Is Alexa biased? US election season is about to start, With parties and politically motivated people employing different strategies and tactics to influence potential voters, an unlikely tool has been accused of being biased towards a particular US presidential candidate. Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa is under scrutiny for providing different responses for why one should vote for Donald Trump versus Kamala Harris. The Trump campaign is accusing Amazon's voice assistant of bias of favoring Harris over Trump in the November election.

US Elections 2024: Is Alexa campaigning against Trump?

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, in a bid to put an end to political paralysis following an inconclusive snap election. PM Michel Barnier aims to stabilize France’s divided parliament amid political turmoil.

Gravitas: Michel Barnier named as the new Prime Minister of France

#Gravitas | Following a surge in terror attacks, the Pakistani government has granted the military "special" powers, empowering security forces to preemptively detain individuals suspected of posing a threat to national security. These unchecked powers seriously undermine human rights and the rule of law. As a result, the troubled region of Balochistan is virtually under military rule.

Balochistan Under Virtual Military Rule |  Pak Security Forces Armed With Special Powers

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has joined the Congress party, just weeks after she retired from the sport following her Olympics heartbreak. Watch in for more details!

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat joins Congress

#Gravitas Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, made a landfall in Southern China on Friday, triggering massive evacuations, shutting down schools and businesses, and severely disrupting travel. The storm has raised significant concerns over the risks of landslides and flooding in several regions across the region and is expected to hit Vietnam on Saturday.

Typhoon Yagi: Super Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in China

Turkish intelligence have uncovered a secret Israeli financial network. Tukiye says that this network was fueling covert Mossad operations on its soil. Take a look.

Turkiye: Mossad's financial network chief arrested

Pakistan Army has hinted at a Military trial for Former Prime Minister Imran Khan with warning that using military for political or personal gains will invite legal action against him. Watch to know more.

Pakistan army hints at military trial for Imran

The leftist parties in the country have called for a protest this Saturday they say that elections have been stolen from the people and hence democracy has been compromised. Watch in for more details!

France political turmoil: Left calls for nationwide protests on Saturday

Efforts across the United States to protect the right to vote this November as both major US political parties are expressing concern about election integrity meaning the process of voter registration plus the casting, counting and certification of votes. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Key political parties raise concern over election integrity

Ravaged by a civil war... One of the most populous governorates of Syria, is opening its doors to tourists. The soul of old Aleppo was devastated by the 2011 conflict. Famous for its textiles, and exotic food, the trade hub is getting back on its feet. Take a look.

Aleppo city back on its feet | The West Asia Post

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is feeling the heat from all sides. U.S. Says he is not doing enough for a ceasefire in Gaza, meanwhile leaders in his own cabinet are not agreeing with his demands for a proposed deal. Has the Israeli Prime Minister deliberately derailed a hostage and a ceasefire deal in Gaza?

Israel-Hamas war: Israel & US Are not on the same page

Yagi makes landfall in China’s popular holiday destination Hainan where more than 400,000 were forced to evacuate. Watch in for more details!

Typhoon Yagi: Asia's strongest storm in 2024 slams China

In one of the most horrifying criminal cases to emerge in France a husband stands accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating her repeated rape by over 70 men. Watch to know more.

France Rape Trial: Woman testifies against husband over mass rape orchestration

Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan warned by Pakistan army of legal action

The Indian Supreme Court on Friday (Sept 6) rejected RG Medical College and Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh's plea that challenged Calcutta High Court's order on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the institute's financial irregularities case.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: SC dismisses Sandip Ghosh's plea against CBI probe in graft case

Renowned forecaster Allan Lichtman releases his prediction on the US polls. Lichtman predicts that Harris will become the US president. Watch WION to know more.

US Elections 2024 | Kamala Harris to win against Donald Trump in Nov elections: Allan Lichtman

In a tit for tat action Russia has decided to impose counter restrictions on US Media Outlets. The move comes after Washington sanction Moscow based Russia Today News Network over alleged election interference. Watch in for more details!

US alleges Russia Today of 'interfering' with 2024 US Polls

Conservative PM Michel Barnier aims to stabilize France’s divided parliament amid political turmoil.

