Millions of Americans are having trouble paying their bills and saving money, even if they are not living in extreme poverty. This is according to a research study published by the Urban Institute.

Millions of Americans Struggling to Pay Bills | GRAVITAS

UK PM Keir Starmer and his cabinet are facing heat over Labour government’s plan to scrap a winter heating allowance for millions of elderly people. Watch this report for more details!

UK: Row Over Cuts to Winter Fuel Allowance Heats Up | GRAVITAS

Kenyan President William Ruto cancelled two deals with Adani Group worth about $2.6 billion over alleged corruption, hours after company founder Gautam Adani was charged by the US authorities in a separate bribery scheme.

Kenyan President Cancels Two Deals With Adani Group | GRAVITAS

Russia unveiled its newest hypersonic ballistic missile, Oreshnik, by using the weapon to strike Ukraine's Dnipro on Thursday, Confirming the use of the new weapon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it was a clear message to NATO. Putin also claimed that the missile is unstoppable by any of the current U.S. or NATO defences, marking a new escalation in the Ukraine war.

Russia's Gamechanger Missile Punctures Ukraine Resistance, Moscow's Forces Advances on Wide Front

A church in Switzerland is enabling visitors to interact with a digital avatar of Jesus also known as "AI Jesus". It is being done through an innovative installation created by scientists and theologians of Lucerne University. Watch this video to find out more.

AI-Powered Jesus Set to Chat With People at Switzerland's St. Peter's Chapel | GRAVITAS

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. These arrest warrants do not ensure that the individuals will face trial in The Hague, the Dutch city where the ICC is headquartered. Additionally, they do not guarantee that any of the men will actually be apprehended, although some nations have stated their intention to honor the warrants.

Netanyahu Faces Arrest in 124 Countries After ICC Decision; What Next? | GRAVITAS

Rafael Nadal's legendary tennis career ended on Tuesday after Spain were knocked out by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Finals. Wion pays tribute to the 'King of Clay'.

Rafael Nadal Ends His Legendary Tennis Career | GRAVITAS

Israel is offering cash rewards to try and get the hostages back. Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is offering a reward of $5 million to anybody who brings out a hostage held in Gaza. But will this strategy work? And why has Netanyahu made this offer now? Molly Gambhir decodes.

Netanyahu Offers Cash Rewards to Bring Back Hostages | GRAVITAS

Australia introduced a bill in parliament to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines for social media platforms for systemic breaches. Watch this report for more details!

Australia Tables U-16 Social Media Ban Bill | GRAVITAS

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his visit to Guyana in South America yesterday. And now, Dominica and Guyana have presented their top awards to Modi for his statesmanship as well as his support during the Covid 19 pandemic. Both nations have conferred their highest national awards on Modi. Watch this video to find out more.

PM Modi's Caribbean Outreach: Indian PM Receives Top Honour for Aid During Pandemic | GRAVITAS

A "bomb cyclone" slammed the Pacific Northwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in Washington state, killing two people and injuring two others.

Bomb Cyclone Batters Pacific Northwest | GRAVITAS

US President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have been inseparable, Since Trump's election victory weeks ago. The SpaceX CEO has accompanied Trump for family meals, meetings with congressional Republicans, and also a UFC fight. But the recent outing, at Musk's SpaceX rocket launch in Texas has raised eyebrows.

Rift Between Donald Trump's Team and Elon Musk? | GRAVITAS

Two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea were disrupted in quick succession. It raises fears of sabotage from "malicious actors" in the region at a time when the alliance is at odds with Russia.

Two Telecommunications Cables Damaged In The Baltic Sea | GRAVITAS

Lebanon-based Hezbollah has claimed to have launched an attack on the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. According to reports, several explosions rocked Tel Aviv in which one got killed and at least five people were injured. The recent attacks came in the aftermath of the recent Israeli strike on Beirut that killed Hezbollah's media chief. Watch this video to find out more.

'Fire to Fire': Hezbollah Strikes Tel Aviv in Response to Israel's Beirut Strikes | GRAVITAS

According to reports, President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing Kash Patel to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel is a known loyalist of Trump. Born in New York in 1980 to Indian immigrant parents from East Africa, Kash Patel has roots in Vadodara, Gujarat. The push for Patel's appointment has come from some of Trump's longest-serving advisers. As a result, Pakistan finds itself in a complicated situation.

Donald Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Be Named Next FBI Director? | GRAVITAS

President-elect Donald Trump picked doctor and TV personality Mehmet Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or C.M.S. He is the latest addition to his so-called 'anti-vaccine brigade'. Watch this video to find out more.

Trump Takes on Huge, Rich Vaccine Industrial Complex, Elects Anti-vaxxer Dr Oz | GRAVITAS

Russia has updated its nuclear strategy just a day after accusing U.S. President Joe Biden of risking World War III with his reversal on long-range weapons for Ukraine. The new doctrine states that any aggression from non-nuclear nations, in collaboration with a nuclear power, will be viewed as a coordinated assault on Russia. This announcement hints at a potential lowering of the threshold for the first use of nuclear weapons. Is World War III now inevitable? Is Russia gearing up for atomic escalation?

