China & Pakistan have launched a major naval drill in India's backyard, the Arabian Sea. While Beijing and Islamabad are stepping up their defence engagement, India is keeping a keen eye on the naval drills. Take a look. #Gravitas #China #Pakistan #India #NavalDrill

Gravitas: China-Pakistan naval drill in the Arabian sea, Implications for India

Iran is on the edge. The protests have overshadowed Tehran's battle with the Trump administration. Is this the worst uprising that Iran has witnessed since the 1979 revolution? This report explores #Gravitas #Iran

Gravitas: Biggest uprising since 1979 revolution in Iran?

Over the last 10 days, Iran's second most powerful person Soleimani was killed, missiles were fired & Iran shot down a passenger plane due to a 'human error'. De-escalation is a necessity even as the world grieves for the dead. Details in this report. #Gravitas #WestAsia

Gravitas: Crisis in West Asia, Canada grieves for the victims

From losses in the stock market to a spike in oil markets. The US operation to kill an Iranian General could trigger fresh troubles from India. Palki Sharma tells you how tensions in West Asia could have a major impact on India. #Gravitas #WestAsiaCrisis #SoleimaniKilling

Gravitas: West Asia Crisis: How a conflict would hurt India

J&K Internet Shutdown: Apex Court rules that freedom of expression & freedom to practice a profession over the internet as 'fundamental', 'constitutional' rights. The government will have to review the internet shut down within 7 days. WION's Palki Sharma explains with the key takeaways. #Gravitas #SupremeCourt #India #WION

Gravitas: Internet shutdown in J&K: Key takeaways from apex court verdict

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa may have taken a jibe at India's handling of JNU violence in a social media post directed at S.L's student union representatives. If Gotabaya intended to poke fun at India, then it is both ironical & hypocritical. WION's Palki Sharma explains. #Gotabaya #Gravitas #SriLanka #JNU #JNUProtest

Gravitas: Did Gotabaya Rajapaksa take a jibe at India?

India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin has ripped into Pakistan at the UN Security Council. Akbaruddin asked Pakistan to stop peddling falsehoods and said that Islamabad epitomised 'dark arts'. WION's Palki Sharma explains. #Gravitas #UN #Pakistan #IndianEnvoy #UN #SyedAkbaruddin

Gravitas: Indian Envoy at the UN, Pakistan must stop peddling lies

Taiwan will hold Presidential & Parliamentary elections on January 11. China, national security, sovereignty and the economy, these are the key issues. The incumbent President is expected to get re-elected. This report brings a brief explainer. #Gravitas #Taiwan #TaiwanElection #WION

Gravitas: Taiwan Elections: All You Need To Know

This is not the first time a passenger jet has been shot down by a missile. History is full of similar examples of unsuspecting passengers becoming fodder for geopolitical conflicts. A compact compilation in this report. #Gravitas #US #Iran #PlaneCrash #Boeing

Gravitas: How airline passengers become targets of geopolitical conflicts

Massive crowds attended the funeral procession of Qassim Soleimani in Tehran. From the young to the old - Iranians see the U.S. strike as an assault on their country and their pride. Watch this report from Gravitas. #Gravitas # SoleimaniKilled

Gravitas: Soleimani killed, Thousands mourn the General's death in Tehran

Gravitas: West Asia Crisis — How a conflict would hurt India?

At least 50 people have died in the stampede at Soleimani's funeral. West Asia remains highly sensitive. Iran and the U.S. have been exchanging threats even as other countries urge restraint. WION's MollyGambhir summarises. #Gravitas #Soleimani #Iran #WION #Gravitas #Soleimani #Iran #WION

Gravitas: Stampede at Soleimani's funeral

Amidst the rising tensions between the U.S. & Iran, India faces a major challenge. New Delhi has to protect its investments in Chabahar port amidst China's interest in the port. Besides India has to navigate ties between U.S. & Iran. WION's MollyGambhir explains. #Gravitas #US #Iran #IndiaForeignPolicy #WION

Gravitas: US-Iran conflict: A challenge for India's foreign policy

JNU Violence: FIR has been filed against JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh and 19 others for attacking security guards on January 4. An FIR has been registered for Sunday's attack, against unknown people for rioting. WION's MollyGambhir gets the latest updates. #JNU #JNUViolence #Gravitas

Gravitas: JNU Violence, Impartiality of Delhi police under question

On Sunday night, a 21-year-old student of Dhaka University in Bangladesh was attacked and raped. This incident has triggered massive protests in Dhaka. Details in this report. #Bangladesh #Dhaka #RapeInDhaka #Gravitas

Gravitas: Massive protests in Bangladesh after 21-year old student raped in Dhaka

There is a health alert in Asia after mysterious Pneumonia cases have been reported in Wuhan city in China. At least 59 people have been infected. The cause of the illness is unknown. China has ruled out SARS threat, but fears of a possible epidemic have caused concerns. Details in this report. #China #SARS #VirusInChina #Gravitas

Gravitas: At least 59 people infected with mysterious virus in China, Beijing rules out SARS threat

