South Korean politician Yoon Seok-Youl has become the 'world's first deepfake candidate'. He is winning over voters through his digital avatar made through hours of specially-recorded footage. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Deepfake Democracy: Man uses 'digital avatar' to win elections

Vladimir Putin is counting on China to help Russia circumvent possible western sanctions. Will Beijing openly back a Russian invasion of Ukraine? What's in it for Xi Jinping? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What will China do if Russia invades Ukraine?

Ukraine is betting on drones to defend itself in case of a Russian invasion. The Turkish-made Bayraktar TB-2 is chief among them. Kyiv says this drone could offset the enormous military advantage that Moscow enjoys. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Ukraine bets on drones to 'outsmart' Russia

Justin Trudeau's lack of resolve has allowed the anti-vax Freedom Convoy to grow. Convoys are popping up in Israel, Australia, France, Belgium, Israel and New Zealand. Instead of lectures on morality, western governments are urging crackdowns. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Trudeau's failure turns anti-vaxxers into heroes

India's biggest life insurance company LIC is going public. It is expected to launch its IPO in March 2022. Why is LIC going public? How big will the IPO be? How many shares will be sold? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas | LIC IPO: All you need to know

A mentally unstable man has been stoned to death in Pakistan. He was accused of 'desecrating the Quran'. Visuals show an enraged mob of Islamists attacking the victim with clubs & bricks. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Mentally-unstable man lynched in Pakistan over blasphemy

The Philippines has deferred ratifying the China-led RCEP trade deal amid opposition from farmers and businesses. The delay comes amid Manila's growing rivalry with Beijing, and their growing proximity to Delhi. Palki Sharma tells you how India can benefit.

Gravitas: The Philippines delays RCEP nod

Ukraine is demanding evidence from Washington after US officials claimed that Russia will invade "any day". Western governments are also asking their nationals to leave Ukraine immediately. Palki Sharma tells you why Washington is drumming up panic.

Gravitas: US says Russian invasion "any day"

2022 will see a record number of weddings. There will be 2.5 Million weddings in U.S. alone. What's fueling this wedding boom? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: 2022 to see record number of weddings

As tensions over Ukraine are ramping up, the West fears of full-fledged invasion. Russia is moving large number of troops to its borders while world leaders are shuttling between the capitals. The big question is if there's a way out of this. Here are a few possible scenarios that can play out.

Can Russia-Ukraine crisis end? WION decodes the possibilities

The QUAD foreign ministers discussed Russia during their third meeting in Melbourne. But there was no mention of the crisis in the joint statement. How did India react to US attempts to pull the QUAD into a European crisis? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: India reluctant to discuss Russia at QUAD meet

Europe is divided over American troop deployment. Denmark is reversing a long-standing policy to allow US troops on its soil. In Slovakia, people are protesting. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Ukraine-Russia crisis: Denmark may soon host US troops

The Normandy Talks have failed. The Russian Military has surrounded Ukraine. Where are things headed? Is a war inevitable? Palki Sharma decodes the possibilities with WION's correspondents from Berlin, Washington D.C. & London.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russia Vs Ukraine: Decoding Friday's biggest developments

The Indian Business Community in Ukraine is on the edge. A war could spell doom for their livelihoods. Palki Sharma interviewed Indian businessmen based in Kyiv to understand their worries.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: WION speaks to Indian Businessmen in Ukraine

The Normandy format talks between Russia and Ukraine broke down in Berlin after 9 hours. US President Joe Biden is asking Americans to leave Ukraine immediately. With each diplomatic failure, is Europe inching closer to war? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russian build-up grows as Moscow-Kyiv talks break down

Elon Musk says SpaceX Starship will reach orbit this year. Musk is betting on this mega rocket to ferry humans to Mars. The announcement comes after 40 SpaceX satellites were tossed out of the orbit by a solar storm. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Musk closer to his Mars colonisation dream?

Thousands of Russian soldiers and tanks have been deployed near the Ukraine-Belarus border in the north. How are Ukrainian border posts preparing to defend against Russia? Palki Sharma visited the Senkivka checkpost near the Russian border to find out.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: WION reports from Ukraine-Russia border

Will Russia use military drills as pretext for war? Do Ukrainian forces stand a chance against the Russian Juggernaut. Palki Sharma decodes Ukraine's options with Volodymyr Solohub & Katharine Quinn-Judge.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Will Ukraine survive war? WION interviews Volodymyr Solohub & Katharine Quinn-Judge

The room for diplomacy is shrinking in the Ukraine Conflict. Military drills have begun, evacuation plans have been approved. Is war now inevitable? Palki Sharma decodes the possibilities with WION's correspondents from Moscow, Washington, London & Brussels.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Ukraine Conflict: Diplomacy fails to deliver

Another photo has emerged from Boris Johnson's pandemic parties. It shows the British PM standing near a bottle of bubbly, alongside staff members wearing Christmas hat and tinsel. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Partygate: Leaked photo shows Johnson attending Christmas quiz

In 1990, NATO promised to never enter Russia's sphere of influence in eastern Europe. Since then, the alliance has expanded to include 14 European nations, including Russia's neighbours. Palki Sharma tells you about NATO's betrayal.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Did NATO betray Russia?

Russia and Belarus have kicked off a massive military drill along Ukraine's northern border. NATO believes the drills could be a pretext for Russia to invade Ukraine. Amid military drills and manoeuvres, is the window for diplomacy shrinking? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russia-Belarus joint drills kick off

20,000 Indian Students are currently in Ukraine. How are they coping up under the spectre of war? How safe will they be if Russia invades? Palki Sharma interviewed students studying at the Taras Shevchenko University in Kyiv. Here's what they told her.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Are Indians in Ukraine safe? WION interviews Indian Students

Canada's Freedom Convoy has gone global. Protests against vaccine-mandates are being reported in France, Australia & New Zealand. Back in Ottawa, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is face the ire of the Canadian opposition. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' goes global