An Indian cement company imported Russian coal by paying for it in Yuan. Reports say more buyers could turn to the Chinese currency. Palki Sharma tells you why it may not be a good thing.

Gravitas: Indian cement maker buys Russian coal with Yuan

July 1 is celebrated as National Doctors' Day in India. The day marks the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was among the pioneers of healthcare in India. Palki Sharma tells you more

Gravitas: India celebrates National Doctors' Day

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: Lapid becomes interim Israeli PM; Ecuador declares new state of emergency

R&B Singer R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse. He faced numerous allegations of sexually exploiting teenage girls, but evaded the law for 3 decades. How did he get away for so long? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: R&B Singer R. Kelly convicted for sexual abuse

Rajasthan police have discovered a link between the attackers in Udaipur and a Pakistani extremist group. One of the attackers visited Karachi in 2014 and stayed for 45 days. Was this attack a Pakistani conspiracy to trigger unrest in India? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Udaipur beheading linked to Pakistani extremist group

Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr has been sworn in as the 17th President of the Philippines. He succeeds Rodrigo Duterte. 64-year-old Marcos is the son and namesake of Philippines' late dictator. What does his inauguration mean for Manila? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sworn in as Philippines' 17th President

NATO's annual summit in Madrid ended with a declaration naming China as a threat to the alliance's security and values. Beijing accused NATO of wrongly defining its ambitions. What does NATO's Asia expansion mean for the Indo-Pacific? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: NATO puts China on its radar

Europe abandoned their commitment to the Kurds while seeking Turkiye's nod for NATO expansion. The US cleared a potential F-16 deal with Ankara, hours after Erdogan's green light. Palki Sharma tells you how the West surrendered its principles to appease Erdogan.

Gravitas: How Europe abandoned human rights to appease Turkiye

The US, UK, and Germany will boost NATO's defenses against Russia. The NATO allies will send in military reinforcements across Europe. Is Europe preparing for a potential clash with Russia? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: NATO responds to Russia threat with more troops

After crushing the pro-democracy voices, the Communist Party is now firmly in control of Hong Kong. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the city today. He said Hong Kong has "risen from the ashes". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Communist Party completes Hong Kong takeover

A Gallup survey has found that our world is unhappier than ever, also more stressed than ever. What is contributing to the rising stress? What can governments do to make people's life less stressful? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Survey finds that our world is unhappier than ever

The Indian rupee crossed 79 against the US dollar amid rising fears of a recession. Agencies are predicting a Euro-zone recession in the last quarter of 2022. Are governments doing enough to curb this slowdown? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Rupee hits record low against US dollar

Asian economies including India and China are reeling under a power crisis. Gas imports meant for Asia are being scooped up by Europe at higher costs. How is Asia coping with this crisis? How will it affect the green pivot? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Asian economies crippled by power crisis

Sri Lanka has run out of fuel. It has banned all sales for 2 weeks. Only trains, buses & ambulances are allowed to refuel. Meanwhile, an exodus has begun. Over 450 Lankans have been caught trying to flee the country Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka halts petrol & diesel sales for 2 weeks

Xi Jinping has said that China is a democracy. The Chinese President claimed that his government conducted a poll. Reports say millions of citizens gave opinions on China's future leadership. Palki Sharma tells you more about China's latest farce.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping says China is a democracy

Chinese President Xi Jinping will soon be traveling to Hong Kong to attend the city's 25th handover anniversary. The celebration will collide with the 2nd anniversary of the Hong Kong security law. The legislation brought about the fall of Hong Kong. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping to attend Hong Kong's 25th handover anniversary

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used the war in Ukraine to repair his relations with the US and West Asia. He also blocked NATO's Nordic expansion to boost his domestic political fortunes. Palki Sharma decodes Erdogan's strategic moves.

Gravitas: How Erdogan used Ukraine to revive his fortunes

After Erdogan lifted his veto, Finland and Sweden have been invited to join NATO. Russia's Former President Dmitry Medvedev has threatened to respond with ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: NATO Expansion: Russia threatens to respond with nuclear missiles

After recent attacks on Chinese citizens and assets, Beijing has made a request to Islamabad. China wants its own security company to guard its interests in Pakistan. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: China wants its own security in Pakistan

At least 19 people have died, and 14 have been injured after a 3-storey building collapsed in the heart of Mumbai. Buildings collapse in Mumbai every monsoon, every year people are trapped in debris and killed. What explains this annual tragedy?

Gravitas: At least 19 dead in Mumbai building collapse

50 migrants were found dead inside an abandoned truck in Texas. Authorities said they were trapped inside with no water or air. While many people are blaming smugglers for this tragedy, Palki Sharma tells you why America's chequered past in Latin America is equally responsible.

Gravitas: 50 migrants found dead inside truck in Texas

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UAE to reset ties after the Prophet row. How has the UAE responded to India's outreach? Can both countries put the controversy behind them? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Indian PM Modi visits the UAE

Iran and Argentina have submitted applications to join the BRICS grouping. Why is China pushing to enlarge the BRICS? How should India respond to this expansion? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Iran and Argentina apply to join BRICS

What did the G7 Summit 2022 achieve? For all its optics, the summit fell short on substance. The promises made were vague, the policies drafted unclear. Does this defeat the very purpose of this body? Does the G7 hold any relevance today? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: What did the G7 Summit achieve?

A mystery rocket has crashed into moon creating two large craters. Scientists are baffled, they don't know where the rocket came from & why the impact was spread over two distinct areas. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Mysterious rocket crash on moon baffles scientists

Gravitas Global Headlines: Sri Lanka fuel crisis; Russia-Ukraine war and more

Indian pharma giant Biocon has been accused of bribing regulators to speed up the approval of their insulin product. How will these changes affect Indian pharma's global brand? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Biocon executives charged with bribing regulators

22 teenagers were found mysteriously dead at a #tavern in South Africa. Some say there were killed in a stampede, others say they died due to poisoned drinks. What's the truth? Why are authorities tight-lipped about the matter? Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: South Africa Nightclub Horror: 22 teenagers found dead

Israel is all set to dissolve its parliament amid rising tensions with Iran. Can a caretaker Prime Minister guide Israel through this turbulence? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Israel's parliament to be dissolved amid Iran tensions

Reports say Prince Charles took suitcase full of cash from Qatar. The money was allegedly deposited to one of his charitable funds. The nature of the donation has now started a controversy. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all about it.

Gravitas: Prince Charles 'took suitcase full of cash from Qatar'

Is Pervez Musharraf set to return to Pakistan? Over the weekend, Pakistan's Army Chief General Bajwa met Musharraf in Dubai. Accompanying Bajwa, were top physicists from the Pak Army. What was this visit about? Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: Why did Bajwa meet Pervez Musharraf in Dubai?

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