The United States of America has finally announced that it will impose sanctions on Belarus after plane diversion.

News Alert: United States sanctions to target 9 Belarusian Enterprises

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met his US counterpart Anthony Blinken where the two top diplomats discussed bilateral issues between the United States and India. Anthony Blinken said that the US and India are united in confronting multiple issues together including the COVID pandemic and climate change.

Indian EAM meets US Secy of State, other top officials

For the world, he's a 'spiritual superstar', for China he's a 'separatist'. But who is the Dalai Lama really? Why does his reincarnation matter? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma deconstructs the coming fight for Dalai Lama's soul.

Gravitas Plus: The battle for Dalai Lama's soul

Europe's drug regulator has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged between 12 to 15 years old. Now this is a significant step in protecting children from future waves of COVID.

Coronavirus Update: European Union backs Pfizer jab for 12-15-year-old

India and the US vowed to support each other amid the Covid crisis in the second physical meet between Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and US Secretary of state Antony Blinken.

Jaishankar meets Blinken: India-US vows to fight COVID-19 together

India slammed Volkan Bozkir, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president for his remark that Pakistan was 'duty bound' to raise the Jammu and Kashmir issue more strongly in the UN.

India slams UNGA chief for remark on Jammu & Kashmir during Pak visit

WION is changing with the times. Our bulletins are now being anchored from 6 countries, and very soon we will be bringing you shows from over 35 cities across the world. This is a first of its kind for a global news channel. Palki Sharma brings you the story of WION's expansion.

Gravitas | WION expands: Live shows from 35 cities

Now the IMF recently proposed a $50BN plan to end the COVID-19 pandemic with the target of vaccinating at least 40% of the world's population by the end of 2021.

COVID-19: IMF pitches $50BN plan to end coronavirus

Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in his first interview since the February 1 coup said that the country’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi would soon appear in court.

Myanmar Junta Chief: Suu Kyi in good health, will appear soon

China has completed the construction of a highway near Arunachal Pradesh. Reports say it is building villages "inside Bhutanese territory". WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is building infrastructure to claim disputed lands.

Gravitas: China builds a highway near the Arunachal border

Is China profiting from India's pandemic crisis? Reports say prices of oxygen concentrators have shot up by "five times". Prices of raw materials needed to make drugs like paracetamol have increased by up to 40%. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is China profiting from India's pandemic crisis?

Clashes have once again broken out between Palestinians and Israeli forces at Al Aqsa in Jerusalem. Another war has begun between Israel and Gaza. This time, it is a war of narratives. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Clashes break out at Al Aqsa, again

The Govt of India has asked states to declare Black Fungus an epidemic. 7,250 cases have been reported in 13 states & UTs. At least 219 people have lost their lives. What measures are being taken? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Black Fungus' declared an epidemic in India

The number of COVID Positive patients is increasing across the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Indian Army sets up two COVID-19 hospitals in J&K.

India: Indian Army sets up 2 COVID hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir

India is planning to bring all three defence services under joint theatre commands. How will the Army, Navy and Air Force respond to this new plan? What are the challenges to unifying command in India? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's plan for joint commands

Black Fungus is a rare but serious fungal infection and it is being detected relatively frequently in COVID-19 patients across India.

Hospitals in India report shortage Of Anti-fungal Drug

Spain has accused Morocco of blackmail - after 8,000 migrants tried to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how a diplomatic spat triggered a migrant crisis for Spain.

Gravitas: A migration crisis in Spain, triggered by a diplomatic spat

The 'lab leak' theory refuses to die down. Fresh claims and new assessments have reignited the debate. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why some experts & scientists are not ruling out a leak at the Wuhan lab.

Gravitas | COVID origins: New claims reignite Wuhan lab leak theory

Two doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may be around 85- 90% effective against the symptomatic disease.

Study: 2 Astrazeneca shots 85-90% effective

Israel and Hamas brought to an end a violent 11 days of back-and-forth aerial warfare after the two sides agreed upon a mutual ceasefire brokered by Egypt.

Israel Palestine Conflict: Hamas chief claims victory after truce

World Bee Day| Did you know bees are integral to global food security? They pollinate 75% of food crops, 35% of agricultural land. Why then are we pushing them towards extinction? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: World Bee Day

The pandemic has given birth to 493 new billionaires. 40 of them made money through companies fighting the Wuhan Virus. 9 of them made a fortune through vaccines. Who are they? What's their worth? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The pandemic has given birth to new billionaires

After 11 days of fighting, international pressure is growing for a ceasefire in Gaza. But, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "determined" to continue his operation. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why efforts for a ceasefire are not bearing fruit.

Gravitas: Israel-Hamas clashes: No ceasefire yet

The most anticipated inquiry report on Panorama's 1995 interview with Princess Diana is finally out. The report finds both interviewer Martin Bashir & BBC News guilty. @alysonle gets you all about the controversy over Diana's Interview.

Was Diana deceived into giving landmark interview?

A court in Jakarta is expected to deliver its verdict in a lawsuit that accuses the government of ignoring air pollution. WION's Palki Sharma tells you whether there is precedent for such lawsuits and what the residents are expecting from it.

Gravitas: Jakarta residents sue government over pollution

Are divisions within the Palestinian political leadership a roadblock to peace? Was the escalation by Hamas a political move? What kind of support do the Palestinians want from India? WION's Palki Sharma brings you an exclusive conversation with Fateh's Dr Sabri Saidan.

Gravitas | Israel-Hamas Clashes: Senior Palestinian leader wants India's support

As Indian states declare black fungus an epidemic, a new infection has now been found. Doctors in Bihar have found four cases of "white fungus". WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: After black fungus, cases of "white fungus" found in India

Samoa's Prime Minister-designate has promised to cancel a $100 million port project funded by China. She says the island has bigger priorities than a brand new wharf. Samoa joins a growing list of Pacific islands that are standing up to Chinese aggression. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the report.

Gravitas: Samoa's new leader cancels China-backed port

The World Health Organisation believes the official global death toll is likely to be a "significant undercount". The actual number of deaths could be two to three times higher. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Real Global COVID death toll could be "two to three times" higher

In a 1995 interview, Princess Diana spoke about her former husband, Prince Charles' relationship with Camilla Parker-Bowles. The interview was watched by 20 million people. Turns out, a BBC reporter had tricked Diana into giving that interview. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas| BBC's deceit: The Diana Interview

A bullet train driver in Japan has been pulled up after he took an unscheduled toilet break, leaving the controls with an untrained conductor. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Japan's obsession with punctuality nearly turned deadly.

Gravitas: Japan bullet train runs late after driver's toilet break

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