The Chinese military has released video footage of its rifle-equipped robotic dogs. The robots were showcased at a joint military drill held with Cambodia.

Gravitas: China's new weapon of war? PLA showcases rifle-equipped robotic dog

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to create 100,000 more apprenticeships a year by shutting down some university courses if the Tories stay in power after the General Election.

Gravitas: UK PM Sunak pledges 100,000 high-skilled apprenticeships

Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island's president, sparking protests by thousands of people.

Gravitas: Thousands protest new pro-China reforms in Taiwan

On this day in 1971, Mariner 9, NASA's Mars orbiter, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It beat the Soviet Mars 2 to the Red Planet, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit another planet. Mariner 9 was the first orbital mission to Mars. It arrived at the Red Planet in November of that year.

Gravitas Recall: NASA's Mariner 9 spacecraft beat Soviet Mars 2 to the red planet, in 1971

Russian commodities firms struggling to execute financial transactions with Chinese counterparts have started tapping a new method for settling deals - cryptocurrency or stablecoins. This shift is mainly attributed to current sanctions against Russia due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.

Gravitas: Crypto, a saviour for sanctions-hit Russia?

Three passengers are suing American Airlines after alleging employees from the company removed a total of eight Black men from a flight due to a complaint about a passenger with body odor.

Gravitas: Three black passengers sue American airlines for racial discrimination

Japan detected a Chinese reconnaissance-attack drone flying near Okinawa in the East China Sea. The incident occurred Monday within Japan's air defense identification zone.

Gravitas: China sends drone in Japanese airspace

With Delhi reeling under record-breaking temperature this month, a 40-year-old man from Bihar succumbed to heat stroke at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital.

Gravitas: 40-year-old man dies of heat stroke in Delhi

An HR professional who recently stayed at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai was surprised to find a dog sleeping peacefully at the hotel's entrance. Rubi Khan was curious about the dog’s presence and inquired about it with the staff. They informed her that the dog had been a part of the hotel since birth. The staff explained that Ratan Tata had issued strict instructions to treat animals entering the hotel premises "well." Ms Khan's post on the networking platform Linkedin has gone viral with netizens applauding the hotel's compassionate gesture.

Gravitas: Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel opens doors to dogs

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increasing pressure from his war cabinet as Israel's assault on Gaza continues. Many believe that he is not doing enough for Israel. On Wednesday, war cabinet observer MK Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of failing Israel in matters of both security and economy. He urged that elections be held by the end of the year, delivering a stark indictment of the war-time govt he is part of. Has Netanyahu lost his balance? Has personal political survival become more important for the Israeli Prime Minister than Israel itself?

Gravitas: Has Netanyahu lost the balance? Political survival more important for Bibi than country?

Georgia's parliament voted to override a presidential veto of a bill on "foreign agents" that has plunged the country into crisis, ignoring criticism from the West which says the legislation is authoritarian and pro-Russian.

Gravitas: Georgian parliament votes against president's veto of foreign agents bill

There is growing global outrage over Israel's military offensive in Rafah. Yet, Israel has escalated its assault on the southern Gaza City, where about 1.3 million Palestinians had sought shelter before the operation began. The European Union is even considering sanctions against Israel. Despite widespread condemnation, President Joe Biden is not changing his policy toward Israel. What is the Biden administration's red line as far as Israel's actions in Gaza is concerned?

Gravitas: Anger against Israel's Rafah assault rises, but US remains steadfast

Chinese companies are rebranding themselves as American to evade US sanctions. Can they get away with it?

Gravitas: Chinese firms rebrand themselves as American to evade sanctions

On this day in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, standing at 29,032 feet.

Gravitas Recall: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay make history, Summit Mount Everest in 1953

According to a report, the world experienced an average of 26 more days of extreme heat over the last 12 months that would probably not have occurred without climate change.

Gravitas: World experienced 26 more days of extreme heat

In the relations between the two Koreas -terms like mud-slinging and murky politics have taken on a whole new meaning. South Korea says - the North Korean regime is sending balloons containing rubbish and excrement to the south.

Gravitas: North Korea sends trash and excrement to South Korea

Days after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's high-profile visit to Nigeria, the country's First Lady, in a bold address, stated that the women of Nigeria should not lose themselves trying to emulate American celebrities.

Gravitas |'Nakedness': Nigerian First Lady's remark after Meghan Markle's visit

Russian President Putin has sent out a harsh warning to the West. This comes in response to NATO Chief's statement on allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia and French and German leaders' support for it.

Gravitas| Putin warns West: There will be consequences

Google's new artificial intelligence (AI) search feature is facing criticism for providing erratic, inaccurate answers. Its experimental "AI Overviews" tool has told some users searching for how to make cheese stick to pizza better that they could use "non-toxic glue". Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Google introduces AI in search; faces criticism for inaccurate, erratic answers

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway, all NATO members bordering Russia, have decided to join forces to build a “drone wall” to protect their borders.

Gravitas: Russia superior war-machinery makes NATO nervous, nations of US-led bloc plan 'drone wall'

A Noida resident died on Sunday morning after he was allegedly hit by a speeding Audi car. According to the police, the car was being driven “swiftly and negligently”. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Caught on cam: Noida resident dies after being allegedly hit by speeding Audi car

A red alert has been issued as a heatwave grips North India and sends mercury levels shooting up. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas: North India heatwave red alert

According to a report, Turkish police have arrested 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian citizen. Another report says 2 Pakistani men who kidnapped 2 Indian nationals have been arrested in Cambodia. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas: Turkish police arrest 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian: Report

Syed Mustafa Kamal, the leader of MQM-P, spoke highly of India in an address to Pakistan's parliament. The political leader also contrasted India's progress with Pakistan's poor state. Gravitas brings you the full story.

Gravitas: Pakistani leader praises India, criticises his country

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