A Chinese rocket has gone out of control. A piece of its debris, as big as the size of a plane, is moving towards earth. The debris weighs over 20,000 kgs. It's from the same rocket whose launch photo China used to mock India. WION’s Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Debris from Chinese rocket set to crash on earth

The world's super-rich are flocking to Dubai to escape the pandemic. Going by one estimate, the sales of luxury properties have shot up by 230%. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World's super-rich land in Dubai

Germany is pushing back against waivers for Wuhan virus vaccines. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has rejected the idea of a waiver. Does India have a Plan B? How can India unlock vaccine patents? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you about the three available options.

Gravitas: Angela Merkel rejects vaccine patent waivers

A global pollution report has found that China emits more greenhouse gases than all developed nations put together. What does this say about China's climate initiative? Can Xi Jinping keep his promise of net-zero emissions by mid-century?WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China pollutes more than the developed world put together

Indian embassies are more proactive' was Imran Khan’s message to Pakistani diplomats as he sat them down for a 'dressing down'. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you what unfolded.

Gravitas: Imran Khan scolds his diplomats

"I was tortured with an electric stick pushed inside my genital tract. One time an order came, all the women had to be sterilized." "She had survived but she was dead inside." WION’s Palki Sharma brings you the story of a Uighur camp survivor, who testified at the U.S Capitol.

Gravitas: 'Rape & experimentation': The Uighur camp reality

The pandemic has forced working women to double up as full-time caregivers. It has also forced them to choose between career and family. Most working women are burned out, many are being forced to quit their jobs. WION’s Palki Sharma has the grim details.

Gravitas: Pandemic takes a toll on women professionals

Going by most estimates, a third wave of Wuhan virus cases could hit children. Already, Children account for 22% of the new infections in the United States. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you why kids could be at risk in India's next surge.

Gravitas: India's COVID surge: Why Children could be at risk

Dutch scientists have trained bees to detect the Wuhan Virus. Swiss scientists have identified a Biomarker that could predict the severity of virus. Doctors in Delhi are reporting a rise in Black Fungus. WION’s Palki Sharma elaborates on the 3 big developments.

Gravitas: These bees can detect COVID-19

A Jersey based boat collided with the French vessel near the English Channel island where flotilla of angry french fishermen gathered for protest.

Jersey based boat collides with French patrol vessel

Overwhelmed hospitals, a desperate run for oxygen & round-the-clock cremations. The second wave has shaken India, but did it have to be this way? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you how predictable politics & an unpredictable virus drove India to a calamity.

Gravitas Plus: A crisis that shook India

The summit's focus will be on making sure the two vaccine-producing powerhouses can maintain global supplies and monitoring the spread of variants, as well as on trying to plan together to tackle future pandemics.

India EU Summit: 27 EU nation leaders gather in Portugal

The EU and India were set to bolster warming ties at a virtual summit Saturday by relaunching long-stalled trade talks and agreeing to work together against the coronavirus pandemic battering the south Asian giant.

Exclusive: EU states meet, Indian Prime Minister Modi a special invitee

Facebook to reassess ban decision in 6 months.

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India has reported over 400,000 cases for the third consecutive day in a row and over 4,000 deaths.

Coronavirus Update: India records highest death-toll ever

The government on Friday reiterated that India should be included in the UNSC if the international body wants to be seen as a credible global leader. Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla said, 'At the core of India’s call for reformed multilateralism, lies the reform of the UN Security Council, reflective of the contemporary realities of today.'

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla reiterates call for UNSC reform

India's deadly COVID-19 second wave is making global headlines. India's young generation has turned to applications to save lives.

Coronavirus Update: India's young turn to apps to save lives

Hundreds of protesters in Brazil's Rio De Janeiro took to the streets against the police action which killed 27 drug traffickers.

Brazil: Protesters accuse cops of attacking black majority slum

After a long Gap India and European Union are all set to resume talks on a comprehensive free trade agreement from today.

Crucial India-EU Summit: India, European Union to hold key virtual trade talks

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India has garnered global attention, with support from all corners of the world. Hollywood A-lister Drew Barrymore too has shared a personal, heartfelt message dedicated to the people of India.

Coronavirus: Actress Drew Barrymore on India's COVID crisis

16 years old Mariem Chourak considers wearing Hijab as an expression of her devotion. But a proposal by french senators might soon deny her freedom to do so in public spaces.

France: French Muslim women rise up against proposed ban

Parliament speaker and former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed has been injured in a terrorist attack near his residence. According to reports, Islamic state has taken responsibility for the attack.

News Alert: Maldives Speaker Mohd Nasheed’s condition critical post surgeries

India has recorded over 400,000 cases for second day in a row and close to 4,000 deaths. In the last 24 hours, India has recorded 414,188 cases, and 3915 deaths.

Coronavirus Update: India records highest single day case rise once again

Maldives, the island nation famous among Indians for spending leisure time. As India records the deadly second wave, there are travel restrictions in place on Indian holiday makers. Cases are surging in other countries as well as of now. So what happens to the tourism sector of Maldives?

Maldives' Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom speaks to WION

A sixth-grade girl pulled a handgun from a backpack at her eastern Idaho school and opened fire, hitting two fellow students and a member of school staff.

Idaho School Shooting: 6th grade student brings gun to schools

As part of the getting America back on track tour, US President Joe Biden visited the storm battered Louisiana.

United States: President Joe Biden touts $115 Billion investment plan

Calmer protests are being witnessed in the Colombia. Colombian government called for dialogue with protest leaders.

Colombia: Ninth day of consecutive protests, industry groups warn of fuel shortages

Paramilitary groups paraded in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, a day ahead of 'Quds' day which is held annually on the last Friday of holy month of Ramzan.

Iraqi forces slam Israeli atrocities on Int’l Quds day

Switzerland joined the league of countries who are extending assistance to India by sending 600 oxygen concentrators and 50 respirators worth approx. USD 3.3 million. The Swiss assistance comes even as India battles the 2nd wave of the COVID pandemic.

Envoy Dr Ralf Heckner speaks to WION on assistance, Vaccine Patent Wavier

As the cases of Coronavirus amid second wave are witnessing an upward trajectory since last few weeks, the Indian nationals in UK are worried about their families here in India.

Indian nationals in UK react to worsening crisis in India

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