripped of its financial assets

Britain wanted to 'civilise' the world. Today, Britons are behaving in the most uncivilised manner. They are flouting rules, fleeing quarantine & putting others at risk- in middle of the scare over the new UK strain. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Does U.K. have the worst pandemic response?

The UK strain of the Wuhan Virus has now reached India. How dangerous is it? What is the government doing to prevent its spread? What can you do to keep yourself safe? Will the vaccines work? Palki Sharma gets you all the answers.

Gravitas: Why the Mutant Wuhan Virus could be more dangerous

China had thought Biden would be soft on Beijing. It was mistaken. U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has promised to hold China accountable and build alliances with like-minded nations. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Biden promises to hold China accountable

In 2006, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif came together to overthrow Parvez Musharraf. In 2020, their heirs Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have joined hands against Imran Khan. Can the political scions pull off what their parents couldn't? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan's political scions join hands

23 trains were delayed in Germany after a swan settled on the railway tracks mourning the loss of its companion. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: A story of 2 swans

China has made its Uighur extradition treaty with Turkey official. China now wants Turkey to extradite Uighurs directly without the involvement of 3rd parties. Will Recep Tayyip Erdogan betray Uighurs again? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: China-Turkey extradition treaty

As scientists struggle to gauge the severity of mutant Wuhan virus strains, countries are falling back on lockdowns and quarantines. Is the fear warranted, or an overreaction? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a full report.

Gravitas: Panic spreads over mutant Wuhan virus strains

Turkey's civil society is under attack. On Sunday, the Turkish Parliament passed a new law that gives the government powers to appoint trustees to NGOs. The Turkish government can now even close NGOs at will. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what is driving Erdogan's crackdown.

Gravitas: Erdogan gets the power to abolish NGOs

China dispatched top Communist party officials to Kathmandu amid a high-stakes power struggle. Why is Beijing intent on keeping the Nepal Communist Party in power? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China rushes high-level delegation to Nepal

Zhang Zhan was one of the several citizen journalists to reveal the chaos within Wuhan when the outbreak was at its peak. Now she has been put behind bars for 4 years. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: The scribe that exposed Wuhan's truth: UN calls for Zhang Zhan's release

The Nashville Blast was straight out of a crime thriller. The suspect quit his job, lied to his girlfriend, gave his house for free to another woman, then blew himself up after playing a countdown and a classic song. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report

Gravitas: Nashville Explosion

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Gravitas Plus: Who will bear the cost of the Pandemic?

Gravitas: 2020's top Google searches

Gravitas: What to expect from China in 2021

Gravitas: Xi Jinping declares 2020 a triumph

Gravitas: Pandemic diminishes New Year's magic

Gravitas: Argentina legalises abortion

Gravitas: The 'hidden hunt' for COVID-19 origins

Gravitas: Britain approves Astrazeneca-Oxford vaccine

Gravitas: Why is the Swastika reviled by the west?

Gravitas: Pandemic and our plates

Gravitas: Pakistan inducts 14 JF-17 jets

Gravitas: Will Pakistan normalise ties with Israel?

Gravitas | Yemen Airport Attack: Chilling images

Gravitas: Is it wise for Pakistan to formalise ties with Israel?

Gravitas | Pakistan-Israel Ties: A complicated relationship

Gravitas: Wuhan virus mutations are spreading

Gravitas: China and the European Union poised to sign major investment deal

Gravitas: China and the European Union poised to sign major investment deal

Gravitas: Japanese firm designing wooden satellites

Gravitas: Vatican's most powerful office stripped of its financial assets

Gravitas: Does U.K. have the worst pandemic response?

Gravitas: Why the Mutant Wuhan Virus could be more dangerous

Gravitas: Biden promises to hold China accountable

Gravitas: Pakistan's political scions join hands

Gravitas: A story of 2 swans

Gravitas: China-Turkey extradition treaty