After engaging India at Ladakh, China is now threatening 3 more countries - The United States, Australia and Taiwan. What if all these countries choose to retaliate against China together?

Gravitas: China threatens 3 more countries

Switzerland is facing a unique dilemma, it wants to buy fighter jets worth $6.6 billion, but it has no enemies to fight.

Gravitas: Can Switzerland do without fighter jets?

Spain is facing an unlikely problem - how to spend billions of dollars in grants and loans from the European Union.

Gravitas: Spain is struggling to find ways to spend billions in crisis funds

Belarus Opposition Leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has urged the European Union to step up pressure on Alexander Lukashenko. Will the EU sanction Belarus?

Gravitas: Belarus faces sanctions threat from European Union

Myanmar is set to hold its most crucial election in November. Aung San Suu Kyi's former ally Thet Thet Khine has emerged as a key challenger. Meanwhile, the Rohingya community in the country remains disenfranchised.

Gravitas: Meet the lady challenging Aung San Suu Kyi's rule

Ill-conceived borders left behind by the British have triggered many conflicts in South Asia. WION's Palki tells you how arbitrary borders from the Raj era have created more fault lines in the region.

Gravitas: How arbitrary borders from British Era triggered conflicts in South Asia

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif is eyeing a political comeback. Once an 'army puppet', he is now publicly lambasting the Pak military for running a 'parallel govt'. His party has formed a grand alliance with all major opposition players.

Gravitas: Is Nawaz Sharif eyeing a political comeback?

The worst nightmare of the Pakistani Army has come true. Thousands of Pashtuns marched against the military in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Gravitas: Pakistan: The Pashtuns are leading an uprising against the Army

The Pashtuns of Pakistan have suffered for decades. Their land has been used as the crucible for Pakistan's terrorist experiments. They have been targeted, left homeless and denied basic rights.

Gravitas: Pakistan: Pashtuns demand a life of dignity

Why are people flocking to religious gatherings in the middle of the pandemic? Why are they risking their lives? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why blind faith can be dangerous during a pandemic.

Gravitas: When religion becomes a hurdle in Covid-19 fight

Thousands of Hasidic Jews camped at the Ukraine border - because they wanted to go on a pilgrimage. The city of Seoul wants $4 million in damages from a church over a new Covid-19 outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the virus of blind faith.

Gravitas: Defiance in the name of faith, Putting reason above religion

As cases of the Wuhan virus spike, thousands of Hasidic Jewish pilgrims broke social distancing rules for a pilgrimage. They camped for three nights outside the Ukrainian border. Why was it so important for them to cross the border? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why thousands of pilgrims were camping at Ukraine border

South Korea's first Wuhan virus cluster was traced back to a church. The latest cluster in Seoul has been traced back to a church event. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the battle between churches and the state raised the coronavirus risk in South Korea.

Gravitas: When Churches become super-spreader hosts

At least 18 Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait on Friday. The PLA is planning to launch combat exercises near Taiwan's coast. Japan & U.S. have extended their support to Tsai Ing-wen.

Gravitas: U.S-Taiwan alliance rattles China

Brazil is home to the world's largest rainforest- The Amazon. It is also home to the World's largest tropical wetland- The Pantanal. Both are on fire. But Brazil's President Bolsonaro wants credit for preserving the environment. WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: As Amazon forest burns, Bolsonaro wants credit for 'saving environment'

A very interesting trend is picking pace in China. Chinese companies are betting big on 'fake meat'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what this trend is all about.

Gravitas: China bets big on 'faux meat'

US officials claim that Hezbollah is storing caches of weapons and ammonium nitrate across Europe. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Hezbollah is facing a backlash over the Beirut blasts.

Gravitas: US: Hezbollah is storing caches of weapons, ammonium nitrate across Europe

For 8 months, Chinese officials in Lanzhou tried to hide a disease outbreak. An exposé by a news outlet has now forced them to admit that thousands have been infected by a bacterial disease - after a leak from a state-owned biopharmaceutical plant. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: An outbreak hidden for 8 months, Bacterial disease infects thousands in China

We are just 45 days away from the biggest election in American history. Early voting has begun in 4 states. The first Presidential debate is less than 2 weeks away. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the controversies surrounding the buildup.

