Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a US drone strike on Kabul. Zawahiri was living in a busy Kabul neighbourhood despite the Taliban's promise to not harbour terrorists. Palki Sharma breaks down the US operation.

Gravitas: Al-Qaeda chief killed in US drone strike on Kabul

Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan. China is responding with "targeted military operations" around the Island. Taiwan is preparing for a potential conflict. Palki Sharma tells you about China's military moves.

Gravitas:  China announces targeted military operations around Taiwan

Experts believe the US drone that killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri flew through Pakistani airspace. What role did Islamabad play in this operation? What are they hoping for in return? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Did Pakistan help the US kill Al-Qaeda chief?

Is there a rift between China and Pakistan? Pending power bills and demands from the IMF are putting the iron brothers at odds. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: General Bajwa fixing China, Pakistan ties?

The political impasse in Iraq has raised the risk of more violence. Over the weekend, the protesters stormed the parliament again. They have installed tents and refused to leave. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Iraq's political crisis raises risk of violence

Chinese ship Yuan Wang 5 is expected to arrive in Hambantota around mid-August. The tracking vessel has the capacity to spy on atomic sites and ports in southern India. Palki Sharma tells you how India is responding.

Gravitas: Chinese ship to spy on India from Sri Lanka?

The bin Laden family donated $1.2 million to a charity run by Britain's Prince Charles in 2013. Reports claim Charles cleared the donation despite opposition from his advisers. Palki Sharma tells you more about the latest scandal to hit Britain's royal family.

Gravitas: Bin Laden family donated $1.2 million to Prince Charles

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: First grain ship departs from Odessa port

Vladimir Putin singled out the United States as the biggest threat to Russia in a naval doctrine unveiled on Sunday. What does this reveal about the Russian president's long-term strategic plan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin singles out US as biggest threat to Russia

India's 2-year-old canine soldier Axel was killed in the line of duty on July 30. Axel was trained in assault operation. Palki Sharma brings you the story of Axel and of other canines in service.

Gravitas: Axel, 2-year-old canine soldier killed in line of duty

Our Earth has begun spinning faster. On July 29, it completed a full spin in less than 24 hours. What does this mean? Should you be worried? Palki Sharma brings you report.

Gravitas: Earth just completed a rotation in less than 24 hours!

Several Taiwanese news outlets are now reporting that Nancy Pelosi will arrive in Taiwan on Tuesday. China has threatened to respond with its military. Beijing is said to have prepared a "range of options" to stop Pelosi. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will Pelosi make a secret visit to Taiwan?

Another MiG-21 has crashed in India. The trainer aircraft crashed in Rajasthan killing 2 pilots. There have been 6 reported crashes involving MiG-21 in the last 20 months. Why is this aircraft not be retired? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Another MiG-21 crashes in India, 2 pilots killed

Sebastian Vettel, 35, has announced retirement from Formula One. In his farewell address, the racing driver spoke about climate change. What explains this growing trend to retire citing woke reasons? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Sebastian Vettel announces retirement from Formula One

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar & Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were under the same roof at the SCO meeting in Tashkent. Was there a bilateral? What was the aim of this SCO summit? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: SCO meeting: India and Pak under same roof

The impact of Putin's gas war on Europe is being felt widely. German cities have dimmed street lights. Italy is asking people to dial down air conditioning. France plans to ban illuminated advertising. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: How Putin's gas war is hurting Europe

Did you know? Chess originated in India. The game dates back to 600 AD. India is currently celebrating the homecoming of chess- it is hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India hosts 44th International Chess Olympiad

For two consecutive quarters now - the American economy has contracted. For many economists this would mean the beginning of a recession. But American leaders argue - the US is not in a recession. Who is right? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is America in a recession?

Jack Ma is planning to give up control of Ant Group. For two years, China's most recognizable entrepreneur has been missing from the public eye. Behind the scenes - the Communist Party has dismantled his empire. Palki Sharma tells you how Beijing punished Jack Ma.

Gravitas: How China destroyed Jack Ma

Pak Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa recently made an SOS call to Washington. He dialed the White House to seek help in loan disbursement from the IMF. Why is Bajwa acting like a diplomat? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pak Army Chief seeks US help to avoid 'default'

Xi Jinping has issued a warning to Joe Biden. The Chinese President has warned his American counterpart against "playing with fire" over Taiwan. Will this warning trigger a conflict? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping threatens Joe Biden

Gravitas Global Headlines: Sri Lanka economic crisis | Eurozone inflation

Tensions in South China Sea are escalating. US has sent an aircraft carrier, China is conducting a military exercise. The proposed visit of Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan has amplified the animosity. Joe Biden dialed Xi Jinping amid this confrontation. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: US & China heading towards a conflict?

The IMF says Russian economy is doing better than expected. The West had tried to punish and isolate Russia by slapping sanctions. Today, Western economies are battling inflation and bracing for recession. Russia, on the other hand, is making new friends. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: IMF: Russian economy doing better than expected

Wuhan has locked down 1 million residents. The original epicenter of the pandemic is dealing with a fresh outbreak. This comes after fresh studies linked the virus to a wet market in Wuhan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan locks down 1 million people

India is developing framework to check fake reviews online. Estimates say 4% of reviews online are fake, and they get people to spend up to $152 Billion every year. Palki Sharma brings you the details

Gravitas: India plans to fight fake reviews

Nawaz Sharif says 'Pakistan has become a circus'. The leader is upset as Pak's Supreme Court has ruled in PTI's favour, snatching the Punjab CM's post from Hamza Shahbaz Sharif. PML-N now plans to impose governor's rule in the province. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Nawaz Sharif cries foul as Imran Khan wins Punjab

Debris from a Chinese rocket is headed towards Earth. It could crash early next week, but no one knows where. Debris from the same rocket has crashed on earth once in 2020 & again in 2021. Palki Sharma asks: Why is China so irresponsible?

Gravitas: Out-of-control Chinese rocket to crash on earth

Two Indian Peacekeepers were killed in action in Congo. The violent anti-UN protests in the country are intensifying. UN has warned that attacks on its mission could be considered a war crime. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 2 Indian peacekeepers killed during anti-UN protests

Lufthansa airline has been forced to cancel 1,000 flights affecting travel plans of over 134,000 passengers. The airline's workers have gone on strike demanding a pay hike. What is Lufthansa doing to resolve this? Why are most European airlines in a mess? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Lufthansa travel chaos: 1,000 flights cancelled, 134,000 passengers hit

Our world today is noisier than ever before. People living in cities expose themselves to noise above 85dB on a regular basis. An industry has come up just to cancel noise, but noise today has become a virtue, even a sign of leadership. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: What it means to live in a noisy world

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