An elderly man in Shanghai was mistakenly declared dead and wheeled to the morgue. He was saved by alert medics who felt something was wrong. How many such mishaps will it take for Xi Jinping to abandon 'zero-covid'? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Shanghai man mistakenly declared dead

Sri Lanka's main opposition party submitted no-trust motions against the Rajapaksa brothers. This comes amid reports that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa might resign. Palki Sharma tells you more about the political crisis in Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down?

From autocrats suppressing their own people to billionaires buying media platforms, today's journalists are fighting a multi-front battle. Is financial independence the key to journalistic standards? Is it time to start paying for news? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Challenges facing journalists today

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that his government is considering suspending Nawaz Sharif's sentence. Recently, Sharif was issued a new Pakistani passport. Is the Former Pakistani Prime Minister mounting a comeback? Palki Sharms tells you more.

Gravitas: Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan?

US repeatedly lectures the world and India on human rights, minority rights. This 'champion' of rights is all set to overturn the right to abortion at home. America will deny basic reproductive rights to women. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: US top court is set to overturn abortion rights, reveals leaked document

A SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur ran into severe turbulence. Videos captured luggage raining on passengers, oxygen masks dropping down. Could the chaos have been avoided? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Severe turbulence hits SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur

In Germany, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the press with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. PM Modi told reporters that there won't be any winners in Ukraine war and everyone will lose. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: In Europe, PM Modi warns about the perils of war

Pakistan got an $8 billion bail-out package from Saudi Arabia after PM Shehbaz Sharif's maiden overseas visit to the kingdom. Back home, his deposed rival Imran Khan is being threatened with arrest by the Interior minister. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistan gets $8 billion bailout from Saudi Arabia

India's Enforcement directorate seized Xiaomi assets worth $725 million over alleged violation of forex laws. How has Xiaomi reacted to these charges? How close is India's smartphone market leader to the Chinese regime? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Indian authorities seize Xiaomi assets worth $725 million

The Indian Consulate in New York has condemned Connecticut General Assembly's call to celebrate "Sikh Independence Day" in the state. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how pro-Khalistani groups are gaining ground in America.

Gravitas: "Sikh Independence Day" celebrated in Connecticut

Italians are still demanding compensation for Hitler's crimes. Germany has now dragged Italy to the ICJ. Berlin claims Rome may start selling German property to pay war reparation. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Germany files a case against Italy at ICJ

Russia is responding to the Western sanctions. It has decided to walk out of the International Space Station. Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the implications of this move.

Gravitas: Russia quits the International Space Station

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: Denmark & Sweden summon Russian envoys

India-Europe relations have never lived up to their true potential, despite the immense possibilities. What's holding back New Delhi and Brussels? Could PM Modi's visit be a game-changer? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: New chapter in India-Europe ties?

A controversy has erupted over British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to a JCB factory in India. Johnson's critics have termed his endorsement to the company as "shameful". Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Boris Johnson slammed for endorsing JCB

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa held an all-party meeting today. The opposition claims the President will sack his brother - PM Mahinda Rajapaksa. Will it happen? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Mahinda Rajapaksa to be removed?

A new Westminster "sleaze" row has erupted - after a series of sexual misconduct allegations emerged. Over 50 lawmakers are facing charges of misconduct. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 56 British MPs face sexual misconduct claims

Pakistan's political slugfest has gone global. In Medina, the Shehbaz delegation was heckled by pilgrims with chants of 'thieves, traitors & turncoats'. In retaliation, PML-N supporters thrashed PTI's Qasim Khan Suri in Islamabad. Palki Sharma reports on the drama.

Gravitas: Pakistan's political drama goes global

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was once touted to become the world's richest man, he has now slipped to the 12th spot. Zuckerberg was the face of the social media revolution, he has now become the face of big tech's tyranny. Palki Sharma brings you the story of Zuckerberg's fall.

Gravitas: How Mark Zuckerberg lost his fortune

Gravitas Global Headlines: Clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound | Shanghai covid-19 lockdown

333 people were executed in Iran in 2021. Their crimes were blasphemy, drug consumption & homosexuality. 17 of those executed were women & 2 were juveniles. Palki Sharma brings you a report on the execution capital of the world.

Gravitas: Iran: The world's execution capital

The Taliban have approved a Chinese industrial park in the city of Kabul. What will the new project mean for China's designs in Afghanistan? Palki Sharma tells you why Beijing will be wary in the graveyard of empires.

Gravitas: China secures industrial park in Kabul

German energy giants like Uniper are planning to comply with Putin's demand to pay for Russian gas in roubles. Palki Sharma tells you how the EU has created a convenient loophole for companies to violate their sanctions.

Gravitas: German companies to buy Russian gas in roubles

China has announced the Global Security Initiative as an answer to the QUAD. Beijing says the new initiative will promote a peaceful world based on sovereignty, cooperation & dialogue. Palki Sharma exposes China's real intentions.

Gravitas: China's answer to the QUAD

Gravitas Global Headlines: Germany defends gas purchase from Russia

South Korea's President-Elect Yoon Suk-Yeol wants his country to join the QUAD. What will South Korea's addition mean for the alliance? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: South Korea wants to join the QUAD

Has China's 'zero-covid' strategy failed? 343 Million people in 46 cities are under lockdown, but the cases are still rising. The restrictions are not only bleeding China's economy, they've also led to rare signs of dissent. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Has China's 'zero-covid' strategy failed?

Elon Musk's bizarre tweets are triggering confusion over what the social media platform will look like under him. Musk joked about buying Coca-Cola and adding cocaine to the classic soda. Palki Sharma tells you why Musk's antics are dangerous for free speech.

Gravitas: Elon Musk's bizarre tweets trigger confusion

Vladimir Putin's forces have pulled back from northern Ukraine to focus on taking the Donbas. Did Russia fail to achieve their objectives in the first phase of the war? What are Putin's goals in Phase 2? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Who is winning the war in Ukraine?

Indonesia, the top palm oil exporter, has banned the export of edible oil. Ukraine, the top sunflower oil exporter, is at war. Our world is in the middle of a cooking oil crisis. Your kitchens will soon feel the burn. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Indonesia bans export of palm oil

A court in Italy has ruled that children should have both parents' surnames. In most countries, children are given the father's surname by default. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Italy's court says children should have the surname of both parents

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