A new leaked report from China reveals how Uighur Muslims are being transferred away from Xinjiang to break their solidarity & reduce their population. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China spills Xinjiang beans

Are you planning to get a patent? Do you know how long they last? Do you know when were they were introduced? Is there a global patent agency? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a crash-course on the world of patents.

Gravitas: Patent basics you must know

The latest crisis facing the Joe Biden administration in Iraq. 10 rockets hit a military base which hosts American troops. What challenges will this attack throw up for President Biden? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Biden's growing challenges in West Asia

Turkish President Erdogan wants to change election rules. Why? Because he fears a defeat in the 2023 elections. He is promising to build a new 'civilian constitution'. Will the promise work?

Gravitas: Erdogan wants to change election rules

Israeli army requires all servicemen to be clean-shaven. But this rule hasn't gone down well with Israeli youngsters who feel a beard is part of their identity.

Gravitas: Israel's army divided over growing a beard

For years, China's economic growth had been driven by the production of cheap knockoffs. But under Xi Jinping, Beijing is looking to reinvent itself as an innovation hub. What's throttling ingenuity in China?

Gravitas: China's makeover from copier to creator

The pandemic did not kill China's appetite for patents. It filed close to 70,000 patent applications in 2020. Is China getting ahead of others in innovation? WION's Palki tells you how there's more to the story than meets the eye.

Gravitas: The global patent war

One of its most controversial provisions would change “qualified immunity” for police, further opening the door for lawsuits over the use of excessive force.

U.S. House passes 'George Floyd' police reform bill

House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation Wednesday over unanimous Republican opposition.

US House passes landmark voting right bill

Newly elected President of The Unites States Joe Biden's popularity takes a hit. The latest govt has left Joe Biden with some real challenges ahead i.e Nuclear Deal with Iran, Paris Climate Agreement. So is it an end to Biden's honeymoon period?

Biden's honeymoon phase comes to an end

ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has previously said there is a "reasonable basis" to believe crimes were committed by members of the Israeli Defence Forces, Israeli authorities, Hamas and Palestinian armed groups during the 2014 Gaza conflict.

ICC probes alleged war crimes in Palestine territories

Pineapples reportedly make up about 40% of Taiwan’s total fruit exports, of which 90% go to China.

China bans import of Taiwan pineapples

The UK will receive 10 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine which is manufactured in India. The UK has ordered 100 million Astrazeneca doses total out of which 10 million jabs will be delivered by India.

India to deliver 10 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to UK

African countries have now started the COVAX-AIDED vaccination drive as efforts to inoculate the world's poorest nations.

African countries begin COVAX-AIDED vaccination drive

Participants received a vaccine or placebo in a 1:1 ratio, which showed that the vaccine candidate was well tolerated, said the company

Covaxin showed 81% efficacy against UK variant

The US and the European Union have imposed new sanctions on 7 senior Russian officials for the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and urged his release from prison.

US intel blames Kremlin for poisoning of Navalny

Are you planning to buy a gadget soon? You may end up paying more. There is a global shortage of computer chips worldwide. WION's Molly tells you how this shortage is affecting the production of smartphones, consoles and even cars.

Gravitas: Why you could end up spending more on your next gadget

Jack Ma is no longer China's richest man. After his Ant Group IPO was blocked, the Chinese entrepreneur has slipped to fourth place.

Gravitas: Jack Ma is no longer China's richest man

Conditions for foreign correspondents in China have worsened during the pandemic. A survey claims foreign journalists are being threatened, harassed and intimidated.

Gravitas: Foreign Correspondents face harassment and surveillance in China

Global pressure is mounting on Myanmar Army. From U.S. to UK to ASEAN, the world is condemning the 'brutal' military crackdown.

Gravitas: Global pressure mounts on Myanmar Army

India is surrounded by water on three sides. It is now aiming to be a leading blue economy. WION's Molly tells you about the 4 'C's that India should focus on to position itself on the high seas.

Gravitas: India Maritime Summit 2021

A rights group has claimed Myanmar's military is using 'digital weapons' in its brutal crackdown against the protesters. These tools allegedly can hack passwords, clone phones and snoop on people.

Gravitas: Myanmar's military deploys 'digital weapons' against opponents

Sri Lanka has approved a Port deal with India & Japan. It has also established a trilateral secretariat with India & Maldives. Meanwhile, Chinese vaccines have been put on hold. Is #Colombo course-correcting?

Gravitas: Sri Lanka approves Port deal with India

Iraq is gearing up for a visit by Pope Francis, but with protests & rockets hitting Iraqi cities concerns are growing about the Pope's safety.

Gravitas: Security concerns over Pope Francis' Iraq visit

Finance minister Rishi Sunak promises on Wednesday to do "whatever it takes", including a five-month extension of Britain's huge jobs rescue plan.

UK's Rishi Sunak promises 'whatever it takes' in new Covid budget plan

UN report has revealed that North Korea may have resumed nuclear activities. It has claimed that Pyongyang may be reprocessing nuclear fuel for bombs.

UN report indicates possible North Korea nuclear activity

Meghan Markle has been awarded $625,000 in legal costs after winning a privacy and copyright infringement case against a UK based tabloid.

Duchess Meghan of Sussex wins privacy claim against UK newspaper

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano erupted on Sunday morning. The latest in the series of eruptions covering the nearby town in ash and smoke followed by locals trying to sweep the streets clean.

Italy: Mount Etna erupts covering nearby town in ash, workers to analyse volcanic material

Democrats faces pressure to stick together to pass their COVID relief package. US President Joe Biden has made an aggressive pitch to the Senate Democrats telling them to get behind the $1.9 trillion bill. President Joe Biden has also said that the US will have vaccines for all Americans by May.

President Joe Biden says US will have vaccines for all Americans by May

In Lebanon, protesters have blocked the road with burning tires and dumpsters after the Lebanese pound hits all-time low in a financial meltdown that has fueled poverty and widespread unrest.

Lebanon: Protesters block roads and burn tyres as pound hits all-time low

In a bid to bring solace to a group of rape survivors of the Rwanda genocide, a rape survivor has been running therapeutic workshops for women who were raped or sexually mutilated during Rwanda's genocide.

Workshops for women who were raped during Rwanda's genocide

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