WION correspondent Anas Mallick was abducted by the Taliban while on a reporting assignment in Kabul. He was held for 21 hours and physically assaulted by Taliban fighters. Palki Sharma speaks to Anas about his time in Taliban custody.

WION correspondent abducted by the Taliban

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!

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The drug smuggling conviction in Russia of US basketball star Brittney Griner has raised the question of a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington. Is Russia ready for a prisoner swap? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?

Hong Kong's new Chief Executive has received a salary hike. John Lee is now paid more than U.S. President Joe Biden. Who are the world's highest paid leaders? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: World's highest paid leaders

An out-of-tune Bangladeshi singer was picked up by the police and told not to sing certain classical songs. Hero Alom is a social media star; he claims the police told him that he's too ugly to sing. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Bangladesh's out-of-tune singer told not to sing classical songs

On day two of China's military drills, the PLA fired missiles over Taiwan with some projectiles landing in Japan's exclusive economic zone. How is Taiwan responding to these provocations? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China fires missiles over Taiwan

Scientists managed to revive the organs of pigs, 6 hours after their death. Could this experiment have clinical implications for humans? How does it change our understanding of death? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Dead pig's organs brought back to life

India's RBI hiked key lending rates by 50 basis points to tame the rising inflation. Will it be enough to control the spiraling cost-of-living crisis? How does India's economic situation compare with the world? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's RBI hikes key interest rates

Anas Mallick, WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief, was abducted by the Taliban in the capital city of Kabul on Thursday and physically assaulted, before being let out when international pressure for his safe release mounted.

'I would love to come back but not in these conditions', WION's Anas Mallick on returning to Afghanistan

How will the escalation in the Taiwan Straits impact China's border standoff with India? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

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In South Korea, Nancy Pelosi vowed support to denuclearize North Korea. But South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol didn't meet Pelosi. Why did Yoon avoid Pelosi? Palki Sharma tells you.

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There is a new flare-up in Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia is accusing Azerbaijan of ceasefire violation. Azerbaijan says Armenia was trying to capture a hill. Can the world afford another war? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Tensions escalate in Nagorno-Karabakh

Bangladesh is seeking loans from the IMF, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank amid a looming foreign exchange crisis. Why is Bangladesh running out of dollars? Is another South Asian country going the Sri Lanka way? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is Bangladesh going the Sri Lanka way?

US senators have approved Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO. More than half of all NATO member parliaments have ratified the alliance's Nordic expansion. Palki Sharma gets you the latest on the Ukraine war front.

Gravitas: US senate ratifies Finland & Sweden's NATO accession

The PLA conducted precision missile strikes in Taiwan Straits today. A top Chinese diplomat has said that Beijing will conduct a "re-education" of Taiwan after reunification. Palki Sharma tells you about China's plans for Taiwan.

Gravitas: PLA conducts precision missile strikes in Taiwan Straits

Taiwan and China are economic powerhouses integrated deeply into the world economy. A war between the two would cause global supply chains to collapse. Palki Sharma decodes the economic fall-out of a possible Chinese invasion.

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China is firing missiles towards Taiwan. It is conducting drills dangerously close to Taiwan. How is the world reacting? Russia is backing China, so is Pakistan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World reacts to Chinese military drills near Taiwan

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Hippos could be added to the list of the world's most endangered animals. 10 countries have proposed that the mammal should be given protection. Palki Sharma tells you - how hippos could be staring at recession.

Gravitas: Will the hippo go extinct?

What is your dream job? There are companies that are ready to pay you for sleeping. There are jobs that are offering binge-watching TV series and gaming. There are also jobs involve eating candy or cheering for your team. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Jobs that involve sleeping, eating, gaming and tasting candy

At what point do you pull the plug on a person? 12-year-old Archie Battersbee's parents are fighting to keep him alive. The boy has been in coma since April, the doctors now want to pull the plug on him. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The life support debate: Archie Battersbee's parents fight to keep him alive

Responding to Nancy Pelosi's visit, China has planned four days of military drills in areas encircling Taiwan. Beijing is calling this "targeted military operations". Palki Sharma tells you how China's actions have raised the risk of conflict.

Gravitas: Chinese military surrounds Taiwan with military drills

UN nuclear chief has said that the situation in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is 'completely out of control'. The plant is currently under Russian occupation. UN Secretary General has warned that humanity is one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Ukraine war: Warnings of a nuclear emergency

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