In the last 2 months, a series of mysterious explosions have taken place at Iran's nuclear facilities & military bases. Who's behind the sabotage?

Gravitas: Iran's nuclear facilities are 'mysteriously' under attack

China's Three Gorges Dam is one of the most controversial infrastructure projects. The dam flooded 13 cities, 140 towns, and 1,352 villages when it was built. Now, experts fear that the dam could break due to flooding.

Gravitas: Three Gorges Dam: China's dam of doom

A massive online campaign by its citizens has forced the Iranian regime to quash the death sentence of 3 anti-govt protesters. WION's Palki tells you how Iran's political leadership fears a civil unrest.

Gravitas: Iran protests: Govt forced to backtrack

China says the floods on the Yangtze river are the worst in 100 years. Experts say that the Three Gorges Dam, built despite protests - could make the situation worse.

Gravitas: Floods in China: A man-made disaster?

The rich are trying to buy access to virus-free safe zones. New Zealand is their top choice. What are the other options?

Gravitas: Rich are on the quest for a virus-free safe haven

According to a new report, climate change is starving polar bears into extinction. If the trends persist, the apex carnivore could disappear by 2100.

Gravitas: Polar bears could be wiped out by 2100

A report has claimed that Russia's elite have been given the experimental coronavirus vaccine. WION's Palki takes you inside the Russian lab that is working on the vaccine.

Gravitas: Inside the Russian lab that is making the Covid-19 vaccine

At least 6 aides to Pak PM Imran Khan have revealed that they possess dual nationalities. One of them has forged the price of a car in his declaration of assets.

Gravitas: Pakistan's corrupt coterie exposed

The race to find the COVID-19 vaccine is heating up. India may or may not win the contest. But, no vaccine will succeed without India. Most of the world's current vaccines are made in India. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why the world can't mass produce a Covid-19 vaccine without India.

Gravitas: India: The World's Vaccine Producer

During a visit to Ladakh, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today that no one can touch an inch of India's land. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you where the disengagement process stands a month after the Galwan skirmish.

Gravitas: The India-China standoff: The latest on the disengagement process

An adviser to US President Donald Trump has claimed that TikTok could break away from its Chinese parent to avoid a ban. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how companies that called China their home are moving away.

Gravitas: Will TikTok distance itself from China?

China declared victory over the Wuhan virus two months ago. But now, Coronavirus cases are on the rise in China. Xinjiang has emerged as the new hotspot - and the Uighur detention camps could be a ticking time bomb. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: Why China is not virus free: Xinjiang emerges as the new hotspot

Taiwanese Parliament is engulfed in turmoil due to repeated political brawls. Is Tawain's principle opposition party trying to corner Tsai Ing-wen at China's behest? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is China influencing Taiwan's opposition?

Punches & Water Balloons were thrown inside the Taiwanese Parliament on Friday. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report on the most infamous parliamentary brawls in history.

Gravitas: The world's biggest parliamentary brawls

Over a million minks have been killed in Europe after testing positive for COVID-19. Fur Farms in the Netherlands were the first to detect cases. Now, Denmark and Spain are culling minks. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: A Million Minks Culled In Europe

Did US President Donald Trump have a troubled childhood? Did he keep a diary of women who refused to date him? Did he make suggestive comments about his niece? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes excerpts from Mary Trump's tell-all book on her uncle.

Gravitas: Decoding Mary Trump's tell-all book

Not all superheroes wear a cape. Meet 6-year-old Bridger. He fought a charging dog to save his little sister. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Avengers honored this real life hero.

Gravitas: Meet the 'first avenger': 6-year-old puts his life in danger to save his sister

Sri Lanka has claimed that Ravana was the world's first aviator. The Sri Lankan govt is planning to conduct an 'in-depth' research on Ravana's aircraft. Are the Rajapaksas trying to mobilise history?

Gravitas: Lanka claims: Ravana was the world's first aviator

If a friendly dog is not-so-friendly during the pandemic, remember that it can't recognise you behind the face mask. In fact, they are scared of face masks. Here's how do you can ensure a stress-free pandemic for your dog. Watch this report with

Gravitas: Why Dogs Fear Facemasks

From the Gwadar port in Pakistan to the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka and investments in Bangladesh and Myanmar - China has tried to enricle India with its string of pearls strategy.

Gravitas: Countering the dragon: How India can respond with Naval power

Sri Lanka is re-thinking a port deal with Japan and India. This year, The Sri Lankan Government shelved a railway project with Japan. There is resistance to accept a $480 million grant from the US government.

Gravitas: China pushing India out of a Sri Lankan port?

India and The US conducted a naval exercise off the coast of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands today. New Delhi might also invite Australia for the Malabar exercise later this year.

Gravitas: How India is countering China's expansionist designs

U.S. Presidential hopeful Kanye West broke down during a monologue on abortion. WION's Palki tells you what went down at the rapper's first election rally.

Gravitas: Why did Kanye West break down at his first rally?

Pharma companies are going after profits during the pandemic. Similarly, rich countries are looking after their self-interest. The UK has signed deals to secure 190 million vaccine doses, which is more than it requires

Gravitas: Who Is Making Profits During The Pandemic

As the Wuhan Virus continues to infect thousands, floods triggered by heavy rainfall of inundated several parts of Asia.

Gravitas: Asia battered by monsoon floods

A report claims that leaders within Nepal's ruling party - KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal are close to a deal. But, this is an uneasy truce. In a statement to the press in Nepal, A Chinese diplomat said that Ambassador Hou Yanqi "didn't wish to see the Nepal Communist Party in trouble".

Gravitas: Nepal: A wobbly truce between Prachanda and KP Sharma Oli

Leading countries in the developed world are trying to lock exclusive access to potential vaccines for the Wuhan virus. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why vaccine nationalism is dangerous for the world.

Graivtas: Vaccine for Wuhan Virus: The race to get it first

Canada, United States and the United Kingdom have accused Russian spies of trying to steal vaccine research. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why everyone wants to win the race to find a vaccine for the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: Is Russia stealing vaccine research?

A photo tweeted by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has a hidden message for Xi Jinping. The photograph features Pompeo's dog with a toy Winnie the Pooh. Why are the Chinese wary of this cartoon character? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: Mike Pompeo mocks Xi Jinping with Winnie the Pooh

An Iranian official has claimed that India was never part of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway line project. India said today that an MoU was signed in 2016, and Iran is yet to take things forward. Will Iran dump Indian projects for Chinese cash? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is China driving India out of Iran?

China claims it has averted a recession. Its GDP numbers for Q2 show a growth of 3.2%. But retail sales and fixed asset investments are down. Rumours are fueling bank runs in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China's new GDP numbers: What Beijing is trying to hide

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