When will the war in Ukraine end? NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg says it could go on for years. Will Putin go after other former Soviet states too? The Russian President is already threatening action. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: NATO Chief: Ukraine war could go on for years

On Sunday, over 200 people were killed in Ethiopia's Oromia region. The incident is being called the deadliest massacre in recent times. Who was behind it? Why is Ethiopia roiled by an ethnic conflict? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: 200 killed in Ethiopia's Oromia region

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: UNSC blocks Pakistan's move against India, IMF visits Sri Lanka

Voters handed French President Emmanuel Macron a heavy defeat by stripping his coalition of its parliamentary majority. What does this mean for Macron's ambitious political agenda? Can he cobble up a working coalition? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Emmanuel Macron loses parliamentary majority

North Korea has reported several cases of a mysterious intestinal disease. The state-run news agency claims that all suspected cases have been asked to quarantine. What are the symptoms of this disease? Is North Korea equipped to fight it? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: North Korea reports mysterious intestinal disease

From liposuction to rhinoplasty and breast augmentation, plastic surgeries have become extremely popular worldwide. But are these procedures safe? And is there even a real need to get one? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: The plastic surgery debate

In an exclusive interview of Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe with Palki Sharma on WION's Global Leadership, he said, all the shortages are over lack of dollars. We need to find the dollars, our real crisis is the dollar crisis.

Global Leadership Series: "Our real crisis is the dollar crisis", says Sri Lankan PM

In an exclusive conversation with Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe on WION Global Leadership Series, he said, there is a man-made economic crisis. This is a difficult situation, we must work together.

Global Leadership Series: Sri Lanka's economic crisis: A humanitarian emergency?

In an exclusive interview of Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe with Palki Sharma on WION's Global Leadership, he said, this is the most challenging appointment I ever had and someone had to take up the challenge.

Global Leadership Series: Why Did Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe take the Job?

Second brains are becoming increasingly popular. People are using second brains to store information they think the human brain can't. Most second brains are free, the premium ones cost as little as $8 a month. But do you really need a second brain? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: Welcome to the age of the second brain

Higher inflation, rising debt and falling foreign exchange reserves are threatening economies around the world. Could more countries go the Sri Lanka way? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Which countries are going the Sri Lanka way?

India has dispatched economic assistance worth $3.5 billion to Sri Lanka. While China distances itself from the crisis, India has stepped up to help the Sri Lankan people. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India emerges as Sri Lanka's most reliable partner

Sri Lanka has a history of crises. It began with the civil war, then came the Easter Bombings, and now the Economic crisis. Everything Colombo tried to revive its economy, it was consumed by a fresh crisis. Palki Sharma takes you through some pages of Lankan history.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka: a country consumed by crises

Sri Lanka will need at least $5 Billion in 6 months to maintain basic standard of living. How is the Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe planning to secure this fund? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: What the Lankan government is doing to tide over the crisis

Sri Lanka's economy has been crippled by fuel and food shortages. The country has settled into a routine of protests, crackdowns and shortages. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Shortages cripple Sri Lankan economy

Sri Lanka is facing an unprecedented economic crisis. But in Colombo, the construction of "Colombo Port City" continues uninterrupted. The project is being built by a Chinese company. Palki Sharma brings you a ground report.

Gravitas: Ground report: Chinese port city unaffected amid Lankan economic crisis

The Rajapaksas today are political kryptonite in Sri Lanka. Despite the mass public opposition, is Rajapaksa family trying to wield its power behind the scenes? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Rajapaksas wielding the power behind the scenes?

In an interview to Palki Sharma, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that China has not ditched Sri Lanka, but Beijing has been "silent" in the last few months. Here is an excerpt from that exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Lankan Crisis: Wickremesinghe says China has been silent

A new battle is brewing in the South Pacific. A battle to control 8 island nations. China is trying to buy their loyalties, US & allies are trying to retain their influence. Why is this region strategically important? What is the turf war all about? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas Plus: The turf war in South Pacific

Should there be a one charger for all devices? The #EuropeanUnion is set to introduce a Universal Charger by 2024. Phones, cameras, headphones, earbuds, they will all require one standard cable. Will Apple agree? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: EU to introduce 'universal charger' by 2024

14 rectal cancer patients were completely healed in a clinical study conducted in New York. The patients received a drug for 6 months, post which their tumors vanished. There was no need for chemotherapy or surgery. Palki Sharma brings you a report on the medical miracle.

Gravitas: Medical miracle: Clinical trial manages to free 14 patients of cancer

Since it began vaccinating its population, the US has wasted more than 82 million shots. Some US health officials have admitted that they are often left with more shots than they need. Palki Sharma tells you more about this criminal wastage.

Gravitas:  The US has wasted over 82 million Covid shots

Is India ready for a Uniform Civil Code? The founding fathers of India wanted it, yet for 75 years the concept has remained a dead letter. Why have we failed to implement it? How will it change personal laws? Does it undermine religious freedom? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas Plus: Uniform Civil Code: Is India ready?