Putin Dares America With Nuclear Button After Biden's Ukraine Missile Move | GRAVITAS

For decades, the trading floor has been a man's world, but that’s rapidly changing. The glass ceiling is cracking, and women are not just entering the trading ring—they’re changing the game. While the financial sector has long been dominated by male perspectives, women are now making their mark-- they're bringing balance, insight, and a new set of skills to the fast-paced world of finance.

Women Break Barriers on the Trading Floor | GRAVITAS

Once celebrated for its economic boom and cultural influence, Japan now faces a somber reality: foreign men are flocking to Tokyo, drawn by its burgeoning sex trade.

Tokyo Sees Influx in Sex Tourism as the Economy Weakens | GRAVITAS

Elon Musk's Starlink has been generating significant buzz in India, particularly for its promise of high-speed satellite internet. However, a recent report by the Kutniti Foundation has raised concerns about the potential security implications of allowing the service in India.

Indian Think Tank Flags Security Risks Posed by Starlink | GRAVITAS

US President Joe Biden visited the Amazon rainforest on Sunday as part of his Brazil trip on Sunday ahead of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. He became the first sitting US president to ever visit the Amazon rainforest. Even as Biden's trip is being dubbed by many as quote-unquote 'historic', was it enough to secure the Amazon rainforest's future? Watch this video to find out more.

Too Little, Too Late? Behind Biden's Amazon Rainforest Visit and Climate Policy | GRAVITAS

President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Tulsi Gabbard as the chief of U.S. intelligence has caused a stir within the national security community, raising fears that the extensive intelligence apparatus may become more politicized. Trump’s appointment of Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman with limited intelligence expertise who is perceived as lenient toward Russia and Syria, is one of several key choices that indicate he might be valuing loyalty over qualifications as he puts together his team for a second term.

Russian Mole? Spy Agencies Worried by Trump's Selection of Tulsi Gabbard as Intel Tsar | GRAVITAS

Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran's Ambassador to the UN to discuss U.S.-Iran tensions, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic strategy under Trump. WION tells you more insights in this report.

Elon Musk Talks To Iran As Israel Hits 3 War Fronts | GRAVITAS

Before the UEFA Nations League match in Paris, pro-Palestine protests took place outside the stadium, with demonstrators voicing their opposition to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protests highlighted the political tensions surrounding the event, as activists called for greater attention to the humanitarian crisis. Despite the demonstration, the match went ahead as scheduled, with heightened security measures in place to ensure public safety.

Scuffle Breaks Out During France-Israel Match in Paris | GRAVITAS

India and Pakistan may be divided by borders, but are united by 'toxic smog'. As severe pollution continues to throttle parts of North India, millions fall sick in Pakistan. According to reports, close to 2 million people have complained of respiratory troubles across Pakistan's Punjab in just a month. The situation is so grim that Pakistan has declared a health emergency. Watch this video to find out more.

Severe Pollution Throttles North India, Millions Fall Ill in Pakistan | GRAVITAS

The Indian army is gearing up for any potential intense combat in high-altitude terrains and battlefields. The army is seeking high-altitude surveillance drones and rugged all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Indian Army Seeks High-altitude Drones, and All-terrain Vehicles | GRAVITAS

Donald Trump has announced his new pick for the intelligence team. John Ratcliffe has now been named the CIA Director in Trump 2.0. Tulsi Gabbard has been named the new director of National Intelligence.

Trump Appoints China Hawk Ratcliffe and Gabbard to Intelligence Unit | GRAVITAS

In trump trades, the dollar's surge is a strong narrative playing out compared to broader and cross-asset performances. Besides the knee-jerk swagger of the bitcoin's rise to race past $90,000, the long-term story is betting in favour of the greenback. Amongst the dollar's g-7 peers, the euro is now projected to take a big hit. Take a look at this report to understand the big new bet by currency market analysts...

Currency Analyst's Big New Call- Euro Parity With Dollar | GRAVITAS

Narco terror has become one of the biggest challenges for the security forces in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, Pakistan used to use drones to drop narcotics from across the border, or the Line of Control (LOC), but now drug peddlers are using technology like high-end drones and encrypted apps to deliver drugs in Srinagar.

J&K: High-End Drones, Encrypted Apps Used To Deliver Drugs | GRAVITAS

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India ruled against what is known as 'Bulldozer Justice'. It refers to demolition of buildings as an action taken against someone accused of a crime. The SC said that demolitions should be carried out with proper legal procedures in place. Property owners now have to be given a 15-day notice and even an opportunity to defend themselves. In recent years, 'bulldozer justice' has emerged as a political tool that rendered many homeless and affected their businesses. Watch this video to find out more.

India's Top Court Bans 'bulldozer Justice' | GRAVITAS

As Russian forces continue advancing on the battlefield, reports suggest that Ukraine could be months away from developing a crude nuclear bomb as a last resort. Could Kyiv abandon its non-proliferation stance in response to Russian aggression, and how would this change the balance of power?

Ukraine Threatens to Go Nuclear as Putin Nears Victory | GRAVITAS

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