Iranian women took off their hijab to protest against the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She was arrested in Tehran for not wearing the headscarf properly. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Iranian women take off hijab to protest moral police

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to Egypt. The trip is expected to boost military ties since Egypt is reportedly showing interest in India's Tejas fighter jet. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's defence minister Rajnath Singh travels to Egypt

Once again, US President Joe Biden has said that American forces will defend Taiwan, in the event of a Chinese invasion. China says it has lodged "stern representations". Will Biden's statement lead to another escalation? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Joe Biden sends a bold message to China

Kazakhstan is changing the name of its capital city from Nur-Sultan to Astana. It was only in 2019 that the capital was named Nur-Sultan from Astana. What explains the reversal? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Kazakhstan to change the name of its capital back to Astana

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: Ukraine mass graves; Global recession fears

A World Bank assessment says that aggressive interest rate hikes by central banks could prove to be inadequate to bring inflation under control. Priyanka Sharma tells you how this could lead to a recession.

Gravitas: World Bank fears a global recession in 2023

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that his country has been wandering with a begging bowl for the last 75 years. Even at the SCO roundtable, a visibly emotional Sharif appealed for foreign assistance to revive Pakistan's economy. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan 'wandering with begging bowl'

A new study claims that children can be affected by their fathers' and grandfathers' smoking habits. Meaning, your grandchildren could be forced to pay the price of the cigarettes you smoke. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Children whose fathers smoke are more likely to get asthma

India is the world's largest democracy, the world's fifth largest economy and it represents 1/5th of the world's population, then why can't it have an independent foreign policy? Priyanka Sharma decodes it for you.

Gravitas | SCO summit in Uzbekistan: Will India emerge as the voice of reason?

French foreign minister Catherine Colonna arrives in India with one message from Emmanuel Macron to offer a no limits partnership to India. Priyanka Sharma brings you all the key takeaways.

Gravitas: Macron offers 'no-limit' partnership to India

Tennis legend Roger Federer will retire from the sport after playing next week's Laver Cup in London. Federer says his body had been challenged by injuries and surgeries in the last three years. Priyanka Sharma reflects on Federer's stellar legacy.

Gravitas: Roger Federer announces retirement

A new report by a think tank claims that British Muslims have had their citizenship reduced to "second-class" status. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Are British Muslims 'second class citizens'?

British regulators paused Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision-Blizzard over allegations of anti-competitive practices. Gaming giant Sony is sparring with Microsoft over Activision's cult game - Call of Duty. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: UK watchdog pauses Microsoft's acquisition of Activision

Hungary wants pregnant women to hear 'foetal heartbeat' before an abortion. The govt says this measure is aimed at dissuading women from getting an abortion. Activists say, it's meant to 'humiliate women'. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Hungary wants pregnant women to hear 'foetal heartbeat' before abortion

Gravitas Global Headlines: US approves Taiwan policy act; Apple increases in-app purchase prices

Can Aspirin increase survival rates in cancer patients? Can the drug also prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body? Studies suggest so. Listen in to Priyanka Sharma.

Gravitas: Studies suggest Aspirin can increase survival rates in cancer patients

For over 40 days now, Xinjiang has been under a total lockdown. Authorities are locking up residents in their homes. Patients are being coerced to take tradition Chinese medicine. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: In Xinjiang, people are starving to death

King Charles was seen throwing a tantrum over 'leaky' pens during a signing ceremony in Belfast. It was the second time in seven days that the new monarch had a breakdown over pens. Priyanka Sharma tells you why this controversy has erupted at the worst possible time for the royal family.

Gravitas: King Charles throws tantrum over 'leaky' pen

The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to reports. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | U.S. considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action

Why are Indian tech giants against moonlighting? What does the Indian law say? and what is it that worry employers the most about moonlighting? Listen in to Molly Gambhir

Gravitas: Dual employment debate: Infosys warns employees against moonlighting

India criticised Sri Lanka over the 'lack of measurable progress' in the reconciliation of Lankan Tamils. Is India leveraging the issue after Colombo's decision to permit a Chinese research voyage last month? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: India calls out Sri Lanka over Tamil reconciliation

India will take over the Presidency of the SCO this year. New Delhi is in a position to dictate the agenda of the SCO. Which issues will India focus on? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: At this year's SCO Summit, A unique opportunity for India

Another businessman has died mysteriously in Russia. Reports say - at least 9 Russian executives and oligarchs have died this year. Are these mysterious deaths connected? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Another mystery death in Russia

With King Charles III now at the helm of the British monarchy, many commonwealth realms are moving to remove the monarch as their head of state. Also, is the commonwealth itself losing its relevance? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: More countries to dump the British king as their head of state?

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