WION Podcast

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty to charges of tax evasion. What political implications will it have? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

PM Narendra Modi has left New York for Washington, DC. His first engagement will be the Indus-X conference. What else is on his agenda? Molly Gambhir reports.

People around the world are celebrating International Yoga Day. But have you ever wondered how this day came about? Why is it observed on June 21? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

It was a historic day for brand India as PM Narendra Modi led the mega Yoga day event at UN headquarters, displaying India's soft power to the world. Molly Gambhir reports.

Indian PM Modi and US President Joe Biden are expected to discuss sharing critical technology and cooperation in the tech space. There is already a framework in space to enable such cooperation. It is called the iCET. What is this deal all about? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

On Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi will lead dignitaries from 180 countries as they observe International Yoga Day at the UN headquarters. Molly Gambhir tells you how the Indian Prime Minister has put Yoga on the world map.

Indian PM Modi will land in New York on June 20th. He will meet over two dozen of eminent leaders from all walks of life. This includes Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Fallu Shah among others. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

New York is the place where America's pride movement began & it is also where the pride month originated. Molly Gambhir brings you a special ground report on the unknown history behind this.

During PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US, India's HAL & America's General Electric Co. are expected to sign an agreement to jointly produce jet engines. How does this deal benefit India? Molly Gambhir tells you.

India's Ministry of Defence has reportedly approved a $3 billion deal to buy MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones. What are these drones and why does India need them? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

The stage is set, the date has been finalised & the countdown has begun. In 48 hours from now, the White House will roll out the red carpet for PM Narendra Modi's first state visit to the US. Molly Gambhir brings you all the details.

June is observed as men's mental health month. There is a lot of stigma around men discussing their deteriorating mental health. When will we normalise it?

Japan has announced its biggest overhaul of laws around sex crimes. It has reworked the definition of rape and raised the age of consent from 13 to 16.

Is Ukraine's counter-offensive failing? US officials say Kyiv is facing a very 'tough fight' & might end up paying a 'high cost'. Who are these officials? Mohammad Saleh reports.

China has launched 41 low earth orbit satellites into space. What are low earth orbit satellites? Is China using them for espionage? Mohammad Saleh reports.

NATO is carrying out its biggest-ever air drill in Germany. 25 nations are participating along with the newest member Finland. This comes right after Ukraine started its much-anticipated counter-offensive against Russia. So what exactly is the purpose of these drills? Will NATO fight the war for Ukraine?

The outgoing Wrestling Federation of India's chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been charged with sexual harassment and stalking. The Delhi police, however, have suggested dropping the case filed by the minor, citing insufficient evidence. The chargesheet comes after months of protests by prominent Indian wrestlers like Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia.

3 years since the Galwan clashes, what has changed in the region? India is ramping up its defences along the border but China seems to be sounding the war bugle. Mohammad Saleh reports.

Cyclone Biparjoy has made landfall. High tides are pummeling coastal Gujarat. 94,000 people have been evacuated & 25 teams of NDRF have been deployed. Mohammad Saleh reports.

The founder of US-based firm Time Etc. claims that his company replaced all the managers with coaches to help the employees become more engaged and productive. Would you prefer a coach over a boss? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

A comedian's joke about the missing Malaysia airlines flight MH370 has triggered a massive row. Malaysia is now seeking Interpol's help to track down the comedian. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

India has revealed the "Anjadip" anti-submarine warship. The warship is a part of a collection of Indian indigenous vessels. What is this new vessel capable of? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Russia has warned that it could use 'depleted uranium weapons' on the battlefield as Ukraine's counter-offensive escalates. Is the war about to go nuclear? Molly Gambhir reports.

A woman was discovered alive after she knocked inside her own coffin. The 76-year-old was found struggling inside a wrapped sheet while lying in her coffin. What is the mystery behind this incident? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

4 Colombian children survived a deadly plane crash and spent 40 days in the Amazon rainforest. The children lost their mother in the crash. A custody battle has now broken out among the relatives. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Taiwan has released an updated defence handbook. The book shows the difference between Taiwanese and Chinese military uniforms. What more does the handbook contain? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

In an explosive interview, Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey claimed that India had threatened to shut down the social media platform and raid the house of Twitter. Is Dorsey lying?