Emmanuel Macron names Michel Barnier as France's new Prime Minister

German police shot dead an armed man after an exchange of fire near the Israeli consulate in central Munich on Thursday, officers said. The suspects motive is still under investigation.

Munich Shooting: German Police labels Munich shooting as a terrorist attack

Officials of India's central agency- the Enforcement Directorate- carried out raids at the residence of the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, among other places in Kolkata in a case about the financial irregularities in the institute.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: ED raids Ex-RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh's residence

The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at his high school in the US state of Georgia has been arrested. Watch to know more.

Georgia School Shooting: Suspect's father Colin Gray charged with second degree murder

Former Maldives Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has expressed concerns over loans from China, & the current debt worries of the country. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'Lot of debt taken from China. High interest loans from commercial banks of China talks with China, but not announced, will they delay, write it off". The Maldives is currently navigating through significant economic challenges, particularly with regards to its debt situation. The country has experienced a significant downgrade in its credit rating by Fitch Ratings, moving from 'CCC+' to 'CC' as of August 29, 2024. He lauded India, pointing to the Delhi's role in support Sri Lanka during economic crisis. He explained, 'India has always helped us. For Sri Lanka, it was India who helped"

Former Maldives VP Ahmed Adeeb expresses concerns over China Loans

United Kingdom's Ministry of justice has expressed its apprehension over the early release of program being implemented to free prison space. The ministry admitted that the scheme would make eligible even the serious offenders for an early release. Watch to know more.

UK's Prison: Over 5,500 prisoners planned to be released between september & october

In six months from now, Saturn's rings will not be visible from Earth. Is this your last chance to grab a telescope and see the spectacular rings? #Gravitas brings you the details.

Saturn's rings to disappear in six months?

In a shocking incident, a Ugandan athlete was reportedly set on fire by her boyfriend. The athlete's boyfriend allegedly bought petrol and poured it on her. The athlete is undergoing treatment for burns on 75% of her body. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Olympic athlete set on fire by her boyfriend, in hospital with 75% burns | Gravitas

#Gravitas | A top New York official, who worked as an aide to Governor Kathy Hochul, has been charged with secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese government in exchange for millions of dollars in compensation and gifts, including salted duck. Linda Sun and her husband Chris Hu have plead not guilty to criminal charges before U.S. Magistrate.

Chinese Spy Arrested in US, Received Salted Ducks, Millions of Dollars to Buy Ferrari

Jagmeet Singh's New Democratic Party has withdrawn support from Justin Trudeau's government, leaving it in minority. Singh claims Trudeau and the Liberal Party have let down people. The Conservatives are calling for early elections. The NDP says it too is ready for elections. Will Justin Trudeau be forced to step down?

Canada: Will Justin Trudeau be forced to step down? | Gravitas

#Gravitas | Russian President Vladimir Putin once again reiterated that capturing the entire Ukranian region of Donbas remains Russia’s top priority. Putin made these statements during the Eastern Economic Forum held in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin goes for kill: whole of Donbas

#Gravitas | In an interview from his official residence in Dhaka, Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim Bangladesh government criticized former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for making political statements while in India. He claimed that her silence is necessary to prevent discomfort for both India and Bangladesh until Dhaka decides to request her extradition formally. Yunus’ statements come exactly a month after Hasina had to flee Bangladesh and seek refuge in India. Watch in for more details!

Yunus' warns Sheikh Hasina, 'Keep Quiet'

#Gravitas | Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Singapore has sparked a new era of collaboration between the two nations. From groundbreaking tech agreements to significant investments, discover how these developments are set to transform business, technology, and beyond. Don’t miss out on the details of these pivotal deals and their impact on both economies. Watch in for more details!

India & Singapore forge powerful new alliances: What it means for business and tech

The 56-year-old King of Eswatini, erstwhile Swaziland, is marrying for the 16th time. King Mswati III's bride is all of 20, she is the daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma. King Mswati's father had 125 wives. #Gravitas brings you the whole story.

Gravitas: The King of Swaziland is marrying for the 16th time, his father had 125 wives

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