latest news

Mexico protests: Mexico judicial workers protest overhaul

Over 1,000 more judges and magistrates in Mexico have voted to join an indefinite nationwide strike that began on Monday amid mounting protests against a plan by the ruling party to overhaul the country's judiciary.

Japan scrambles fighter jets after China spy plane violates airspace

Japan was forced to scramble fighter jets after a Chinese spy plane violated its airspace. Japan says a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane flew over the Danjo Islands for around two minutes on Monday. #Gravitas brings you the details.

Trump expands team with unexpected allies Kennedy and Gabbard as he eyes White House return

Former president Donald Trump has expanded his transition team by enlisting the support of former Democrats Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard and broadening his coalition of supporters "across partisan lines.

Iran’s former foreign minister Javad Zarif returns as vice president after quitting post

Iran's former foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, on Tuesday announced that he was returning to his post as vice president to Masoud Pezeshkian after submitting his resignation earlier this month.

PM Modi holds talks with President Joe Biden, discuss regional and global issues

Days after his Ukraine visit, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Joe Biden. The two leader discussed Regional and Global issues including the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Japan scrambles fighter jets after China spy plane violates airspace | Gravitas

Japan was forced to scramble fighter jets after a Chinese spy plane violated its airspace. Japan says a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane flew over the Danjo Islands for around two minutes on Monday. #Gravitas brings you the details.

Maldives: Allegations of attempted coup d'etat

Maldivian police are looking into a possible plot to overthrow President Mohamed Muizzu by inciting resentment over the growing financial difficulties of the Indian Ocean nation.

Students quiz Rahul Gandhi about his marriage plans, he says, 'I don't plan it, but...'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was in Srinagar last week, and during the visit, he met with female students who quizzed him on several matters, including his marriage plans.

Delta Airline ‘heartbroken’ after plane tyre explosion kills two at Atlanta facility

Delta Air Lines has launched a full investigation after two of its workers were reported killed at its facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Mariah Carey devastated by shocking deaths of mother and sister on same day

Mariah Carey, according to her representative, is in a state of shock as she lost not one but two family members on the same day. Mariah’s mother and sister died on the same day, over the weekend.

US NSA Jake Sullivan meets China's Wang Yi ahead of US polls

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing, in a new bid to manage tensions months before US elections. Watch to know more.

Exclusive: 2005 US Open champion Michael Campbell

2005 U.S. Open Champion Michael Campbell is in New Delhi for the Legends Championship. The Kiwi spoke to Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on all things golf.

Bangladesh’s interim government frees chief of terror group linked to al-Qaeda

In a major concern for India’s national security, the caretaker government of Bangladesh on Monday (Aug 26) released the chief of an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist outfit.

Gravitas: Is China trying to spy on INS Mumbai?

Is China trying to spy on INS Mumbai? Three Chinese warships docked in Sri Lanka the same day that INS Mumbai reached Colombo. China claims its fleet is on a 'technical' visit to the Indian Ocean nation.

US presidential election: Tulsi Gabbard joins Trump campaign. Who is she?

Former US Congresswoman and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Aug 26) joined Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign, just months ahead of the presidential election in the country.

England axe Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali for white-ball series against Australia

England have launched a new white-ball era after dropping Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali from their forthcoming clashes against Australia. Bairstow and Ali have over 400 international appearances between them but the veteran pair have been deemed expendable as England revamp their limited overs line-up following disappointing ODI and T20 World Cup campaigns.

INS Mumbai docks in Colombo as three Chinese warships visit Sri Lankan port

While Indian and Chinese troops remain locked in a standoff in Ladakh since April 2020, the race for influence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) continues. On Monday (Aug 26), Indian frontline warship, the guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai docked at Colombo port.

Rich flee high taxes, middle class foots the bill

Reports suggest the ultra-rich are fleeing to tax havens while the middle and lower classes are left shouldering the burden of soaring taxes and inflation fueled by reckless government policies. Are governments preoccupied with conflicts and pandering to the wealthy and abandoning the people they should protect?