From Austria to Germany and even in Italy - major European powers have made laws and taken measures to tackle the threat of radical Islam. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the demand from leaders for sweeping powers may be justified in the fight against terrorism.

Gravitas: Why European countries have specific laws to tackle radical Islam

Despite record sales on Singles' Day, Alibaba's shares plunged 10%. This massive sell-off was triggered by fears that Alibaba founder Jack Ma is losing favour with Beijing. Why is Xi Jinping targeting the poster boy of the Chinese tech industry? WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Why is Xi Jinping going after Jack Ma?

Words like 'Taiwan' and 'China virus' were blocked from the comments section during a livestream of the World Health Assembly meeting. Netizens quickly pointed out the similarities between this incident and China's vast censorship regime. WION's Palki Sharma has the story.

Gravitas: W.H.O censors Taiwan on Facebook

The EU wants to strengthen border security and gain access to encrypted messages as it begins a pan-European crackdown on Islamist terror. All eyes now on EU Interior ministers as they meet to chart a common strategy. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Europe begins crackdown on Islamist terror

After the terror attack in Vienna, Austria wants to ban political Islam. Sebastian Kurz's government wants powers to close mosques, strip citizenship and imprison terrorists for life. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How Austria is dismantling Islamist infrastructure within its borders

China waged a war against Christianity. It hacked the Holy See. But have you wondered why Pope Francis and the Vatican have never spoken a word against China? WION's Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: Vatican's authority under the shadow

A global scandal has hit the Vatican. - 3000+ complaints of child sexual abuse by priests were ignored in Britain - Former Archbishop of Washington sexually abused a minor - Pope's ex-envoy to France has been charged for misconduct. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Church sex abuse: A decades-long Priest sex abuse crisis explained

Corruption, terrorism, and violence have derailed China's belt and road initiative in Pakistan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China's projects in Pakistan are now stalled under the Imran Khan government.

Gravitas: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is going nowhere

For decades, The Vatican has received thousands of complaints from around the world against 'predator priests'. But the institution repeatedly chose secrecy over transparency and protected the guilty priests.

Gravitas: Why 'Predator Priests' must face trial in courts

After surviving a helicopter crash and being dropped by a medical worker, a donated heart managed to make its way to the recipient. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story of this 'brave heart'.

Gravitas: Donated heart survives helicopter crash

Pfizer says its vaccine for the Wuhan virus is more than 90% effective. Is the wait for vaccines now finally over? Will you be able to get a shot soon? Is the Pfizer vaccine safe? WION's Palki Sharma tells you all that you need to know.

Gravitas: Pfizer vaccine is 90% effective: All you need to know

Donald Trump is crying conspiracy over the Pfizer vaccine. His aides are blocking Biden's transition, and Americans are bombarding Trump's voter fraud hotlines with prank calls. WION's Palki Sharma tells you all that's happening in the U.S.

Gravitas: What's happening in the U.S.?

Top EU leaders have called for a 'rapid and coordinated' response to Islamist terrorism. For the first time since its inception, the EU is taking a serious look at extremism. How successful will Europe's anti-terror campaign be? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Islamist terror tops European Union's agenda

After lecturing the world on secularism, E.U. is now rushing to regulate Islam. What took Europe so long to realise there's a difference between secularism and appeasement? WION's Palki Sharma makes a case.

Gravitas: Europe moves to curb terror

After the string of terror attacks, the European Union is mulling radical moves. It wants to set up a school to train imams in Europe. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about the three measures the European Union plans to take to tackle radical Islam.

Gravitas: European Union mulls a school to train imams

The war between Armenia and Azerbaijan is over, but violence is still on. Armenians have declared a war on their govt after it signed a peace deal with Azerbaijan following 6 weeks of fighting. WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Armenia, Azerbaijan sign a peace deal

India's Prime Minister sent a clear message to China & Pakistan in the presence of Xi Jinping and Imran Khan. He asked China to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity and slammed Pakistan's efforts to raise bilateral issues at global forums. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a full report.

Gravitas: At the SCO summit, PM Modi takes aim at China & Pakistan

The trial of a Chinese vaccine has been suspended in Brazil after a 'serious adverse event'. China is not the only player in the vaccine race. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the candidates in the global vaccine hunt.

Gravitas: Chinese vaccine triggers 'serious adverse event',  Brazil suspends trials

After the visits of two key Indian officials, Kathmandu is signaling a thaw. Despite the criticism from his party, KP Sharma Oli has defended his decision to meet India's RAW chief. The recent engagements could pave the way for high-level visits.

Gravitas: A thaw in India-Nepal ties

Kamala Harris is the first woman, a politician of Indian American origin and a person of colour to be elected Vice President of the US. For the world, Harris broke through a glass ceiling. But for Harris, breaking barriers is a habit.

Gravitas: Kamala Harris bursts through a glass ceiling

Donald Trump could be the first President in history to deny Americans a peaceful transfer of power. WION's Palki tells you how past Presidents - despite their defeat, gracefully made their exit.

Gravitas: How Presidents of the past made way for the new leader

China is constructing a rail line close to Arunachal Pradesh. How should India react to it?

Gravitas: China's new rail line along LAC

Despite Donald Trump's attempts to stonewall a transition, Joe Biden is planning his move to the White House. The President-elect wants to build the 'most diverse cabinet in history'.

Gravitas: Despite Trump's threat, Biden plans move to White House

Donald Trump is not ready to concede. What are his options? What powers does he have as a lame-duck President? Is Melania Trump divorcing him?

Gravitas: The Story of Donald Trump

Joe Biden was declared President-elect on Saturday. Congratulatory messages have poured in from across the world. But some leaders have remained notably silent.

Gravitas: Russia and China yet to congratulate Joe Biden

Donald Trump may be on his way out, but Trumpism is here to stay. Trump has divided America along social and geographical lines. But, 70 Million Americans still support him. What does this mean for Biden?

Gravitas: Why America is more divided than ever

In Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi is certain to win a second term. But can Suu Kyi put an end to the ethnic conflict in Myanmar?

Gravitas: Aung San Suu Kyi expected to win a second term

#GravitasPlus with WION's Palki| Will Joe Biden's Presidency be good for India? Will he support India against China? Will Kamala Harris' election to the White House help India?

Gravitas Plus: Is Joe Biden good for India?

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden continue their tussle for power, the US is witnessing a major spike in cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about America's second wave.

Gravitas: As Trump-Biden battle for power, COVID-19 cases spike in America

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Gravitas: Why European countries have specific laws to tackle radical Islam

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Gravitas: Europe begins crackdown on Islamist terror

Gravitas: How Austria is dismantling Islamist infrastructure within its borders

Gravitas: Vatican's authority under the shadow

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Gravitas: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is going nowhere

Gravitas: Why 'Predator Priests' must face trial in courts

Gravitas: Vatican's authority under the shadow

Gravitas: Church sex abuse: A decades-long Priest sex abuse crisis explained

Gravitas: Donated heart survives helicopter crash

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Gravitas: What's happening in the U.S.?

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Gravitas: Europe moves to curb terror

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