NAVIC, India's satellite-based navigation system, has the potential of becoming one of India's biggest soft powers and technological exports. It can also contribute to Asia's regional security as China looks to flex its muscles. Palki Sharma brings you a story that dates back to the Kargil war.

Gravitas Plus: NAVIC: India's own satellite-based navigation system

336 people have died of gun terror in US so far in 2021, 521 people died in 2020, 1620 died in the last 4 years. Had this been in any other country, US would have cried human rights violation, genocide. Why is it silent on “terrorism” at home? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Plus| Gun terror in America

<p>Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an exclusive interview with WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma on the sidelines of the Quad summit said that although from China's perspective it would be best that Taiwan voluntarily becomes part of China but such a scenario is not likely to occur.</p>

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<p>"There is stability when it comes to politics and economy in Taiwan," Abe explained. "But things might happen and when that change comes, it might be a window of opportunity for China," he said.</p>

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<p>On the question of whether China might be trying to engineer political instability in Taiwan, the former Japanese PM said there are "various possibilities"</p>

<p>"The fact that Taiwan and China speak the same language, economically they rely on each other which gives us lot of touchpoints where things could possibly change."</p>

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<p>"This situation is different from the Ukraine situation," he said.</p>

<p>On the question of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, Abe said being geographically close, it would be an "emergency situation" for Japan.</p>

<p>On India's relations with Japan, the former Japanese prime minister said diplomatic visits had to be halted due to the pandemic for two years.</p>

<p>"I was very energetic on strengthening bilateral relationships between the two countries during my second term but I would go back as far back as my first administration when I visited India."</p>

<p>Abe said ties between the two countries have the "biggest potential" and "we are starting to see all the fruits of the India-Japan relationship".</p>

<p>Abe informed that he would step up to become the president of the India-Japan association.</p>

<p>The Japanese prime minister said he had spent a lot of time with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and collaborated on national security as united partners.</p>

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an exclusive interview with WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma on the sidelines of the Quad summit said that although from China's perspective it would be best that Taiwan voluntarily becomes part of China but such a scenario is not likely to occur.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an exclusive interview with WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma on the sidelines of the Quad summit said that although from China's perspective it would be best that Taiwan voluntarily becomes part of China but such a scenario is not likely to occur. "China could be at the forefront of trying to have an influence over Taiwan as it makes Taiwan's situation unstable when it comes to political or economic activities, however, the current administration in Taiwan is popular." #LIVE | #GlobalLeadershipSeries: Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in an exclusive conversation with @palkisu@AbeShinzo #QuadSummit2022 #QuadSummit #Quad https://t.co/U398KVt8pI — WION (@WIONews) May 24, 2022 × "There is stability when it comes to politics and economy in Taiwan," Abe explained. "But things might happen and when that change comes, it might be a window of opportunity for China," he said. Also Read: Will Japan host US nukes? Here's what former PM Shinzo Abe has to say On the question of whether China might be trying to engineer political instability in Taiwan, the former Japanese PM said there are "various possibilities" "The fact that Taiwan and China speak the same language, economically they rely on each other which gives us lot of touchpoints where things could possibly change." Watch: I have always been an advocate of QUAD collaboration, says Abe "This situation is different from the Ukraine situation," he said. On the question of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, Abe said being geographically close, it would be an "emergency situation" for Japan. On India's relations with Japan, the former Japanese prime minister said diplomatic visits had to be halted due to the pandemic for two years. "I was very energetic on strengthening bilateral relationships between the two countries during my second term but I would go back as far back as my first administration when I visited India." Abe said ties between the two countries have the "biggest potential" and "we are starting to see all the fruits of the India-Japan relationship". Abe informed that he would step up to become the president of the India-Japan association. The Japanese prime minister said he had spent a lot of time with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and collaborated on national security as united partners. "I respect PM Modi for the fact that he is a quick decision maker and has the power to make things happen," Abe said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Japan is known as the pioneer of Asian soft power. From Magna to Anime, from Pokemon to J-Pop, Japan has created a niche for itself by selling its way of life to the world. The Japanese call this phenomenon 'Cool Japan'. Palki Sharma gets you ground report.

Gravitas: Japan's pursuit of soft-power dominance

More than 70 years ago, India and Japan were technically at war. Today, the two countries are described as "natural allies". How did two war-time enemies become allies? The temples of Japan offer some clues. Palki Sharma brings you a ground report.

Gravitas: Ground report: Why India's relationship with Japan is different

Why is Prime Minister Modi in Tokyo? What can India gain from this week's diplomatic engagements? The Indian Prime Minister's visit could be the beginning of a major strategic pivot. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Modi in Japan: What India stands to gain

PM Modi is on his 5th visit to Tokyo. He was welcomed by children waving the Tricolour. During his meeting with the Indian community in Tokyo, PM Modi spoke about India's deep ties with Japan, and New Delhi's roadmap for the future. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Highlights from PM Modi's interaction with the Indian diaspora in Tokyo

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as Australia's new Prime Minister. The 59-year-old 'working class activist' has broken the Australian Labor Party's 9-year losing streak. Who is he? What are his views? What does his election mean for India? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: The story of Anthony Albanese

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