The French President wants to monitor foreign funding to mosques and introduce a certificate program for French imams. WION's Palki tells you how Macron's plans could become a template for Europe.

Gravitas: Emmanuel Macron's plan to 'reorganise' Islam

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has intensified. More than 200 people have died. Civilian areas on both sides have been bombed.

Gravitas: The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict — over 200 dead

Turkey and Saudi Arabia are caught in a bitter fight over the leadership of the Islamic world. The tensions have now spilled on to the trading relationship - with Saudi business leaders calling for a boycott of Turkish goods.

Gravitas: Why Saudis are boycotting Turkish goods

Geneva is introducing a new minimum wage of $25 an hour. This is the highest minimum wage in the world. But those living in Geneva are not very excited by the change.

Gravitas: Geneva has the highest minimum wage in the world. But it may not enough

After promising 100,000 free vaccine doses, China is refusing to even carry out vaccine trials in Bangladesh. The Chinese company now wants Bangladesh to fund the trials too.

Gravitas: Chinese company refuses to honour vaccine deal with Bangladesh

India's Foreign Secretary and Army Chief visited Naypyidaw to hold talks with the civilian and military leadership. WION's Palki tells you how India and Myanmar plan to expand their relationship.

Gravitas: How Myanmar is pivoting away from China

More than 10 White House officials have caught the virus. Press Secretary Kayleigh Mcenany has become is the latest member of the Trump administration to test positive.

Gravitas: A Wuhan Virus outbreak at the White House

Home to 6 million Muslims, France is looking to create its own brand of Islam. The irony? France officially separates the state from religion.

Gravitas: Is France creating its own brand of Islam?

France has one of the largest number of Muslims in the Western World. But still, the country has an uneasy relationship with the community.

Gravitas: Why France has an uneasy relationship with Islam

US President Donald Trump has his wife Melania have tested positive for the Wuhan Coronavirus. What happens if Covid-19 incapacitates Trump? Will this hurt his re-election chances? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: What happens if Trump is incapacitated

President Armen Sarkissian says that Armenia is ready to hold a dialogue to end the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, but Turkey must withdraw its support to Azerbaijan. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an excerpt from an exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Armenia - Azerbaijan conflict: Armenian President calls Turkey 'Creator of the Conflict'

Ahead of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit, Mongolians protested against China in Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, the US State Department has said that Arunachal Pradesh is Indian territory. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Anti-China Protests in Mongolia

Fierce fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan entered the sixth day today. There is a risk of a major conflict at the crossroads of Asia and Europe - that could become a proxy battle for Turkey and Russia. WION's Palki Sharma tells you all that you need to know.

Gravitas: Armenia and Azerbaijan inch closer to a war

NASA is planning to send a new zero-gravity toilet to the International Space Station. The toilet, that's worth $23 million- will be sent to the station for testing on a cargo ship. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A new space toilet for International Space Station

In Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif's assets have been seized. News channels have been asked not to air his speeches. Imran Khan has accused Sharif of 'playing India's game' by criticising the military. Has opposition unity rattled Pakistan's Prime Minister? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Imran Khan accuses rival Nawaz Sharif of 'playing India's game'

The once-secret daughter of former Belgian King Albert II has won the right to be called a princess. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the seven-year-long legal battle unfolded.

Gravitas: Belgian King's Secret Daughter now a princess

Donald Trump, Jair Bolsonaro and Boris Johnson played down the Wuhan Virus. But, all three leaders ended up testing positive for the Coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the horror unfolded for them.

Gravitas: 3 covid deniers, who tested positive

A 21-Year-Old Sri Lankan expat raised more than $80,000 for the victims of the Easter Attack. Now, reports have emerged that the money never reached them. WION's Palki tells you how #IshiniGate - has created a storm in Sri Lanka.

#IshiniGate: Over $80,000 raised for Easter attack victims never reached them | Gravitas

The US state of Oregon is fighting wildfires. A young Star Wars fan wanted to motivate the firefighters - so he sent them a Baby Yoda doll. WION's Palki tells you what happened next.

Gravitas: American firefighters get a boost, from Baby Yoda!

Pope Francis refused to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - who has slammed a 'secret' agreement between China and the Vatican. Is the Vatican turning a blind eye to China's persecution of Christians? WION's Palki tells you more.

Gravitas: Pope Francis refuses to meet the US Secretary of State

In 2018, China and the Vatican reached a provisional agreement. But the agreement has failed to stop the oppression of Catholics in China. WION's Palki tells you how China has used this deal to craft its own version of Christianity.

China-Vatican deal: Did the Pope concede too much? | Gravitas

Speaking exclusively to WION - Former CIA Director Leon Panetta said that India was an ally in going after Osama Bin Laden. WION's Palki brings you an excerpt from the exclusive conversation.

Exclusive: Leon Panetta on India's role in the Bin Laden mission | Gravitas

Why has Pope Francis never slammed China for its persecution of the Uighurs? Why did the Pope stray from the script to avoid mention of Hong Kong? Is this Pope's neutrality or selective activism? WION's Palki makes a case.

Gravitas: The Pope's selective activism

10 months into 2020 - and there is no respite from the Wuhan Virus. As more countries reimpose movement restrictions and lockdowns - China is celebrating, traveling, and repressing Hong Kong. WION's Palki has the details.

Gravitas: China is celebrating in the middle of the Pandemic

European Union leaders gathered in Brussels today for a special summit to discuss serious foreign policy challenges. WION's Palki tells you more.

Gravitas: European Leaders meet to discuss Foreign Policy

How bad was the U.S. Presidential debate? So bad that Americans are looking for ways to apply for Canadian citizenship. Some want to move to 'Canda'. WION's Palki has the details.

Gravitas: Presidential Debate Impact? Americans want to move to 'Canda'

Anthony Scaramucci served as Trump's Communications Director. He now says that Trump will be humiliated in this election. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Former insider says Trump will be humiliated in this election

Should you be protesting in the middle of a pandemic? Israel has passed a new law limiting protests during the lockdown. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Israel restricts protests during lockdown

In India, A 19-year-old gangrape victim was cremated in the dead of the night. 8 years since Nirbhaya, how safe are India's daughters? WION's Palki Sharma has some appalling numbers.

Gravitas: The Hathras brutality

Over 80% of the illegal drugs entering India come from Pakistan. Reportedly, the drug cartels have the support of Pakistani deep state. Money from the drug trade is used to fund covert operations against India. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Over 80% of illegal drugs entering India come from Pakistan

The Babri Mosque verdict is a commentary on India's failing justice system. 28 years, 351 witnesses and 600 documents later - all 32 accused have been acquitted. Who razed the mosque then? WION's Palki Sharma asks some tough questions.

Gravitas: Babri Demolition case: All 32 accused acquitted

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