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

A new investigative report has nailed China's lies on the clashes in Galwan valley. It claims that 38 PLA soldiers died in action, while China acknowledges only 4 deaths. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: 38 Chinese soldiers died in Galwan valley?

Joe Biden is deploying 3,000 soldiers to Europe as Russia prepares for a massive military drill with Belarus. Will Putin use the drills to mount an invasion? Is the window for diplomacy shrinking? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: US deploys 3,000 soldiers to Europe

More than 200 Olympics-linked personnel have been infected by Covid-19 since January 23rd. China's much-hyped 'closed' loop is an 'open' invitation for the virus. Palki Sharma tells you how Beijing is crushing the Olympic spirit.

Gravitas: China's Olympics bubble turns virus hotspot

A 43-year-old from London was gang-raped on Facebook's metaverse platform - 60 minutes after logging on. Is it time for governments to step in and regulate virtual interactions? Will the metaverse become a dark underbelly of the real world? Palki Sharma has a report

Gravitas: Woman gang-raped in Facebook's metaverse

A Chinese soldier who was involved in the Galwan valley clashes is a torchbearer at the Winter Olympics. After downplaying the clashes and denying casualties, why is Beijing now celebrating soldiers from Galwan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: PLA soldier from Galwan clashes turns Olympics torchbearer

Streaming platform Spotify has reportedly lost USD4 billion. Artists have pulled down their albums, subscribers have hit unsubscribe. Why? Because one podcast host decided to spread Wuhan virus lies. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Spotify reportedly loses USD 4 billion in market value

Coca Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle have been listed as the top 10 plastic polluters in a new report. Their products are being carelessly discarded and are amplifying the plastic pollution crisis. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Top 10 plastic polluters in the world

The Joe Biden administration is sending a warship to the UAE to help the sheikhdom fight the Houthis. A year back, U.S. had withdrawn itself from the conflict & delisted the Houthi movement as a terror group. Palki Sharma tells you how President Biden is breaking his own promises.

Gravitas: UAE vs HOUTHIS: US to deploy warship

U.S. has deployed troops to Eastern Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on the Ukraine crisis. Neither Russia, nor the West is ready to blink yet. Where is this stalemate headed? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: US deploys troops to Eastern Europe, Putin breaks his silence

Pakistan's ambassador-designate to the U.S. Masood Khan has been waiting for 3 months for his appointment to be processed. His terror links are being seen as the reason behind the snub. Palki Sharma gets you a report on this terror sympathiser diplomat.

Gravitas: U.S. 'rejects' Pakistan's Ambassador-Designate

Belgium has given its civil servants the right to disconnect. Can a new law alone restore work, life balance? Or does the corporate world also need a new mindset? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Belgian civil servants get the right to disconnect