India has denied helping Gotabaya Rajapaksa escape to the Maldives. Foreign minister S Jaishankar says India is focused on Sri Lanka's economy and is not involved in other matters. Palki Sharma decodes India's role.

Gravitas: India denies helping Gotabaya escape

China is cosying up to Myanmar's military junta with an eye on its Indian Ocean ports. How is China gaining the upper hand in Myanmar? How should India respond? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China using Myanmar to spy on India?

Joe Biden is on his first presidential visit to Israel. From Israel, Biden heads to Saudi Arabia. Biden says the trip is about Israel's security, not oil. Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: Joe Biden in Israel

The James Webb telescope, the world's largest and most powerful space telescope, has captured images of magical cliffs, glittering landscape, dancing galaxies and dying stars. The telescope is looking at the beginning of time, and it has found light that have been travelling for over 13 billion years. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Magical photos from James Webb Space Telescope

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Russia has 'weaponised' food supplies. 22 million tons of grains are trapped inside Ukraine. On Wednesday, talks were held in Istanbul to break the impasse. Did they yield any breakthrough? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Russia-Ukraine discuss grain export crisis

As China circles the Pacific, US is trying to step up its game. It has tripled its aid to the Pacific to $600 million & plans to open embassies in Kiribati & Tonga. Are these moves aimed at helping Pacific states or protecting American interests? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: U.S. is opening embassies in Pacific states: Here's why

Intel reports indicate that the Islamic State tried to develop chemical weapons to strike targets in western Europe. How close did ISIS get to developing these weapons? How can we avoid a repeat? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: ISIS planned chemical weapon attack on Europe

On Monday, a bout of monsoon rain submerged Karachi underwater. Boats replaced vehicles, tractors turned into cleaners & people could be seen floating around. Did this happen due to extreme weather or poor management? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan's financial hub ravaged by floods

Pakistan and China are staging joint naval drills off the Shanghai coast. What is Pakistan's role in China's Indo-Pacific military policy? How must India see the growing China-Pakistan military cooperation? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan and China stage military drills near Shanghai

India's population is expected to surpass China's in 2023. Is that a good thing or bad? Can India harness the potential of its population? Can India, like China, reap its demographic dividend? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Can India harness the potential of its population?

Cricket experts are calling for Virat Kohli to be dropped from the Indian men's team. Kohli's form has dipped since the pandemic with his last century coming in 2019. Does Kohli deserve a place based on his past records? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Calls for Virat Kohli to be dropped from Indian team

Do you always add extra salt to your food? A study claims that those who add more salt to their food at the table are more likely to die prematurely. What's the connection? Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Study links table salt to premature death

As Joe Biden heads to West Asia, reports have emerged that President Biden could discuss the revival of Arms sales to the Saudis. Palki Sharma asks: Does Biden plan to revive the American war machine?

Gravitas: US likely to revive arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Europe is on the edge after the Russian Nord Stream gas link was shutdown. President Vladmir Putin is making fresh moves. He will travel to Iran next week. Palki Sharma tells you what to expect.

Gravitas: Ukraine war: Putin renews old friendships

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa & his brother Basil Rajapaksa tried to leave Sri Lanka. Reports claim - immigration officials stopped them from boarding their flights. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Gotabaya Rajapaksa "desperate" to leave Sri Lanka

The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out a system to settle international trade transactions in the Indian rupee instead of the dollar. How does the rupee trade work? How will it impact India's trade relations? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: RBI announces rupee mechanism for foreign trade

Reports claim at least 19 emerging economies are at risk of default. They are facing a perfect storm of rising expenses and falling foreign exchange reserves. What can these countries do to avoid going the Sri Lanka way? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Which countries are going the Sri Lanka way

Who will be the next British Prime Minister? Will it be Indian-origin Rishi Sunak? He has launched a campaign for the big office. Several lawmakers have put their weight behind Sunak. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Britain's Game of Thrones: Who'll replace Boris Johnson?

A people's uprising has forced Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down. The protesters at the Presidential Palace want him to resign immediately. Palki Sharma brings you the top 5 videos - that describe the state of affairs in Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: Did Gotabaya Rajapaksa flee Sri Lanka on a ship?

Twitter is set to sue Elon Musk for cancelling his $44 billion buyout. The company plans to file a lawsuit next week. Musk isn't holding back either, he's mocking Twitter with memes. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Musk Vs Twitter spat gets ugly

The mystery around Shinzo Abe's assassination is getting more intense. His killer Tetsuya Yamagami says Abe's links to a religious cult motivated his actions. Which cult is he talking about? How was Abe linked to it? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Shinzo Abe's killer claims cult link behind murder

Recession fears gripped Germany after Russia shut its Nord Stream 1 pipeline for temporary maintenance work. Berlin fears the shutdown could be extended to weaponise Russia's gas supply. Palki Sharma tells you how Europe is planning to respond.

Gravitas: Recession fears as Putin cuts Europe's gas supply

On Sunday, over 1,000 protesters faced the wrath of the Chinese state. Unidentified security personnel broke up their protest violently. The protesters are victims of what could be one of the biggest financial scandals in China. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China crushes massive protest in Henan

India has rejected reports claiming it has deployed soldiers in Sri Lanka. How can India balance its support for the Lankan people with a call for a peaceful power transition? Palki Sharma decodes India's role in Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: What is India's role in Sri Lanka?

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Speaking to Molly Gambhir, Japan's Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs Koichiro Matsumoto said Shinzo Abe was extremely found of India and believed in the India-Japan partnership. Here is an excerpt from that conversation.

Gravitas: Exclusive: Former Shinzo Abe aide speaks to WION

In China, local governments are cutting back on stationary supplies and monitoring their use of air conditioners. Reports say China faces a nearly $1 trillion funding gap. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: China has a $1 Trillion problem

In May, Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe had told WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma that the India-Japan relationship has the biggest potential. Here is an excerpt from that conversation.

Gravitas: Shinzo Abe's last interview to a global news network

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned from office, but he wants to stay till a replacement leader is named. Senior Conservatives want Johnson to step down immediately and make way for a caretaker PM, but Johnson has refused.

Gravitas: Boris Johnson wants to stay in office till October

Shinzo Abe was born into Japanese political royalty. He entered politics in 1982 and went on to scale unprecedented heights of power in Japan. He retired as the country's longest-serving premier. Molly Gambhir take a look at Abe's legacy.

Gravitas: A look back at Shinzo Abe's political legacy

Japan is considered one of the safest countries in the world. Shootings are rare, attacks on political leaders even rarer. Japan has extremely tight gun control laws. So, what explains the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe?

Gravitas: Shinzo Abe assassination: A look at Japan's gun laws