Australia is bracing for a second wave of coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, Brazil has reported more than 30,000 cases in the last 24 hours. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the top updates on the Coronavirus pandemic for Monday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak | The top updates for 29th of June

Facing a rebellion from within, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has accused India of trying to topple his government. But reports from within Nepal claim that Oli is skipping party meetings to evade scrutiny. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest on the infighting within Nepal's ruling party.

Gravitas: Nepal | Cornered Oli targets India again

The Balochistan Liberation Army attacked the Pakistan stock exchange today. The group is known for targeting Chinese interests in Pakistan.

Gravitas: Balochistan Liberation Army targets Pak stock exchange

Singapore first family's property dispute is turning into a public rift. Founding father Lee Kuan Yew's sons are likely to face-off in the upcoming election. The brothers could be up against each other in the upcoming Singapore General election. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the story.

Gravitas: Singapore election to spring a surprise?

Journalists, political leaders, policy makers and researchers have been revealed as members of a larger Chinese spy ring. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China espionage activities abroad are growing.

Gravitas: China's spy racket: Bigger than the cold war

Is Nepal's ruling party headed for a split? A new report has claimed that rival factions within the Nepal Communist Party are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the details.

Gravitas: Nepal: Is KP Sharma Oli's government on shaky ground?

The United States is answering China's growing military aggression with a buildup in the Indo-Pacific. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the American military is a global fighting force.

Gravitas: America's answer to Chinese military aggression

The Coronavirus pandemic has triggered a major crisis for China. Countries under Chinese debt are demanding relief. Beijing has paused debt repayment for 77 countries. But, there is a growing demand for waivers. Is China caught in its own debt trap? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Is China caught in its own debt trap?

Calling China's military aggression against India a threat, The United States is reviewing its global troop deployment. Meanwhile, The Global Times has spilled the beans on Chinese casualties in the border clash with India. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the pressure on China and its military is building.

Gravitas: How Global Times punctured China's 'no causalities' claim

China witnessed a spike in domestic violence during the pandemic. But, its anti-domestic violence law proved ineffective. So, a Chinese city is creating a domestic violence database. Authorities say this will help a woman know what kind of man she is going to marry. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese city creates a domestic violence database

The United Nations has called for decisive measures to protect fundamental freedoms in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the details.

Gravitas: UN calls out China on human rights

The pandemic is just one challenge. Emergency workers have to fight nature's vagaries too. Floods, forest fires, dust clouds... the list goes on. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about this new crisis.

Gravitas: Natural disasters don't stop for a virus

A haunting photograph of a minor who died in Kashmir was beamed across TV screens. Are disturbing pictures the only way to tell a story? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you some food for thought.

Gravitas: Food for Thought: Should the suffering of children be shown on TV?

Pakistan's Prime Minister has once again revealed his soft-corner for terrorism. Imran Khan called terrorist Osama Bin Laden a martyr during a speech in Pakistan's parliament.

Gravitas: Imran Khan calls Osama Bin Laden a martyr

After Nepal's map fixing, Bhutan has now stopped irrigation water for Indian farmers in Assam.

Gravitas: India's diplomacy losing to China's chequebook?

India's space program has stepped into a new era. Private players can now build and launch satellites with ISRO. It's a step that's no less than a giant leap.

Gravitas: India To Allow Private Players In Space

Amid the coronavirus crisis, China has been trying to project itself as the savior.

Gravitas: Three stories that expose China's true face

Where does China stand on the global stage? WION's Palki explains how disputes, debt and distrust defines China's relationship with the world stage.

Gravitas: Where does China stands on the world stage

From being called 'Russia's stooge' to now being declared 'China's man' - President of The United States Donald Trump has come a long way.

Gravitas: Did Trump ask Xi Jinping for help?

The world is alarmed by China's growing military aggression. Fresh reports indicate a de-escalation at the India-China border.

Gravitas: India-China border standoff: New satellite images shows Chinese buildup

Delhi has become the worst-hit city in India due to the pandemic. With more than 70,000 cases, Delhi has surpassed Mumbai to inherit the infamous tag of 'India's New York'.

Gravitas: New Delhi turns into New York amid coronavirus pandemic

Gravitas: India-China standoffs: A timeline What happened i the Galwan valley was not totally unprecedented. Over the years, India & China have been engaged in several skirmishes and stands-offs. The two countries have even fought a war.

Gravitas: India-China standoffs: A timeline

Amid the pandemic, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reached out to his counterpart in Russia Sergey Lavrov to 'forge a long-term partnership'.

Gravitas: How Pakistan is wooing Russia

Russia showed off its military prowess as it celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Victory Day. This year, the celebrations came right ahead of a referendum that could make Vladimir Putin president for life.

Gravitas: Putin to become Russian President for life?

A Coronavirus black market is flourishing in Pakistan. Pakistani bootleggers are earning fortunes in black market trade of blood plasma of recovered patients.

Gravitas: Inside Pakistan's Coronavirus black market

Anti-racism protesters are taking down one statue after another, the focus of the movement has moved to vandalism. As Coronavirus cases peak globally

Gravitas: Anti-racism protests: The obsession with statues

Today Russia may be playing the balancing act, but there was a time when Moscow stood up for India against China.

Gravitas: When Russia openly sided with India

Russia and China are closer than ever before. Can India count on Russia then?

Gravitas: After India-China face-off, Can India count on Russia?

For the first time ever, Diesel has become more expensive than petrol in India's national capital. The surge in fuel prices has always been a politically-sensitive issue. The pandemic has just made it worse.

Gravitas: Diesel Costlier Than Petrol In New Delhi

Are Russia & China best friends - or is this an alliance of convenience?

Gravitas: China: Russia's old best friend?

After 9 days of rhetoric & lies, China has admitted that construction activites on the Indian side of the border were the reason behind P.L.A's aggression.

Gravitas: Galwan skirmish: Why did China provoke India?

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