At least 17 people have died and more than 400 people are infected by the deadly coronavirus in China. Now, the virus is spreading to other countries. Is China underplaying the extend of the crisis?

Gravitas: China's deadly virus spreads around the world

Britain and the U.S. spar on taxing tech companies. Greta Thunberg & Donald Trump clash on climate change. @palkisu recaps the second day of the Davos summit.

Gravitas: Davos summit: More sparks fly on day two

Governments around the world are embracing technology for governance. But, Is government data safe on the internet? Are smartphones of leaders spy-proof?

WION Edit: India needs indigenous tools for Cybersecurity

Leaders around the world are now using technology to conduct state business. But are they safe on the world wide web? @palkisu tells you why leaders should take note of the Bezos hacking scandal.

Gravitas: Do world leaders have spy-proof gadgets?

Did the Saudi Crown Prince hack Jeff Bezos? A new report says Mohammad Bin Salman hacked the Amazon CEO's phone with a whatsapp message! The claims have now triggered demands for an investigation.

Gravitas: Did the Saudi Crown Prince hack Jeff Bezos?

Heartbreaking photographs of starving lions in Sudan has kicked off a global campaign to save them. @palkisu tells you how the economic crisis in Sudan is endangering the lions.

Gravitas: Viral photos of starving lions kicks off global campaign

Imran Khan says his salary as Prime Minister of Pakistan is not enough to run a household. But, his salary slip paints a different picture. WION has accessed Imran Khan's pay slip.

Gravitas: Why is Imran Khan complaining about his salary

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle are not the first royals to step back from their duties. From Princess Diana to Prince Andrew, here are other members of the royal family who broke away from the Monarchy.

Gravitas: Royals who broke away from monarchy

ISRO has unveiled a humanoid that will travel to space as part of its unmanned space mission. Its called Vyommitra - It can recognise and speak to astronauts, and even operate the space module.

Gravitas: Isro’s Humanoid 'Vyommitra' Set To Go To Space

Seven global central banks, led by the Bank of England will consider adopting cryptocurrencies. This report from Gravitas tells you how leading countries are looking at ways to adopt cryptos into their financial systems.

Gravitas: 7 Global Central Banks could adopt Cryptocurrencies

A recent opinion poll has revealed that 73% of Canadians don't want Canada to bear the expenses of hosting Harry & Meghan.

Gravitas: Canada's Royal Shrug on 'Megxit'

U.S. President Donald Trump, teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, U.S. trade deal with China, global economy & Huawei CEO readiness to tackle further U.S. attacks on the firm dominate the proceeding in day 1 of the Davos 2020 summit.

Gravitas: Day 1 Of Davos 2020 — Key Takeaways

Russia's weather can get really cold. During winters, the temperature can drop to -60 degree celsius. People hardly survive the bitter cold courtesy central heating. Now what happens when the heating system gives away? A building in Irkutsk city has frozen. Take a look.

Living in a refrigerator? A look at Russia's frozen house

18 years ago, China battled the SARS-epidemic. It took two years for Beijing to defeat the epidemic. But by then, it had spread to 26 countries. Is China equipped to handle the mysterious Wuhan virus? Is China trying to cover-up?

WION Edit: Wuhan Virus: Worries Of A Cover-Up Spike

Following the Royal split, Windsor gift shops are on a mission. They want to clear their stock of Harry & Meghan merchandise. They are offering products at throwaway prices to attract tourist & locals. It's evident that the Royal Split has reached Windsor gift shops. Take a look

Gravitas: Royal Split Reaches Windsor Gift Shops

For years, experts have said that future wars will be fought in space. U.S., Russia, China & India have already bolstered their space forces. Now Japan has invested 50.6 Billion Yen on its 'Space Domain Mission'. Details in this report

Gravitas: Japan Prepares Itself For Space War

According to a Swiss newspaper, local police picked up two Russian men in Davos in August. There were suspected to be Russian spies attempting to surveil the alpine town. This has triggered a major security controversy.

Gravitas:  Davos 2020: Did Russia Attempt To Spy Davos?

The Sri Lankan civil war was dubbed as genocide and humanitarian crisis at the time. Now, 11 years after the end of the bloody civil war, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa admits that the 20,000 people who went missing then are 'dead'.

Gravitas: Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Big Admission Of Sri Lankan Civil War

As China scrambles to contain the spread of this mysterious Wuhan virus, here's a quick look at the virus. How did this SARS-like pneumonia snowball into such a major health crisis? Can it be contained? This report explores

Gravitas: Can The Wuhan Virus Be Contained?

