US President-Elect Donald Trump pledged to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada as his first Executive Order on 20 January 2025. Watch for more details!

Trump's Tariffs: A Trade Gamble With Mexico & Canada | GRAVITAS

18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh has made history by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive Game 14 of the World Chess Championship, becoming the youngest world champion in history.

Gukesh Wins World Chess Championship, Creates History | GRAVITAS

After decades of Bashar Al Assad's rule, Syria’s capital Damascus has fallen. For many minorities like the Alawites and Christians, the end of this regime marks the setting in of a new set of fears and uncertainty.

Syrian Minorities Alawites & Christians Fear Repression & Revenge | GRAVITAS

Russia has warned it will retaliate to Ukraine’s recent attack on a southern airfield with U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles. On Wednesday, the U.S. warned that Russia might soon use Oreshnik missiles against Ukraine again. Can the U.S. stop Russia’s Oreshnik? Will this strike escalate the war further?

Russia to Use Oreshnik Missiles on Ukraine: US | GRAVITAS

On Monday, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk reported that at least 184 people were killed in gang violence in Haiti's capital over the weekend. This is now being reported as an 'orchestrated attack' against Vodou practitioners by a powerful gang leader. Watch this video to find out more.

184 Killed in Haiti Capital Violence Over Weekend: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk | GRAVITAS

India successfully evacuated 75 of its citizens from Syria, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrims had travelled to the Sayyidah Zaynab shrine near the capital Damascus. The shrine holds immense religious significance for the Shiite Muslim community across the world.

The Sacred Shrine That Took Kashmiri Pilgrims to War-torn Syria | GRAVITAS

Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, a new report suggests. Watch this report for more details!

A New Sponge Can Soak Up 99.9% Of Microplastics | GRAVITAS

In Philippines, weeks after the widening power struggle between Vice President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, an influential church in the country known for its disciplined bloc voting that can swing elections, has reportedly decided to oppose impeachment efforts against Duterte. Watch this video to find out more.

Can an Influential Philippine Church Help Shape Country's Future? | GRAVITAS

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in service with the Russian army "minimizes the need to use nuclear weapons."

Putin: Oreshnik Minimises the Need to Use Nuclear Weapons | GRAVITAS

India's Foreign Secretary on Monday raised concerns about the safety of minorities and recent attacks on cultural, religious, and diplomatic properties in Bangladesh. Watch for more details!

Vikram Misri Discusses Minority Safety in Bangladesh | GRAVITAS

China is playing a dangerous double game with Russia especially, in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Reportedly supplying drones to both Russia and Ukraine.

China is Selling Drones to Both Ukraine and Russia | GRAVITAS

In Myanmar, the Arakan army has claimed the capture of the last army outpost in the strategic western town of Maungdaw. The rebel group claims to have gained full control of Myanmar’s border with Bangladesh. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Rebel Group Claims to Have Taken Control of Myanmar’s Border With Bangladesh | GRAVITAS

After a rapid rally this year, a slowdown in the U.S. Big tech growth is weighing on investor sentiment. The real question now: Is the global stock market's growth engine running on fumes? Watch in for more details!

Is The Global Stock Market's Growth Engine Running On Fumes? | GRAVITAS

India’s naval capabilities are surging with the INS Vikrant, its domestically-built aircraft carrier, now fully operational. Watch this report for more details!

INS Vikrant Gets Navy's Operational Clearance | GRAVITAS

Israel has now opened what it is terming as the fourth front along the Golan Heights against a new jihadi Syria. This came as the regime of Bashar Al-Assad collapsed in Syria, and rebels took control over the capital Damascus. In a region where history often repeats itself, will the fall of Assad mark the beginning of a lasting change? Or is West Asia entering a new and unpredictable phase? A prelude to more conflict?

Israel Opens "4th Front" in Golan Against New Jihadi Syria | GRAVITAS

Taiwan said that on Monday, it launched "combat readiness drills" after detecting Chinese naval and coast guard vessels operating near the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific Ocean. Watch for more details!

