A new study has found that the Arctic is warming up four times faster than the rest of the Earth. What explains this rapid pace of climate change? How does it affect you? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: The Arctic is warming 4 times faster than rest of Earth

A 'whites-only' town in South Africa is making headlines. Black people cannot live & work in this town, every job is reserved for white people. The residents of the town insist their actions are not racist. Palki Sharma brings you the story of Orania..

Gravitas | Orania: A 'whites-only' town in South Africa

Britain's energy bill in 2023 is expected to top $5,000, the equivalent of two months' wages. Gas supply disruptions in Europe could trigger power cuts during the winter. Palki Sharma tells you more about Britain's energy crisis.

Gravitas: Britain's energy bill to cost two months' salary

5 Chinese state-owned companies have decided to delist from the New York Stock Exchange. More Chinese companies could follow suit. Is this the beginning of a decoupling? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 5 Chinese companies to leave wall street

Indian-born author Salman Rushdie was stabbed during a lecture in New York. The Booker Prize winner was air-lifted to a local hospital immediately after the attack. Palki Sharma gets you the latest.

Gravitas: Salman Rushdie stabbed in New York

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: EU mulling visa ban for Russians | UK economy shrinks

Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong has been granted a special presidential pardon. South Korea wants the billionaire's help to revive the country's economy. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Samsung heir gets out of jail to "save economy"

Johnson & Johnson will stop selling their controversial talcum powder which has been linked to multiple cases of cancer in women. The company rejected the cancer links, claiming the decision was influenced by 'evolving consumer trends'. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Johnson & Johnson to stop selling baby powder linked to cancer

Europe's largest nuclear power plant is now at the centre of the war in Ukraine. The UN has issued a warning. It says the fighting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant could lead to a nuclear disaster. India has called for restraint. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Europe's largest nuclear power plant at the centre of war

How far would you go for your money? A Lebanese man has set a dangerous precedent. The 42-year-old man held a bank hostage over his own money, but the people of Beirut are hailing him as a 'hero'. Why? Watch this report by Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: This man held a bank hostage over his own money

Reports claim China's president Xi Jinping will visit Saudi Arabia next week. The kingdom is planning a grand reception for Xi, unlike the muted welcome received by US president Joe Biden in July. What explains Saudi Arabia's eastern pivot? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping to visit Saudi Arabia?

Nepal's foreign minister reaffirmed his country's one-China policy during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. China promised to invest $15 billion dollars in multiple Nepalese projects. How must India respond to these moves? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Nepal's foreign minister reaffirms one-China policy

Gravitas Global Headlines: China blocks bid to sanction terrorist; NK declares victory over COVID

Ukraine says Russia used a nuclear plant to carry out a deadly rocket attack.This comes after a Russian base in Crimea was destroyed by a string of blasts. Is Moscow responding by raising the nuclear threat? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Threat of nuke disaster: Russian forces fire 80 rockets from nuclear plant site

European rivers run dry as the continent reels under its worst drought in 500 years. Almost 63% of European and British lands are now on drought alert. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets a report on Europe's climate emergency.

Gravitas: Europe faces worst drought in 500 years

India's supreme court has tasked a special committee with formulating a policy on distributing freebies. What are the pros and cons of the freebie culture? Can a country like India afford it? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Debate over freebies in India

Japan's new birth rate minister tried a "pregnancy belly" last year to understand what women experience during pregnancy. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about Masanobu Ogura.

Gravitas: Japan's new birth rate minister tried pregnancy belly

Kim Jong-Un has defeated the #WuhanVirus. At a state celebration, he declared a 'miracle victory' over the disease, as his officials shed tears. The victory is indeed a miracle, because North Korea doesn't have any vaccines. Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: North Korea declares 'shining victory' over Covid-19

After Maldives & Singapore, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has sought refuge in Thailand. The Thai Foreign Ministry has approved his request for refuge, but has denied granting him asylum. It has also asked Gotabaya to not conduct political activities on Thai soil. Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeks refuge in Thailand

After 22 years, China has released a white paper on Taiwan. Beijing has refused to rule out the use of force to achieve reunification. What is China's game plan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China unveils game plan for Taiwan reunification

In a recently-published article, Tennis star Serena Williams has said she is retiring to expand her family. Williams says she didn't want to choose between tennis and family, and wouldn't have had to, had she been a man. But is retirement really a gender issue? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Serena Williams announces retirement

Gravitas Global Headlines: Kenya Presidential Elections 2022 | Bangladesh minister on Chinese loans

Have you heard about quiet quitting? It is the new workplace trend. Quiet quitting is about not doing above and beyond what you were hired to do. Is it the perfect mantra for work-life balance? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What's quiet quitting? Here's all you need to know about the new workplace trend

The FBI recently raided Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. It was looking for official records which Trump allegedly stole from the White House. Joe Biden says he wasn't even aware about the raids. Trump is calling this a witch-hunt. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Is Trump being subjected to a 'witch-hunt'?

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