The Grand Finale of the Republican National Convention was a blockbuster. There were emotions, fireworks, big promises & some acknowledgments. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Trump Family put up a show that was made for television.

Gravitas: The Grand Finale of Republican Convention

Shinzo Abe is an exception. Its not often that you hear a leader stepping down because of ill-health. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how some leaders in the past hid their health issues while in office.

Gravitas: Leaders who refused to step down despite ill health

Asim Bajwa, A close aide of Pak PM Imran Khan is in the eye of a corruption storm. The spotlight is on his financial dealings in the last 20 years. They coincide with the political rise of this retired Army Officer. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a detailed report.

Gravitas: Asim Bajwa's 'shady' financial dealings

Shinzo Abe has announced that he will resign as Prime Minister of Japan due to ill health. Who will be Abe's successor? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas | Shinzo Abe Resigns: Who will succeed him?

As Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe invested significant diplomatic capital in developing strong ties with India. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the story of Abe's relationship with India.

Gravitas: Shinzo Abe's relationship with India

Floods have devastated several cities in Pakistan. From Karachi to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa- most provinces are struggling to deal with the heavy downpour. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a ground report.

Gravitas: Floods devastate several cities in Pakistan

Pakistan is struggling to raise fresh funding for Chinese projects. According to a report, Chinese banks are reluctant to fund CPEC projects. Are Chinese banks facing money troubles of their own? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese lenders 'reluctant' to fund CPEC

For two decades, U.S. punished the Sudan for helping Osama Bin Laden. But, things have changed. Democracy has toppled dictatorship. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visit to Khartoum says it all. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains how U.S. views the Sudan as a key state in the Arab World.

Gravitas: What Is America Doing In The Sudan?

Mike Pence has accepted his nomination as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate. Pence called Biden a trojan horse in his keynote speech on day 3 of the RNC. Who else spoke on the penultimate day of the convention? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: US elections: Mike Pence accepts Republican VP nomination

Fake accounts and diplomats are driving Chinese propaganda against India. WION has found that suspected Chinese twitter accounts were pushing fake stories at the worst point of the border standoff. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the first part of a Gravitas investigation.

Gravitas: China's Psychological Warfare against India on Social Media

New Zealand changed its gun laws 25 days after the Christchurch shootings. The U.S. has seen numerous such incidents. What's stopping it from adopting gun control? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: New Zealand's exemplary response to terror

The terrorist behind the Christchurch shootings has been sentenced to life in prison. Almost 90 victims and survivors confronted the shooter during the hearings. The terrorist showed no remorse for what he had done. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Life sentence for Christchurch Gunman: Listen to the moving testimonies from victims

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is provoking neighbours and claiming disputed territory in the Mediterranean. Greece and Turkey are conducting military drills. May fear that the dispute could trigger a military conflict. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Are Greece and Turkey on a war path?

As China fires missiles into the South China Sea, a Chinese envoy has been elected to an U.N. tribunal to judge disputes at sea. Is the U.N. blind to the Chinese aggression? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: China being rewarded for its aggression?

3 countries pulled up China during an UNSC briefing on counter-terrorism. Beijing was warned against using terrorism as a pretext to jail Uighurs in Xinjiang. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what happened.

Gravitas: UNSC slams China on Xinjiang

The Trump Family dominated the 2nd day of the #RepublicanNationalConvention. Eric Trump & Tiffany Ariana Trump took on the American Media. But, Melania Trump was the show-stopper as she acknowledged America's COVID-19 challenge. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big takeaways.

Gravitas: Trump Family dominates Day 2 of RNC

What explains Recep Tayyip Erdogan's aggression in Eastern Mediterranean? Erdogan is junking old treaties and provoking through the military. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Turkish President is following China's playbook of expansionism.

Gravitas: Erdogan is following China's playbook of expansionism

A survey published by the Global Times claims that Chinese citizens hold a favourable view of a democratic India. Tech Giant Huawei has run big ads in the leading dailies of India. Do the people in China regret the deeds of the Communist Party? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Are Chinese citizens regretting the deeds of Communist Party?

President of the World Uyghur Congress Dolkun Isa tells Palki Sharma Upadhyay that Xi Jinping is likely to repeat a Tiananmen Square if the world does not stop him. Here is an exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Exclusive: President of Uighur Congress on WION

A Chinese Christian cult is allegedly making inroads in India. The Church of Almighty God is a violent movement - that believes Jesus has returned as a Chinese woman. Nagaland's highest church body is raising an alarm. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese Female Jesus Cult: A new threat for India

If you have cancelled your summer trip to Bali or Hawaii - set your sorrow aside. You can still enjoy the experience. That too in the comfort of your home. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all about #staycation.

Gravitas: Extreme Staycation: The Stay-At-Home Vacation

India called out Pakistan's bluff after Pak's permanent representative to U.N lied about issuing a statement on Kashmir. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Ex-Ambassador to Indonesia has been found guilty for selling the embassy building in Jakarta at a throwaway price. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the stories.

Gravitas: Pak envoy caught lying at UNSC

Wisconsin is burning. #BlackLivesMatter protest is turning violent. Once again, a black man was shot by white police officers in front of his young sons. Basketball star LeBron James has denounced the #JacobBlake shooting. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Black Lives Matter Protest: Wisconsin Burns

The GOP went all guns blazing on the first night of its National convention. Nikki Haley invoked her Indian roots to counter the immigrant narrative of the Democrats. Meanwhile, Kimberly Guilfoyle stole the show with her 'high-spirited' speech. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big highlights.

Gravitas: Republicans go all guns-blazing on Day 1 of RNC

Chinese businesses are losing money. The pandemic is ravaging Chinese investments. A fragile economic recovery could lead to defaults within the Chinese bond market. Australia has blocked a takeover bid by a Chinese firm. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has more.

Gravitas: Is Chinese cash turning into kryptonite?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a five-nation tour to Europe. The visit is seen as an attempt at damage control by China - after its diplomats triggered several diplomatic fires. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China is losing ground in Europe.

Gravitas: Wang Yi on a damage control mission to Europe

14 years ago, Baloch leader Akbar Bugti was assassinated by the Pakistan's military. Speaking exclusively to @palkisu, Akbar's grandson and President of Baloch Republican party Brahumdagh Bugti says the leadership of Pakistan is a global laughing stock.

Gravitas: Baloch activist Brahumdagh Bugti speaks to WION

Imran Khan has been named 'Man of the Year' by 'The Muslim 500' for his efforts for 'long-lasting peace with India'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay fact-checks Pak PM'S 'accomplishments' mentioned in the publication.

Gravitas: Imran Khan named 'Man of the Year'?

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly in a coma. Whereas, Japan PM Shinzo Abe is unwell. Nothing more is known. As always, the secrecy is fuelling speculation. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains why political leaders refuse to talk about their visit to the doctor.

Gravitas: Why Politicians Keep Illness A Secret

Bloomsbury India pulled an upcoming book on the Delhi riots. An Indian publisher stepped in to publish it. Bloomsbury's decision has triggered a debate online - Should books ever be banned? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why banning a book is plain wrong.

Gravitas: Row over 'Delhi Riots': Must we ban a book?

Thousands have taken to the streets of Belarus to demand that Alexander Lukashenko step down as the President. Lukashenko has ruled Belarus for 26 years. His 'dictatorship' is now being challenged by a 37-year-old. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the report.

Gravitas: Is Europe's Last Dictator on his way out?

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