Northern American businesses are ordering robots to meet consumer demands amid a labour shortage in the country. But are robots coming after the jobs of humans? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: US companies hire robots to fill jobs amid labour shortage

President of the United States Joe Biden is all set for a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Taiwan is expected to feature prominently in the talks. China plans to build pressure on the US to 'step back' on the Taiwan issue. Will Biden concede?

Gravitas: Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping 'virtually' | Taiwan to feature prominently in talks

Peng Shuai claimed a former Vice Premier of China sexually assaulted her. Apparently, she has now gone missing. International tennis stars are raising concerns. Palki Sharma asks Where Is Peng Shuai?

Gravitas: Chinese tennis star "missing" after accusing former Vice Premier of Sexual Assault

Russia has begun delivering the S-400 missile defence system to India. The US can sanction India for the purchase. But Washington can't afford to take this step. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: S-400: A new guardian for India's skies

Afghanistan has witnessed another attack on a Friday. Terrorists in Afghanistan struck a mosque in Nangarhar. What were the Taliban doing? They are busy with target practice at the Bamiyan Buddhas. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: As Afghans face terror attacks, Taliban is busy in target practice

Millions around the world are fleeing war, poverty and climate change. Is it incumbent upon countries to take in the migrant and give them asylum? While forced displacement is heart-breaking, countries too are stretched for resources. Palki Sharma tells you why migrants are a tricky issue.

Gravitas: Why migrants are a tricky issue around the World

The European Union says it is being destabilised. The bloc claims Russia & Belarus have weaponised 2,000 migrants. Poland has stationed 15,000 troops to protect its borders. Will 2,000 migrants fleeing war trigger the next war? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will 2,000 migrants trigger a war in Europe?

Is your boss texting you after your shift has ended? In Portugal, you can now sue them for doing so. Portugal has passed a law that bans bosses from contacting employees once they've left office. Which other countries have this law? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Portugal bans employers from texting employees after shift hours

The Indian Army needs wider roads to transport the BrahMos missile to the China border. But the Indian government can't expand these roads because the matter is stuck in Supreme Court. Palki Sharma asks: Should this decision be a matter of discussion?

Gravitas | Taking BrahMos to China border: Narrow roads an obstacle?

Ethiopia's civil war seems to have turned into an ethnic battle. High-profile Tigrayans are being arbitrarily detained. The list includes lawyers, bankers, priests & local UN staff. Palki Sharma tells you how the detentions are further deepening the divide.

Gravitas: Ethiopia is 'arbitrarily detaining' ethnic Tigrayans

Ethiopian women are being raped, robbed & beaten in the ongoing civil war. Their tormentors are both the government forces & the rebels. They're both using rape as a tool of war, but there is no global condemnation. Here's a wake-up call from Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: 70 women raped in Ethiopia's Amhara region

Over 2,000 migrants are stranded at Belarus' border with Poland. Many are suffering from hypothermia; many have broken bones. Among the migrants are babies and pregnant mothers. Who will help them? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: A humanitarian crisis at Belarus-Poland border

Pakistan is reportedly buying American weapons from Taliban for 'safekeeping'. The Joe Biden administration is said to have left behind 200,000 weapons in Afghanistan. How many of them will Pak buy & for what? Palki Sharma tells you why India needs to be alert.

Gravitas: Is Pakistan buying American weapons from Taliban?

Tim Cook has said that Apple has a "responsibility" to do business in China. Is the tech giant putting business above human rights? Palki Sharma tells you about Apple's China compromise.

Gravitas: Apple won't stop dealing with China

A woman in Canada has been diagnosed with 'climate change'.The patient is in her 70s, her symptoms are very common. Are you too suffering from climate change? Find out in this report. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Canadian woman in her 70s diagnosed with Climate Change

China boasts of the World's largest navy. But is the Chinese navy equipped to go to war or attack Taiwan? PLA's navy is inexperienced, ill-equipped and has various disadvantages. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: Is the Chinese Navy a hollow force?

Barack Obama's performance at COP26 has left many wondering who the real U.S. President is. Is it Joe Biden? Or is it still Obama? Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Obama outshines Biden at COP26 Climate Summit

Here's a thought on World Science Day. Why are more youngsters not taking up pure science? Is the pursuit of science not rewarding anymore? Palki Sharma says the World must embrace science if it wants to make progress and stay safe.

Gravitas: World Science Day, 2021

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chaired a security dialogue on Afghanistan with NSAs of 7 Central Asian nations. Pakistan & China skipped the meeting, only to host their own dialogue in Islamabad. What message are they trying to send? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: India hosts 7 NSAs for Security Dialogue on Afghanistan

After the Army & Clergy, now the judiciary is cornering Imran Khan. Pak's Supreme Court grilled the Pak PM on the 2014 Peshawar School Massacre. The attack was carried out by TTP, which recently struck a peace deal with Islamabad. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Army, Extremists & now Pakistan's judiciary corners Imran Khan

The European Union has blamed Belarus for the migrant crisis at the Poland border. But, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki claims the crisis was orchestrated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Is Putin destabilising the European Union? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is Putin destabilising the European Union?

China is waging a shadow war to take Taiwan. With air incursions, propaganda campaigns and economic coercion - Beijing is trying to break Taiwan psychologically, before striking it militarily. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China wages a shadow war to take Taiwan

Hundreds of migrants are stranded at the Poland-Belarus border. Poland and other EU member states accuse Belarus of encouraging migrants to illegally cross the border into the EU. Palki Sharma tells you how these migrants have become a pawn in this geopolitical conflict.

Gravitas: Poland blocks hundreds of migrants at Belarus border

Nepal's Army chief General Prabhu Ram Sharma is currently on a four-day visit to India. He will be honoured with the title of Honorary 'General of Indian Army'. Palki Sharma tells you why this visit is significant for India-Nepal relations.

Gravitas:  Indian Army 'General' title for Nepal Army chief

China has gifted a warship to Pakistan. It's 'largest & most-advanced' warship that China has ever built. The Global Times says it will be used for 'peace & stability' in the Indian Ocean. Palki Sharma tells what the real motive is.

Gravitas: China delivers 'largest & most advanced' warship to Pakistan

India is hosting a high-level dialogue on the security situation in Afghanistan. 7 Central Asian countries are attending, but Pakistan and China have decided to give the meeting a miss. Is it because the two countries want to cash in on the crisis in Kabul? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: India to host high-level security dialogue on Afghanistan

At least 10 mysterious, high-intensity blasts have struck China in 7 days. Several people have died, many were injured. China is trying to cover up; nothing is being said on whether these blasts were accidents or coordinated attacks. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Why is China not talking about the mysterious blasts?

Tuvalu's Communication and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Kofe has recorded a video message for COP26 while standing knee-deep in seawater. The minister has become a social media favourite for his innovative call for climate action. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Tuvalu minister's records climate speech knee-deep in sea water

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has secured a record fourth term in office after a ruthless crackdown on dissent ahead of the polls. What does it mean for the future of the Central American nation? Molly Gambhir brings you more.

Gravitas: Nicaragua's Ortega locks in another term

Eight people died after a stampede at a rap concert in Houston. Many fainted, some suffered cardiac arrest. Police are investigating the possibility that someone in the audience was injecting people with drugs. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

Gravitas | Houston Stampede: No clear answers,3 days on

A new controversy has put the Rajapaksas on the backfoot. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's push for 'One Country, One law' has led to backlash. Moly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas:  A controversy adds to Sri Lanka's growing troubles

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