Kenyan MP With Her Baby Was Ordered To Leave The Parliament. We live in 2019. Yet prejudice on the basis of gender remains a global problem. Kenya stooped a level further and demonstrated sexism & misogyny in its parliament. Kenyan MP Zuleikha Hassan was not only asked to leave the chamber for carrying her baby to the workplace, but she was also ridiculed for the 'shameful act'. Contrast this with the support that Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand PM received few months back!

WION Gravitas: Sexism & Misgony in Kenyan Parliament

Hong Kong Is Bracing For A Fresh Confrontation Between The Protesters & The Police. The civil unrest in Hong Kong deepens. Hundreds of protesters gathered near the space museum shining 'laser' beams. The novel protest was done to mark the unlawful arrest of a university student who was buying a laser point. In fact the situation could worsen as another weekend approaches. Palki sums up the development.

WION Gravitas: Hong Kong civil unrest escalates

Takeways From The UN Report On Climate Change. Human food system accounts for 25-30% of greenhouse gases, says a report from the UN on climate change. So would turning vegan help in limiting the emission of greenhouse gases? Find out from this report

WION Gravitas: Want to save environment? Veganism is the way forward

Here's How Things Are Changing On The Ground In J&K After The Abrogation Of Article 370. Indian government is likely to introduce sweeping reforms to end the misuse of public funds in Jammu and Kashmir. For instance, the privileges of former CMs are all set to go, they may lose their bungalows. Wion's Ieshan Wani filed this report.

WION Gravitas: Jammu & Kashmir: Former CMs privileges all set to go

Highlights From Prime Minister Modi's Address To The Nation On Jammu & Kashmir. PM Modi's address to the nation on Jammu & Kashmir allayed fears, spread positivity and gave a vision for the growth and development of Jammu and Kashmir. Palki gets you the key takeaways from PM's address

WION Gravitas: Modi's Kashmir address: Key Takeaways

Kashmir Issue: Understanding The UNSC Procedure & The Mandate Of The United Nations. Pakistan is running from pillar to post, from UNSC to China to seek support against India's abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. China has already maintained a safe distance while the UN has raised concerns over the internet shutdown. Now UN's stance is being criticised for double standards because India has not broken any rule. Palki explains the mandate of the UN, the procedures of UNSC and questions their relevance in this issue.

WION Gravitas: What can UNSC really do on Kashmir issue?

How To Interpret PM's Address To The Nation On Jammu & Kashmir. It was an address that aimed at bringing in positivity to Jammu and Kashmir. Modi's speech demonstrated his statesmanship and focussed heavily on the developmental issues. It also brought down the temperature and pessimism as it was inclusive. Palki assesses the address and sums up the major talking points.

WION Gravitas: Assessing Prime Minister Modi's Kashmir address

Pakistan Shuts Down Airspace Partially, Suspends Samjhauta Express As It Grows More Desperate. Pakistan's desperation is out in the open for everyone to see. In response to the abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan has partially shut down its airspace to India, banned Indian films, suspended Samjhauta express. What's worse? Islamabad calls Pulwama attacks 'a drama' by India. Palki explains Pakistan's desperation.

WION Gravitas: Jammu & Kashmir issue: Pakistan's desperation grows

Iran Announces Uranium Enrichment Breach. U.S.-Iran tensions threatens to get out of hand. Iran nuclear deal is on the brink of a collapse. The warnings have continued from the U.S. even as Tehran breaches Uranium enrichment limits. Palki gets us the story

Gravitas: Iran Nuclear Deal on the brink of collapse

Judge Coerced Into Convicting Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif: Maryam Nawaz. Nawaz Sharif's daughter stirs a political storm in Pakistan. Maryam Nawaz released a video clip showing that the accountability judge was coerced into convicting her father and former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif. Here's a report

Gravitas: Nawaz Sharif's daughter stirs a political row

Afghan War: No End In Sight After 18 Years As U.S. & Taliban Conduct Talks Amid Attacks. There seems to be no end in sight for the Afghan war which began 18 years ago. U.S. and Taliban are engaged in talks even as violent attacks continue to be the new norm in the war-torn country. Here's the report

Gravitas: Who can end the Afghan crisis?

Amidst The Trade War, Huawei's Business Continues To Flourish.

Gravitas: Is China The King Of Technology?

Brexit Claims Another Prime Minister. Theresa May Steps Down From The Post. What Next.

Gravitas: Brexit Claims Another PM: May Steps Down

A Brief Look At Operation Blue Star 35 Years Later.

Gravitas: What Was Operation Blue Star?

BJP Leaders Reach Out To Congress Ahead Of The Monsoon Session.

Gravitas: Monsoon Session: Govt Reaches Out To Opposition

It's Not Just The UK, Many Major Global Powers Have Ignored India'S Contribution.

Gravitas:  Why Is India's Contribution To WW2 Ignored

Gloves Row: ICC Says Individual Messages Are Not Permitted

Gravitas:  ICC Vs BCCI: Row Over Dhoni's Gloves

British Raj Financed Its Industrial Revolution By Robbing India.

Gravitas: How Britain Looted $45 Trillion From India

Backlash After Sri Lanka Easter Massacre: Muslim Ministers In Sri Lankan Government Quit.

Gravitas: Political Crisis In Sri Lanka: All Muslim Ministers Resign

A Brief Summary Of Sri Lanka's History Of Rifts - Ethnic & Communal.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka's Violent History Of Rifts

Sri Lanka Easter Massacre, The Subsequent Government Crackdown & The Response Of Muslims.

Gravitas: Easter Blast: How Lankan Muslims Responded

Highlights From Day 2 Of Trump's Visit To United Kingdom.

Gravitas: Trump In United Kingdom: Day 2

Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Meeting With Officials Over Delimitation Exercise In Jammu & Kashmir.

Gravitas: Government Mulls Delimitation In J&K: Home Minister Meets Officials

India Gets Serious About Its Defence Exports. New Delhi Wants To Speed Up Its Arms Sales To Friendly Nations.

Gravitas: India To Speed Up Sale Of Defence Equipment To Friendly Nations

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