Is Imran Khan's tenure as Pak PM coming to an end? 24 PTI lawmakers have abandoned the party. They are going to vote against their leader in a no-confidence vote on March 21. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 24 lawmakers abandon Imran Khan's party

Next month, France will hold the first round of polling to elect its next president. The war in Ukraine has boosted the re-election campaign of French President Emmanuel Macron. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: How Ukraine war boosted Macron's re-election campaign

The war in Ukraine has exposed the East-West rift within Europe. Palki Sharma explains the 3 factors that are driving this division.

Gravitas: Russia’s war exposes rifts in Europe

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping spoke to each other for the first time since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Is Biden still hoping for China’s support to isolate Russia? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Joe Biden, Xi Jinping discuss Ukraine war

Bombings on Ukrainian cities has intensified. A report has claimed Russia is planning a "lightning advance" to encircle the Ukrainian army and claim victory. Palki Sharma brings you the top 10 updates from the battleground.

Gravitas: Will Russia target Ukraine from the sea next?

President Joe Biden said that the US has offered Ukraine $1bn in security aid, adding America will continue to give Ukraine weapons to fight and defend themselves. We are joined exclusively by Sarang Shidore, director of studies, Quincy institute to shed more light on this.

Machine guns, body armour, helmets- US to send more arms to Ukraine | Sarang Shidore Exclusive

Once hailed as a beacon of conservation efforts by the United Nations Yemen's Al-Heswa nature reserve today has turned into a wasteland, civil war in the country has left the nature reserve abandoned.

Yemen War: Nature reserve abandoned, trees cut down

A major landslide in northern Peru has left at least 80 homes buried. According to the authorities the search operation is underway for eight people including five adults and three children who are still missing.

Peru: Three killed including an infant in Retamas, 80 home affected by massive landslide

For 22 days, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been dominating headlines. This war has not just changed the lives of Ukrainians it has far reaching implications. World leaders tried to play peacemakers and among them was the French president Emmanuel Macron, however this war changed the narrative altogether for Macron.

Ukraine war dominates electoral agenda in France, Macron to be benefitted?

The United Arab Emirates and in particular Dubai has a reputation for being a playground for the rich. With Russian oligarchs being sanctioned, is the UAE becoming a safe haven for Russian billionaires? Ghadi Francis tells you more on The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post | Is UAE a safe haven for oligarchs?

Trouble is mounting for Pakistan PM Imran Khan as cracks appear with the ruling alliance. This comes at a time when the opposition is also tightening the noose on Khan's government.

Trouble mounts for Pakistan PM Imran Khan as cracks appear with the ruling alliance

A video purportedly showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy capitulating to Russian demands drew criticism online. Facebook has reportedly removed the video from its platform. There are warnings from experts that more sophisticated attempts to spread fake news may be made as the Ukraine conflict goes on.

Deepfake video of Ukraine President Zelenskyy surfaces, is it a propaganda war?

US President Joe Biden announced $800 million in new security assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against the Russian invasion, in addition to the $200 million he allocated last week. This followed an address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the US Congress earlier Wednesday. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.

Day 23 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine | WION-VOA CO-Production

China is under intense diplomatic pressure to pull its support from isolated Russia. Three weeks after the invasion of Ukraine, Beijing has shown few signs of handling its friends in Kremlin, Now, US president is going to hold talks with this counterpart Xi Jinping.

Biden to hold talks with Xi Jinping, how will China balance out conflicting priorities

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Fukushima on Wednesday. It left buildings shaking for a long period. It also derailed a bullet train on top of a bridge. 4 people have died, 100 have been injured. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake hits Japan

The ongoing financial crisis in Sri Lanka has forced the Gotabaya Rajapaksa govt to seek an IMF bailout. India has also extended a $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka to ensure a steady supply of essential commodities. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: India extends $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka

Iran has released 2 British nationals. This comes after London "settled a long-overdue debt" of over $500 million to Tehran. Did a 40-year-old claim hold back the release of two British detainees? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 40-year-old debt held back release of British detainees?

US President Joe Biden has branded Vladimir Putin a war criminal. The US Senate wants an ICC probe into Putin's actions in Ukraine. But what about the crimes committed by US Presidents like George Bush and Barack Obama. Palki Sharma tells you how the international system benefits people like Putin and Bush.

Gravitas: Joe Biden calls Putin a war criminal

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky continues to appeal for a no-fly zone despite repeated denials by NATO. Is Zelensky's political inexperience fueling this unrealistic demand? Or is the Ukrainian President more astute than we think? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What is Volodymyr Zelensky's strategy?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas: Global Headlines: Ukraine refugee crisis, Fresh strike in Kyiv and more

Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered day 22. Kyiv has drawn the red lines for Russian negotiators. Meanwhile, at the ICJ - Indian judge Justice Dalveer Bhandari voted in Ukraine's favour. ICJ called on Russia to suspend its offensive. Palki Sharma brings you the updates.

Gravitas: Ukraine Invasion: Russia intensifies aerial attacks

More than 11 million Covid-19 cases were reported in the second week of March along with 43,000 deaths. Germany and South Korea reported their highest daily caseload since the beginning of the pandemic. Is India next on this list of outbreaks? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's fourth Covid-19 wave in June?

Omicron has fueled China's worst ever Wuhan virus outbreak. 28 out of 31 provinces in China have confirmed cases. Over 50 million people are under a lockdown. Palki Sharma tells you why China is struggling.

Gravitas: China locks down 50 million people

Since last November, Russia has been gathering troops near Ukraine border. There were months of speculations, back-to back diplomatic talks, calculations, assessments but no one imagined that it would lead to this. WION's Anas Mallick has been reporting from the war-ravaged nation, bringing you exclusive ground zero reports.

Ukraine under attack: WION's Anas Mallick on ground zero tracking all sides of Russian invasion

With less than a month to go for elections in France, French President Emmanuel Macron unveils the election manifesto in a re-election bid.

Poll-bound French President Emmanuel Macron unveils election manifesto in a re-election bid

New wave of covid is ripping through Hong Kong. There has been a deadly Omicron surge and a rising number of covid-19 deaths, there's a scare that Hing Kong could run out of coffins within days.

Hong Kong: Rising deaths amid deadly Omicron surge

Australia filed a lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta Platforms on Friday, alleging the social media giant failed to prevent scammers using its platform to promote fake ads featuring well-known people.

Australia sues social media giant Meta over Fraud Ads

Jews from around the world celebrated the festival of Purim with fancy parades and by giving to charity it's a bit like Holi in India but what does it mean? What is the significance our correspondent Jodie Coehen getting you more details on this.

Jewish communities worldwide celebrate Purim festival but what does it mean?

For 22 days now, residents in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv have had sleepless nights, they have been living in constant fear- the fear of losing their loved ones, the fear of losing their house, the fear of being attacked by the Russian shelling and Moscow does not seem to have any plans to scale down its offensive.

Kyiv: 16-storey building hit by missile; 1 killed, 4 injured in attack

Now the war may have worked in Emmanuel Macron's favor but what do the people of Ukraine think about the French leader. Earlier we spoke to Ivanna Klympush, she is the chair of the parliamentary committee on integration of Ukraine to the European Union on the same, listen in.

Emmanuel Macron rules out fast-tracking Ukraine's EU bid, Ukrainian MP speaks to WION

President Joe Biden said that the US has offered Ukraine $1bn in security aid, adding America will continue to give Ukraine weapons to fight and defend themselves. WION's correspondent Susan Tehrani brings you more on this.

United States announces $1 billion arms aid to Ukraine

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