The rouble dived around 3% against the dollar on Tuesday as market comes to terms with the prospect of lower export revenue in the wake of restrictions on Russian oil.

World Business Watch: Russian rouble slumps around 3% vs dollar as sanctions weigh

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled new goals for the country's military for 2023 at an ongoing meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, hinting at another year of intensive weapons tests and tension.

North Korea's Kim unveils new military goals at key party meeting

In Afghanistan, a car explosion resulted in the death of the local police head. The Islamic State group has taken responsibility for the attack. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the provincial IS affiliate known as the Islamic State in Khorasan Province has expanded its attacks.

Gravitas Global Headlines: Afghanistan car bombing | Zelensky, Modi call

Apple has been hit with $98 million in back taxes. The tech giant failed to flag suspicious bulk purchases from foreign visitors and will have to cover the tax exemptions.

Gravitas: Apple to cover incorrect tax exemptions in Japan

The US is bearing the brunt of a "once-in-a-lifetime" blizzard with flight disruptions amid the holiday season. Homes and vehicles are buried in snow as a thick snow blanket engulfs several parts of the country. At least 60 people have been killed in weather-related incidents.

Gravitas: 'Once-in-a-lifetime' weather disaster in US

China has scrapped quarantine for incoming travelers. Chinese citizens are already planning their vacations abroad at a time when the Wuhan virus cases are surging in China. Why did Xi Jinping relax travel rules now?

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus: What is Xi Jinping's real plan?

The cash-for-favours scandal has left European Union to be a swamp of staggering corruption and hypocrisy. EU can no longer be a preacher to the world on ethics, transparency and accountability.

Gravitas: EU scandal weakens Italy's Democratic Party

Tensions are mounting in the Korean peninsula. North Korean drones crossed over to South Korea and Seoul has followed it up with a tat-for-tat move. Could a small mistake resume the Korean War?

Gravitas: South Korea retaliates after Kim's 'air invasion'

Taiwan has extended the term of its compulsory military service from 4 months to a year. The announcement comes a day after China's largest incursion in Taiwan.

Gravitas: Taiwan extends compulsory military service from 4 months to a year

The Pakistan Cricket Board is in the grip of a civil war. Ramiz Raja has been sacked as PCB Chief. He's now accusing the Pak Govt of 'political interference'.

Gravitas: Ramiz Raja sacked as PCB chief, accuses govt of 'interference'

South Korea has reported its first death due to Naegleria fowleri or 'Brain-eating amoeba.' The amoeba enters through the nose and attacks the brain, causing meningitis. Should you be scared?

Gravitas: South Korea reports first 'brain-eating amoeba' death

Kosovo has alleged that Serbia is aiming to destabilise the country under the influence of Russia. This comes after the tensions flared up on the Serbia Kosovo border, after which the Serbian President ordered the troops in the region to 'full combat readiness'.

Kosovo accuses Serbia of supporting serbs

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