Nearly 100,000 voters in New York have received defective absentee ballots. Has Donald Trump received fresh ammo to raise more doubts over the election process in the US? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: US Election: Nearly 100,000 voters in New York get defective ballots

China held its annual event to honour 'fallen heroes'. But, Beijing continues to ignore Chinese Galwan Martyrs. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China's martyrs' day is an event to shape the legacy of the Communist Party.

Gravitas: China marks martyrs' day

After triggering a border standoff with India in may - China has failed to follow through on its promise of de-escalation. India is now strengthening its defences by deploying out missiles. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India-China border stand-off: India strengthens border defences

The world is desperate for a vaccine to defeat the Wuhan Virus. We don't have one yet. But, China is giving an unproven vaccine to thousands of citizens. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China is giving unproven vaccines to thousands of citizens

Voters in Romania decided to re-elect a mayor - who recently passed away after contracting the Wuhan virus. Why? WION's Palki brings you the story.

Gravitas: Romanian Village Elects Dead Mayor

This is not the first time that Amnesty has closed its operations in India. The organisation has had a troubled relationship with every kind of government in India. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Amnesty's troubled relationship with India.

Gravitas: Amnesty's troubled relationship with India

India's Home Ministry says Amnesty's claims are an attempt to influence the investigation against the organisation. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Amnesty's decision to shut its India operations has triggered a major debate.

India's Home Ministry: Amnesty's claims far from the truth | Gravitas

Lizzo - an American singer is the first plus-size celebrity to feature on the cover of Vogue. But, she says that the body positivity movement is being commercialised. WION's Palki tells you more.

Gravitas: Is the Body positivity movement being commercialised?

Will you have your tea with Coconut milk and maple syrup? A recipe for Chai Latte has triggered a heated debate online. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Twitter storm over Chai Latte

A report claims that 3 top supplies of Apple are ready to invest $900 million in India's smartphone industry. WION's Palki tells you more.

Gravitas: 3 big suppliers of Apple to invest $900 million in India

As world leaders urge restraint, Erdogan is on a warpath. The Turkish President has decided to jump into the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan. What explains the Turkish president's move that risks Putin's wrath? WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Armenia - Azerbaijan clash: Erdogan wades into the dispute

Which candidate is a better bet for India? Will Trump benefit from his close ties with PM Modi? How far is US willing to go to Make China pay? John Bolton answers all these questions in this exclusive interview with WION's Palki Sharma.

John Bolton: Close ties with Modi will help Trump | Gravitas

In a few hours from now, US President Donald Trump will go up against Democratic Nominee Joe Biden in the first Presidential Debate. WION's Palki Sharma tells you all that you need to know.

Trump vs Biden: What to expect from the First Presidential Debate | Gravitas

The issue of misuse of foreign funding by NGOs is a tough and complicated battle. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why it is necessary for governments to regulate foreign funding to NGOs.

Amnesty shuts down India offices: The Debate on NGO funding | Gravitas

After calling China 'peace-loving', Xi Jinping has now said that 'happiness is on the rise' in Xinjiang. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how this may just the most outrageous justification for state-sponsored persecution of the Uighurs.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping justifies crimes against Uighurs

The United Kingdom could soon give its spies and secret service agents 'The Licence to Kill'. Reportedly, the MI5 will be given the power to sanction its agents to carry out 'necessary and proportionate' crimes in the line of duty. What does this mean? WION's Palki Sarma has a report.

Gravitas: Licence to kill for British spies?

A 'tax bomb' has struck Donald Trump's campaign. The President of the world's largest economy is being accused of consistently failing to pay his dues to the Income tax department. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Will Trump release his tax returns?

Azerbaijan and Armenia are on a brink of a full-scale war. The flare-up could worsen the economic crisis & disrupt global gas and oil supplies. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Armenian and Azerbaijani forces clash, Dozens killed

The Wuhan virus has killed over 1 million people. It has pushed numerous countries into recession and snatched the livelihoods of people across the world. Who will compensate for all of this? WION's Palki Sharma argues it's time to #MakeChinaPay.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus Pandemic, Why China must pay for damages

The Wuhan Virus is spreading. The pandemic is far from over. Why? 1. Easing restrictions is exposing more people to the virus 2. No herd immunity 3. No vaccines or effective treatments. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why you shouldn't let your guard down.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus: Why the pandemic is far from over

European Countries are reporting a second wave of coronavirus cases. Restrictions are being ramped up. But, virus deniers have taken to the streets to protest against the lockdowns. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus deniers are protesting against lockdown

The death of Japanese actor Yuko Takeuchi has once again started a conversation on Japan's high suicide rate. 5 actors have taken their lives in the last 5 months. What explains the rising numbers?

Gravitas: Rise in Celebrity suicides in Japan

Pak PM Imran Khan has launched a political crackdown on opposition voices in Pakistan. PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif has been put behind bars. Maryam N Sharif is calling the arrest a 'political witch-hunt'. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's vendetta politics

From conspiracy theories to money laundering allegations, black magic, sex and scandals, reporting on intricate personal details, and now drugs. Indian News channels have hit rock bottom in their coverage of Sushant Singh Rajput's death. WION's Palki Sharma asks if it is time India regulates News channels.

Gravitas Plus: Is it time to regulate Indian news channels?

Turkey has ordered the arrest of 82 people in connection to a 6-year-old demonstration. Arrest warrants have been issued against opposition leaders, including a current Mayor. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is going after opposition leaders. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Is Erdogan trying to silence dissent?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of carrying bags of dirty laundry on state trips just to get them dry cleaned on another country's expense. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you more stories about leaders who embarrassed themselves.

Gravitas: Netanyahu accused of bringing his dirty laundry to Washington

US President Donald Trump has offered to mediate in the India-China standoff. The U.S. electoral battle has entered its final six-week stretch. Republicans are split over Trump's refusal to accept the results. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story.

Gravitas: Can Trump solve India-China standoff?

Climate campaigners have returned to the streets. The pandemic is far from over. But, young climate activists say they will continue their campaign for climate action. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Global climate strikes resume

Heard of the biggest colonial irony? The British East India Company that ruled and plundered India for 250 years is now owned by an Indian. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: An Indian now owns the East India Company

Representatives of the European Union, The UK, Australia and Canada called out China for its human rights violations at the UNHRC. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China's human rights violations called out at UNHRC

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif is on a warpath with the Pakistan Army. He has forbidden PML-N lawmakers from meeting Army Generals. What is Nawaz Sharif planning? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Nawaz Sharif on a warpath with Pak Army

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