The mysterious virus that surfaced in China has spread to several countries and reached as far away as Australia. Nearly 300 people have been infected and at least six people have died. In response, India has issued a travel advisory for China.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus Alert Across Asia

Another crisis has hit Pakistan. Prices of wheat flour and bread have shot up across the nation. The opposition in Pakistan is up in arms. How is the Pakistan government dealing with the crisis? It has asked people to reduce their consumption...

Gravitas: The Flour Crisis: How Is Pakistan Coping Up?

After several delays, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the K-4 nuclear capable missile. This is a quantum leap for India's nuclear triad and showcase New Delhi military prowess. This report explores.

Gravitas: A Quantum Leap For India's Nuclear Triad

The IMF has cut the global growth forecast citing sharp slowdown in developing economies like India. IMF gives two reasons, poor health of NBFCs & rural economy. Meanwhile a study shows the widening income inequality in India. Take a look.

Gravitas: 63 Indian Billionaires Have More Money Than The 2019 Budget

China is battling the spread of a deadly mysterious virus which is compared to the SARS virus. More than 200 people have been infected so far and an Indian national living in China is among them. Many countries in the region are now on alert. Take a look...

Gravitas: China Battles Deadly Virus: Over 200 Cases Reported

Today, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted its first Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft squadron at the Thanjavur airbase in Tamil Nadu. This will help India to counter China's dominance in the I.O.R. Besides, this will have ramifications for Sri Lanka too.

Gravitas: Sukhoi-30MKI Fighters, Sri Lanka & India's I.O.R. Strategy

This year's edition of the World Economic Forum starting on January 21 is a costly affair. Some of the most influential people across all walks of life across the world will discuss key global issues. But what does the Davos summit actually achieve? This report explores

Gravitas: Davos Summit: A Carnival Of Extravaganza?

When Tulsi Gabbard addressed a gathering in New Hampshire, she was asked to demonstrate her fitness. Gabbard aced the pushups challenge. Clearly, she is 'fit for office'. But most democratic contenders are showcasing unique skills to seal the top job. Take a look.

Gravitas: Tulsi Gabbard & Pushups For Presidency!

While people may not be buying more vehicles at the moment, it does not mean that auto sales will come to a halt. There is a growing market of E-Vehicles. Automobile giants are making big bets on EVs so much so that the battery is the new engine. Take a look

Gravitas: Are cars the new electronics?

Falling demand, Rising Carbon dioxide emissions, Rise of the Electric Vehicles and the growing tendency of a significant chunk of the population to not own a car have led to this crisis in global automobiles industry.

Gravitas: Four Reasons That Have Contributed To The Crisis In Global Auto Industry

The global automobile industry is on a bumpy road. General Motors close 3 plants in 2019 while Mercedes Benz has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs. Volkswagen Audi, Ford, Nissan, this trend extends across the sector.

Gravitas: What's The Future Of Global Auto Industry?

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Gravitas: China's deadly virus spreads around the world

Gravitas: Davos summit: More sparks fly on day two

WION Edit: India needs indigenous tools for Cybersecurity

Gravitas: Do world leaders have spy-proof gadgets?

Gravitas: Did the Saudi Crown Prince hack Jeff Bezos?

Gravitas: Viral photos of starving lions kicks off global campaign

Gravitas: Why is Imran Khan complaining about his salary

Gravitas: Royals who broke away from monarchy

Gravitas: Isro’s Humanoid 'Vyommitra' Set To Go To Space

Gravitas: 7 Global Central Banks could adopt Cryptocurrencies

Gravitas: Canada's Royal Shrug on 'Megxit'

Gravitas: Day 1 Of Davos 2020 — Key Takeaways

Living in a refrigerator? A look at Russia's frozen house

WION Edit: Wuhan Virus: Worries Of A Cover-Up Spike

WION Edit: Wuhan Virus: Worries Of A Cover-Up Spike

Gravitas: Royal Split Reaches Windsor Gift Shops

Gravitas: Japan Prepares Itself For Space War

Gravitas: Davos 2020: Did Russia Attempt To Spy Davos?

Gravitas: Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Big Admission Of Sri Lankan Civil War

Gravitas: Can The Wuhan Virus Be Contained?

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus Alert Across Asia

Gravitas: The Flour Crisis: How Is Pakistan Coping Up?

Gravitas: A Quantum Leap For India's Nuclear Triad

Gravitas: 63 Indian Billionaires Have More Money Than The 2019 Budget

Gravitas: China Battles Deadly Virus: Over 200 Cases Reported

Gravitas: Sukhoi-30MKI Fighters, Sri Lanka & India's I.O.R. Strategy