Pakistan and China are staging joint naval drills off the Shanghai coast. What is Pakistan's role in China's Indo-Pacific military policy? How must India see the growing China-Pakistan military cooperation? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan and China stage military drills near Shanghai

India's population is expected to surpass China's in 2023. Is that a good thing or bad? Can India harness the potential of its population? Can India, like China, reap its demographic dividend? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Can India harness the potential of its population?

Cricket experts are calling for Virat Kohli to be dropped from the Indian men's team. Kohli's form has dipped since the pandemic with his last century coming in 2019. Does Kohli deserve a place based on his past records? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Calls for Virat Kohli to be dropped from Indian team

Do you always add extra salt to your food? A study claims that those who add more salt to their food at the table are more likely to die prematurely. What's the connection? Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Study links table salt to premature death

As Joe Biden heads to West Asia, reports have emerged that President Biden could discuss the revival of Arms sales to the Saudis. Palki Sharma asks: Does Biden plan to revive the American war machine?

Gravitas: US likely to revive arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Europe is on the edge after the Russian Nord Stream gas link was shutdown. President Vladmir Putin is making fresh moves. He will travel to Iran next week. Palki Sharma tells you what to expect.

Gravitas: Ukraine war: Putin renews old friendships

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa & his brother Basil Rajapaksa tried to leave Sri Lanka. Reports claim - immigration officials stopped them from boarding their flights. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Gotabaya Rajapaksa "desperate" to leave Sri Lanka

The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out a system to settle international trade transactions in the Indian rupee instead of the dollar. How does the rupee trade work? How will it impact India's trade relations? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: RBI announces rupee mechanism for foreign trade

Reports claim at least 19 emerging economies are at risk of default. They are facing a perfect storm of rising expenses and falling foreign exchange reserves. What can these countries do to avoid going the Sri Lanka way? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Which countries are going the Sri Lanka way

Who will be the next British Prime Minister? Will it be Indian-origin Rishi Sunak? He has launched a campaign for the big office. Several lawmakers have put their weight behind Sunak. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Britain's Game of Thrones: Who'll replace Boris Johnson?

A people's uprising has forced Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down. The protesters at the Presidential Palace want him to resign immediately. Palki Sharma brings you the top 5 videos - that describe the state of affairs in Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: Did Gotabaya Rajapaksa flee Sri Lanka on a ship?

Twitter is set to sue Elon Musk for cancelling his $44 billion buyout. The company plans to file a lawsuit next week. Musk isn't holding back either, he's mocking Twitter with memes. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Musk Vs Twitter spat gets ugly

The mystery around Shinzo Abe's assassination is getting more intense. His killer Tetsuya Yamagami says Abe's links to a religious cult motivated his actions. Which cult is he talking about? How was Abe linked to it? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Shinzo Abe's killer claims cult link behind murder

Recession fears gripped Germany after Russia shut its Nord Stream 1 pipeline for temporary maintenance work. Berlin fears the shutdown could be extended to weaponise Russia's gas supply. Palki Sharma tells you how Europe is planning to respond.

Gravitas: Recession fears as Putin cuts Europe's gas supply

On Sunday, over 1,000 protesters faced the wrath of the Chinese state. Unidentified security personnel broke up their protest violently. The protesters are victims of what could be one of the biggest financial scandals in China. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China crushes massive protest in Henan

India has rejected reports claiming it has deployed soldiers in Sri Lanka. How can India balance its support for the Lankan people with a call for a peaceful power transition? Palki Sharma decodes India's role in Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: What is India's role in Sri Lanka?

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 | Putin accuses West of a proxy war; Mexico inflation hits 21-year-high

Speaking to Molly Gambhir, Japan's Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs Koichiro Matsumoto said Shinzo Abe was extremely found of India and believed in the India-Japan partnership. Here is an excerpt from that conversation.

Gravitas: Exclusive: Former Shinzo Abe aide speaks to WION

In China, local governments are cutting back on stationary supplies and monitoring their use of air conditioners. Reports say China faces a nearly $1 trillion funding gap. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: China has a $1 Trillion problem

In May, Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe had told WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma that the India-Japan relationship has the biggest potential. Here is an excerpt from that conversation.

Gravitas: Shinzo Abe's last interview to a global news network

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned from office, but he wants to stay till a replacement leader is named. Senior Conservatives want Johnson to step down immediately and make way for a caretaker PM, but Johnson has refused.

Gravitas: Boris Johnson wants to stay in office till October

Shinzo Abe was born into Japanese political royalty. He entered politics in 1982 and went on to scale unprecedented heights of power in Japan. He retired as the country's longest-serving premier. Molly Gambhir take a look at Abe's legacy.

Gravitas: A look back at Shinzo Abe's political legacy

Elon Musk's twitter deal is in 'serious jeopardy'. Reports claim, Musk has failed to verify his claim that bots account for 20% of Twitter's user base. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Elon Musk's Twitter deal in 'serious jeopardy'

China deployed fighter jets near Taiwan amid a high-profile visit by a US senator to the island. The provocation comes after China's top general warned the US against 'colluding' with Taiwan's military. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: China sends fighter jets near Taiwan

A 90-member task force is investigating the assassination of Shinzo Abe. The police found explosives and multiple handmade guns at the shooter's home. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Abe's shooter had Explosives and guns at his home

Gravitas Global Headlines | Foreign ministers of India and China meet; Hong Kong lifts flight ban

Flood fury is wreaking havoc across the world. Australia, China, Bangladesh & North-East India are reeling under floods. Molly Gambhir brings you a report on the scale of damage.

Gravitas: Floods are wreaking havoc globally

Who will replace Boris Johnson? Ben Wallace, Rishi Sunak & Liz Truss could be frontrunners in the leadership race. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Wallace, Sunak emerge as favorites to replace Johnson

Europe's aviation industry continues to rain over summer plans. In the latest, British Airways has cancelled over 10,000 more flights through October. Airlines and airports across Europe are battling severe staff crunch and strikes, forcing flight cancellations.

Gravitas: British Airways cancels over 10,000 more flights

As Sri Lanka's fuel stocks run out, Colombo has asked India for fuel shipments. New Delhi is reportedly seeking 'advance payment' for any future supplies. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka asks India for fuel

FBI and MI5 chiefs flagged the growing threat from China in an unprecedented joint press conference in London. The FBI chief warned that China's communist party was intent on stealing foreign technology. What led to this explosive press conference? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: FBI and MI5 chiefs flag China threat

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