Ahead of the Conservative leadership contest, Boris Johnson has filled vacant posts in his cabinet. Some Tory MPs have urged Johnson to leave "as soon as possible". What is Johnson planning? Molly Gambhir discusses with Sally Patterson.

Gravitas: Tory MPs want Johnson to "leave as soon as possible"

Rising inflation has pushed 71 million people into poverty since Russia's war on Ukraine. The IMF chief says a recession cannot be ruled out in 2023. Can central banks tame inflation without triggering a recession? Molly Gambhir tells you why the window is closing.

Gravitas: Inflation pushed 71 million people into poverty

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 | France: Railway workers on strike | Russia-Ukraine war

The U.S. and China are racing to bring back samples from Mars. Both are trying to do what no country has ever done- blast off a rocket from the surface of another planet. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Mission to bring back samples from Mars

Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian has been appointed as commander of the UN peacekeeping force in South Sudan. What does this appointment mean for India's UN legacy? What is India's peacekeeping record so far? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Indian to lead UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

America's top diplomat for Iran Robert Malley has made a big claim. Malley says Iran can develop a nuclear bomb "within weeks". Can Western powers revive the nuclear pact in time? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Iran can make a nuclear bomb

Imran Khan has threatened to 'reveal everything' . If Pakistan Muslim League doesn't stop arresting PTI leaders. He claims to have a video with details of the alleged foreign conspiracy plot to oust him. Is this another empty threat? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's ultimatum to Pakistan Govt

Will British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally step down? 2 key cabinet ministers have resigned in protest of Johnson's leadership. There have been 35 resignations in the last 24 hours. Will's Johnson's be next? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Pressure builds on Boris Johnson to step down

Experts are predicting a "procession of recessions" within one year. The economies of several major countries could contract in the coming months. Palki Sharma tells you why the global economy needs to brace for impact.

Gravitas: Several major economies stare at a recession

Indian officials raided 44 Vivo offices across the country over charges of money laundering. China responded, saying the move will impede the improvement of India's business environment. Palki Sharma decodes India's policy on Chinese businesses.

Gravitas: Indian officials raid Vivo offices

Gravitas Global Headlines: South Korea inflation; Euro hits a 20-year low

Indian start-ups fired more than 12,000 employees in the first half of 2022. Companies are struggling to raise funds amid recession fears in the global market. Is the honeymoon over for Indian start-ups? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Indian start-ups fired 12,000 employees in 2022

Ever since the Wuhan Virus struck, people are hoarding and consuming multivitamin supplements. Doctors say some people are overdosing on Vitamin D. What if we told you too much of Vitamin D can kill you? Also, how much is too much? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Is too much Vitamin D killing you?

Algeria is celebrating 60 years of independence from France. The French ruled Algeria for 132 years. Millions of Algerians died in this period. Treasures worth billions were looted. Palki Sharma reports on this little-known story.

Gravitas: Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France

America witnessed two mass shootings on its independence day. In the US, Over 22,000 people have died in gun violence this year already. But lawmakers are still dragging their feet over meaningful reform. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: United States: Mass shootings on Independence Day

Parliaments around the world are increasingly becoming unsafe to work. From U.K. to Australia and Africa, there are 'seemingly endless' allegations of sexual misconduct inside Parliament buildings. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Parliaments: Unsafe place to work?

A group of former Indian judges and bureaucrats wrote an open letter to India's chief justice, criticising the top court's observations against Nupur Sharma. The retired officials claim the comments were unrelated to the issue at hand. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Supreme court faces backlash over Nupur Sharma's plea

The windshield of a Spicejet plane cracked at 23,000 feet altitude today. Earlier, a Spicejet flight to Dubai had to divert to Karachi. In less than a month, Spicejet planes have reported at least 6 such incidents. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Karachi stop, Cracked Windshield: Spicejet faces backlash

Sri Lanka is planning to hold a donor conference with friendly countries including China, India and Japan. As the IMF talks drag on, could India step in and bail out Sri Lanka single-handedly? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Can India bail out Sri Lanka single-handedly?

Can climate change kill you? It killed over 19 people this weekend. From Italy, to Australia and China, climate change is claiming lives around the world. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Marmolada glacier: How climate change is killing people

July 4 is American Independence Day. On this day in 1776, Congress signed the Declaration that says everyone has rights to life, liberty. Today, American women don't have reproductive rights, black men are being killed by police. So, what exactly is the U.S. celebrating? Listen to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: No reproductive rights, no right to life, what exactly are Americans celebrating this 4th of July?

Astronauts who spend over six months in space can lose a decades' worth of bone mass. Recovery could take significant time. A study claims that astronauts may not recover even after a year back on earth. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How space travel can make your bones weak

The global aviation industry is stumbling. Thousands of flights worldwide have been either canceled or delayed. At leading airports, passengers are losing their bags. What caused this chaos? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Planning a holiday now? Here is why you should reconsider

For the first time in 4 years, Japan spotted a Chinese ship near the disputed Senkaku Islands. China is also stepping up its activities in the Taiwan Straits & South China Sea. 26 countries will conduct a drill to deter China this week. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World's biggest drill to contain China

Malaysia and Egypt are looking to buy India's Tejas jets to replace their ageing fleets. Vietnam is reportedly interested in buying the Brahmos missile. Can India capitalise on this new arms race? Will Russia's war in Ukraine offer India an opportunity to capture the arms bazaar? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Malaysia and Egypt look to buy India's Tejas jet

3 people were killed and 4 injured after a lone gunman stormed a shopping mall in Copenhagen. The mall was packed with teenagers heading to a Harry Styles concert nearby. Palki Sharma gets you a report on how the shooting unfolded.

Gravitas: Gunman kills 3 in Denmark shopping mall

Gravitas Global Headlines: Russia-Ukraine war; Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong

The Joe Biden administration wants to lead the world in climate action, but can't even bring systemic changes at home. The US Supreme Court has curbed federal power to fight climate change. EPA can no longer regulate carbon emissions. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: US Supreme Court restricts federal power to fight climate change

A deadly parasite has been detected in Australia. It can potentially destroy Australia's honey industry. So, Australian authorities have put bees under a "lockdown". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: In Australia, Bees are under a lockdown

Global stocks lost $13 trillion in the first half of 2022. It was the worst-ever start to the year for global markets. Combined with rising inflation and falling factory output, does this mean a recession is inevitable? What is India's plan to tackle this crisis? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Global stocks lost $13 trillion in first half of 2022

Reports say the US FDA may clear medical trials for transplant of pig organs. So far, people who've received pig heart or kidney have not survived, why then are experts betting big on pig organs? Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Will U.S. clear medical trials for transplanting organs from pigs to humans?

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