The FBI has revealed that Chinese spies are blackmailing dissenters living abroad, in an effort to force their return to China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Operation Fox Hunt.

Gravitas: How Chinese spies are targeting dissidents abroad

A diminishing privilege, a raging pandemic, growing recession & violent unrest. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Trump has failed to make America great.

Gravitas: How Trump has failed to make America great

After mocking the Coronavirus as a 'measly cold', the President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro has himself been infected. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Bolsonaro's decisions triggered a Covid-19 nightmare in Brazil.

Gravitas: How Bolsonaro drove Brazil to a disaster

Ethiopia has reverted to chaos and violence. A bloody ethnic conflict has killed close to 250 people - mostly civilians. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has used the unrest to 'jail political opponents'.

Gravitas: Ethiopia's Nobel peace laureate at war

While the world is fighting a pandemic, China's President Xi Jinping is making moves to amass more power on the world stage. But, President Xi's hunger for power is creating more problems for China.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's power trip isolates China

The United Kingdom will resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia, despite fears that the weapons could be used against civilians in Yemen. This comes on the heels of London selectively slapping sanctions on individuals from Saudi Arabia. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: United Kingdom's sanction hypocrisy

3 weeks after WION reported on China's growing influence on the Nepal government, the Nepalese media has raised questions on the Chinese ambassador's meetings with senior politicians. Meanwhile, Nepalese lawmaker Sarita Giri has been suspended for taking a "pro-India" stand.

Gravitas: How China is playing Checkers in Nepal

The U.S. has asked foreign students to go home or face deportation. The new visa rule does not allow them to attend online-only courses while residing in America. Chinese & Indians are the worst-hit student groups.

Gravitas: U.S. Orders Foreign Students To Leave

India's decision to ramp up its border infrastructure has unsettled China. A new report has claimed that India's spending on LAC roads has tripled in the last four years. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about India's strategy to protect the borders.

Gravitas: Ladakh standoff, Inside India's border strategy

After India & Nepal, China has now laid claim to territories in Bhutan. Beijing says the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Bhutan is on Chinese land. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China claims Bhutan's territory

More than 60 days after the standoff began, Chinese troops have begun stepping back. A complete withdrawal is still work in progress. For 70 years, India and China have failed to clearly define the line of actual control. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what India needs to do to permanently settle the situation at the border.

Gravitas: India-China standoff, Chinese troops step back

For the first time ever, Paris Fashion Week is being held online. The virtual fashion show will miss its glitz, guests, and all the gaga due to the pandemic. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how different stakeholders are coping with this change.

Gravitas: 'Paris Fashion Week' goes online

The World Health Organization has quietly changed the timeline of the Coronavirus pandemic. The global health body's new timeline now suggests that China didn't self-report the outbreak on December 31. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: W.H.O quietly changes Coronavirus timeline

The COVID-19 death rate in Yemen is five times the global average. One out of five infected persons in the country is dying. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

Gravitas: Yemen collapses under pandemic strain

The pandemic has triggered the biggest crisis of Xi Jinping's career. The outbreak has upended three projects - that would have crafted the legacy of the Chinese President. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how 2020 is turning out to be Xi Jinping's toughest year.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's legacy is under threat

In Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a strong message against China's 'expansionism'. With his visit, the Prime Minister has signaled that he is willing to take a more hands on approach to tackle the China challenge. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how PM Modi has made the fight against China a personal one.

Gravitas: Modi in Ladakh | Prime Minister makes clash a personal battle

After relentlessly trying to steal territories in 21 countries, China is now claiming ownership of Vladivostok, a Russian city. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China's expansionism has no filters, even for its allies.

Gravitas: China claims ownership of a Russian city

WION's website - wionews.com has been blocked on the Chinese internet. WION has reported relentlessly on the attempts by Chinese officials to cover up the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the early days. In response, Chinese diplomats have blocked WION and a Chinese firm targeted WION's reportage. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about China's uneasy relationship with the free press.

Gravitas: China blocks access to WION website after India bans 59 Chinese apps

China's controversial national security law for Hong Kong gives powers to officials to practically arrest anyone, even a foreign national. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the new law can apply to anyone on the planet.

Gravitas: What the new Hong Kong law means for you

According to a report, China has escalated its efforts to influence the media around the world. From offering free content to buying TV networks -- China is doing everything to build a global propaganda machine. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China's bid to influence the media around the world

The controversial Hong Kong security law has been adopted in China. Beijing's move could now trigger a fresh wave of protests in the region. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China's decision to impose the new security law will end Hong Kong's "One Country, Two Systems".

Gravitas: How China plans to choke Hong Kong

The India-China standoff is not yet over. New Delhi's China's challenge is expected to be a long-drawn battle. The decision to ban Chinese apps is being seen as the beginning of India's retaliation. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what options does India has in its playbook to counter the dragon.

Gravitas: Here is how India can counter the dragon

Chinese President Xi Jinping seems to have overplayed his hand. Now, The Chinese President is taking steps to strengthen his grip on power at home. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping overplays hand with India standoff, tightens grip on power at home

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the world, China has unleashed a wave of propaganda to counter the criticism. But, Beijing's multiple attempts to launch crafty disinformation campaigns have backfired.

Gravitas: Why propaganda is China's favorite tool

China has released the first pictures of its virus factory -- the Wuhan Virology lab. What are Beijing's reasons behind releasing the pictures six months after the pandemic has killed 5 lakh people? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Wuhan virology lab | Inside China's virus factory

China's attempt to spin the story of the Ladakh standoff in its favour has boomeranged. WION's palki Sharma tells you how a broadcast from the Chinese State Television could actually help India.

Gravitas: Ladakh standoff | China's propaganda boomerangs

Has China deliberately flooded Wuhan to whitewash all evidence on the origin of the Coronavirus? Wuhan is flooded with water and conspiracies.

Gravitas: Wuhan floods | Natural or Deliberate?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to turn the iconic Hagia Sophia into a mosque again. Russia says this move would be unacceptable. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why this move has triggered a major controversy.

Gravitas: Politics over Istanbul's Hagia Sophia

British PM Boris Johnson had warned, 'Don't let the pub re-openings go to your head'. But, the Brits didn't listen and flouted all pandemic rules. Now, COVID-19 cases are being traced to pubs after some people tested positive.

Gravitas: UK | Pubs Shut Again As Boozers Test Positive

2 years ago, Dalai Lama's event was cancelled in New Delhi. But amid the India-China standoff in Ladakh, Indian leaders extended birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama. Is India taking a new approach towards Tibet?

Gravitas: Is India taking a new approach towards Tibet?

Months after the Wuhan virus spread from China to the rest of the world, China now faces the threat of a new epidemic. Inner Mongolia has reported a suspected case of Bubonic plague - a disease that killed over 50 million people in the 14th Century. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China's wet markets have become a threat to global health.

Gravitas: Another Epidemic Outbreak in China?

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