As Space gets more and more cluttered with satellite debris, a Japanese firm has devised an ambitious solution - making satellites out of wood. Can timber satellites survive the harsh conditions of space? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Japanese firm designing wooden satellites

The Vatican's most powerful office has been stripped of its financial assets after dubious investments squandered millions in church donations. But, the fallout of this scandal is not the only crisis that the Pope must deal with. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Vatican's most powerful office stripped of its financial assets

Britain wanted to 'civilise' the world. Today, Britons are behaving in the most uncivilised manner. They are flouting rules, fleeing quarantine & putting others at risk- in middle of the scare over the new UK strain. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Does U.K. have the worst pandemic response?

The UK strain of the Wuhan Virus has now reached India. How dangerous is it? What is the government doing to prevent its spread? What can you do to keep yourself safe? Will the vaccines work? Palki Sharma gets you all the answers.

Gravitas: Why the Mutant Wuhan Virus could be more dangerous

China had thought Biden would be soft on Beijing. It was mistaken. U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has promised to hold China accountable and build alliances with like-minded nations. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Biden promises to hold China accountable

In 2006, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif came together to overthrow Parvez Musharraf. In 2020, their heirs Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have joined hands against Imran Khan. Can the political scions pull off what their parents couldn't? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan's political scions join hands

23 trains were delayed in Germany after a swan settled on the railway tracks mourning the loss of its companion. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: A story of 2 swans

China has made its Uighur extradition treaty with Turkey official. China now wants Turkey to extradite Uighurs directly without the involvement of 3rd parties. Will Recep Tayyip Erdogan betray Uighurs again? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: China-Turkey extradition treaty

The Indian Foreign Secretary Harshwardhan Shringla is on a two-day visit to Nepal. He met with President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, and Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali.

Foreign Secretary’s Nepal Visit: Air Bubble between India Nepal Soon

In a major snub to Pakistan, Kashmir is not on the agenda of a meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This is not the first time that Pakistan has suffered a setback at the OIC.

Major Snub To Pakistan: OIC agenda fails to mention Kashmir

With COVID-19 vaccines in their final stage and results being announced, there are eminent challenges of distributions that still remain. Among the many hurdles, the most crucial is the storage of the vaccines. Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine needs to be stored in minus 70 degrees for which specialised cold storage units are needed. Germany's Binder, which makes specialized cooling equipment for laboratories has ramped up production of refrigerated containers needed to transport the vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Race to procure ultra-cold storage

Srilankan government is making trenches around waste landfills to keep out hungry elephants and also to reduce conflicts between animals and villagers.

Sri Lanka Elephant Crisis: Trenches being made to deter elephants

Hundreds have died, more than 40,000 refugees have fled to Sudan, and there has been widespread destruction and uprooting of people from homes in the northern Tigray region.

Ethiopia: Innocent civilians caught in crossfire

The French finance ministry has sent out notices to big tech firms liable for its digital service tax. Tax to hit firms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon.

France: Notices sent out to big tech companies

US President-elect Joe Biden has said the United States would be "ready to lead" again on the global stage, turning the page on Republican President Donald Trump's "America First" policies as he pledged to work together with the nation's allies.

Video: Biden introduces cabinet picks

Taiwan began construction on a fleet of indigenous submarines on Tuesday, the latest move by the out-gunned island to bolster its defences against increasingly bellicose threats from Beijing.

Video: Taiwan begins building new submarines

Russia has opened a case against U.S. tech giant Google for failing to remove banned content from its search engine. The watchdog Roskomnadzor said Google was not removing up to 30% of what it called “dangerous content”, some of which it said was extremist in nature ,pornographic and suicidal in nature as well. It opened “administrative proceedings” that could lead to a court case and a fine of up to 5 million roubles ($65,670).

