Almost two weeks after violent clashes broke out in Nagorno-Karabakh, peace talks are now underway in Russia. Top diplomats of Armenia and Azerbaijan have met in Moscow. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: A last-ditch effort to avoid a war | Gravitas

China has joined the WHO-backed global vaccine alliance Covax - as thousands of Chinese citizens are being inoculated with unproven vaccines. Can Chinese vaccines be trusted? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China wants to win the vaccine race.

Gravitas: Why China is desperate to win the vaccine race

WHO is waiting for China to approve the international team that will investigate the origins of the Wuhan Virus. According to a report, the WHO cannot send the investigators without Beijing's permission. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is dictating terms for the probe.

Gravitas: WHO seeks 'approval' for Wuhan Virus Probe team from China

Over a million deaths, 36 million infections, and 400 million job losses later - isn't it time to hold China accountable for the Wuhan Virus Pandemic? The U.N instead is providing Beijing a platform for philanthropy. WION's Palki Sharma has the details

Gravitas: Time to #MakeChinaPay

A French aid worker kidnapped in Mali has been released after 1,381 days in captivity. The 75-year-old Sophie Pétronin returned to France on Friday. WION's Palki Sharma gets you her story.

Gravitas: French hostage released in Mali after 1,381 days in captivity

The World Food Programme has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2020. This may be one of the least controversial picks in recent history. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about the politics around the Nobel Peace Prize.

Gravitas: Nobel Peace Prize for World Food Programme

Do you use dating apps? Then think twice before you swipe right. In the UK, victims of dating fraud have collectively lost more than $80 million to scammers. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

UK: Scammers loot more than $80 million on dating apps | Gravitas

During a pandemic, North Korea is gearing up for a celebration. Earlier this week, Pyongyang witnessed a concert. On Saturday, North Korea will stage a grand parade. Is Kim Jong Un trying to fight his troubles with ideology and propaganda? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: During a pandemic, North Korea gears up for a celebration

Indian media has touched a new low in its race for advertisers and TRP. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why it's time to think about paying for credible news.

Gravitas: Why it's a good idea to pay for news

Global companies are decoupling from China. India has extended incentives worth more than $6 billion to 16 companies for smartphone production facilities. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about India's bid to become a global hub for smartphones.

Made in India smartphones: A $143 billion plan | Gravitas

Clashes between Armenia-Azerbaijan continued for yet another day, this as France, Russia and US stepped up to mediate. Watch report.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: International mediators head to Geneva

A report by the US Labor Department has called China a hotspot for forced labour. A study found that 83 top brands have benefitted from China's forced labour program. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Chinese authorities pushed Uighur Muslims into forced labour.

China: The world capital for forced labour | Gravitas

Top American newspapers have issued endorsements to Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Should the media tell you who to vote for? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Should the media tell you who to vote for?

A British school book has attacked India and Hinduism. It claims Hindus turn to terrorism to defend faith. What if the British took time out from manufacturing lies and taught Britons the terror of the British Raj instead? WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: U.K. textbook links Hinduism with Terror

The Libyan Civil war, the war in Syria, the Eastern Mediterranean conflict, and now the Nagorno-Karabakh clashes - Turkey's gunboat diplomacy has raised tensions across all battlegrounds. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Erdogan's many wars for world power.

Gravitas: How Turkey fueled four conflicts?

Turkey's President Erdogan has a dream. He wants to be the Caliph - the leader of the Muslim World. Where does that leave Turkey and its dream of being a part of the E.U.? WION's Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: Why Erdogan is wooing Islamic countries?

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's military aggression has put Turkey at odds with NATO. The latest conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has triggered a fresh fight. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Turkey has become the biggest liability for NATO.

Gravitas: Why is the NATO shy of expelling Turkey?

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence are all set to face-off in the Vice-Presidential debate. What can you expect from it? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest from U.S. Presidential Elections.

Gravitas: Countdown to U.S. Vice Presidential debate

Russia celebrated President Vladimir Putin's birthday with a hypersonic missile test. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: On Putin's birthday, Russia tests hypersonic missile

The fly that landed on US Vice President Mike Pence's head has become the star of the Vice-Presidential Debate. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the best reactions.

Gravitas: Fly on Mike Pence's head steals the show | US Election 2020

The Lockdowns have led to a rise in domestic violence across the world. In the US, more than 500 domestic violence cases involved firearms. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: More than 500 domestic violence cases in US involve firearms

Australia wants to introduce an English test for partner visas. Is it too much to ask for? WION's Palki Sharma argues why Australia's demand for knowledge of functional English from immigrants is a valid one.

Australian Visas: English test for foreign spouses | Gravitas

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence locked horns for the Vice-Presidential Debate on Thursday. Harris tried to corner Pence on Trump's Covid-19 response & race tensions. Pence called Joe Biden a cheerleader of China's Communist Party. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a recap.

US Election: The clash of the Vice-Presidential Candidates | Gravitas

The Indian Air Force celebrated its foundation day on Thursday. In its 88 year-long journey, the IAF has played a major role in guarding Indian skies. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the journey of IAF and the challenges it faces in the coming decades.

The most daring missions of the Indian Air Force: A look back | Gravitas

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have annulled the general election result after protesters stormed the main government building. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Kyrgyzstan cancels general election results after mass protest

The Quad has been around for 13 years. The aim of the alliance is to contain China's growing aggression. But, the Quad has been shy of saying it out aloud. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Quad must move beyond being a symbolic alliance.

Gravitas: Will 2020 be a turning point for the Quad?

Foreign Ministers of India, Japan, Australia, and the US met in Tokyo today. This Quad meeting was seen as an effort to cement the alliance. Can the Quad rise up to take on China? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Quad must not play safe now.

Quad Meeting in Tokyo: Can the alliance go beyond words? | Gravitas

All the noise around the QUAD meeting, yet the members could not stitch together a joint statement, not even to condemn their common adversary-China. WION's Palki Sharma asks- What is holding back India, U.S, Japan, and Australia?

Gravitas: Is the QUAD a lost opportunity?

China says India and the US broke WTO rules by banning apps like TikTok & WeChat. Reportedly, China raised its objections at a closed-door meeting at WTO. Is China trying to bend the WTO to its will? WION'sPalki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is China trying to bend the World Trade Organisation to its will?

Turkish President Erdogan has jumped into another foreign conflict. A report has claimed that Turkey is sending Syrian fighters to fight and help ally Azerbaijan. Turkey's aggressive policies are putting the country at odds with the West. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Turkey sends Syrians to fight proxy war | Gravitas

11 Opposition parties of Pakistan have joined their hands against the Imran Khan govt. What is Pakistan's Prime Minister doing about it? Blaming India. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how.

Imran Khan: India is helping Nawaz Sharif | Gravitas

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