Antony Blinken is expected to raise the Ukraine stand-off at the foreign ministers' meeting of the QUAD. Is Washington trying to drag its pacific allies into the crisis? How must the QUAD respond? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: US to raise Russia-Ukraine stand-off at QUAD meet?

European capitals are buzzing with diplomacy as leaders race against time to defuse the stand-off near Ukraine. France, Germany and Poland have pledged to avert war at a trilateral summit in Berlin. Palki Sharma gets you a round-up of diplomacy week in Europe.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: European leaders pledge to avert war

American-Chinese athlete Zhu Yi is being shamed on Weibo for stumbling twice during her performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The 19-yr-old skater gave up her American citizenship to represent China, she's now being trolled by Chinese citizens. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: 'Shame On You' US-born Chinese athlete faces abuse

How will Ukraine defend itself from Russian Bombs? Where will the people take cover? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma stepped inside a bomb-shelter which will be key to Kyiv's survival. Here's a report on what she saw.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Wion goes inside a bomb-shelter in Kyiv | Special Report by Palki Sharma Upadhyay

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kyiv after an epic misfire in Moscow. The Kremlin has rejected Macron's claims that Putin agreed to 'no escalation'. Can Macron salvage his diplomatic mission with a win in Kyiv? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Putin uses 'rape joke' to insult Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Macron then met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Macron is trying to be the peacemaker. What's in it for him? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Ukraine, Russia crisis: Why is Macron playing the peacemaker?

Are Emmanuel Macron's efforts to dial down tensions in Ukraine working? Do stakeholders expect diplomacy to deliver? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma decodes the possibilities with correspondents from Moscow, Washington D.C. & London.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russia Vs Ukraine: Can diplomacy deliver?

Vladimir Putin has hinted at a nuclear response if NATO attacks Russia. But can the Russian economy sustain a war? Has Putin calibrated his economy to fund conflicts? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Putin hints at nuclear response if NATO attacks

Does Vladimir Putin want a war or a face saver? What kind of concessions is he looking for? Romoeo Kokriatski, Managing Editor at The New Voice of Ukraine & foreign policy expert Svitlana Zalischuk decode his intentions in an exclusive conversation with Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Ukraine Conflict: What does Putin really want?

A Nepalese govt report accuses China is encroaching into Nepal. Why has Nepal kept this document a secret? Why has it not told the world about Chinese expansionism? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Leaked report accuses China of encroaching into Nepal

Justin Trudeau has asked the protesting anti-vax truckers to disband amid reports of violence in the Canadian capital. The 'Freedom Convoy' has started inspiring similar protests in New Zealand and Australia. Palki Sharma tells you how Trudeau's failed response has emboldened anti-vaxxers.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Trudeau tweets from his secret hide-out amid trucker protest

An AI-powered device has made it possible for paralysed patients to walk again. The prototype has been tested on 3 patients. All of them could take their steps within the first hour of implant. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Device helps paralysed patients walk again

The Independence Square in Kyiv is no stranger to protests. From the anti-Soviet movement of 1990 to the Euromaidan of 2013-14, this iconic square is etched into Ukrainian history. Palki Sharma tells you the story of Kyiv's Independence Square.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: The story of Euromaidan

#BoycottHyundai was trending on Twitter after the Pakistani handle of the Korean car-maker called for 'Kashmiri independence'. KFC, Kia Motors and Pizza Hut have also joined the pro-Pakistan campaign. Palki Sharma tells you why this is corporate activism gone wrong.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Hyundai sides with Kashmiri separatists

A state of emergency has been declared in Ottawa. The city's mayor says, protests have gone 'out of control'. GoFundMe has blocked $10 million raised as donations for the protesters. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has slammed the platform for 'double standards'. Palki Sharma gets you a report

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Elon Musk shows support to Canadian Truckers

Infected athletes in China's Quarantine camps for the Beijing Winter Olympics are sharing stories of horror. They're lashing out over bad food, dirty rooms & miscommunication by Chinese authorities. Palki Sharma gets you a report on their ordeal.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Infected Athletes in China's Quarantine camps lash out

Can diplomatic talks change the course of events in the Ukraine conflict? ZN,UA's International Desk Editor Alexander Khrebet & Strategic Studies Analyst Petro Burkoskyi decode the possibilities in an exclusive conversation with Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: WION interviews Petro Burkoskyi & Alexander Khrebet

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is being shaped from different capitals in the world. WION has correspondents tracking all sides of the story. Watch our Executive Editor Palki Sharma decode Monday's biggest developments with correspondents from Moscow, Washington DC & Brussels.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russia vs Ukraine: WION decodes Monday's biggest developments

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Moscow in a last-ditch effort to de-escalate the stand-off in Ukraine. US intel suggests Kyiv would fall in 48 to 72 hours if Russia invades. Is the window for diplomacy shrinking? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Macron heads to Moscow, Kremlin circumspect

'The war is already on' says Ukrainian political commentator Kari Odermann in an exclusive conversation with WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma. Watch the full interview below.

Gravitas: Russia-Ukraine conflict: WION interviews Dr. Kari Odermann

China and Taiwan are closely watching the stand-off in Ukraine. Will Beijing follow Russia's lead and invade Taiwan? Will America come to Taiwan's defence? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Parallels between Ukraine and Taiwan

India has refused to pick sides in the ongoing stand-off in Ukraine. Russia is a long-time strategic partner and the US is leading the anti-China coalition. Palki Sharma decodes India's non-alignment.

Gravitas: India's stakes in the Ukraine crisis

The 2022 Winter Olympics have kicked off in Beijing amid protests the world over. Protesters in India, Japan, Switzerland & US staged demonstrations slamming the 'genocide games'. Some even accused the IOC of being complicit in China's crimes. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Genocide Games' kick off amid protests globally

WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma is in Kyiv to track the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Watch her decode the developments with correspondents from Brussels, Moscow & Beijing.

Gravitas: Tracking the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. US has warned Ukraine of a false flag attack. Turkey has proposed to host a Russia, Ukraine summit. Palki Sharma brings you the latest on Ukraine crisis direct from Kyiv.

Gravitas: Ukraine, Russia crisis: Putin, Xi send joint message to NATO

The UAE has thwarted another drone attack. An Iraqi group which supports the Houthis has claimed responsibility. This attack signals a new threat to the sheikhdom from both the North and South. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: The Yemen Conflict is intensifying

ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi was taken out by the Americans during a raid in Northwestern Syria. Will the operation contain the Islamic State's resurgence in Syria? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: ISIS leader killed in US operation in Syria

India has joined the world in diplomatically boycotting the Beijing Winter Olympics. Indian diplomats won't attend the opening and closing ceremonies. Meanwhile, 287 cases have been also reported with in Beijing's Olympic Bubble. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: India slams China for politicising Winter Olympics

Canada's Truckers protest refuse to die down. Sikhs have joined truckers in demonstrations against the Canadian Govt. Canada's leader of Opposition Candice Bergen wants Justin Trudeau to apologise for derogating the motives of protesters. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Canada's Freedom Convoy grows in strength

Reports say at least 17 Tory MPs have written letters of no confidence in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. 54 such letters could result in a no-confidence vote. 180 letters could force Johnson to resign. Molly Gambhir has the details.

Gravitas: More trouble for Boris Johnson: MPs send letters of no-confidence

Is wine bad for you? For decades, we have been told that wine is good for our heart. Experts disagree. They say wine, just like every other alcohol, can kill you. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Is wine bad for you? Find out