#Gravitas | Donald Trump has questioned Kamala Harris' racial identity during a heated exchange at a convention for black journalists. He claimed that the vice-president and his Democratic rival in the presidential election had only emphasised her Asian-American heritage until recently when, he claimed, "she became a black person". His remark not only invited outrage from Democrats, it signalled a new turn in the election rhetoric. Will race become the theme of the 2024 election?

Donald Trump Questions Kamala Harris’s Racial Identity, 'Is She Black or Indian?' | Gravitas

Swapnil Kusale spoke to Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo after winning the bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics. India have now won three shooting medals at an Olympics for the first time.

Gravitas | Paris Olympics 2024: Olympic bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale speaks to WION

#Gravitas | Italian boxer Angela Carini's decision to pull out of the boxing match with Algerian opponent Imane Khelif mid-fight has sparked a big debate on gender eligibility at the Olympics. Khelif, whose participation in the Games was permitted by the IOC and had divided boxers, was able to defeat Carini within the first 46 seconds, prompting severe criticism and fake news to circulate around Khelif's gender. She had failed a gender eligibility test at the World Championships, fuelling the criticism against her. While some called her "trans" and "biological male", others asked whether the rules of eligibility should change. If sports is about fair play, then who should be blamed for the injustice that both women faced at the Olympics.

Olympic Injustice to Women at Games: Khelif-Carini's Boxing Match Fuels Big Debate

#Gravitas | An explosive new report claims that Pakistani Army is running a top secret campaign against dissenters in the country. The report says that the powerful military has enlisted thousands of officers to create fake social media accounts with the aim of proliferating pro-military messages and level threats against critics of the army.

Gravitas: Pak Army's Top Secret Campaign Against Judges, Activists: Report

#Gravitas | Studies indicate that the Moon has been drifting away from Earth at a rate of 3.8 centimetres per year. This phenomenon could impact length of days on our planet, resulting in Earth days lasting 25 hours.

Moon Drifting Away From Earth Approximately 3.8 Centimeter Per Year - Study

#Gravitas | On 2nd August 1990, the Gulf War was triggered after Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein invaded neighbouring Kuwait.

Gravitas Recall: Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait Sparked Gulf War, 33 Years Ago

#Gravitas | The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has sent shockwaves through the region. It has also given rise to a big question, who betrayed Iran? An explosive device was allegedly covertly smuggled two months ago into the Tehran guesthouse where Haniyeh was staying. Watch in for more details!

Iran-Israel conflict | Enemy within: who betrayed Iran? | Gravitas

#Gravitas | 26 prisoners from seven different countries were exchanged between Russia and the West. It is touted to be the most significant since the cold war. Marking a monumental diplomatic victory.

Gravitas: Putin gains in biggest Russia-West prisoner exchange since cold war

China's civil affairs university has announced a new undergraduate marriage program. What's the aim? What has the reaction been like? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

Gravitas: A new undergraduate marriage program in China

#Gravitas | At least 13 people have lost their lives in a clash between protestors and security forces over the high cost of living and the country’s general economic crisis. More than 300 protesters have been arrested and 24-hour curfews are imposed in four northern states following reports of looting of government and public properties. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria protests: 13 killed in violent clashes | Gravitas

Russia and the Western countries have exchanged 26 high-profile International prisoners in the biggest swap of its kind after the Cold War. Turkey mediated the landmark exercise. Watch in for more details!

Russia-US prisoner swap: Biden & Harris greet returning Americans in emotional homecoming

Venezuela is in a state of Crisis opposition leader María Corina Machado who is now in hiding after being threatened with arrest has called for protests in every single city of Venezuela to denounce the disputed reelection of President Nicholas Maduro. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela post-election tensions simmer: Opposition leader Machado calls for protests Saturday

Russia-West prisoner swap: Complex negotiations involving multiple countries

Israeli military says its July strikes killed the mastermind behind October 7 attacks. Hamas, however has denied these claims.

