After a face-off in Sikkim, Chinese choppers were spotted near the line of actual control close to Ladakh. Amid a pandemic, China is asserting its claim over different territories. But two countries are pushing back.

Gravitas: Chinese choppers spotted near Ladakh

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 44,00,000 people worldwide. India is now reporting more than 80,000 confirmed cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: More than 44,00,000 cases worldwide

From the United States, to Europe and Africa - leading countries are now building pressure on China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how a global alliance to take on China is shaping up.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: 5 ways the world is cornering China

The Coronavirus pandemic has kicked off a new cold war between the US and China. Two allies of the United States - Australia & Japan have taken a strong position against China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Trump administration is taking on China & recruiting allies.

Gravitas: US v/s China: A new cold war

After several lawsuits were filed against the US in China - the Chinese state media is threatening the Americans. Reports say China and Russia plan to initiate a probe into US labs. Beijing is also mulling punitive counter measures. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese state media threatens US with counter lawsuits

On Monday, the WHO will hold a vote to determine whether Taiwan should be allowed to participate as an observer. Which way will India vote? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why India must consider a shift in its stand, and back Taiwan.

Gravitas: Will India vote in favour of Taiwan on Monday?

The US has claimed that China is trying to steal American research on Covid-19. Now, an American researcher has been arrested - allegedly for failing to disclose his ties to China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Why is America arresting researchers with links to China

The Coronavirus outbreak has put US President Donald Trump's re-election bid in jeopardy. With less than 180 days left in the US election, President Trump has begun blaming Former President Barack Obama. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak: Why is Trump blaming Obama?

With over 2,00,000 cases, Brazil is being called the new epicentre of the Coronavirus. But Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is busy fighting federal governors and is encouraging his supporters to violate the lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyaygets you a report.

Gravitas: Is Brazil the new coronavirus epicentre?

The Coronavirus pandemic is no longer a health crisis, it has become a humanitarian crisis. Millions across the world are at risk of dying because they do not have the comfort of a home or a daily meal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: A humanitarian crisis

The scale of violence has only escalated in Afghanistan during this pandemic. The Afghan govt has ordered all-out strikes against the Taliban, but the western press thinks an offensive will derail the peace process. Should terror apologists share blame for acts of terror? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Should terror apologists share the blame?

Is big pharma putting profits before lives? WION's Palki tells you how soaring drug prices could keep future coronavirus treatments out of the hands of the mass population.

Coronavirus: Big pharma putting profits before lives? | Gravitas

In a bid to copy India, Pakistan's national radio broadcaster decided to a carry a weather report from India's Ladakh region. The report however ended up embarrassing Pakistan's state broadcaster.

Gravitas: Pakistan fails miserably in 'weather war'

May 11 is celebrated as National Technology Day in India. It was on this day that India carried out the Pokhran-II nuclear tests. WION's Palki tells you how they changed India's standing in the world.

Gravitas: How Pokhran-II tests changed India's standing in the world

Countries around the world are easing lockdown restrictions and looking to reopen their economies. But is the world ready to live with the virus?

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Is the worst really over?

Saudi Arabia is on a mission to cut costs & hike taxes to heal its bleeding economy. WION's Palki gets you a report on the oil-rich kingdom's 'austerity mission'.

Gravitas: How Saudi Arabia plans to heal its bleeding economy?

In France, the dairy industry is in distress. Cheese sales dropping by 60%. The industry is now asking the French citizens to eat cheese as a national duty.

Eating cheese: A national duty in France? | Gravitas

The Japanese government aims to build a society without physical constraints by giving people access to avatars or remote-controlled robots. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Japan eyes robotic society by 2050

On May 11, a leftover piece from a Chinese rocket weighing 17.8 tonnes fell back on earth. This was the largest uncontrolled fall of debris in 30 years. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Watch out for Chinese rockets

The Pakistan Army has sought an additional outlay of 63 Billion Pakistani rupees from the Imran Khan government. The Pakistan army says it will use this money to cover a 20% increase in the salaries of its personnel. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan Army wants a salary hike

In Egypt, a lion tamer is entertaining people by live-streaming performances. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Work from home with a twist

The Indian govt is bringing home 1.8 million Indians stranded abroad. But overseas citizens of India are not being given seats on special Air India flights. Several OCI card holders reached out to WION to make an appeal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you their story.

Gravitas: Stranded outside India: A Gravitas special report

More than 2,98,000 people have died around the world due to the Coronavirus. In India, more than 78,000 people have been infected. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Coronavirus takes more than 2,98,000 lives

A Chinese company has won a contract to build a dam in Gilgit-Baltistan. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how India can respond to the repeated violations of India's territorial integrity by China.

Gravitas: China violates India's territorial integrity

Leading countries have now voiced their support for Taiwan's participation at the WHO, despite China's objections. India will now lead the WHO executive board. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why New Delhi must back Taiwan's participation as an observer at the WHO.

Gravitas: Why India must join the world in supporting Taiwan

What is the story behind the Taiwan-China divide? How Taiwan has grown despite China's aggression? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you the story of Taiwan.

Gravitas: The story of Taiwan

An F.B.I report has accidentally named a Saudi diplomat - suspected of supporting the terrorists behind the 9/11 terror attacks. Why was the United States trying to hide potential evidence of Saudi involvement? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Saudi diplomat behind 9/11 attacks?

A French drugmaker sparked outrage after its CEO said that the US has the right to place the biggest pre-orders for its coronavirus vaccine. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why big pharma backed by wealthy governments poses the biggest challenge to the fight against this pandemic.

Gravitas: Why Coronavirus cures should not be exclusive

Is American supremacy over the N95 mask business hurting the fight against the pandemic? Are patents over effective drugs and supplies a stumbling block? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why 5 countries have tweaked their laws to break medical monopolies.

Gravitas: Why monopolies will hurt the fight against Coronavirus

A biography on the lives of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle is due to release in August this year. Should the Buckingham Palace be worried? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will Meghan go the Diana way?

4 months after Aung San Suu Kyi defended Myanmar's Army Generals at the ICJ, a video of Army troops assaulting detainees is going viral. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Myanmar Army's abuse caught on tape

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