Prime Minister Imran Khan is struggling to save Pakistan's economy, that's on the verge of bankruptcy. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces a number of foreign policy challenges. But instead of solving the problems at home, both leaders are fighting France

Gravitas: What did the Islamic Leaders get from their fight with Emmanuel Macron?

Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib al Hasan issues public apology after receives death threats for inaugurating a Kali Puja in Kolkata. Hardliners say Hasan has insulted Muslim sentiments. Isn't sports independent of religion?

Gravitas: Shakib al Hasan receives death threats

Far-right Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik has got its way in Pakistan. Imran Khan govt has struck a deal with the fundamentalists, that calls for the eviction of the French Ambassador to Pakistan.

Gravitas: Imran Khan government bows before fundamentalists

US President-Elect Joe Biden says 'more people may die', if Donald Trump continues blocking a transition of power.

Gravitas: Trump faces a barrage of calls to enable a transition

The World Health Organisation has recorded 65 cases of the Wuhan virus among staff, including at least one cluster of infections. WHO Chief Dr Tedros, who was in quarantine says he saw no need for a test.

Gravitas: Is WHO headquarters a Covid-19 cluster?

The vaccine candidates from Moderna and Pfizer are the front runners in the vaccine race. When will these vaccines be rolled out? When will India get a vaccine?

Gravitas: The two front runners in the vaccine race

A British diplomat stationed in China is being hailed as a hero after he dived into a river to rescue a woman.

Gravitas: A British Envoy jumped into a river to save a drowning woman in China

15 countries have joined hands to create the Regional Comprehensive Economic Bloc (RCEP). But India will not be a part of it. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you why.

Gravitas: Why India won't join RCEP?

U.S. President Donald Trump says he won the 2020 elections. Twitter says no, he didn't. Some Twitter users believe Trump needs medication, others say he needs to learn basic math.

Gravitas: Trump inspires another meme fest

Will the World have a vaccine in December? In another breakthrough, Moderna says its Wuhan virus Vaccine is 94% effective. Who will get it first?

Gravitas: The Wuhan Virus Vaccine race

After a weekend of violent protests, Peru's interim President Manuel Merino stepped down. He became the third President to be forced out of office in 3 years, plunging the country into another political crisis.

Gravitas: Peru's interim President resigns after 5-day tenure

SpaceX's Dragon capsule has become the first private spacecraft to reach space. The launch marked a new chapter in space exploration where private companies no longer play second fiddle to NASA.

Gravitas: NASA's First-ever commercial flight

For the first time, Donald Trump seemed to admit losing the election to Joe Biden. But he immediately backtracked from his statement, declaring complete victory. Meanwhile, the Trump Campaign dropped a key demand from its lawsuit in Pennsylvania

Gravitas: Trump flip-flops on conceding to Biden

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused New York Times and other American publications of legitimising violence. How is he backing up his claim? WION's Molly Gambhir has the answer.

Gravitas: Is the U.S. media legitimising violence?

The Darul Uloom Haqqania is known as Pakistan's University of Jihad. Known for preaching a fundamentalist brand of Islam, this 'terror school' is a breeding ground for extremists. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: This 'terror school' in Pakistan churned out Taliban's top brass

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's anti-France rant has triggered chaos in Pakistan. More than 1,000 protesters have blocked a major highway connecting Rawalpindi and Islamabad. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you how Imran Khan's campaign against France has got out of hand.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's anti-France rant triggers chaos in Pakistan

Joe Biden has made history by becoming only the second Democratic presidential candidate to win Arizona. China has finally congratulated Biden. But, 3 other world leaders are still silent.

Gravitas: Joe Biden makes history

After Europe, Saudi Arabia has become a target of terrorists. A French Consulate ceremony was targeted with a bomb in Jeddah. In the Netherlands, a gunman opened fire on the Saudi Embassy in The Hague. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: After Europe, terrorists target Saudi Arabia

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed to have liberated western Tigray as his forces continued to battle troops loyal to the regional government. The war in Tigray has dented Abiy's image as a champion of peace. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Reports of a massacre in Ethiopia

Some volunteers from the Pfizer trial have complained of side-effects. Reportedly, they felt headaches, muscle pain, and fever. Does that mean the vaccine is unsafe? Will the new vaccines make you sick? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all you need to know.

Gravitas: WION Vaccine tracker: The vaccines that could be approved first

Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow unveiled a gilded statue of a dog in the nation's capital. It is the latest of the President's many eccentric projects. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Turkmenistan unveils gilded dog statue

In October, an ISIS spokesman called for attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil pipelines and economic infrastructure. Despite being weak, the Islamic State has launched a shadow war against Saudi Arabia. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Islamic State's shadow war against Saudi Arabia

Elon Musk took four tests for the Wuhan Virus. 2 tests came back positive, 2 were negative. Musk claims 'something extremely bogus is going on'. Is he right? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Elon Musk questions the accuracy of COVID-19 tests

Obama spills the beans on his meetings with foreign leaders in an upcoming memoir. The Former President talks about Sonia Gandhi's 'beauty' and describes Manmohan Singh as having 'impassive integrity'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: 'Nervous, unformed': Obama's impression of Rahul Gandhi

China is offering free trips to Tibet. From Journalists to Ambassadors, Beijing is hand-picking people for a guided trip to Tibet. What for?

Gravitas: China's Tibet move backfires

In his first phone calls to world leaders - the President-Elect reached out to Australia, Japan, and South Korea. WION's Palki Sharma decodes Biden's plans to tackle China's aggression.

Gravitas: A secure Indo-Pacific is on Joe Biden's mind

From France to Austria, European Nations are proposing laws to fight political Islam and counter the terror threat, but is Europe missing the root cause of the problem? Why is it not cracking down on terror exporters like Pakistan? WION's Palki Sharma makes a case.

Gravitas: Austria proposes sweeping laws against Radical Islam

Singles day is China's biggest shopping festival. Chinese citizens spent $56 billion on shopping this time. Does this signal an economic recovery in China? WION's Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: Singles day: Chinese spend $56 billion on shopping

Headlines on election fraud seem to be the flavour of the season. New Zealand has reported rigging of votes in an election - to choose the 'Bird of the Year'. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Bird of the year election hacked in New Zealand

Last week, Denmark decided to cull all its mink. Up to 17 million mink are being culled because of the spread of the Wuhan Virus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Covid scare: Denmark shaken by mink culling

Around this time last year, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize. Today, Ethiopia is standing on the brink of civil war on his watch. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ethiopia on the brink of a civil war

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