Pfizer reported $3.5 billion in revenue from the sale of its covid vaccine in Q1. But most of these sales have targeted the richer countries. With an openly declared intention to churn profits, has Pfizer become the rich man's jab?

Gravitas: Pfizer's bumper profit from vaccine sales

'What others call aid, we call friendship' is EAM Dr S Jaishankar's message to those doing a politically motivated post-mortem in the middle of a crisis.

Gravitas: S. Jaishankar takes on every criticism

Even as India grapples with a deadly second wave, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Indian government has now warned that a third wave of the pandemic is inevitable. WION's Palki tells you more about India's growing challenges.

Gravitas | India's Covid surge: A third wave is "inevitable"

The U.S. has a record of bullying its allies. U.S. President Joe Biden promised to be different, but his administration is now pressing Taiwan. What for? Microchips. U.S. wants priority in the supply chain.

Gravitas: U.S. is pressing Taiwan for microchips

For two weeks now, dozens of countries have been delivering foreign aid to India. But, patients are still dying due to lack of oxygen and social media remains flooded with SOS appeals. Where is the foreign aid going?

Gravitas: Shortages continue in India despite foreign aid

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that while intellectual property rights for businesses are important, Washington "supports the waiver of those protections for Covid-19 vaccines"

WHO lauds US' decision to lift patent protections on Covid vaccine

The country also added 3,980 more fatalities, the deadliest day yet, taking the death toll past 2.3 lakh.

India reports biggest spike of 4.12 lakh new cases

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent two Navy patrol vessels to Jersey over concerns that French fishermen could blockade its main port in an escalating post-Brexit row. France has threatened to cut off electricity to the island, which began issuing licences to French boats under a new system last week.

UK sending Navy ships to Jersey amid post-Brexit fishing rights row

G7 nations have gathered in London for the first in-person talks since 2019. Two words have dominated the headlines since end of 2019- China & Coronavirus. These two words dominated the summit as well. WION brings you more on this.

G7 works on vaccine plan after pleas to Help poor

According to a report from Wion, Ramaphosa also said that the African National Congress did not probe corruption accusations against the brothers as the party did not hold the capacity to do the same.

South Africa's ruling party moves to suspend accused officials

The British government said India’s entire delegation to the Group of Seven summit in London is self-isolating after two of its members tested positive for COVID-19. Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar did not test positive for the virus.

Covid scare at G7 meeting after Indian delegates test positive

Oli, 69, requires at least 136 votes in the 275-member House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament, to win the confidence motion as four members are currently under suspension.

Nepal PM Oli to seek trust vote on May 10

India and the UK sealed a $1.4 billion trade deal including a massive investment by Serum Institute in British vaccine research. Will this deal act as a precursor to an India-UK Free Trade agreement? How will Indian companies benefit from it?

Gravitas: Serum Institute features in India-UK trade deal

Children may be less susceptible to the Wuhan Virus but it is important to vaccinate them to reach herd immunity. U.S. is likely to begin vaccination for kids this month. What about India?

Gravitas: Why we urgently need to vaccinate children

Peaceful appeals, stern warnings and now open abuse. The Philippines is running out of ways to repel the Chinese armada in its EEZ. Armed with a new nuclear-powered submarine, China is one step closer to Pacific domination.

Gravitas: Filipino diplomat swears at China

A video of a Cameroonian woman pleading for help with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has gone viral. The woman, on her knees, says she is living through trauma every day. What's her story?

Gravitas: Cameroonian woman's plea of help goes viral

Has Islamophobia become a political tool? Pak PM Imran Khan has asked 30 Islamic countries to counter 'growing Islamophobia'. Is Pak deliberately blurring the lines between criticism & discrimination? Here's what

Gravitas: Has Islamophobia become a political tool?

India has become the second country in the world to report more than 20 million cases in this pandemic. Now a new variant has emerged, that is said to be "15 times more virulent".

Gravitas: New Wuhan virus variant found in India

Mutations are exacerbating India's pandemic crisis. More people are getting infected. The condition of patients is deteriorating faster & doctors are getting less time to respond. WION's Palki tells how the task to defeat the virus has got tougher for healthcare workers

Gravitas | India's deadly second wave: Mutants are exacerbating the pandemic crisis

India and South Africa will present a fresh draft for waiving vaccine patents at the W.T.O. Will the West take this chance at redemption or will they keep bowing to pressure from Big Pharma?

Gravitas: W.T.O to consider vaccine patent waiver again

A farmer’s daughter, Roohani grew up laboring on the land like most other children in Agh Mazar.

At Tehran garage, Iranian woman polishes cars and her dreams

Falling out of love can be really expensive, especially if you are a billionaire or Bill Gates. The Microsoft co-founder and Melinda Gates are ending their 27-year-old marriage. Reports say this could be the world's most expensive divorce.

Gravitas: Bill and Melinda Gates file for divorce

With less than three months before the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin on July 23, Japan is now facing immense pressure to control the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Japan may extend Covid-19 state of emergency beyond May 11

The mandate given by President Reuven Rivlin to Netanyahu to form a government expired on Tuesday at midnight with no breakthrough in coalition talks.

Benjamin Netanyahu again fails to form new Israeli government

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are set to come face to face this weekend for the first time since the Uruguayan left the Camp Nou for Atleti last summer. They combined for an incredible 478 goals in the six years that they played alongside each other for Barcelona.

LaLiga Special: Best friends and strike partners Messi and Suarez meet again

The restructuring option will be open to borrowers who hadn’t availed in 2020. Borrowers can now opt for it if the amount is less than Rs 25 crore.

RBI Governor announces loans restructuring facility for small borrowers

After India registered more than 400,000 new cases- a new record on Saturday last week, there was a decline in daily cases, with the figure reaching 357,229 on Tuesday.

India sees record 3,780 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day

The ancient Roman Colosseum is once again going to have a floor thanks to a new, hi-tech project announced by the culture ministry on Sunday.

Italy plans new floor for 2,000-year-old Colosseum

India and the UK enjoy long standing friendly ties and share a Strategic Partnership underpinned by mutual commitment to democracy, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, strong complementarities and growing convergences.

Indian investment to create over 6500 jobs in UK

Who celebrates the sight of burning pyres? China. Many in China are seeing India's suffering as an opportunity to mock it with a sickening sense of humour.

Gravitas: China celebrates India's suffering

The G7 is meeting in-person for the first time in 2 years. The summit is underway in London. What's on the agenda? Who all are attending?

Gravitas: G7 Summit begins in London

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