The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan & Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan are making personal attacks & publicly humiliating French President Emmanuel Macron. WION's Palki Sharma asks: What moral authority do they have to preach France in dealing with Islamic extremists?

Gravitas: Erdogan-Imran Khan unite against Macron

Does Melania Trump have a body double? A recent photograph of the US First Lady triggered a debate online. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about world leaders who actually used body doubles.

Gravitas: Why 'Fake Melania' was trending on Social Media

The White House is celebrating Halloween, Donald Trump is signing pumpkins, New Yorkers are clashing over ideologies & Borat Sagdiyev has turned political. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest updates from US Election 2020.

Gravitas: Why is Borat trending in America?

France is leaving no stone unturned to crack down on extremists. Dozens of Islamist groups have been raided, a grand mosque has been closed for 6 months and at least 15 people have been arrested after a teacher was beheaded on 16th of October. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: What France is doing to rein in Radical Islam

Emmanuel Macron is being trolled for fighting radicalism. Turkish President Erdogan said Macron needs 'mental treatment'. Pakistan's PM Imran Khan says Macron is 'attacking Islam'. French goods are facing boycott calls within the Arab world. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: French President Macron fights radicalism, faces Islamic Backlash

All-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first player in IPL to take a knee to show support to the Black Lives Matter movement. The move won Pandya both brickbats and bouquets. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Hardik Pandya takes a knee during IPL game for Black Lives Matter

Nigeria is witnessing massive End SARS rallies for police reforms. Protesters besieged Africa's largest city and blocked the Lagos airport. In response, the government has imposed a curfew and deployed riot cops. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Protesters shutdown Africa's largest city

China claims to be the first country to grow its economy after the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak. But, is China cherry-picking data to claim that its economy has bounced back? WION's Palki Sharma brings you an assessment

Gravitas: China: The only country profiting in the pandemic

The second wave of Wuhan Coronavirus infections is well & truly here. Countries are racing to reimpose restrictions to keep new infections at bay. A second lockdown looks inevitable in major countries. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: World braces for a second lockdown

The Wuhan Coronavirus is: Leaving cured patients with lasting symptoms. Crippling families with debt. Causing global economic losses worth trillions. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how you are paying for China's cover-up.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic: How you are paying for China's cover up?

In the US, major insurance companies have doubled their profits amid the pandemic. While Insurers in India are facing the charge of denying payments. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Coronavirus and Health insurance: The business of pandemic

Bangladesh is re-locating nearly 1,00,000 Rohingya Refugees to the Bhashan Char Island. WION's Lakmina Jesmin Soma brings you a ground report from Bangladesh.

Gravitas: Bangladesh is re-locating 1,00,000 Rohingya Refugees

After assaulting Taiwanese officials, China is reportedly planning an all-out military attack against Taiwan. Reports say the PLA is gearing up to 'invade' the island. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what China's is up to.

Gravitas: Is China planning to invade Taiwan?

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered the restructuring of key religious and administrative bodies. Will this set him on a collision course with the kingdom's powerful clergy? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Saudi King orders key religious reforms

15 days before America votes, religion seems to have taken the centerstage. Both Donald Trump & Joe Biden have turned to faith and are attending church services. Who will turn out to be 'the chosen one'? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Religion takes centerstage in US election

The beheading in France has stunned the world. French President Emmanuel Macron called the attack 'an attempt to strike down the republic'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the clash between secularism and Islam cannot be allowed to fester in the name of political correctness.

Gravitas: France Beheading: A clash between secularism and Islam

For a 5th consecutive night, protesters defied a ban on gatherings in Thailand. 10,000 people in colourful ponchos assembled near Bangkok's Victory Monument. Under pressure, Thai PM has hinted at talks. But the monarchy will not be up for discussion. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Thailand's Anti-Monarchy protests: Protesters take over Bangkok Streets

A report by a British newspaper claims UK PM Boris Johnson plans to resign, as he is unhappy with his salary. How does Johnson's salary of close to $196,000/year stack up against other world leaders? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is Boris Johnson Unhappy with his salary?

A new low for China's 'wolf-warrior' diplomacy. Chinese diplomats stationed in Fiji 'physically assaulted' Taiwanese officials. Chinese foreign ministry says they were only carrying out their 'official duties'. Taiwan wants the bullying to stop. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese diplomats attack Taiwanese officials

The Quad now has a distinct military dimension. Australia will now join India, US, and Japan in the Malabar Exercise next month. While Japan is arming a rival of China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how an Indo-Pacific alliance against China is taking shape.

Gravitas: Countering the Dragon: How an Indo-Pacific alliance is taking shape

In the last 3 years, France has thwarted 32 terrorist attacks. Earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron said radical Islam is the biggest threat to French values and secularism. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the danger is clear and present.

Gravitas: Why Islam is at odds with French Secularism?

Barely 2 years of Imran Khan rule and his 'Naya Pakistan' wants a new leader. After Gujranwala, anti-govt protests have now reached Karachi. The show of strength is unlike anything the Pak PM could have ever imagined. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: 'Naya Pakistan' wants a new leader

When Donald Trump said he wanted to buy Greenland, he wasn't kidding. Countries have bought, sold, leased many a time in the past. Can such deals be struck in today's time? Can your country be sold for cash or gold? Palki Sharma has the answer on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Selling your country for cash

Africa has become the battlefield for global powers. China, India, US, EU, Israel are fighting it out in the continent. Who is winning? and What's it in for Africa. WION's Palki Sharma tells you all about the race for Africa.

Gravitas Plus: The race for Africa

Barbie, brands, ramps and influencers- how are they affecting you? They have all sold unrealistic standards of beauty, fuelled our body image issues, and are now making money off it. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an eye opener!

Gravitas Plus: The business of body positivity

China wants to be the financial superpower and it is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to replace the U.S. Dollar with the Yuan as the global currency. Where does India stand in this race? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas Plus: Does the Yuan pose a threat to the U.S. Dollar?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been in power for 17 years, he now wants to dominate the Islamic world. How far will he go? On Gravitas Plus Palki Sharma decodes Erdogan's Ottoman dream.

Gravitas Plus: Erdogan's quest for Islamic domination

On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you, why online reviews cannot be trusted.

Gravitas Plus: Are fake reviews fooling you?

From Vijay Mallya to Nirav Modi, why do most fugitive billionaires consider Britain the safest hiding spot? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you what makes UK a haven for financial fraudsters.

Gravitas Plus: Why do the British love fugitive Billionaires?

There is a looming threat of a Chinese invasion in Taiwan, but the world is still playing games about Taiwan's status. A democratic Taiwan is single-handedly fighting an authoritarian China. On Gravitas Plus Palki Sharma asks: Which side are you on in this David vs Goliath fight?

Gravitas Plus: Dear World, Taiwan needs your support

Hollywood sold you the American dream. James Bond marketed the Great Britain. What did Bollywood do? Celebrated relocating to the west, and reduced India to a land of entertainer! Who is responsible? Watch Gravitas Plus with Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: How India can harness the soft power of Bollywood

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