Palki Sharma speaks with Mark Brantley, the leader of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the island nation, that is among the few countries to resist Chinese pressure and maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

Gravitas US Edition: Palki Sharma speaks with Mark Brantley, the leader of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Imran Khan's UNGA address was mostly a rant. He tried to paint Pakistan as a victim of terror, promoted the Taliban as a force for good & spewed venom against India. Here's Palki Sharma's take on the Pak PM's speech.

Gravitas US Edition: Decoding Imran Khan's UNGA speech

The United Kingdom is struggling with a drivers' drought. Supply chains have been crippled. Petrol pumps are running dry. Motorists are struggling with empty tanks. 5,000 new visas are expected to be issued for foreign drivers. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas US Edition: Drivers' drought leaves UK without fuel

One of the world's most famous detainees is now out. US prosecutors cut a deal with Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou - allowing her to return to China. Will the Biden administration go soft on Huawei now? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: One of the world's most famous detainees is finally out

A wildfire in Northern California has destroyed nearly 6,000 acres of land. Local authorities have arrested one woman on suspicion of arson. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Wildfire in Northern California destroys nearly 6,000 acres of land

Chancellor of Germany. Leader of Europe. Feminist Icon. Angela Merkel wore many hats during her 16 years in power. Palki Sharma looks back at the life and career of 'Europe's Empress'.

Gravitas US Edition: Memes & memories: Merkel era ends in Germany

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made India's global leadership pitch at the UN. What is India's place in the new world order? What are the challenges to India's rise? Palki Sharma discusses with Suhag A Shukla and Vibhuti Jha.

Gravitas US Edition: India's path to global leadership

From Wuhan Virus Origins to Afghanistan, the global economy and vaccines - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on a range of issues at the UN General Assembly. Palki Sharma brings you the 6 key takeaways from PM Modi's speech.

Gravitas US Edition: UN General Assembly: PM Modi sends clear message to Pakistan & China

After claiming that the U.S. will reassess its ties with Pakistan, Blinken hosted Pak FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi to work on the future of Afghanistan. Palki Sharma asks: Why is America speaking in two voices?

Gravitas US Edition: Blinken-Qureshi meet: Diplomacy or Duplicity?

Leaders of Quad countries will meet for the first ever in-person summit on Friday at the White House. But, can the Quad define its mission? Palki Sharma discusses with a special panel of guests.

Gravitas US Edition: Can the Quad define its mission?

Joe Biden has acknowledged 'missteps' in a phone call with Emmanuel Macron, Scott Morrison is still awaiting a call from Macron & UK PM Boris Johnson wants the French President to 'give him a break'. Palki Sharma gets you the latest on the AUKUS rift.

Gravitas US Edition: Reporters driven out of Biden-Boris bilateral

Gravitas US Edition:Can the Quad define its mission?

US border troops beat up migrants with whips near the Texas border. The pictures surfaced days before Biden's human rights pitch at the UNGA. Who will stand up to America's rights abuses? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: US border patrol whips helpless migrants

Are you forced to carry different cables to charge your devices? What if you could charge everything with one charger? The European Union is proposing legislation for universal chargers. Palki Sharma tells you why this is bad news for companies like Apple.

Gravitas US Edition: One cable to charge all devices: EU mulls a new law

China & Pakistan are aligning their policies to make the Taliban sway to their tunes. What does this nexus mean for South Asia? How worried should India be? Palki Sharma discusses the security repercussions with a special panel of guests.

Gravitas US Edition: What does the China-Pak-Taliban nexus mean for South Asia?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again raised the Kashmir issue at the UN. India has responded in kind, by calling world leaders to respect UN resolutions on the Cyprus dispute. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Erdogan raises Kashmir again at United Nations

Are world leaders ignoring an impending global financial crisis? China's Evergrande crisis has rattled global markets. While Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned the US could default on its debt obligations. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Are world leaders ignoring an impending financial pandemic?

In the summer of 2020, America burnt in the flames of racial inequality. Millions rallied to tell the world that 'Black Lives Matter' Today, a memorial near the White House serves as a symbol of that movement. Here's a Ground Report by Palki Sharma

Gravitas US Edition: Black Lives Matter Movement: A WION Ground Report

Gun violence has plagued America for centuries. More than 100 Americans are killed every day by guns. WION's Palki Sharma travelled through Washington D.C. to find out why America has failed to rein in gun terror. Here's a Ground Report.

Gravitas US Edition: Gun Terror in America: A WION Ground Report

America's botch-up in Afghanistan has derailed the fight against terrorism. How will South Asia deal with an unstable Afghanistan? Palki Sharma discusses with a special panel of guests.

Gravitas US Edition: How should South Asia deal with an unstable Afghanistan?

Top EU official Charles Michel has accused Joe Biden of disloyalty over the AUKUS deal. With Europe backing France's position, is the transatlantic partnership facing a new challenge? What happened to Biden's promise of reviving alliances? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: Europe rebels against Biden over AUKUS

More than 600,000 white flags have been planted at the National Mall as a tribute to America's COVID-19 victims. The death toll has now crossed that of the Spanish Flu in 1918. How did the world's most advanced nation succumb to a virus? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: India v/s US: The vaccination story

At the UN, President Joe Biden declared that the US is opening an era of relentless diplomacy in Afghanistan. But, countries in South Asia are facing the consequences. Today, India seizes $2.7 billion of heroin from Afghanistan in Gujarat. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: India seizes $2.7 billion of heroin from Afghanistan in Gujarat

India is trying to determine its place in the new world order. But, if India has to play the role of an influencer on the world stage, it will have to reinvent its approach. For that, India needs to define its allies and adversaries. Palki Sharma brings you a special report from Washington DC.

Gravitas US Edition: Is India ready to define its allies and adversaries?