Israel is building 1,300 new homes in the occupied West Bank. It has also declared 6 Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists. Why is the Arab world silent on these Israeli moves? Have the Abraham Accords tied their hands? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Has the Arab world abandoned Palestine?

The coup leader in Sudan has promised to hold elections in 2023. But will the power-hungry generals actually step aside? What does an unstable Sudan mean for Africa? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How the Sudan coup could destabilise Africa

China has moved 100+ rocket launchers to the border with India. Can excess weaponry make up for the PLA's ineffectiveness in the snow? What is India doing to tackle this build-up by Beijing? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China moves 100 rocket launchers to India border

COP26 Glasgow failing before it could begin? The leaders of China, Russia & Brazil are giving it a miss. Doubts are being cast on the event's relevance. UK PM Boris Johnson fears the conference might 'go wrong'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is COP26 failing before it began?

Just before the Delhi Riots in 2019, inflammatory content on Facebook spiked by 300%. Facebook fanned violence in Myanmar & Ethiopia. Its algorithm prioritised the angry emoji over the like. Palki Sharma tells you how Facebook puts profits above the security of its users.

Gravitas: How Facebook profits from hate

Brazil plays an important role in environmental policies as it is blessed with natural resources. Most importantly, 70% of the world's largest rainforest the Amazon is located in Brazil.

Brazil's bid to regain global trust, amends climate goals

Another prominent figure, UK's Queen Elizabeth has confirmed that she will not be attending the COP26 climate summit, here's why!

UK's Queen Elizabeth to skip COP26 summit following advice to rest

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a thirteen-member task force to study the implementation of the concept of 'one country one law' and further prepare a draft.

One country, one law, Sri Lankan president appoints task force led by Buddhist monk

Nepal Supreme Court Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana has refused to resign from his post amidst allegations that he helped his brother-in-law secure a berth in the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led Cabinet.

Nepal Supreme Court: Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana refuses to step down

In the latest Sudan coup, 7 have died and more than 140 have been injured. In the first public appearance, Sudan leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan blames political infighting for takeover.

Sudan Crisis: Leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan blames political infighting

The ongoing row amid Sri Lanka, China and a batch of toxic organic fertilizers continue. In the latest on that, Sri Lanka has agreed to China's request to reinspect the rejected stock of the Chinese fertilizers.

Sri Lanka receives toxic chemicals from China will re-inspect fertiliser stock

Israel has set aside $1.5 billion to strike nuclear sites in Iran. Tehran has vowed a 'shocking response' to any Israeli attack. Can world powers save the nuclear deal and avoid an Israel-Iran conflict? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel preparing to strike Iranian nuclear sites

Have you ever had your heart broken? Science says a broken heart is real, and at times it can be as painful as a heart attack. A new study says women above the age of 50 are more likely to get their heart broken. Why's that? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas | Study: Older women are more likely to get their heart broken

He's an aspiring lawyer, She's a real-life princess. The wedding of Japan's Princess Mako to 'commoner' Kei Komuro has the hallmarks of a Royal fairytale. But Japanese society says the union is 'cursed'. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Why Japanese Society doesn't approve of this Royal Wedding

China is remodeling mosques to make them appear 'Chinese'. Domes & Minarets are being replaced by Pagodas. Islamic calligraphy is being replaced by Chinese texts. Palki Sharma gets you a report on this 'sinicisation' campaign.

Gravitas: The 'Sinicisation' of Mosques in China

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has surrendered to banned Islamist group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. He has agreed to the group's demands. Pakistan's parliament will now be debating expelling the French Ambassador from the country. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's deal with banned Islamist group

At least 7 were killed and more than 140 have been injured in Sudan after the country's top general declared a state of emergency and dissolved the parliament, this move resulted in protests within the country.

Sudan Coup: 7 killed, 140 injured in deadly protests after state of emergency was declared

World leaders have condemned the military takeover in the Sudan. Angry protesters took to the streets to oppose military rule. Reports claim three people died after being shot by military forces. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Three protesters "shot dead" after military takeover in Sudan

After the FATF greylisted Turkey, Erdogan is responding to the humiliation by pressing the self destruct button. The Lira dropped to a record low after the Turkish President's threat to expel 10 diplomats. Is Turkey under Erdogan imploding? Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: How Erdogan is pushing Turkey towards an implosion

More than two months since the Kabul takeover, the Taliban is struggling to get into national recognition. In the latest effort by them, a Chinese delegation met the Taliban's top leaders in Doha. WION's Anas Mallick brings you all the latest developments.

Afghanistan: Chinese FM meets Taliban government, pledges assistance to Kabul

All eyes are on the upcoming COP26 climate summit, over the last few months all of us have seen that no country is immune to the devastating impact of rising temperature and freak weather events, will this summit achieve anything?

UN: Likely to miss emissions target | COP26 Climate Summit

The impact of food waste on climate emission is an increasing concern for many especially ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow. In Switzerland, a community association is linking orchards, volunteers to ensure that more apples find their way into the food chain.

Community in Switzerland harvest unpicked apples as food waste affects climate change

China is witnessing a sudden spike in bird flu cases, the jump in the number of people infected this year has raised concerns among experts who say that previously circulating strain has now changed to become a more transmissible mutation.

China witnesses surge in human bird flu infection, health experts raise concern

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of India. Watch how Project Aakar is working towards population stabilization in the state.

Mission Sustainability: Population vs Planet | Education and Empowerment

11% Afghans are drug users & 6% Afghans are addicts. How did the Taliban's insurgency get young Afghans hooked on heroin? What can be done to tackle this drug epidemic? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Afghanistan's heroin epidemic

The all-new Tata Tigor EV is the latest and most affordable electric car from the home-grown automaker in India. Along with cosmetic changes and updated features, it also gets Tata's new Ziptron electric powertrain technology. And with that, the Tigor EV now offers more power and driving range on a single charge. So, is it any better to drive? That's what we are going to find out.

All-new Tata Tigor EV review | WION Pitstop

It has been a year since the speech delivered by the Alibaba boss Jack ma that resulted in a big wipeout; Jack ma had delivered a blunt criticism of the country's financial system.

One year since Jack Ma's speech, Alibaba has lost $344 billion: Report

In a bid to thwart Washington's attempt to expand Taiwan's participation at the United Nations, the Chinese president Xi Jinping called on all countries to maintain international order.

US backs Taiwan's attempt to expand UN participation, Chinese president Xi Jinping slams support

Israel has designated six Palestinian human rights group as terrorist organizations, a move that was swiftly condemned by Palestine, United Nations and the international community.

Israel designates 6 Palestinian human right groups as terrorist organization

Indian home minister Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, this comes at a crucial time when terror attacks have increased against the civilians in the valley.

Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah to visit CRPF camp in Pulwama

In yet another visit highlighting the ever-strengthening India-Bangladesh relationship, the chief of the Bangladesh navy Admiral Shaheen Iqbal is on a six-day visit to India.

Bangladesh Navy chief Admiral Shaheen Iqbal on a six-day visit to India

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