NASA has discovered the first possible planet outside the Milky Way Galaxy. Located in the 'Whirlpool' Galaxy, the new planet is 28 million light-years away from earth. How was it discovered? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: NASA discovers first planet outside Milky Way Galaxy

Israel is building 1,300 new homes in the occupied West Bank. It has also declared 6 Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists. Why is the Arab world silent on these Israeli moves? Have the Abraham Accords tied their hands? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Has the Arab world abandoned Palestine?

Elephants are being born without tusks. Bears are becoming smaller in size. Sheep are being born with smaller horns. Human activities are altering the very appearance of animals. How is this happening? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Elephants being born without tusks in Mozambique

The coup leader in Sudan has promised to hold elections in 2023. But will the power-hungry generals actually step aside? What does an unstable Sudan mean for Africa? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How the Sudan coup could destabilise Africa

China has moved 100+ rocket launchers to the border with India. Can excess weaponry make up for the PLA's ineffectiveness in the snow? What is India doing to tackle this build-up by Beijing? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China moves 100 rocket launchers to India border

Women serving in the U.K. military say they are raped, sexually assaulted and bullied for refusing sexual advances. Some women personnel say even overseas war zones are safer than British military mess and accommodation. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Women in British army battle rape, sexual assault

COP26 Glasgow failing before it could begin? The leaders of China, Russia & Brazil are giving it a miss. Doubts are being cast on the event's relevance. UK PM Boris Johnson fears the conference might 'go wrong'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is COP26 failing before it began?

Just before the Delhi Riots in 2019, inflammatory content on Facebook spiked by 300%. Facebook fanned violence in Myanmar & Ethiopia. Its algorithm prioritised the angry emoji over the like. Palki Sharma tells you how Facebook puts profits above the security of its users.

Gravitas: How Facebook profits from hate

Brazil plays an important role in environmental policies as it is blessed with natural resources. Most importantly, 70% of the world's largest rainforest the Amazon is located in Brazil.

Brazil's bid to regain global trust, amends climate goals

Another prominent figure, UK's Queen Elizabeth has confirmed that she will not be attending the COP26 climate summit, here's why!

UK's Queen Elizabeth to skip COP26 summit following advice to rest

An eye hospital in India has replicated the assembly line style of American fast-food chain McDonald's. How successful is 'McSurgery' in India? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | McDonald's-inspired eye hospital in India

The new Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch is said to deliver fast application load times, highly responsive user experiences, and efficient power consumption, but does it deliver what it promises? Watch the review to know more.

Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch: How’s the new wearable?

When it comes to parenting, health, fitness and sustainability are the major trends this year. They're all on show at London's Baby Show. Products to help mothers exercise outdoors and protect the environment are prominent, after nature became a bigger part of people's lives during the pandemic.

Fitness and sustainable fashion trends for parents and babies in London

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a thirteen-member task force to study the implementation of the concept of 'one country one law' and further prepare a draft.

One country, one law, Sri Lankan president appoints task force led by Buddhist monk

Nepal Supreme Court Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana has refused to resign from his post amidst allegations that he helped his brother-in-law secure a berth in the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led Cabinet.

Nepal Supreme Court: Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana refuses to step down

Around 100 proud beard wearers took part in the contest. Competitors from around the world converged in Germany to be a part of a Beard Olympics and German Beard Championships for a facial hair face-off.

Beard Olympics and moustache championship takes place in Germany

According to Europol, around 150 suspects have been arrested including several high-profile targets set to be involved in buying or selling illegal goods online, this is one of the largest-ever stings on the dark web.

Europol: Drugs, guns and Crypto seized by officials, police arrests 150 people globally

In the latest Sudan coup, 7 have died and more than 140 have been injured. In the first public appearance, Sudan leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan blames political infighting for takeover.

Sudan Crisis: Leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan blames political infighting

On Tech It Out, we keep trying to break down tech jargon to truly understand what innovation is all about. In this video, the tech concept that we are demystifying is "Metaverse". Find out what it is and why the tech community is passionately discussing it.

Tech It Out: What is the Metaverse?

Israel is holding its largest and most advanced air force exercise ever, joined by seven countries including India, France, the US, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. The exercise named 'Blue Flag' is underway in Israel's Negev desert.

Israel holds largest-ever air exercise, 'Blue Flag' air drill in Negev desert

The ongoing row amid Sri Lanka, China and a batch of toxic organic fertilizers continue. In the latest on that, Sri Lanka has agreed to China's request to reinspect the rejected stock of the Chinese fertilizers.

Sri Lanka receives toxic chemicals from China will re-inspect fertiliser stock

Israel has set aside $1.5 billion to strike nuclear sites in Iran. Tehran has vowed a 'shocking response' to any Israeli attack. Can world powers save the nuclear deal and avoid an Israel-Iran conflict? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel preparing to strike Iranian nuclear sites

Have you ever had your heart broken? Science says a broken heart is real, and at times it can be as painful as a heart attack. A new study says women above the age of 50 are more likely to get their heart broken. Why's that? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas | Study: Older women are more likely to get their heart broken

China is remodeling mosques to make them appear 'Chinese'. Domes & Minarets are being replaced by Pagodas. Islamic calligraphy is being replaced by Chinese texts. Palki Sharma gets you a report on this 'sinicisation' campaign.

Gravitas: The 'Sinicisation' of Mosques in China

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has surrendered to banned Islamist group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. He has agreed to the group's demands. Pakistan's parliament will now be debating expelling the French Ambassador from the country. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's deal with banned Islamist group

At least 7 were killed and more than 140 have been injured in Sudan after the country's top general declared a state of emergency and dissolved the parliament, this move resulted in protests within the country.

Sudan Coup: 7 killed, 140 injured in deadly protests after state of emergency was declared

US media reports say Pakistan and America are set to sign a deal for using Pakistani airspace. Why is Joe Biden trusting Pakistan again after their betrayal in Afghanistan? What's in it for Islamabad? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Will Pakistan let America use their airspace?

World leaders have condemned the military takeover in the Sudan. Angry protesters took to the streets to oppose military rule. Reports claim three people died after being shot by military forces. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Three protesters "shot dead" after military takeover in Sudan

After the FATF greylisted Turkey, Erdogan is responding to the humiliation by pressing the self destruct button. The Lira dropped to a record low after the Turkish President's threat to expel 10 diplomats. Is Turkey under Erdogan imploding? Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: How Erdogan is pushing Turkey towards an implosion

More than two months since the Kabul takeover, the Taliban is struggling to get into national recognition. In the latest effort by them, a Chinese delegation met the Taliban's top leaders in Doha. WION's Anas Mallick brings you all the latest developments.

Afghanistan: Chinese FM meets Taliban government, pledges assistance to Kabul

A new wild animal rehabilitation center that has opened in Kyrgyzstan is hoping to reverse the damage climate change has done to the country's population of snow leopards. Often dubbed the "Switzerland of Central Asia," Kyrgyzstan's colossal mountains provided the perfect setting for snow leopards, but due to poaching, their numbers have fallen in recent years.

Kyrgyzstan new sanctuary welcomes snow leopards | WION Edge

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