Russia opens case against US tech giant Google

For the first time since 2013, the Euro has outpaced the Dollar as payment currency. Euro was the most used currency for global payments in October. What about the Yuan? Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Euro beats Dollar as payment currency

Pope Francis' Instagram was caught liking and later unliking a photo of a Brazilian bikini model. The 27-year-old says she is going to heaven for sure. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: The Pope's Instagram faux pas

In a hat-trick of losses, election lawsuits filed by Trump's legal team in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Georgia have been dismissed. Meanwhile, New York's Attorney General has subpoenaed the Trump Organisation. Is the law catching up with the Trumps? Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Trump's election lawsuits fall flat

Is Ayman Al-Zawahiri dead? A report by Arab news claims the Al-Qaeda chief died of natural causes. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Is Ayman Al-Zawahiri dead?

The results for Pakistan's sham & void election in Gilgit-Baltistan are out. Thousands have hit the streets saying the mandate has been stolen by Pakistan-Tehreek-I-Insaaf. Molly Gambhir gets you the story.

Gravitas: Pakistan's sham election in Gilgit-Baltistan

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued an 'ultimatum' to Muslim leaders - giving them 15 days to accept a 'charter of republican values'. But, Macron's moves to tackle radicalism have triggered a new controversy. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Emmanuel Macron issues 'ultimatum' to Muslim Leaders

While the news of potential vaccines is great, vaccination alone will not be able to end the Wuhan Virus Pandemic. Molly Gambhir tells you why.

 Gravitas: Wuhan Virus, a vaccine is not a silver bullet

More than 9 billion doses of vaccine for the Wuhan virus have already been bought. Who has the bulk of the supply? How much do the shots cost? Molly Gambhir has the details.

Gravitas: More than 9 billion vaccine doses have already been bought 

The good news on vaccines has been welcomed by the markets with open arms. Vaccine progress pushed the global stock market value to a record $95 trillion. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Vaccine progress pushes the global stock market value to $95 Trillion

Watch Top 10 pivotal moments of the presidential election campaign.

US Election 2020: Moments that defined election campaign

Armenia has expressed readiness to work with international mediators to establish a ceasefire with Azerbaijan over the breakaway Nagorny-Karabakh region.

Armenia: Ready for peace talks

US President Donald Trump is not the only COVID denier who ended up testing positive for coronavirus there are two other world leaders. Watch Video

When COVID deniers caught the virus

United Kingdom and Ukraine hold joint military drill, exercises conducted near crimean border. Watch Video

Video: UK and Ukraine hold joint military drill

UNHRC reports spike in Lebanese migrants, watch video

Video: Cyprus sends back Lebanese migrants

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Gravitas: Japanese firm designing wooden satellites

Gravitas: Vatican's most powerful office stripped of its financial assets

Gravitas: Does U.K. have the worst pandemic response?

Gravitas: Why the Mutant Wuhan Virus could be more dangerous

Gravitas: Biden promises to hold China accountable

Gravitas: Pakistan's political scions join hands

Gravitas: A story of 2 swans

Gravitas: China-Turkey extradition treaty

Foreign Secretary’s Nepal Visit: Air Bubble between India Nepal Soon

Major Snub To Pakistan: OIC agenda fails to mention Kashmir

COVID-19 Vaccine: Race to procure ultra-cold storage

Sri Lanka Elephant Crisis: Trenches being made to deter elephants

Ethiopia: Innocent civilians caught in crossfire

France: Notices sent out to big tech companies

Video: Biden introduces cabinet picks

Video: Taiwan begins building new submarines

Russia opens case against US tech giant Google

Gravitas: Euro beats Dollar as payment currency

Gravitas: The Pope's Instagram faux pas

Gravitas: Trump's election lawsuits fall flat

Gravitas: Is Ayman Al-Zawahiri dead?

Gravitas: Pakistan's sham election in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gravitas: Emmanuel Macron issues 'ultimatum' to Muslim Leaders

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus, a vaccine is not a silver bullet

Gravitas: More than 9 billion vaccine doses have already been bought

Gravitas: Vaccine progress pushes the global stock market value to $95 Trillion

 Gravitas: Wuhan Virus, a vaccine is not a silver bullet