China Aggressive, Taiwan on High Alert | GRAVITAS

US President-elect Donald Trump called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end "the madness". Trump has vowed to bring about a negotiated end to the conflict. Watch for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Calls for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire ‘To Stop the Madness’ | GRAVITAS

The UK is nearly as divided between the political Right and Left as the US, according to a new study. The Government’s former counter-extremism tsar found the UK had the highest levels of polarisation between the two groups outside the US. Watch for more details!

Record Polarisation Hurting the UK | GRAVITAS

President-elect Donald Trump's team is reaching out to major tech companies to discuss online drug sales. The focus is on combating fentanyl trafficking and understanding tech companies' challenges. Watch for more details!

Trump Wants Drug Sales Stopped on Google, Meta | GRAVITAS

European Union scientists have said that 2024 will be the world's warmest year since records began, the ripple effect of which will be felt even in 2025. Scientists predict that extraordinarily high temperatures will persist into at least the first few months of the new year. Watch this video to find out more.

EU Scientists Warn 2024 Set to Be First Year Above 1.5C Global Warming Limit

Pakistani announced a seven-day truce between rival sectarian groups after three days of violent clashes killed over 60 people in Kurram district. The violence was triggered on Thursday after gunmen attacked civilian vehicles, killing at least 40 people, who mainly were Shia Muslims. In retaliation, residents in the area of Kurram targeted Sunni Muslims.

Pakistan: Shia-Sunni Factions Agree to Ceasefire After 3 Days of Clashes | Explained

A ceasefire deal, soon to be voted on by the Israeli cabinet would perhaps signal an end to the conflict with Hezbollah. Will this lead to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recalibrate strategy. Freeing Israel to concentrate its military solely on Gaza?

Can US Stop Netanyahu From Unleashing Havoc on Gaza? | GRAVITAS

Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have descended into chaos. While Pakistan is witnessing an uprising against the military-backed government, Bangladesh is struggling to restore order. Both countries are in a state of disarray. Both have failed to protect their minorities. Will the two countries find a way to end the cycle of extremism and violence?

Riven by Violence, Driven by Hatred, Pakistan, Bangladesh Descend into Chaos |  GRAVITAS

13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player to be picked up at an IPL Auction after being bought by the Rajasthan Royals for 1.1 CR rupees. We tell you the remarkable story of this young boy from Bihar who has landed a deal in the world's richest cricket league.

13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Hits IPL Jackpot | GRAVITAS

On Monday, Russia's deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, warned that Moscow may deploy short—to medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region if the U.S. establishes its own missile systems there. Ryabkov stated that American deployments would influence Russia's military-technical responses, highlighting ongoing tensions in a region already strained by US-China relations.

Will Russia Deploy Missiles in Asia? Moscow's Big Warning to US | GRAVITAS

A newly-forged ‘Group of Five’ Defence Format brings together Poland, Germany, France, Italy, and the UK, a move that can potentially change Europe’s security landscape. The five countries are Europe's largest defence spenders.

New Anti-Russia Front as Putin Warns Deploying Missiles in Asia | GRAVITAS

Former cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is under fire for his recent remarks about his wife's recovery from stage four breast cancer. His statements have drawn sharp criticism from leading oncologists across India who warn that such claims could mislead vulnerable patients.

Sidhu Peddling Prejudice on Cancer | GRAVITAS

China claims to have created a new stealth material that is so advanced that it allows fighter jets to slip past enemy defences with near invisibility.

China's Stealth Aircraft Pose New Threat to Its Enemies | GRAVITAS

Philippines' Vice President Sara Duterte threatened to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. killed if she herself were to be killed. Following this, security agencies in the Philippines raised safety measures and dubbed it a 'national concern'. On Monday, the President vowed to fight back against what he called 'reckless and troubling threats'. Watch this video to find out more.

Philippines Vice Presidents' Death Threat Against President 'A Security Concern' | GRAVITAS

A man convicted of murdering a hitchhiker 30 years ago has become the third person in the United States to be executed by nitrogen gas.

U.S. State of Alabama's Third Execution Using Nitrogen Gas | GRAVITAS

The United States has rejected the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. Watch this report for more details!

US Rejects ICC's Arrest Warrant For Israeli Leaders | GRAVITAS

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