Islamabad is set to honour Kashmiri Separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani with Pakistan's highest civilian award. Pakistani lawmakers want to build a university in Geelani's name. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Pak govt should fix its priorities first.

Gravitas: Pakistan wants to honour this Kashmiri separatist | Syed Ali Shah Geelani

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he was too fat. He believes being fat made it difficult for him to fight the Wuhan Virus. So, he is urging Brits to shed some pounds by getting fitter. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Britain's new national obesity plan.

Gravitas: Boris Johnson's new obesity strategy

24+ provinces, 433 overflowing rivers, 23.8 million people affected & $12.3 billion in economic losses. China is witnessing its worst floods in decades. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 23.8 million people affected by China floods

A new report has claimed that Turkey is deporting Uighur Muslims back to China via a third country. WION spoke to Uighur activist Arslan Hidayat in Istanbul - who shared details about the deportation of Uighurs from Turkey.

Gravitas: Erdogan's Islamic Hypocrisy, Turkey deports Uighurs back to China via third country

Ethiopia's massive dam on the Blue Nile is filling up. This is escalating the decade-old conflict with Egypt and Sudan. Now, the Nile is turning into a war front as negotiations continue to fall apart. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The War Over River Nile

What is Pakistan planning on the first anniversary of India's Kashmir decision? WION has accessed exclusive details of Pakistan's information war campaign. On the 5th of August - the Imran Khan government is planning a series of events to protest India's Kashmir move.

Gravitas Exclusive: One year of India's Kashmir decision, Pakistan plans propaganda campaign

The city of Portland in U.S. has been rocked by unrest for 56 consecutive nights. The U.S. President has ordered a 'federal crackdown' on what he calls an 'anti-police crusade'.

Gravitas: Trump's federal crackdown in Portland

Pakistan engineered another wicked plot to defame India. A delegation of foreign journalists were taken for a staged visit to the Line of Control.

Gravitas: Pakistan's staged tour of the Line of Control

Saudi Arabia doesn't have income tax. But, with its economy set to shrink by 6.8% - the Saudi government is considering all options to bolster its finances. This includes bringing in the income tax

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia to introduce income tax

2 warring sides, one consulate & an alleged fugitive researcher. WION's Palki tells you about the latest episode in the U.S-China diplomatic war.

Gravitas: Decoding U.S-China Consulate Wars

A 15-year-old Afghan girl who gunned down her parents' killers has said that she will not hesitate in killing more terrorists.

Gravitas: 15-year-old kills 2 Taliban terrorists

For 21 years, Falun Gong practitioners have been victims of State-sponsored persecution. In 1999, China declared millions of them illegal & drove them into exhile. There have also been accusations that China robbed these practitioners of their organs

Gravitas: Did China harvest organs of its own citizens?

At a time when China is battling an hostile international environment - Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a campaign trail. The Chinese President faces no political challenge. But, he still needs to maintain his position as China's paramount leader. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Communist Party Propaganda push: Xi Jinping's inspection of Chinese provinces

There are stunning similarities between the standoff at Ladakh and the Sino-Soviet border conflict of 1969. Is China's border provocation based on an old template? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: How China provokes its neighbours & loses control of conflicts

A U.S. Senate panel has approved a bill which bars all govt employees from downloading or using Tiktok. Is the Chinese app headed for an all-incorporating ban in America? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will America be next to ban TikTok?

According to an article by Bulletin Atomic, India is turning its nuclear capabilities in a different direction. India's nuclear strategy is now focused more on China than Pakistan.

Gravitas: Inside India's 'China centric' nuclear strategy

China has once again gone back on its commitments. Reportedly, around 40,000 Chinese troops are still stationed close to the border. Both sides are supposed to hold a key meeting tomorrow.

Gravitas: China's border betrayal: De-escalation stalled

90 Nuke Scientists have quit from a prominent state-run research institute in China. The Vice Premier of China is demanding answers. He has ordered an investigation into the mass exodus.

Gravitas: Mass exodus from Chinese institute, 90 nuke scientists quit

A video of a Delhi-based mother fighting her daughter's kidnappers has gone viral. WION's Palki gets you some stories as a reminder why the selfless love of mothers should be celebrated everyday and not just on Mother's Day.

Gravitas: A tribute to all mothers

Why are Indians hate-watching the web series 'Indian Matchmaking'. WION's Palki gets you a report on the cringe-fest.

Gravitas: Why are Indians hate-watching this web series

WION hosted a 3-hour-long Global long summit to find solutions to China's growing aggression and assertiveness. Some viewers have pointed out that the panels were all-male. Here is our response.

Gravitas: WION Global Summit: Our response to the 'Manel' criticism

From stepping up its military deployments in Asia, to exposing spies who tried to steal research on Wuhan virus vaccines - The United States is stepping up its efforts to contain China.

Gravitas: US v/s China: America makes 3 big moves against the dragon

The flood waters are testing ageing dams in China. According to a report, as many as 94,000 dams in China face the risk of a collapse. Such a situation could put millions of lives at risk.

Gravitas: China's dams of doom: 94,000 ageing dams at risk in China

Scientists in the U.S. are claiming that they have found a process that could defy a cell's ageing through DNA modification.

Gravitas: What if you could defy ageing?

According to a report in 2016, China has built 87,000 dams. Why does China need so many dams? Because, it wants to turn water into a weapon.

Gravitas: How China is weaponising water

The abduction of a journalist in Pakistan was caught on camera. The video grabbed the attention of the masses and triggered outrage against the Pakistani state. The case has once against raised questions over the safety of journalists in Pakistan.

Gravitas: Pakistan: Abduction of a journalist caught on tape

Is staying home not safe anymore? A new study claims that people are more likely to contract the Coronavirus from their family members

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Staying home not safe enough?

The United States has revealed that in the last 10 years, two hackers targeted 10 countries with support from Chinese spies. Recently, the hackers tried to steal information about Coronavirus vaccine from two companies.

Gravitas: Chinese hackers: The next big security threat

Online make-up tutorials for men are going viral & cosmetic companies are making the most of this trend

Gravitas: The changing face of male beauty

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman has waged a twitter war against former Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef.

Gravitas: Saudi Game of Thrones: MBS wages a twitter war

North Korea claims to have a COVID-19 vaccine. It also claims to have zero cases. So, who is it testing the vaccine on? Is it more of Kim Jong Un's propaganda?

Gravitas: North Korea Joins The Vaccine Race

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