A groundbreaking clinical trial brings hope to the fight against HIV for young women in Africa. A pharmaceutical study in South Africa and Uganda has found the anti-retroviral drug highly effective in preventing HIV. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas: Lenacapavir injection found effective in preventing HIV

Boeing is navigating turbulent legal waters once again as it engages in talks with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve potential charges linked to fatal crashes involving its 737 max jetliners. Bloomberg News reported that negotiations are underway, involving discussions about the possibility of criminal prosecution and the potential imposition of a monitor as part of any settlement.

Gravitas: Boeing pleads guilty in Max Fraud case, 737 Max victims' families protest deal

With the world increasingly mired in conflicts, more and more leaders are reaching out to find common ground. Joining this list is Italian Prime Minister Meloni, who is all set to embark on a high-stakes visit to China.

Gravitas: Italy PM Meloni likely to visit China this month, aims for economic stability with China

Why are people rushing to buy gold across Asia? Join us on gravitas as we dive into the latest global economic trends impacting the yellow metal. Discover why gold has become the go-to asset for investors and central banks, from currency devaluation fears to inflation spikes and geopolitical tensions.

Gravitas | Gold rush: Asia's economic uncertainties fuel record high demand

ARE AMERICAN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN EUROPE UNDER IMMINENT THREAT OF A TERROR ATTACK? Over the weekend, several bases of the United States military across Europe were put on a heightened state of alert amid concerns that a terrorist attack could target US military personnel or facilities. But what triggered this response? Who is conspiring against U.S. Military in Europe? What is the level of threat that has the U.S. Army worried?

Gravitas: US Military raises threat alert across bases in Europe amid terror attack concerns

Indian weddings are a sight to behold, and nothing short of a gala celebration. But behind the 'Big, Fat, Indian Weddings' is an industry that drives several smaller markets. How big is India's wedding industry?

Gravitas: India's booming wedding industry drives world's fifth largest economy

From when will Boeing Starliner fly, to when will Boeing Starliner return... It's been a not-so-encouraging maiden space mission for the American giant's space venture. Having gone to the space station with a plan to stay for eight days, Starliner has spent more than 20days at the orbiting lab. There's still no clarity on when astronauts Wilmore and Williams would return. In case Starliner proves technically unworthy for a return trip, what are the alternatives?

Gravitas: Boeing Starliner remains unreliable, how will astronauts return?

Pakistan's top leadership has cleared the decks to launch a new military operation to curb terrorism in the country. The goal is to quell the surge in violence. Considering it is not the first time Pakistan has made such an announcement, the question is: Will it work?

Gravitas: Can Pakistan's new military operation curb terrorism?

Will Hezbollah Target Dimona, Israel’s Top Secret Nuclear Base? The Hezbollah-Israel conflict is on the edge of the unimaginable after the Lebanon-based group released a video showing potential targets in Israel. If Hezbollah decides to strike Israel's nuclear facility at Dimona, the home of Israel's nuclear weapons, the entire region could descend into doomsday. With the war rhetoric, from both sides, showing no signs of abating, the question that arises is: Will Hezbollah strike Israel’s Dimona?

Gravitas: Will Hezbollah target Dimona, Israel’s top secret Nuclear Base?

During an event in Islamabad, China's Minister of the International Department, Liu Jianchao, said "Business environment cannot improve without security.' Recently, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also returned nearly empty-handed from a trip to China where he had hoped to secure major investments for Pakistan, especially through a revival of CPEC. But with the flagship project of the BRI suffering in Pakistan due to internal turmoil, is China growing tired of Pakistan? What else does this message from the Chinese Minister want to convey to Pakistan?

Gravitas: CPEC in danger? China sets conditions on Pakistan for new BRI investments

Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte is all set to take over as the next NATO Secretary General. Who is Mark Rutte? And how will NATO evolve with him at the helm. Watch this report.

Gravitas: Mark Rutte set to become NATO Secretary General

For centuries, gold has captivated humanity. A symbol of wealth, power, and beauty, it has fueled empires and ignited exploration. But this landscape is shifting. China has emerged as the leading producer and consumer of gold.

Gravitas: China emerges as top gold producer & consumer

Scientists at NASA have, once again, achieved a remarkable feat. They were able to fix 47 year old space probe, Voyager 1, from 15 billion miles away. The Voyager 1, is the farthest manmade object from the Earth.

Gravitas: NASA scientists fix Voyager 1 from 30 billion kilometres away

UK PM Rishi Sunak wore a £750 backpack as he headed to one of the poorest areas of the country on the campaign trail. The PM was spotted with a luxury Tumi bag monogrammed with his initials “RS” as he got on the train to Cornwall. Mr Sunak took the sleeper service to Penzance.

Gravitas: UK PM Rishi Sunak flaunts wealth on campaign trail

Dick Schoof, the former head of the Dutch intelligence agency and counterterrorism office, has been proposed as the new prime minister of the Netherlands by a coalition of four right-wing parties.

Gravitas: Ex-Spy chief proposed as the next Dutch PM

May 31, 1921: A prosperous black neighbourhood in Tulsa perished at the hands of a violent white mob. The enduring loss of "what could have been" lingers to this day.

Gravitas Recall: The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivkaumar has claimed that his political detractors are carrying out a black magic ritual called 'Shatru Bhairavi Yajna' against him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to destabilise the Congress government in Karnataka.

Gravitas: Karnataka Deputy CM accuses rivals of doing black magic

A Malaysian millionaire has thrown a lavish birthday party for her pet cat at a Louis Vuitton store to the envy of many humans and fellow felines.

Gravitas: Millionaire's lavish birthday bash for a cat

Exit Polls for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will be out after the last phase of polling on June 1. The predictions are based on voter feedback collected by survey agencies after the polling. WION tells you how stock market may react to exit polls.

Gravitas | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How Exit poll will impact the market?

Former American President Donald Trump has been found guilty on 34 counts. With that, Trump has become the first ex-American President to be convicted of a crime. Will it be a disadvantage for him or serve in his favour?

Gravitas | Trump's conviction: An advantage or disadvantage?

Former Yorkshire captain Azeem Rafiq says the drinking culture in England is pushing away Muslim cricketers from the sport. The Yorkshire racism whistleblower says every part of the game revolves around alcohol.

Gravitas: Boozy culture pushing away Muslim cricketers in UK?

Three Israeli companies are profiting from the conflict in Gaza. These companies have experienced a significant surge in profits, coinciding with the outbreak of the war in Gaza on October 7th, 2023, and with the U.S. arming Israel with billions of dollars in weaponry.

Gravitas | Gaza war profiteers: Three Israel defence industries see record sales

China is at it again. Satellite images from this week, show that China has deployed its most advanced J-20 fighter jets, very close to the border with India in Sikkim. The image reveals several J20 jets at a dual-use airport serving Shigatse, in Tibet. What does this deployment indicate? What's India's answer to this?

Gravitas: China deploys most advanced J20 jets near India's border | Damning new satellite pics

Have America's Abrams tanks failed in Ukraine? Ukrainian crew working on the tanks have revealed a series of weaknesses and flaws.

Gravitas: Why are Abrams tanks failing in Ukraine?

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