Despite being kidnapped & married to her abductor, 13-year-old #ArzooRaja has refused to return home. Her family & parents say she has been brainwashed into believing that she now belongs to a higher social status after converting to Islam. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: How Pak extremists 'brainwash' minority girls

As France observed 'National Homage Day' for victims of terror, Emmanuel Macron had a message for protesters worldwide: 'I understand the outrage, but I will never accept violence over cartoons.' Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story.

Gravitas: Macron's message to anti-France protesters

The anti-France protests by Muslim groups across the world continue. Today, at least 50,000 protesters took to the streets against the French President in Bangladesh. France says the threat of an attack on its missions abroad is 'very strong'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has more.

Gravitas: Bangladesh: At least 50,000 protest against Emmanuel Macron

In Bangladesh, a mob attacked the homes of 10 Hindu families. In Pakistan, a teacher beheaded an effigy of Emmanuel Macron in front of students in a Madrasa. Have Islamic leaders triggered a new crisis with their criticism of the French President? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has more.

Gravitas: Angry mob burns Hindu homes in Bangladesh

A 13-year-old Christian girl has been kidnapped, converted & married to her abductor in Pakistan. The Sindh High court has validated the 'child marriage'. The girl's mother has been filmed pleading for justice outside the court.

Gravitas: Pak judiciary fails another minority girl

Democratic Leader Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is being criticised for donning luxury clothing worth $14,000. Is Cortez's photoshoot another example of champagne socialism?

Gravitas: Socialist leaders and a life of luxury

China's military aggression has led to an unexpected outcome. The US Defence Industry is picking up major contracts from American allies.

Gravitas: China's military aggression boosts demand for American weapons

Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour party for anti-Semitism. Corbyn has called his suspension politically motivated.

Gravitas: UK's Labour Party suspends Jeremy Corbyn

At a Florida rally, Donald Trump joined by FLOTUS, spoke for over an hour in 87-degree heat. Fire trucks sprayed water & ambulances attended to fainting Trump supporters.

Gravitas: Trump's Florida rally sends a dozen attendees to hospital

A powerful earthquake hit Greece and Turkey today. The 7.0 magnitude quake has killed at least 6 people and triggered a mini-tsunami.

Gravitas: Major Earthquake hits Turkey and Greece

Does Emmanuel Macron want to introduce a 'uniform civil code' in France? What implications will his new law have on other countries? Is France setting a precedent for secular democracies to follow?

Gravitas: What is Macron's plan to counter radical Islam?

7000 soldiers are now guarding schools and places of worship in France. French Interior Minister says the country is at war with an enemy 'that's both inside & outside' - as the Islamist backlash against Emmanuel Macron continues.

Gravitas: Emmanuel Macron says France is under attack

The terrorist behind the attack in Nice was a Tunisian national. The beheading in Paris was carried out by a Chechen teen. Will the latest wave of terrorist attacks revive the old debate around immigrants in France?

Gravitas: Refugees behind terror attacks in France

5 days before US Election 2020, chaos & mayhem has spread across America. A police-shooting in Philadelphia has escalated racial tensions in the country. Mass looting is complicating the debate on police accountability. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story

Gravitas: US Election 2020: Racial tensions escalate

A teenage activist in Hong Kong has been charged with secession. Why? Because he advocated for the independence of Hong Kong. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why India should offer asylum to the Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.

Gravitas: Why India needs to open its doors for Hong Kong Pro-Democracy activists

The Arakan Army has been declared a terrorist organisation by Myanmar. A report has now claimed that the group has armed itself with Chinese weapons and is targeting the $480 million Kaladan project between India-Myanmar. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How China is arming Myanmar's terror group

The terror attack in Nice has once again underlined the urgent need to rein in extremists in France. Two terror attacks in less than two weeks and the Islamic backlash against Emmanuel Macron has raised the threat level considerably. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: France mobilises 7,000 soldiers after second terror attack

Taiwan is on a record-extending 200-day streak. Since April 12, the country has not reported a single case of locally transmitted COVID-19. While different countries are battling a second wave, how is Taiwan keeping the pandemic at bay? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Taiwan's 200-day streak without local transmission

2 major confessions have been made in Pakistan's parliament. 1 - Pakistan orchestrated the 2019 Pulwama attack 2 - Pakistan released Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan under Indian pressure WION's Palki Sharma deconstructs the confessions & their impact on Imran Khan's political future.

Gravitas: Pakistan admits to Pulwama attack

India has extended unprecedented support to Emmanuel Macron in his war on terrorism. What explains the support? Is it public opinion or strategic interest? Why are Islamic leaders still provoking? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: India supports Emmanuel Macron

CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google clashed with U.S. senators over online content regulation. Can private companies be trusted with regulating social and political discourse, or is it time to rein in big tech? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Big tech CEOs grilled by US Senators

6 days to go for USElection2020 and there's a big debate on whether Americans can change their vote. Donald trump says most Americans want to vote again after watching the last Presidential Debate.

Gravitas: Can Americans change their vote?

In Sri Lanka, Mike Pompeo called China a 'predator'. The Chinese embassy responded by calling U.S. both the 'Alien' & 'The Predator'. Who will Sri Lanka choose in this 'war of giants'?

Gravitas:  'Alien vs Predator' in Sri Lanka

China's crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has intensified. Many of the activists are now seeking asylum from democratic countries.

Gravitas: Why India should grant asylum to Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists

Protests against Emmanuel Macron & Charlie Hebdo are spreading like wildfire in every Islamic country. But there have been no protests against China for airing a portrait of Prophet Muhammad on CCTV.

Gravitas: China airs portrait of Prophet Muhammad

In a major embarrassment, a BRI railway project has been stalled in Pakistan. China wants a higher interest rate on its loans. What are Islamabad's options?

Gravitas: Pakistan's BRI Railway project stalled

Turkey's economy has contracted by nearly 10%. The popularity of Erdogan's party has dropped, over the state of the economy. Erdogan is responding - by fighting with allies.

Gravitas: Why Turkey's Economy can't support Erdogan's world domination plans

On a day when the Lira hit a record low against the dollar, Turkish President Erdogan alleged that the West has launched a 'crusade' against Islam

Gravitas: As Erdogan raises war rhetoric, Turkish Lira sinks

Asian countries are joining hands and building alliances to counter an assertive China. A furious Beijing is responding with threats and propaganda. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China has been rattled by the emerging 'anti-China' alliances.

Gravitas: How emerging 'anti-China' alliances have rattled China

After almost 40 years, A Pakistani film is going to release in Chinese theatres. Is Beijing throwing a lifeline to the Pakistani Film Industry? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistani film to release in China after almost 40 years

As Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan resists global action against extremism, his own country has fallen prey to it. An IED blast ripped through a mosque in Peshawar, killing 8 students and injuring more than 100. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistan: Several dead in blast at a Madrasa in Peshawar

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