World leaders are being accused of using their UNGA addresses to pitch for re-election. Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro used most of his speech to highlight the achievements of his government. Does this trend make the UNGA ineffective? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Leaders use UNGA address to make election pitch

Joe Biden used his address at the 77th UN General Assembly to criticize Russia's war on Ukraine. He blamed 'one man' for the 'unprovoked aggression' on Ukraine. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Joe Biden uses UNGA address to attack Putin

'Eat Breakfast like a king, Lunch like a prince & Dinner like a pauper.' A new study has sent this saying up for a toss. It says a heavy breakfast isn't necessarily good for your diet, neither does it guarantee weight loss. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Study says 'heavy breakfast' not necessarily good for diet

Secret delegations from Pakistan and Indonesia are reportedly visiting Israel. Are the two Muslim nations planning to recognize Israel? What would a normalisation mean for both sides? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistani delegation makes 'secret' trip to Israel

Donbas separatist leader proposes referendum on joining Russia. Moscow-installed leader of Kherson too has asked Kremlin permission for a referendum on making the region a part of Russia. Will the votes be game-changing? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: Donbas plans to hold referendum on joining Russia

The 77th United Nations General Assembly is underway in New York. Goes without saying, Ukraine will dominate the gathering. But at what cost? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: Priorities at the 77th UNGA

Officials in Hong Kong are considering proposals that will lift pandemic restrictions on travelers. The city is gearing up to host several international events later this year. But can Hong Kong reclaim its lost glory? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Can Hong Kong reclaim its lost glory?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: Kremlin rejects Kyiv's war crimes claims; US-Taliban prisoner swap

Queen Elizabeth's coffin completed its final journey from central London to its resting place at Windsor Castle. Priyanka Sharma tells you how the UK bid a final goodbye to the Queen.

Gravitas: The UK bids a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth

Typhoon Nanmadol is one of the biggest storms to hit Japan in years - and the 14th typhoon of the season. Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has delayed his visit to the US to assess the damage. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Super Typhoon Nanmadol slams into Japan

It's been 40 years since the first emoji was used at a university in the United States. Since then, these special characters have become a staple of online conversations. What do the next 40 years hold for emojis? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 40 years of emojis

Hollywood filmmaker Woody Allen plans to retire after his next film. The two-time Oscar winning Director says he wants to focus on writing. Some are upset at the news, others are celebrating. Priyanka Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Woody Allen to retire after his next film

The city of Leicester in UK witnessed street clashes on Saturday. The police say they have arrested 15 people & their investigation is still on. What were these clashes about? Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Leicester clashes: Was Asia Cup 2022 the trigger?

Iranian women took off their hijab to protest against the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She was arrested in Tehran for not wearing the headscarf properly. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Iranian women take off hijab to protest moral police

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to Egypt. The trip is expected to boost military ties since Egypt is reportedly showing interest in India's Tejas fighter jet. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's defence minister Rajnath Singh travels to Egypt

Once again, US President Joe Biden has said that American forces will defend Taiwan, in the event of a Chinese invasion. China says it has lodged "stern representations". Will Biden's statement lead to another escalation? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Joe Biden sends a bold message to China

Kazakhstan is changing the name of its capital city from Nur-Sultan to Astana. It was only in 2019 that the capital was named Nur-Sultan from Astana. What explains the reversal? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Kazakhstan to change the name of its capital back to Astana

Gravitas Global Headlines: Ukraine mass graves; Global recession fears

A World Bank assessment says that aggressive interest rate hikes by central banks could prove to be inadequate to bring inflation under control. Priyanka Sharma tells you how this could lead to a recession.

Gravitas: World Bank fears a global recession in 2023

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that his country has been wandering with a begging bowl for the last 75 years. Even at the SCO roundtable, a visibly emotional Sharif appealed for foreign assistance to revive Pakistan's economy. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan 'wandering with begging bowl'

A new study claims that children can be affected by their fathers' and grandfathers' smoking habits. Meaning, your grandchildren could be forced to pay the price of the cigarettes you smoke. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Children whose fathers smoke are more likely to get asthma

India is the world's largest democracy, the world's fifth largest economy and it represents 1/5th of the world's population, then why can't it have an independent foreign policy? Priyanka Sharma decodes it for you.

Gravitas | SCO summit in Uzbekistan: Will India emerge as the voice of reason?

French foreign minister Catherine Colonna arrives in India with one message from Emmanuel Macron to offer a no limits partnership to India. Priyanka Sharma brings you all the key takeaways.

Gravitas: Macron offers 'no-limit' partnership to India

Tennis legend Roger Federer will retire from the sport after playing next week's Laver Cup in London. Federer says his body had been challenged by injuries and surgeries in the last three years. Priyanka Sharma reflects on Federer's stellar legacy.

Gravitas: Roger Federer announces retirement

A new report by a think tank claims that British Muslims have had their citizenship reduced to "second-class" status. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Are British Muslims 'second class citizens'?

British regulators paused Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision-Blizzard over allegations of anti-competitive practices. Gaming giant Sony is sparring with Microsoft over Activision's cult game - Call of Duty. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: UK watchdog pauses Microsoft's acquisition of Activision

Hungary wants pregnant women to hear 'foetal heartbeat' before an abortion. The govt says this measure is aimed at dissuading women from getting an abortion. Activists say, it's meant to 'humiliate women'. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Hungary wants pregnant women to hear 'foetal heartbeat' before abortion

Gravitas Global Headlines: US approves Taiwan policy act; Apple increases in-app purchase prices

Can Aspirin increase survival rates in cancer patients? Can the drug also prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body? Studies suggest so. Listen in to Priyanka Sharma.

Gravitas: Studies suggest Aspirin can increase survival rates in cancer patients

For over 40 days now, Xinjiang has been under a total lockdown. Authorities are locking up residents in their homes. Patients are being coerced to take tradition Chinese medicine. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: In Xinjiang, people are starving to death

King Charles was seen throwing a tantrum over 'leaky' pens during a signing ceremony in Belfast. It was the second time in seven days that the new monarch had a breakdown over pens. Priyanka Sharma tells you why this controversy has erupted at the worst possible time for the royal family.

Gravitas: King Charles throws tantrum over 'leaky' pen

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