Nicola Sturgeon is being grilled in a finances inquiry. Boris Johnson has resigned as MP over partygate. Donald Trump has been indicted in a classified documents probe. Why are so many former leaders in trouble?

Four Colombian children aged one, four, nine and 13 survived a plane crash and 40 days in the Amazon forest. How did they live through the dangers of the Amazon?

Scientists are using Faecal transplants to cure diseases like Clostridiodes infections. Would you eat faeces if your life depended on it?

Was the Wuhan virus pandemic a result of Chinese military's persuasion of bioweapons? A new report reveals that China was mixing two of the deadliest coronaviruses inside the Wuhan lab shortly before the outbreak.

A man in Delhi was brutally attacked in public. The video has now gone viral on social media. No one came forward to help the man. What justifies this absolute apathy? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Donald Trump has been indicted in a classified documents probe. Trump supporters are calling this a witch-hunt. Is the former US President being targeted? Molly Gambhir reports.

On Thursday, India operated its first all-woman Hajj flight. 145 Muslim women left to perform the Hajj without a male guardian. The flight was entirely operated by women. Molly Gambhir reports.

Nearly 4000 people have to leave their homes in mainland China's fifth largest city Tianjin after high-rise buildings started developing cracks. On June 3, a road burst open in Tianjin. Chinese authorities say there was a 'sudden geological disaster'.

A new study claims that Instagram algorithms are promoting pedophilic content. The study has discovered hashtags that are helping pedophiles discover accounts selling child-sex material. Molly Gambhir reports.

A man murdered his live-in partner and reportedly dismembered her body into over 20 pieces. Why did the brutal murder take place? Who is this murderer? Molly Gambhir reports.

A new study claims that Instagram algorithms are promoting pedophilic content. The study has discovered hashtags that are helping pedophiles discover accounts selling child-sex material. Molly Gambhir reports.

A former ByteDance executive has claimed that the company shared data of TikTok users with CCP. The party then used this data to spy on protesters & activists in Hong Kong. Molly Gambhir reports.

Germany & India are nearing a $5.2 billion submarine deal. Under the deal, Germany will build 6 submarines for India. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

Iran claims to have unveiled its first hypersonic missile 'Fattah'. Is the missile all hype or is it truly hypersonic? Molly Gambhir reports.

Leaked Pentagon papers suggest Ukraine blew up the Nord Stream pipeline and the CIA knew about it at least 3 months before the attack, as did the European intel agency. Why did the White House then not stop Kyiv from bombing critical infrastructure?

A bank executive bashed and cursed his colleagues on a video call meeting. This was a blatant display of a toxic work environment. Have you been a part of a toxic work culture? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

UK PM Rishi Sunak's tech adviser Max Clifford has warned that AI could create a new species that can outsmart humans and lead to their extinction. Are we close to the doomsday? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

A UK-based think tank has released more evidence of China's military buildup in the Himalayas. The report claims China is building a comprehensive ecosystem to support troop deployments. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Ukraine's fifth largest dam- The Kakhovka dam has been blown up. It used to provide water to cool the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. With the dam now lying damaged, has the risk of a nuclear disaster reached an unprecedented level?

A woman in Australia who spent 20 years behind bars over the deaths of her 4 children has now been pardoned. What's her story? Why was she pardoned? Molly Gambhir tells you.

The Iranian Ice Hockey team has bagged the silver medal in an international championship in Thailand. This could come as a ray of hope for thousands of suppressed Iranian women, but will this change Iran's outlook on women? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

A secret meeting of world's spy chiefs was allegedly held in Singapore over the weekend. The meeting was reportedly attended by spy chiefs from India, US & China. What did they discuss? Molly Gambhir reports.

Indian authorities are probing a sabotage angle in the Odisha train accident. The loco pilot of the Coromandel Express told authorities that he saw a green light before entering the loop line. Molly Gambhir tells you more.