They are not convicted criminals. But more than 60 people in South Korea will work, eat and sleep in prisons- an alternative to compulsory military service. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The alternative to compulsory military service in South Korea

Does Melania Trump have a body double? A recent photograph of the US First Lady triggered a debate online. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about world leaders who actually used body doubles.

Gravitas: Why 'Fake Melania' was trending on Social Media

France is leaving no stone unturned to crack down on extremists. Dozens of Islamist groups have been raided, a grand mosque has been closed for 6 months and at least 15 people have been arrested after a teacher was beheaded on 16th of October. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: What France is doing to rein in Radical Islam

'Look at India. It's filthy. The air is filthy' said Donald Trump in the final Presidential Debate 2020. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Should the world's 'biggest climate change denier' be talking about India?

Gravitas: North Korea warns against 'Coronavirus dust storm' from China

Gravitas: Should Trump be preaching India?

In a thinly-veiled attack on the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is not afraid of war. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted at a possible Russia-China military alliance in the future. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping says China is not afraid of war

In an exclusive interview with WION, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the United States should merge its peace efforts for Nagorno Karabakh with Russia. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an excerpt.

Gravitas: Armenian PM says US should merge its peace efforts with Russia

The Rajapaksa Government has opposed the delisting of LTTE as a terror group in the UK. Sri Lanka has appealed against a judgment, calling for the LTTE to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation again. Are the Rajapaksas trying to keep an old enemy alive? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka wants UK to list LTTE as a terrorist organisation

In a landmark, Pope Francis move has endorsed same-sex civil unions. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Vatican is not surprised.

Gravitas: Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions

Anti-police protesters in Nigeria are being met with more police brutality. On Monday, security forces opened fire at a toll gate near Lagos - killing at least 12 protesters. Is the situation slipping out of President M Buhari's hands? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Unrest spreads after shooting of protesters in Nigeria

Both Russia & Ukraine have laid claim to Borscht soup - a popular delicacy in Eurasia. What appears to be a battle for food, is actually a struggle for national identity. WION's Palki Sharma brings you instances from the past, where countries have faced off over cuisine.

Gravitas: Soup war between Russia and Ukraine

America's former Commander-in-Chief Barack Obama has made his 2020 Campaign trail debut ahead of the last Presidential Debate. Obama vented four years of his pent-up frustration at a rally in Philadelphia. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest updates from US Election 2020.

Gravitas: Obama makes 2020 campaign trail debut

A study claimed vaccines can take an average of 10 years to develop. But scientists may come up with a vaccine for the Wuhan Coronavirus in less than a year. Fast-tracking a vaccine has also raised the risks. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the urgency could compromise the process.

Gravitas: Hunt for a vaccine, The hefty cost for cutting corners

Are UN employees being denied their right to protest? According to a report, the United Nations Development Program issued a 'gag order' - asking employees to steer clear of public demonstrations. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Are UN employees being denied the right to protest?

A second wave is sweeping through major countries across the world: +Major European Countries are imposing restrictions again +Spain & France have reached 1 million cases +US could be staring at a 'third surge' in cases WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus Pandemic, Tracking the second wave

The Vatican has abandoned the Christians of China. Beijing & the Holy See have announced a 2-year extension of a 2018 agreement on the appointment of Chinese bishops. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Why is Pope Francis turning a blind eye to China's atrocities on Christians?

Gravitas: Vatican-China renew 'power-sharing' deal

Why Saudi citizens are boycotting Turkish Goods. Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off their shelves. Riyadh's allies could follow suit. Will the boycott hurt Turkey's struggling economy? WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Saudis boycott Turkish goods

October 22 is an important but seldom discussed day in Indian history. It was on this day in 1947 when the first attack on Independent India took place. WION's Palki Sharma tells you the story of the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir.

Gravitas: The story of the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir

9 people in South Korea died after a shot of the flu vaccine. But authorities found no links between the vaccine and their deaths. But the incident has brought back fears of vaccines. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the 'anti-vaxxer' movement is growing during the pandemic.

Gravitas: Were 9 South Koreans killed by a flu vaccine shot?

Why is a town in Canada's Quebec renaming itself? The residents of Asbestos have selected a new and 'less hazardous' name for themselves. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why a Canadian City has renamed itself

A united opposition, nation-wide protests, a rebellion by police officers & an entire province up in arms. A civil war seems to be brewing in Pakistan. Will it spell the end of Imran Khan PTI's rule? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is a civil war brewing in Pakistan?

In an exclusive interview with Palki Sharma, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that Taiwan faces the threat of a military invasion by China. Here is an excerpt from that conversation.

Gravitas Exclusive: Taiwan fears a Chinese military invasion

A global study has claimed that air pollution killed 500,000 newborns in 2019. More than 116,000 of those deaths were in India. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Air pollution killed 500,000 newborns in 2019

Donald Trump's business links with China have hit his campaign. A new report reveals: 1 - Trump maintains a bank account in China 2 - Trump's businesses paid $188,561 as taxes in China 3 - Trump secured trademark approvals after he became President

Gravitas: Trump has a bank account in China