Chinese troops clashed with Indian soldiers at the Naku La sector in Sikkim. Amid the pandemic, China has been engaged in military provocations in in the South China Sea & the East China Sea.

Gravitas: China provokes border skirmish in Sikkim

The Wuhan Coronavirus has now infected more than 41,00,000 people around the world. India has reported more than 67,000 people. WION's Palki gets you the details.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 41,00,000 cases worldwide | Gravitas

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 42,00,000 people worldwide. In India, the confirmed cases have crossed 70,000. WION's Palki gets you the latest numbers.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 42,00,000 cases worldwide | Gravitas

A scholar in China was detained for criticizing the country's 'one-party' political system. He had made a proposal to bring democracy to China. WION's Palki tells you what happened next.

Gravitas: A scholar who pushed for democracy in China

Chinese President Xi Jinping is touring different provinces. The move is being seen as an attempt by the Chinese administration to win public opinion. WION's Palki tells you more about China's attempts at an image makeover.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's crisis of confidence

IMF has predicted the global GDP to contract by 3% in 2020. Economic indicators of several countries are showing that any recovery will be tough to achieve. WION's Palki gets you a report on the economic scars of the pandemic.

Coronavirus: IMF projects deeper global downturn | Gravitas

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a mega economic stimulus package. India willl be pumping $300 Billion to fight the Coronavirus and offset its impact.

Coronavirus: India announces mega stimulus package | Gravitas

According to a report, a coronavirus patient could spend well beyond Rs 3,00,000 on treatment. Is big pharma overcharging for drugs repurposed to treat Covid-10 patients. WION's Palki tells you how 4 researchers found that possible Covid-19 drugs can cost as little as $1.

Gravitas: Potential Coronavirus Drugs May Cost as Little as $1

U.S. President Donald Trump deflected all criticism to China as he lambasted an Asian-American reporter at a White House Press Conference. Meanwhile, anti-lockdown protesters in U.S. are working out on the streets and demanding that gyms be reopened.

Gravitas: Trump spars with Asian-American reporter

Afghanistan is witnessing a surge in violence during this pandemic. 6 terror attacks have been reported in the last 48 hours. 40 lives were lost in 2 terror attacks on Tuesday alone.

Rising violence in Afghanistan: Wion Ground Report | Gravitas

The Riot Police in Hong Kong stormed malls and fired pellets on protesters. WION's Palki tells you how the pro-democracy movement has returned in Hong Kong.

Gravitas: Hong Kong on the brink, once again

Did the Chinese President prevent the WHO Chief from alerting the world about human to human transmission of the Coronavirus? WION's Palki tells you more about this explosive claim, and the response from the WHO & China.

Gravitas: Does Dr Tedros have a hotline to Xi Jinping?

US agencies plan to accuse China of trying to hack American research on the Coronavirus. WION's Palki tells you more this latest flashpoint between the US and China.

Gravitas: US to accuse China of attempts to hack Covid-19 research

Is China's long arm pushing Nepal to protest against India? WION's Palki tells you why Nepal is protesting a link road built to shorten the travel time to Kailash Mansarovar.

Gravitas: Chinese political interference in Nepal?

In China, 3 activists are said to have been detained for sharing "censored coronavirus material". Is Beijing intensifying crackdown on the critics of its coronavirus response?

Gravitas: China: 3 activists detained for sharing censored Covid-19 material

The most iconic spots in the world are shut. But, China's forbidden city has been reopened for tourists - three months after it was shut.

Gravitas: China reopens forbidden city

The global economy is facing its worst downturn since the great depression. Over 3.8 million people lost their jobs in U.S. last week. Meanwhile India's largest car-maker Maruti sold zero cars in April.

Coronavirus: The Global economy is bleeding | Gravitas

With movie theatres across the world shut during lockdowns, movie-goers have found alternative ways to keep their love for cinema alive.

Gravitas: Where are you going for movies?

The W.H.O wants an invitation to conduct a probe on the origin of the Coronavirus in China. Meanwhile, doctors in U.K say that Chinese ventilators could kill patients. WION's Palki gets you the big global headlines for Friday.

Coronavirus: The biggest global developments for May 1 | Gravitas

A Chinese state media website has put up 10 questions for the US government. What are they all about?

Gravitas: China escalates its information war against US

The world commemorated International Labour day on May 1 as workers across the world fight for their survival. WION's Palki gets you a story on their struggle.

World Labour Day: Workers fight for survival | Gravitas

Luckin Coffee has become the first Chinese company to collapse during the Coronavirus outbreak. But, the coffee maker's implosion is not just because of the virus.

Gravitas: The first major Chinese company to collapse during Coronavirus outbreak

Leaders in three continents are cranking up the pressure on China. European Commission Chief has backed demand for a Covid-19 probe. Australia wants to back Taiwan's entry into the WHO. US President is considering stripping China of sovereign immunity.

Gravitas: 3 world leaders step up pressure on China

185 days are left for the US Presidential Election. US President Donald Trump is trying to build a new narrative amid the coronavirus crisis. It centres around his opponent - Joe Biden and China.

Trump's two adversaries: Biden and Beijing | Gravitas

The Wuhan Coronavirus has now infected more than 33,00,000 people worldwide. India has reported more than 35,000 confirmed cases.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 33 lakh people infected worldwide | Gravitas

Oman has ordered all state-owned companies to replace expats with locals. There are more than 8,00,000 Indian expats currently living in Oman. Are their jobs at risk?

Gravitas: Oman wants state firms to replace expats with locals

This pandemic has given birth to a new kind of politics. Presidents, politicians and even business leaders are arguing for and against a lockdown. WION's Palki decodes the politics of thew pandemic.

Gravitas: The politics over the lockdown

A US drug trial has found that Remdesivir has a 'clear-cut' effect in stopping the Coronavirus. But, experts say doctors should not begin prescribing it to all patients.

Coronavirus: Is this drug the ultimate cure? | Gravitas

China is not just fighting the United States over the Coronavirus outbreak. After Sweden, Australia, Nepal and India - China has issued warnings to the Netherlands.

Coronavirus: China's many diplomatic firestorms | Gravitas

US President Donald Trump is upping the ante against China. US Intelligence agencies are investigating 'what China hid' during the Coronavirus outbreak. Funding to a research project in China on 'Coronaviruses and bats' has been stopped. WION's Palki tells you more about this growing diplomatic crisis.

Coronavirus: US agencies to investigate 'what China hid' | Gravitas

Russia has become the 8th country to record more than 1 lakh cases of Coronavirus. Meanwhile, minority workers could be removed from the frontline in United Kingdom. WION's Palki gets you the 10 big global developments for Thursday.

Coronavirus: Top 10 global developments for April 30 | Gravitas