Thousands of Iranians turned up for the burial of Soleimani in his home town Kerman today. In fact, Soleimani has become a symbol of Iranian resistance & his death could make matters worse in West Asia. Take a look. #Gravitas #SoleimaniFuneral #Soleimani

Gravitas: Millions join Soleimani's funeral procession

The tensions in West Asia means bad news for the global economy and the business community. Many international airlines have been re-routed, oil prices have risen sharply and volatility grips the equity markets. This report looks at some key numbers. #US #Iran #Gravitas #GlobalEconomy

Gravitas: US-Iran conflict, Impact on global economy

In Australia, the bushfires have already killed over a billion animals. Now, some 10,000 feral camels are being culled for consuming 'too much' water. This decision has come under severe criticism. Details in this report. #Australia #Bushfires #AustraliaBushfires #Camels #Gravitas

Gravitas: 10,000 feral Camels culled for consuming water in Australia

Pakistan's dodgy record on democracy continues. #ISIS has seized copies of the iconic novel 'A case of exploding mangoes' written by Pakistani author Mohammed Hanif. The reason? The novel is a satire on the last days of military dictator Gen. Zia ul-Haq and Pakistan army want to stifle any and every voice of dissent. WION's Molly Gambhir explains. #NovelBanned #Gravitas # MohammedHanif

Gravitas:  Row over 'A Case Of Exploding Mangoes' novel written by Mohammed Hanif

Delhi police say that it is closer to ascertaining the identities of some of the masked attacked behind JNU violence. The police have urged all the witnesses to submit evidence in the form of videos as well as photos. WION's Molly Gambhir summarises. #JNU #JNUViolence #Gravitas #DelhiPolice

Gravitas: JNU Violence, Delhi police closer to identifying masked attackers

A total of 25 crore people are said to have taken part in the Bharat Bandh today. The strike which was largely led by India's trade unions garnered a mixed response across India. So why was the bandh called? WION's Molly Gambhir explains. #Gravitas #BharatBandh

Gravitas: Bharat Bandh, How did India respond to the strike?

Iran calls its missile strikes on U.S. military assets in Iraq 'a fierce revenge'. Two Iraqi bases were targetted. While the U.S. President Trump says 'All is Well', Iran's revolutionary guards hint at more strikes. Details in this report. #US #Iran #Gravitas #IranMissile #USMilitary

Gravitas: How Iran's missile strikes against US military assets in Iraq unfolded?

Almost a week after the US drone strike killed Iran's most powerful general, Soleimani, the war clouds seem to have receded for now in West Asia. Last night, US President Trump hinted at de-escalation of tensions with Iran. Is the crisis in West Asia truly over? @Palkisu explains. #Gravitas #India #US #Iran

Gravitas: Iran, US pull back from brink of war

Australia is battling a national emergency. Bushfires have ravaged 10.3 million hectares of land. At least 27 people have died. Over a billion animals are feared dead. But the worst is far from over. Fresh fires are expected in the coming days. Take a look. #Gravitas #Bushfires #Australia #AustraliaBushfires

Gravitas: Bushfire rages on in Australia

The mystery around the Ukrainian International Airlines (UIA) passenger jet crash in Iran continues. All 176 people on board have been killed in the crash and the investigations may well become one of the most complicated probes in aviation history. Details in this report. #Gravitas #UkrainianJet #Iran #US

Gravitas: Did Iran shoot down the Ukrainian jet?

A group of foreign envoys is visiting Jammu and Kashmir for 2 days. The visit, facilitated by India is intended to give them a first-hand look at the Kashmir situation. But there are questions. Is India seeking 'external' validation for an 'internal' issue? WION's Palki Sharma explains. #Gravitas #J&K #JammuAndKashmir

Gravitas: Kashmir is India's internal matter, But is government seeking external vindication?

Amidst the crisis in West Asia, the maritime stand-off in South China sea has largely been ignored in the media. In the last week, Indonesia gathered naval troops near Natuna islands & forced China to retreat after Chinese vessels intruded into Indonesia's naval boundaries. WION's Palki Sharma explains. #Gravitas #China #SouthChinaSea #Indonesia

Gravitas: Stand-off in South China sea: Indonesia's stern message to China

US-Iran conflict is a tricky situation for India. India maintains strong ties with both the US & Iran. This presents India an opportunity to broker peace in West Asia. Can & Will India play peacemaker? On Wion Edit Palki Sharma explores. #Gravitas #India #US #Iran

Wion Edit: US-Iran conflict: Can India play peacemaker?

Five days after Iran's second most powerful man General Soleimain was killing in a US drone attack, Iran has retaliated. Iran launched missiles at the US military bases in Iraq. This has heightened tensions in the region. WION's MollyGambhir explains. #Gravitas #USMilitaryBases #US #Iran

Gravitas: Iran missiles target US bases In Iraq

The unilateral decision of Trump to order the killing of Soleimani has led to a trust deficit among allies of the US How far will Trump go? Is he willing to wage a war on Iran to improve his electoral changes? What's the impact on allies of America? #Gravitas #WIONEdit #WION

WION Edit: Conflict with Iran, Is America hurting its allies?

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