Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is provoking neighbours and claiming disputed territory in the Mediterranean. Greece and Turkey are conducting military drills. May fear that the dispute could trigger a military conflict. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Are Greece and Turkey on a war path?

As China fires missiles into the South China Sea, a Chinese envoy has been elected to an U.N. tribunal to judge disputes at sea. Is the U.N. blind to the Chinese aggression? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: China being rewarded for its aggression?

3 countries pulled up China during an UNSC briefing on counter-terrorism. Beijing was warned against using terrorism as a pretext to jail Uighurs in Xinjiang. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what happened.

Gravitas: UNSC slams China on Xinjiang

The Trump Family dominated the 2nd day of the #RepublicanNationalConvention. Eric Trump & Tiffany Ariana Trump took on the American Media. But, Melania Trump was the show-stopper as she acknowledged America's COVID-19 challenge. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big takeaways.

Gravitas: Trump Family dominates Day 2 of RNC

What explains Recep Tayyip Erdogan's aggression in Eastern Mediterranean? Erdogan is junking old treaties and provoking through the military. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Turkish President is following China's playbook of expansionism.

Gravitas: Erdogan is following China's playbook of expansionism

A survey published by the Global Times claims that Chinese citizens hold a favourable view of a democratic India. Tech Giant Huawei has run big ads in the leading dailies of India. Do the people in China regret the deeds of the Communist Party? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Are Chinese citizens regretting the deeds of Communist Party?

President of the World Uyghur Congress Dolkun Isa tells Palki Sharma Upadhyay that Xi Jinping is likely to repeat a Tiananmen Square if the world does not stop him. Here is an exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Exclusive: President of Uighur Congress on WION

Athens is ready for a "significant de-escalation" in the Eastern Mediterranean provided Turkey halts its "provocative actions", Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister offers 'de-escalation' if Turkey eases off in Eastern Mediterranean

Soft and warm, Kashmiri pashmina shawls are a symbol of luxury and a prized possession for many. It is believed that Europeans named the pashmina after the land it came from - 'Cashmere'. Our correspondent Johan Castell met a young designer and entrepreneur from Kashmir who is using modern digital tools to sell pashmina shawls and other handicrafts from the valley. Watch her story.

Kashmir Connect: Weaving dreams in the valley

Fearing their work may violate a national security law recently imposed by Beijing, some Hong Kong artists are turning to self-censorship while others are moving their creations abroad or are planning to leave the city themselves.

Hong Kong's new security law inhibits anxious artists

Apple orchards in the Kashmir valley are abuzz. The world-famous Kashmiri apples are being harvested from orchards of the valley. The crop this year hasn't been that great due to several climatic conditions but farmers are expecting the government's intervention to gain profit.

Kashmir: COVID-19 adds to the woes of apple growers

Turkey said on Tuesday it was ready for talks with Greece in their growing row over eastern Mediterranean natural gas without any preconditions.

Mediterranean row: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

A Chinese Christian cult is allegedly making inroads in India. The Church of Almighty God is a violent movement - that believes Jesus has returned as a Chinese woman. Nagaland's highest church body is raising an alarm. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese Female Jesus Cult: A new threat for India

If you have cancelled your summer trip to Bali or Hawaii - set your sorrow aside. You can still enjoy the experience. That too in the comfort of your home. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all about #staycation.

Gravitas: Extreme Staycation: The Stay-At-Home Vacation

India called out Pakistan's bluff after Pak's permanent representative to U.N lied about issuing a statement on Kashmir. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Ex-Ambassador to Indonesia has been found guilty for selling the embassy building in Jakarta at a throwaway price. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the stories.

Gravitas: Pak envoy caught lying at UNSC

Wisconsin is burning. #BlackLivesMatter protest is turning violent. Once again, a black man was shot by white police officers in front of his young sons. Basketball star LeBron James has denounced the #JacobBlake shooting. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Black Lives Matter Protest: Wisconsin Burns

The GOP went all guns blazing on the first night of its National convention. Nikki Haley invoked her Indian roots to counter the immigrant narrative of the Democrats. Meanwhile, Kimberly Guilfoyle stole the show with her 'high-spirited' speech. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big highlights.

Gravitas: Republicans go all guns-blazing on Day 1 of RNC

Chinese businesses are losing money. The pandemic is ravaging Chinese investments. A fragile economic recovery could lead to defaults within the Chinese bond market. Australia has blocked a takeover bid by a Chinese firm. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has more.

Gravitas: Is Chinese cash turning into kryptonite?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a five-nation tour to Europe. The visit is seen as an attempt at damage control by China - after its diplomats triggered several diplomatic fires. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China is losing ground in Europe.

Gravitas: Wang Yi on a damage control mission to Europe

Authorities in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday were readying for a third night of unrest after arsonists torched much of the city's Black business district following the shooting of a Black man in the back by police.

US: Wisconsin city braces for third night of protests over shooting of Black man

US President Donald Trump has won an official nomination as the 2020 Republican presidential candidate on Monday, a symbolic moment to open the party’s convention and officially kick off the final stretch of his uphill climb for a second term.

Republican Party officially nominates Trump for President | US elections 2020

When we talk about floating markets, we always think about the ones in countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. But do you know that India too has some prominent floating markets, including one in Srinagar? The floating vegetable market on the Dal came into existence as a means of sustenance for communities that were living on or near the famous lake. WION's correspondent Johan Castell visited the scenic market. What's more, he even managed to sell some fresh vegetables. Watch this story for more.

Kashmir Connect: Dal Lake's floating wonders

Day one of the Republican National Convention has wrapped up. The event included prominent as well as divisive speakers. Let's have a look at who all will address the convention on day 2.

US election 2020: Melania Trump to address Republican National Convention

Imran Khan has been named 'Man of the Year' by 'The Muslim 500' for his efforts for 'long-lasting peace with India'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay fact-checks Pak PM'S 'accomplishments' mentioned in the publication.

Gravitas: Imran Khan named 'Man of the Year'?

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