After 22 years, China has released a white paper on Taiwan. Beijing has refused to rule out the use of force to achieve reunification. What is China's game plan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China unveils game plan for Taiwan reunification

In a recently-published article, Tennis star Serena Williams has said she is retiring to expand her family. Williams says she didn't want to choose between tennis and family, and wouldn't have had to, had she been a man. But is retirement really a gender issue? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Serena Williams announces retirement

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: Kenya Presidential Elections 2022 | Bangladesh minister on Chinese loans

Have you heard about quiet quitting? It is the new workplace trend. Quiet quitting is about not doing above and beyond what you were hired to do. Is it the perfect mantra for work-life balance? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What's quiet quitting? Here's all you need to know about the new workplace trend

The FBI recently raided Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. It was looking for official records which Trump allegedly stole from the White House. Joe Biden says he wasn't even aware about the raids. Trump is calling this a witch-hunt. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Is Trump being subjected to a 'witch-hunt'?

On Monday, Seoul recorded the heaviest rainfall in 115 years. It knocked out power grids, flooded the metro system & submerged numerous homes. Seoul residents say the situation resembled scenes from Titanic & Parasite. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Heaviest rainfall in 115 years floods Seoul

Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan flagged off a new drilling mission to the Mediterranean amid rising tensions with Greece. Erdogan also promised to carry out his much-hyped military operation in northern Syria. Palki Sharma decodes the Turkish president's two-front escalation.

Gravitas: Erdogan raises tensions in the Mediterranean and Syria

Last month, angry citizens took to the streets in China after losing their bank deposits. Reports say local Chinese officials had hired thugs to crush the protest. Why does the Communist Party need thugs? Is it losing its grip on power? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Chinese officials hired thugs to control protesters

An explosion at a Russian military base in Crimea killed 1 and injured 13 others. Ukraine has denied carrying out the attack while Russia claims it was a munitions detonation. What is the truth behind this mysterious blast? Is it the start of Ukraine's counter-attack? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Blast rips through Russian base in Crimea

Kenya has gone to polls to elect its next President. The frontrunners are Raila Odinga & William Samoei Ruto. The vote was held on Tuesday, the results will be out in a week. Why do these elections matter? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Kenya Elections 2022: All you need to know

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan claimed his close aide Shahbaz Gill was "abducted". The Pakistani government has come out and said that Gill has been arrested on charges of sedition. What really happened? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's aide kidnapped in Islamabad?

The Lahore zoo is planning to auction 12 lions to ease the facility's space constraints. Wildlife experts are concerned about the proposal to sell zoo lions to private collectors. Palki Sharma tells you how this auction sums up Pakistan's problematic approach to wildlife.

Gravitas: Pakistan zoo to auction 12 lions

Gravitas Global Headlines: Donald Trump's Florida home raided | South Korea floods

The Indian state of Bihar is witnessing another political divorce. CM Nitish Kumar has ended Janata Dal (United)'s alliance with BJP & joined hands with RJD. What explains the move? How has Nitish Kumar made a career by switching sides? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Decoding the 'political divorce' in Bihar

The US has announced a $1 billion military package for Ukraine. The latest package brings total US commitments to almost $10 billion. Reports claim only 30% of these weapons are making it to the front lines. What about the rest? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US announces largest military package yet for Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed to not dictate Africa's choices during a three-nation tour of the continent. Blinken's trip comes two weeks after Russia's foreign minister visited Africa. Palki Sharma decodes the new race for the continent.

Gravitas: Blinken vows to not dictate Africa's choices

Will cheap Chinese phones lose access to the Indian markets? India is said to be mulling curbs on Chinese smartphone markers. They could be curbed from selling phones cheaper than $150 (Rs 12,000). Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: No cheap Chinese phones for India

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has made a big claim. Wu said Chinese drills around the island are a part of a game-plan to prepare for an invasion. Will China invade Taiwan? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Taiwan says China is preparing for an invasion

Russia's Wagner Group has reportedly launched a 'recruitment drive'. It is recruiting mercenaries from Russian prisons. Billboards with the group's ads have been installed in Russian cities. What is the Wagner Group? How does it help Moscow? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Russia's Wagner Group is hiring mercenaries from prisons

Australia fielded a Covid positive cricketer in the finals of women's cricket at the Commonwealth games. Why did the organisers permit this health risk? How can infected athletes play team sports? Palki Sharma asks.

Gravitas: Australia fields Covid positive cricketer

Apple is said to have asked its suppliers in Taiwan to avoid using "Made in Taiwan" labels. The tech giant apparently wants products to be labeled as made in "Chinese Taipei" or "Taiwan, China".

Gravitas: Apple toes China's line on Taiwan

Qantas has asked its executives to serve as 'baggage handlers'. The airline wants them to sort & scan luggage at airports. The move comes as Qantas faces a chronic staff shortage. Palki Sharma tells you how airlines the world over are in a similar mess.

Gravitas: Qantas asks executives to serve as 'baggage handlers'

Another European country is fearing a Russian invasion. Moldova is afraid that Russia could mount an offensive to take the country. Moldova's Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita said: "We are very worried". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia could invade this European country next

Is Ukraine staring at a nuclear disaster? Last week, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was struck by shelling & rockets. The explosions broke 3 radiation monitoring detectors. The UN chief has called the ongoing military activity 'suicidal'. Palki Sharma explains the growing risk.

Gravitas: Is Ukraine on the verge of a nuclear disaster?

Bangladesh has hiked fuel prices by 51%. This is the biggest hike in the country's history. Demonstrations have begun in Dhaka, the protesters are angry at the ongoing economic turmoil. Is Bangladesh heading toward a Sri Lanka-like crisis? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Is Bangladesh heading toward a Sri Lanka-like crisis?

Sri Lanka deferred a proposed visit by China's Yuan Wang 5 spy vessel amid growing pressure from India. China responded by indirectly accusing India of 'disturbing' its relations with Sri Lanka. Palki Sharma tells you why it's advantage India for now.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka defers voyage by Chinese spy vessel

Israel and Gaza announced a ceasefire after three days of fighting that claimed 44 Palestinian lives. Gaza officials claim at least 15 children were killed in Israeli strikes. What led to this sudden escalation? Could it spiral into a full-blown war? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel and Gaza on the brink of war

Chinese aggression near Taiwan is being called the new normal. The PLA has extended its drills around the island. The Chinese military is said to have simulated an attack on Taiwan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China simulates an invasion of Taiwan

Gravitas Global Headlines: Antony Blinken on Africa tour | Covid lockdowns continue in China

WION correspondent Anas Mallick was abducted by the Taliban while on a reporting assignment in Kabul. He was held for 21 hours and physically assaulted by Taliban fighters. Palki Sharma speaks to Anas about his time in Taliban custody.

WION correspondent abducted by the Taliban

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