Israel says it killed Mohammed Deif | The West Asia Post

In an emergency meeting of Iran's supreme national security council on Wednesday, the supreme leader ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued orders for an attack on Israel. What remains unclear is how forcefully Iran will respond. Where and how will Iran hit Israel?

Iran & its allies plan action against Israel: Reports | Israel Defence Forces on high al

Hezbollah announced the death of its top commander Fuad Shukr in an Israeli strike on Lebanon's capital city. Shukr's killing is deemed to be Hezbollah's biggest loss since 2008. Israel says it is ready for any scenario. Watch to know more.

Hezbollah: War with Israel has entered a new phase | The West Asia Post

While world leaders are trying to avert an all-out war in West Asia. Palestinians are fighting their battles not only in Gaza, but also at the Olympics. Let's look at the key moments so far that highlight Palestinian resilience at the sporting event.

Palestinians' wider role at Olympics | The West Asia Post

The US is poised to escalate its tech war with China by imposing fresh restrictions on AI chip imports. As early as next month, Beijing could face limitations on acquiring advanced memory chips and the equipment to produce them.

US mulls new restrictions on China's access to AI memory chips, to hit China's AI drive

Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards have been killed in Tehran. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the killings in a statement.

Wider war in West Asia? | Haniyeh's death: Final nail in hopes for truce?

Andy Murray said he was retiring "on my terms" as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis's golden generation.

Paris Olympics 2024: Andy Murray's Tennis career ends with defeat in men's doubles Q/F

Katie Ledecky has become the most decorated female swimmer of all time and Canada's Summer McIntosh claimed her second gold medal in Paris. Canada's Mcintosh fended off a strong field in the women's 200 M butter butterfly final. Watch in for more details!

Paris Olympics 2024: Canada swimmer Summer McIntosh wins second gold in Paris

The African nation of Nigeria is facing a cost of living crisis, and President Bola Tinubu's government is under fire for economic mismanagement. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria Protests: Nigerians demonstrate against financial & economic hardships

Imagine a future where your Smartwatch not only tracks your steps but also warns you of potential illnesses like Covid-19 or the flu. Watch in for more details!

Smartwatch with special sensors reveals early signs of Covid, Flu

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Donald Trump Questions Kamala Harris’s Racial Identity, 'Is She Black or Indian?' | Gravitas

Gravitas | Paris Olympics 2024: Olympic bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale speaks to WION

Olympic Injustice to Women at Games: Khelif-Carini's Boxing Match Fuels Big Debate

Gravitas: Pak Army's Top Secret Campaign Against Judges, Activists: Report

Moon Drifting Away From Earth Approximately 3.8 Centimeter Per Year - Study

Gravitas Recall: Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait Sparked Gulf War, 33 Years Ago

Iran-Israel conflict | Enemy within: who betrayed Iran? | Gravitas

Gravitas: Putin gains in biggest Russia-West prisoner exchange since cold war

Gravitas: A new undergraduate marriage program in China

Gravitas: Pak Army's Top Secret Campaign Against Judges, Activists: Report

Nigeria protests: 13 killed in violent clashes | Gravitas

Russia-US prisoner swap: Biden & Harris greet returning Americans in emotional homecoming

Venezuela post-election tensions simmer: Opposition leader Machado calls for protests Saturday

Russia-West prisoner swap: Complex negotiations involving multiple countries

Israel says it killed Mohammed Deif | The West Asia Post

Iran & its allies plan action against Israel: Reports | Israel Defence Forces on high al

Hezbollah: War with Israel has entered a new phase | The West Asia Post

Palestinians' wider role at Olympics | The West Asia Post

US mulls new restrictions on China's access to AI memory chips, to hit China's AI drive

Wider war in West Asia? | Haniyeh's death: Final nail in hopes for truce?

Paris Olympics 2024: Andy Murray's Tennis career ends with defeat in men's doubles Q/F

Paris Olympics 2024: Canada swimmer Summer McIntosh wins second gold in Paris

Nigeria Protests: Nigerians demonstrate against financial & economic hardships

Smartwatch with special sensors reveals early signs of Covid, Flu