The Quad has assembled in Tokyo. What kind of issues are the leaders going to deliberate on? What are the challenges they might address? What are Japan's expectations from India? Here's what Koichiro Matsumoto & Nancy Snow told Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Quad Summit: What's on the agenda?

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was among the founders of the QUAD grouping. As the leaders of the QUAD nations assembled in Tokyo for the fourth summit, WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma spoke to former Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe.

WION Exclusive: Japan's longest serving PM Shinzo Abe speaks on QUAD Leaders' Summit

The second in-person QUAD summit is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24) as leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the US will meet in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global issues. The summit eyes unity against China threat. WION's managing editor, Palki Sharma brings you more on this

QUAD Summit 2022: QUAD nations plan to launch new maritime initiative

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrived in Japan and has a busy schedule of 40 hours, 23 engagements and a high stakes QUAD summit. WION's managing editor, Palki Sharma brings you more on this

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Narendra Modi meets business leaders in Tokyo

The second in-person QUAD summit is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24) as leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the US will meet in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global issues. Head of ORF Strategic Studies program, Harsh V Pant speaks to WION about his expectation from the QUAD summit and outlined its significance at a time like this

Head of ORF Strategic Studies program, Harsh V Pant speaks to WION on QUAD Summit

India has slammed Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto for raking up the Kashmir issue in New York. India has said that the remarks symbolise a 'pavlovian response' aimed at misusing every forum. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: India slams Bilawal Bhutto for raising Kashmir issue

Turkey is blocking NATO's expansion. Turkey's President Recep Erdogan has said that he planning to reject Finland and Sweden's application to join the security alliance. What does Erdogan stand to gain? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Turkey blocks NATO's expansion

US President Joe Biden reached South Korea today - the first stop of his Asia tour. The Ukraine war has distracted America from its long-term goal of tackling China. Can Biden put his China policy back on track? What else is on agenda? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Biden begins Asia tour to reassure allies

Countries around the world are struggling with food shortages and high inflation. The United States has blamed Russia for this crisis - accusing it of using food as a weapon. How true are these claims? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Russia using food as a weapon?

China has begun building a bridge on Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh. India's Ministry of External Affairs has said China is constructing the bridge on "occupied territory". Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Eastern Ladakh: China building bridge on occupied territory

Australia will elect its next Prime Minister on May 21. Incumbent Scott Morrison is up against Labor leader Anthony Albanese. China is watching the election very closely. Reports say Albanese will likely be less stern on China. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Who will be Australia's next Prime Minister

Facing economic turmoil, Pakistan has decided to ban imports of luxury items. The list of banned items includes jams, crockery, kitchenware even tissue paper. What made Pakistan take such a drastic step? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: From Jams to Tissue Paper: Pak bans import of luxury items

Gravitas LIVE with Palki Sharma: Highlights from WION Global Summit 2022 - Waving the white flag on armed conflicts - Trade Wars: No long-term winners - Addressing the biggest challenge of our times

Gravitas LIVE with Palki Sharma: Highlights from WION Global Summit 2022

Sri Lanka's debt crisis is a warning to the world. The World Bank says a global debt storm is coming. It could engulf 70 developing countries & make their economies fall like dominoes. What are the threats they face? How can they be averted? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas Plus: Which countries could go the Sri Lanka way

The death of veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has led to a blame game between Israel & Palestine. Palestine says the journalist was murdered. Israel says Palestinian gunmen killed her. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Israel-Palestine indulge in blame game over the death of journalist

Earthquakes have become a regular occurrence in America's Texas. Experts are blaming the state's oil industry for triggering tremors. Is Big Oil to blame for man-made earthquakes? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How Texas became America's earthquake capital

A passenger in the US landed a private plane after its pilot became incapacitated. The passenger had no prior flying experience, but he landed the single-engine jet safely. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Passenger lands a plane after pilot becomes incapacitated

The Ukraine-Russia war is being called a frozen conflict. For major arms manufacturers - it has opened a new line of revenue. Who is benefiting from the war in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you how the military-industrial complex is winning.

Gravitas Plus: How Defence Giants are making billions from the Ukraine war

Israel claims Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised for his Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks on Hitler. Lavrov had said that Hitler had Jewish blood. Putin has now said sorry on Lavrov's behalf. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Putin says sorry. Here's why

China is replacing all foreign computers in government with ones made in China. Is the world's largest surveillance state scared of foreign surveillance? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China to replace all foreign computers in government

Amid growing public anger against Zero Covid, Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message. He has warned against any criticism of the policy. This comes, as China has postponed the Asian Games over rising cases. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping attacks zero covid 'doubters'

US states are targeting abortion pills after a leaked Supreme Court draft hinted at the reversal of Roe v Wade. Palki Sharma tells you more about America's relentless assault on women's rights.

Gravitas: America's endless assault on women's rights

Is Mahinda Rajapaksa on his way out? Sources tell WION that at a cabinet meeting today - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa asked his brother to step down. Palki Sharma brings you the updates.

Gravitas: Sources: Mahinda Rajapaksa asked to step down

YouTube Kids is exposing children to drug culture and firearms. Snapchat is being sued for enabling a predator. Palki Sharma tells you how parents can navigate the toxicity of social media.

Gravitas: YouTube exposes children to cocaine & gun clips

A Bangkok man decided to cremate his wife after living with her coffin for 21 years. 72-year-old Charn would sleep next to his wife's coffin every night. He decided to let go when he realised his wife may not get a dignified farewell after his death. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Bangkok man cremates his wife after living with her coffin for 21 years

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: Security beefed up at US Supreme Court | China building collapse

Clashes erupted between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound after forces stormed the holy site on the 74th anniversary of Israel's creation. There are claims and counterclaims of what really happened at Al-Aqsa. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Fresh clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Indian security forces have averted a terror attack on the Amarnath Yatra. Reports say Pakistani terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammad dug up an underground tunnel to infiltrate into India. The terrorists were gunned down last month. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Amarnath Yatra terror plot busted

France and India are uniquely placed to push for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. Both PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron have direct lines of communication with Moscow & Kyiv. Can France & India bring peace to Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Can France and India bring peace to Ukraine?

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro asked Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio to 'shut up' after his comments on this year's presidential polls. Why is the Brazilian President picking fights with Hollywood? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Bolsonaro asks Leonardo DiCaprio to 'shut up'

The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 50 basis points, their largest hike since 2000. The move has triggered fears that America may slip into a recession. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

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