US President DonaldTrump has been formally renominated by the Republicans on the first day of their convention. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report on the developments and controversies surrounding this 4-day political event.

Gravitas: Trump formally nominated for Republican party ticket

Taiwan's pandemic playbook is the envy of the world. But, how is Taiwan busting China's fake news factory? Digital Minister Audrey Tang tells Palki Sharma Upadhyay how aggression is being fought with humour by Taiwan.

Gravitas: Taiwan's Digital Minister on WION

China is selling four of its most advanced warships to Pakistan. In June, a report claimed that China has built a high-security compound at the Gwadar port in Pakistan. Is China militarizing the string of pearls? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China is selling Pakistan its most advanced warships

Since 2015, China has been the biggest supplier of arms to Pakistan. But, the defence partnership between both sides goes well beyond weapons. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Pakistani Army is being readied as a surrogate fighting force for China.

Gravitas: Pakistan Army: A surrogate fighting force for China?

China insists that all is well in the mainland. But there are two new and major challenges that China is facing - something that Beijing is trying to hide. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: The twin challenges that China is trying to hide

The Communist Party has reached the dinner tables of China. Eating influencers claim their food videos were censored. Reportedly, the PLA has decided to use robot cooks and cut down on oily and deep fried diet. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China's food crisis is now becoming evident.

Gravitas: China's new diktats: Food videos censored, PLA to use robot cooks

The Democrats have wrapped up their National Convention, Republicans start theirs next week. While Joe Biden is promising to be a President for all, President Donald Trump's troubles are only mounting. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: U.S. Elections: Promises and Politics

China has removed 'sensitive content' from school textbooks in Hong Kong. Jimmy Lai Apple has likened China to the Big Brother in George Orwell's novel 1984. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains how China is brainwashing young minds.

Gravitas: China Brainwashing Hong Kong's Children

What's coming in between India's Wuhan Virus fight? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you 5 videos and 5 numbers that will get you thinking.

Gravitas: COVID-19: 5 videos and 5 numbers from India

Israeli Air Force is in Germany for the first time ever. It's not just about simulated dogfights. It's also about the weight of history. The joint fly-past over a former Nazi death camp says it all. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains why the homage comes at a critical time.

Gravitas: Historic Israel-Germany Air Exercise

Joe Biden has built his political career by betraying the promises he makes. He is blaming Donald Trump for 'Cloaking America in Darkness', but was once accused of doing the exact same thing. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Biden is no saint.

Gravitas: Why Joe Biden is no saint

Health Authorities in China want people in Beijing to ditch the mask. After the pool party in Wuhan, China is now going to allow fans in football stadiums. But, has China really returned to normalcy? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: Beijing is taking the mask off

The trailer of Mahesh Bhatt's Sadak 2 has nearly 12 million dislikes on YouTube. Many believe it could soon become the most disliked video on the platform.

Gravitas: 10 Most disliked videos on YouTube

Turkey is militarising disputed waters in the East Mediterranean region. Erdogan is threatening France, Cyprus & Greece with retaliation if Turkish vessels are targeted.

Gravitas: Why is Turkey militarising East Mediterranean?

Alexei Navalny is not the first victim of suspected poisoning. Russia has a long history of dissidents & defectors mysteriously falling ill and dying.

Gravitas: 7 High-Profile poisoned 'enemies' of Russia

Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma - after he fell ill on a flight. Navalny's team feels he was poisoned. In a video from inside the plane - Navalny can be heard crying out in pain.

Gravitas: Critic of Vladimir Putin 'poisoned', Alexei Navalny on life support

Joe Biden has been formally nominated. China's state mouthpiece the Global Times has issued an endorsement for Biden - something that the Presidential candidate could do without.

Gravitas: Chinese state mouthpiece backs Biden's candidacy

The F-35 jets could soon be flying in the skies of U.A.E. Donald trump is 'considering' to sell these jets to the Sheikhdom. But Israel is objecting, fearing for its supremacy.

Gravitas: Trump to sell F-35 jets to U.A.E?

Facebook is failing to quarantine fake news. Bogus posts about health have raked up 3.8 billion views in the past year. The pandemic has made it worse with mind-boggling myths about cures.

Gravitas: Facebook: A Danger To Public Health?

Big loans, free oil & royal medals are now history for Pakistan. The support of the Islamic world for Islamabad has been reduced to mere symbolic gestures.

Gravitas: Why Pakistan is the new Palestine

China wants to make more sci-fi movies to show itself in a 'positive light'. Chinese film authorities have come up with guidelines to develop a sci-fi film sector. Something that must promote the Xi Jinping thought.

Gravitas: Dragon's soft power push: China wants to make more sci-fi films

Chen Yixin is a protégé of Chinese President Xi Jinping. He is leading the sweeping anti-corruption drive within China's security apparatus. WION's Palki tells you more about the man who is seen as a potential successor to Xi Jinping.

Gravitas: Chen Yixin: The man leading Xi Jinping's anti-corruption crackdown

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption crackdown is seen as an tool to eliminate rivals. After politicians and the military - The Chinese President has now begun a sweeping clean-up of China's domestic-security apparatus.

Gravitas: China's biggest purge since Mao

The Pak Army Chief has returned empty-handed from Riyadh. Forget receiving a medal, Gen. Bajwa couldn't even secure a meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia's 'royal snub' to Pakistan

In Mali, President Ibrahim Keita announced his resignation after a military mutiny. This is Mali's second military coup in less than 10 years. WION's Palki brings you a report on what this means for West Africa.

Gravitas: Military Coup In Mali

Indian American vote bank can be the gamechanger in the upcoming presidential elections. The Democrats have gone a step ahead to woo them. Trump ,on the other hand, has launched a new Hindu group.

Gravitas: Why Trump and Biden are wooing Indian Americans

August 19 is marked as the World Humanitarian Day to honour aid workers. This year, they are fighting not one but two wars - pandemic & armed attacks. The number of atrocities against aid workers has surpassed all records

Gravitas: Saluting Unsung Heroes: World Humanitarian Day

India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has wrapped up a 'very satisfactory' visit to Bangladesh. His visit comes after a report claimed that China wants to lend almost $1 Billion for the Teesta project.

Gravitas: India-Bangladesh to strengthen ties

Today is World Photography Day. From a plain box that took blurry pictures to smartphone cameras - photography has come a long way. WION's Palki brings you a recap of the journey.

Gravitas: A Brief History of Photography

Family members of several Chinese are linked to offshore dealings. Leaked files claim that Xi Jinping's brother-in-law has offshore companies, as does Mao Zedong's Grandson-in-law.

Gravitas: Corruption in Xi Jinping's family

The pandemic has pushed the oil industry to the brink of collapse. Oil rigs are being shutdown. Big oil giants are now seriously mulling a shift to clean energy. WION's Palki brings you a report on why oil is no longer the liquid gold.

Gravitas: Oil No Longer The Liquid Gold

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