Gravitas: 45 days to go for U.S. Election

According to a report, The United States is set to sell Taiwan $7 billion worth of weapons. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Taiwan is gearing up to take on China.

Gravitas: US could sell Taiwan $7 Billion worth of arms

US President Donald Trump is promising to deliver a free of cost vaccine to all US citizens by mid-October. But top American Health experts say a vaccine won't be available till 2021 Summer. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how vaccines have taken centre stage in the U.S. Presidential race.

Gravitas: Has Trump found a Coronavirus vaccine?

Pre-school students in North Korea will now have to study the life of Kim Jong-un for 90 minutes a day. Which other world leaders have used education as a tool for political indoctrination? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: How North Korea is brainwashing school students

Days after scientists said there could be life on Venus, Russia has staked claim on the planet. Moscow says Venus is a Russian planet. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Russia is justifying its bizarre claim?

Gravitas: Moscow says Venus is a Russian planet

Barbados is making history, the Caribbean country will be removing Queen Elizabeth II as its constitutional monarch, 54 years after Independence. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what are that other countries where the Queen is still the head of state.

Gravitas: Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state

Onion prices have sky-rocketed in Bangladesh, they are being sold for nearly $1.41/kg. Who's to be blamed for this? The Indian govt for banning the export of onions? or The Govt of Bangladesh? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: Bangladesh onion crisis

Dr Li Meng Yan says the Wuhan virus came from a lab. Some scientists say her claims are highly speculative. Twitter has suspended Dr Li's account. Will Twitter use the same yardstuck against Chinese diplomats - who have been caught sharing fake news? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has more.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus lab theory: Chinese virologist loses her twitter account

Zhong Hanneng and Zhang Hai tried to sue the Chinese government over the Wuhan virus outbreak. But their lawsuits were 'abruptly rejected'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the voices of two Chinese citizens, who dared to take on the Communist Party.

Gravitas: China is blocking Coronavirus lawsuits

Pakistan has banned WION. But Imran Khan is citing WION's stories to make a point in the Pakistani Parliament. Take a look.

Gravitas: Imran Khan quotes WION report in Pakistan

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval walked out of a virtual SCO meet, after the Pakistani representative used a new fantasy map as the backdrop. The host - Russia has come out in support of India. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story.

Gravitas: NSA Doval leaves SCO meet after Pak's provocation

The Communist Party wants a bigger role in the private sector of China. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China's ruling party is now tightening its grip over Chinese boardrooms.

Gravitas: China's message to business leaders: Put Communist Party first

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Gravitas: China threatens 3 more countries

Gravitas: Can Switzerland do without fighter jets?

Gravitas: China threatens 3 more countries

Gravitas: Spain is struggling to find ways to spend billions in crisis funds

Gravitas: Belarus faces sanctions threat from European Union

Gravitas: Meet the lady challenging Aung San Suu Kyi's rule

Gravitas: How arbitrary borders from British Era triggered conflicts in South Asia

Gravitas: Is Nawaz Sharif eyeing a political comeback?

Gravitas: Pakistan: The Pashtuns are leading an uprising against the Army

Gravitas: Pakistan: Pashtuns demand a life of dignity

Gravitas: When religion becomes a hurdle in Covid-19 fight

Gravitas: Defiance in the name of faith, Putting reason above religion

Gravitas: Why thousands of pilgrims were camping at Ukraine border

Gravitas: When Churches become super-spreader hosts

Gravitas: U.S-Taiwan alliance rattles China

Gravitas: As Amazon forest burns, Bolsonaro wants credit for 'saving environment'

Gravitas: China bets big on 'faux meat'

Gravitas: US: Hezbollah is storing caches of weapons, ammonium nitrate across Europe

Gravitas: An outbreak hidden for 8 months, Bacterial disease infects thousands in China

Gravitas: 45 days to go for U.S. Election

Gravitas: US could sell Taiwan $7 Billion worth of arms

Gravitas: Has Trump found a Coronavirus vaccine?

Gravitas: How North Korea is brainwashing school students

Gravitas: Moscow says Venus is a Russian planet

Gravitas: Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state

Gravitas: Bangladesh onion crisis