US President Donald Trump is the fourth American President to attempt a peace deal in West Asia. 3 Presidents before him - Bill Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama promised peace too. But failed to deliver a deal. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the report.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Can Trump ensure peace in West Asia?

Imran Khan's Kashmir obsession has triggered a diplomatic spat between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Now, Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will visit Riyadh to save Pakistan's lifeline.

Gravitas: Pakistan Army Chief heads to Riyadh to fix strained ties

Javed Miandad captained Imran Khan in cricket. He wants to now challenge the Pakistan Prime Minister in politics.

Gravitas: Javed Miandad wants to challenge Imran Khan in Politics

A theatre of conflict has opened up in the Mediterranean. Greece and Turkey have deployed naval vessels. France has sent 2 fighter jets. A emergency meeting of the E.U. foreign ministers has been called. Is there an armed conflict in sight?

Gravitas: Greece, Turkey headed for an armed conflict?

With less than 90 days to go for the US elections - Trump has struck a major deal in West Asia. Israel & the UAE have agreed to normalise ties. What does this mean for Trump's prospects?

Gravitas: Trump strikes a deal: Israel, UAE to normalise relations

This was the first acquisition by the airline in 28 years. Now, the planes are burning a hole in Nepal's pocket. Meanwhile, the Oli govt continues to provoke India.

Gravitas: How China trapped Nepal with an airplane deal

Is Russia's COVID-19 vaccine safe? WION's Palki asked this question to Vladimir Andrianov- the man who lead the trials of Sputnik-V. Andrianov tells WION that Russia tested the vaccine on just 78 people.

Gravitas: The man who led Russia's vaccine trial

Kamala Harris was the toughest opponent of Joe Biden. Now, she is Biden's choice for Vice President.

Gravitas: Why Kamala Harris is Biden's pick for Vice President

Indians around the world are celebrating - after Kamala Harris was selected as a VP candidate. Is her entry into the Presidential race good news for India? Last year, Harris had taken a stand against India's Kashmir decision.

Gravitas: Kamala Harris: Good or bad news for India?

55-Year-old Kamala Harris comes with experience and the promise of many firsts. But there are also some ironies that voters may not ignore.

Gravitas: Who is Kamala Harris?

Kamala Harris' selection for the VP office comes at a time when Presidential Race has taken a centrestage in American politics. 2 videos have gone viral, one shows cops handcuffing an 8-year-old boy.

Gravitas: 8-year-old handcuffed in the U.S.

India's income tax department conducted raids on Chinese individuals - unearthing a network that's worth well over $100 million. Meanwhile in Australia, two men have been arrested in a 'Diagou' money laundering racket

Gravitas: How India busted a Chinese laundering operation

The Chinese regime's mouthpiece global times news is now using the Indian diaspora to push state propaganda. It is using private matters to 'emotionally blackmail' India.

Gravitas: China uses Indian diaspora to blackmail India

He was caught with 3 tonnes of cash - and accused of accepting well over $250 million in bribes. He was accused of cheating on his wife - with 100 mistresses. Lai Xiaomin has now pleaded guilty to his crimes.

Gravitas: The Face of China's Corruption revealed

The oil spill in Mauritius could get worse. The ship that leaked oil into Mauritian waters could break in two.

Gravitas: Mauritius Oil Spill is a disaster

As the rift between Saudi Arabia & Pakistan widens, the Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to travel to Islamabad in the coming months.WION's Palki gets you a report on the significance of this visit.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping likely to visit Islamabad

Today is world elephant day - but 2020 has been a bad year for elephants.

Gravitas: World Elephant Day: Just a symbolic event?

Apple Daily owner Jimmy Lai has been released on bail. Lai's arrest has led to campaigns to support free speech in Hong Kong. WION is extending its support to Hong Kong's pro-democracy campaign. Join the campaign.

Gravitas: WION stands with Apple Daily

The government of Lebanon has resigned - as demonstrations broke out again in central Beirut. The protesters want the political elite to be punished for the blasts. WION gets you a ground report from Beirut.

Gravitas: WION reports from Beirut: Lebanon government resigns

On Sunday night, President Donald Trump tweeted a picture of himself standing in front of Mount Rushmore. Reportedly, he has discussed the possibility of adding his own visage to iconic mountain - that features four US Presidents.

Gravitas: Trump wants his face added to Mount Rushmore

After taking power, Chinese President Xi Jinping has elevated his friends and family to top positions in China. A new assessment has claimed that almost 60% of the members of China's Communist Party have direct ties to Xi Jinping.

Gravitas: Friends and Family get top positions in Xi Jinping's China

Uighurs in China are among the most persecuted ethnic minority communities in the world. Religious leaders are condemning China, but Pope Francis remains quiet. Is a 2018 deal between the Vatican and Beijing the reason behind the silence?

Gravitas: Pope Francis' Silence On Uighurs In China

According to an assessment, since Imran Khan took over as Pakistan's Prime Minister - at least 31 members of the minority community have died.

Gravitas: In Imran Khan's ‘Naya Pakistan’ religious minorities on target

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei has launched a twitter account in Hindi. Is Iran trying to capitalise on the sentiments of Shia Muslims in India?

Gravitas: What explains Ayatollah Khamenei's Hindi outreach?

Belarus has erupted in protest against President Alexander Lukashenko. He is accused of rigging the election. Ready to begin his sixth term as president - Lukashenko is doing all he can to retain power. That includes forcing the opposition leader out of the country.

Gravitas: Europe's Last Dictator Refuses To Give Up Throne

Russia claims to have developed the world's first Covid-19 vaccine. Sputnik V has been cleared for mass use in Russia. But how did Russia develop a vaccine in 3 months? Did it skip necessary steps? Is the vaccine safe?

Gravitas: Russia's Covid-19 vaccine: WION answers the FAQs

Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan. It is also the most oppressed. In 2017, a WION team travelled deep inside Balochistan.

Gravitas: Inside Balochistan: Pakistan's most oppressed province

Pakistan observed the National Minorities Day today. But, minorities of all descriptions face the wrath of the state in Pakistan. Today, the police in Lahore hurled stones at opposition leader Maryam Nawaz's car.

Gravitas: Pakistani cops attack Opposition leader Maryam Nawaz

The wife of the Dutch Ambassador to Lebanon is among the victims of the blast in Beirut. Some foreigners had a brush with fate, but lived to tell the tale. WION gets you a ground report from Beirut.

Gravitas: WION reports from Beirut: Foreigners Recount The Blast

A leaked letter by a Pak Army officer reveals that Chinese labourers beat up Pakistani soldiers over disagreement on a CPEC project. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has shut the oil tap for Pakistan by not renewing an 'oil on loan' provision.

Gravitas: Chinese beat up Pakistanis, Saudi shuts oil tap

China has begun punishing Hong Kong's pro-democracy voices. Apple Daily owner Jimmy Lai was arrested this morning. He has been accused of collusion with foreign forces. Does this move mark the end of free speech in Hong Kong?

Gravitas: First high-profile arrest under the Hong Kong Security Law

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