China and Pakistan have signed a precursor deal to develop the Karachi coastline. Beijing is expected to invest $3.5 billion in what is being called another debt trap. What does this deal mean for the Gwadar port? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China's new debt trap: Karachi port

India has withdrawn its men's and women's hockey teams from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games of 2022. Hockey India has cited Britain's discriminatory quarantine rules among the reasons for their withdrawal. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India-UK vaccine spat spills into hockey

This month, military commanders from India and China will meet for the 13th round of talks. Ahead of the dialogue, China has violated the ceasefire twice and attempted incursions. Palki Sharma tells you how India is responding.

Gravitas: India redirects soldiers and military assets from Pakistan to China border

Minorities are under attack in Taliban's Afghanistan: +Men from the Taliban vandalised a Sikh shrine in Kabul +A Taliban leader hailed Ghaznavi for "smashing Somnath idol" +Ethnic Hazaras have been massacred Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Taliban Attack Gurudwara, Hail Ghaznavi who plundered Somnath

The CIA is losing spies. They're being captured, killed & compromised. A leaked cable claims CIA's adversaries are hunting down its informants & turning them into 'double agents'. Who are these adversaries? Watch this report by Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Captured, Killed & Compromised: CIA admits to losing spies

Chinese drones are falling from the sky. Chinese realtors are going broke. But Xi Jinping is only concerned about his expansionist mission in Taiwan. Is a Chinese invasion imminent? What can the US do to bolster Taiwan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Crashing drones, rising debt: China's rough patch

A recent study in the UK found that nearly half of the toys being sold by third-party sellers online were dangerous for children. Some of these toys could even prove to be fatal. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Are toys on online marketplaces dangerous for kids?

Does your dog follow basic instructions? Like 'sit', 'roll', or 'jump'? Can your dog remember the names of his toys? Researchers found 6 'genius' dogs who can remember the names of up to 100 toys. Palki Sharma introduces you to the geniuses.

Gravitas: Dogs that can remember names of 100 toys

UN wants to declare access to a safe environment a human right, but US, UK are opposing the move. Joe Biden had made tall promises on climate, Boris Johnson wanted to help countries at the forefront of the climate crisis. What happened? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: UN proposes to make safe environment a human right

In an exclusive interview to Palki Sharma, David Robinson- the Co-Founder of Internet 2.O revealed how purchases of PCR tests in Hubei shot up after May 2019- well before China officially reported its first cases.

Gravitas: Purchases of PCR tests in Hubei rose sharply from July-October 2019

Taiwan is preparing for war. 56 Chinese jets breached its airspace on Monday. The prospects of an invasion are growing. President Tsai Ing-wen has warned of 'catastrophic consequences'. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) has called upon like-minded countries to unite. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 56 Chinese Jets invade Taiwan's airspace

An independent report has found that 216,000 minors were abused by French Catholic clergy in the last 70 years. The report says the French church had over 3,000 paedophiles. Will the Vatican compensate their victims? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Report: 216,000 minors abused by French Catholic clergy

Will the 6-hour-long Facebook outage force the World to rethink over-reliance on the tech giant? Facebook whistleblower says the platform is more dangerous than we will ever know, and it will haunt an entire generation. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Outrage over Facebook outage

In two weeks, America could default on its debt for the first time in history. President Joe Biden has called it a 'meteor headed for the US economy'. Are Republicans using the recession as leverage? Is Biden's bipartisanship claim a sham? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Biden blames Republicans for looming credit default

India has cornered Pakistan at the UNGA once again. Exercising the right to reply, India told the assembly that while Pakistani diplomats talk peace, PM Imran Khan glorifies Osama Bin-Laden. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Indian corners Pak at UNGA, again!

A new study has found that babies have 10-20 times more microplastics in them than adults. How are microplastics getting inside babies? How do they affect their health? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Study finds babies are full of microplastics

China reported its first Wuhan virus cases in December 2019. But a study has found that the PLA, China's Centre for Disease Control & Chinese universities were buying PCR tests in Hubei in May 2019. Palki Sharma tells you about the explosive revelations.

Gravitas: Chinese officials were buying PCR tests in May 2019

A leak of close to 12 million documents has exposed the hidden wealth of world leaders and powerful business leaders. Palki Sharma tells you how the rich and powerful hide their wealth.

Gravitas: How the rich and powerful hide their wealth

Is China waging an offensive on Taiwan? +93 PLA planes breached Taiwan's air space +Thousands of ships & millions of troops are being assembled +Taiwan is facing at least 20 million cyber attacks every month Palki Sharma tells you how China is escalating the threat of war

Gravitas: China is waging an offensive on Taiwan

26% of mammals are endangered, as are 41% of amphibians. Animals are being killed for fashion, fur and fun. On World Animal Day, Palki Sharma brings you a reality check.

Gravitas: World Animal Day 2021

Britain has deployed its army to ease the Fuel crisis. 200 troops will serve as truck drivers to transport fuel. How many drivers is the UK short of? 100,000. Palki Sharma tells you why the army's intervention may not be enough.

Gravitas: UK deploys military to transport fuel

As the world gears up to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's 152nd birth anniversary, Palki Sharma looks back at the journalist & diplomat in him. What would Gandhi say to our current world leaders?

Gravitas: What would Mahatma Gandhi say to current world leaders?

On the 'International Safe Abortion Day', women activists in Latin America hit the streets to demand that abortion be legalized. A total of 12 countries witnessed pro-choice demonstrations. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Women fight to legalise abortion

Democrats are racing against time to avoid a government shutdown and credit default. At this rate, the US Treasury could run out of money by October 18. What does a US default mean for the world economy? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Will America run out of money?

Jammu & Kashmir has recorded its highest influx of terrorists in 2 years. A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist captured alive by the Indian Army has revealed how the Pakistani Army & the ISI are training terrorists to attack India. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Lashkar terrorist spills the beans on Pakistan's Kashmir plan

The Taliban want India to resume flights. In a letter to DGCA India, they have requested 'smooth passenger movement' & given their 'highest assurance'. Palki Sharma asks: Do the Taliban's assurances work anymore?

Gravitas: The Taliban wants India to resume flights

American lawmakers have a day to avert a shutdown of the US government. If the budget is not passed, the US could default on its loans for the first time in its history. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: In two weeks, the United States could run out of cash

China is lashing out after the first in-person QUAD summit in Washington. It is militarizing the border with India and rolling out a new aircraft carrier - the Type 003. Is China spooked by the QUAD's resolve? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: In-person QUAD summit spooks China

Najla Bouden Romdhane has been appointed Tunisia's first woman Prime Minister. She will also be the Arab World's first woman leader. What's her story? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas| Najla Bouden Romdhane: First woman leader in the Arab World

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of campaign fraud and handed a one-year sentence. Sarkozy overshot the campaign spending cap in his 2012 re-election bid. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: French ex-President Sarkozy guilty of campaign fraud

Singer Britney Spears has won a court battle against her father's guardianship. A court has declared that Britney's father is no longer her guardian. What does this controversy tell us about the parent-child relationship? Who is the villain in this story? Palki Sharma shares her thoughts.

Gravitas | Britney Spears: Freedom at 39

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