Parents are making a conscious choice to have only one child as rising costs of living and demanding jobs influence their decisions. Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: One and done, say parents

Recent riots in Brazil and political turmoil in Peru have raised concerns. Several Latin American countries are struggling to handle liberal democracy. A question arises - is democracy failing in Latin America? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is democracy failing in Latin America?

Students are using artificial intelligence to write their essays. What happened to originality of thought? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is AI going to replace your brain?

China will not be able to win a war against Taiwan, or so claims an American think tank that has conducted 24 war game simulations of a possible conflict. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: What happens when China invades Taiwan? Here are the results of war game simulations

Thailand has succumbed to Beijing's bullying and opened up its border to unvaccinated Chinese tourists. What does this mean for you? Is Thailand no longer a safe destination for you? Will travelling to this country mean risking infection? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Thailand succumbs to China's bullying, opens border for unvaccinated Chinese

This comes at a time when China has eased travel restrictions, encouraging people from Henan and elsewhere to travel abroad. Priyanka Sharma tells you what the situation in China means for you.

Gravitas: 90% of people in China's Henan province infected with the Wuhan Virus, official says

Jack Ma was once the poster boy of Chinese capitalism, he is now being called a villain. What led to his fall? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Jack Ma set to give up control of his fintech company ANT Group

Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro's supporters stormed the presidential palace, congress and supreme court on Sunday. The riots in Brazil are a stark reminder of the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack. Has Brazil been infected with the virus of Trumpism? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Brazil infected with the virus of Trumpism?

Prince Harry has accused the Queen Consort and his stepmother Camilla of leaking her and Prince William's private conversation to the British press. Is the Prince crying wolf again? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Prince Harry calls stepmother a 'villain'

Manager and employers have been guilty of calling colleagues when they are on leave. But an Indian company has introduced a fine of $1200 or 1 lakh rupees for those who contact employees on their days off. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: No work calls on a holiday?

Westminster Accounts, a joint project between Sky News and Tortoise Media, has revealed that Members of Parliament have earned £17.1 million ($20.7 mn) on top of their salaries in the current parliament. The majority of these extra earnings went to just 20 MPs, largely Tory politicians.

Gravitas Global Headline: UK MPs earns $20.7 million additional income amid economic crisis

A British-American influencer has been arrested on charges of human trafficking. Andrew Tate had a following of millions who are endorsing his brand of toxic masculinity. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Social Media: a breeding ground for misogyny

Pakistan is running out of money, food, fuel, and it is heading the Sri Lanka way. Onion prices have reportedly gone up over 500%, wheat flour has become unaffordable. Pakistan wants its people to brace for blackouts. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistan is running out of money, food, fuel

A grown man urinated on a co-passenger in business class of an airline. Does an expensive airline ticket give you the right to behave like an ape? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Have you heard of “Peegate”?

Britain's Prince Harry has reportedly written in his memoir, Spare, that he has killed 25 people in Afghanistan. Harry compared those people to 'chess pieces'. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Prince Harry claims he killed 25 people in Afghanistan

After waging a war for more than eleven months, Russian president Vladimir Putin is suddenly concerned about festivities. He has ordered a 36-hour ceasefire on the Ukrainian front lines on account of orthodox Christmas. But Ukraine has rejected the truce after labelling it as a ploy. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Kyiv slams Moscow's orthodox Christmas ceasefire

Dead bodies are piling up in crematoriums yet China insists on underreporting Covid deaths. We show you the reality. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China’s Wuhan virus cover-up

Anoud Al-Asmari has become Saudi Arabia's first-ever female international referee. The 34-year-old started her career as a referee in 2018, as she judged a string of matches for the Saudi national women’s team. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia's 1st international female referee

China has been accused of snooping on its neighbour Taiwan. Taiwan has detained 4 military officers for spying. Why are officers within the Taiwanese military turning against their own? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China's spying ring busted in Taiwan?

Iranian celebrity chef Navab Ebrahimi has been detained allegedly for posting a recipe for cutlets on Instagram on Qasem Soleimani's third death anniversary. His move was seen as a mockery of Soleimani's death. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Iranian celebrity chef detained for sharing cutlet recipe

The Britons are unhappy, essential services have collapsed, divorce rates are up and house prices have slumped. Is the UK still a great place to live and work? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The UK is no more a great place to live

Iran has released their prominent actor; 3 weeks after she expressed support to the anti-government protest. 38-year-old Tarneh Alidoosti was arrested on 17 December after she stood in solidarity with a man executed over the ongoing demonstrations in the country. Watch to know more.

Gravitas Global Headline: Iran releases prominent actor Taraneh Alidoosti after 3 weeks

The Republicans have failed to elect a speaker despite a majority in the House of Representatives. Two days and six rounds of vote later, the House remains speaker-less. Priyanka Sharma asks- Are the Republicans suicidal?

Gravitas: Republicans fail to elect a speaker after 2 days and 6 rounds of votes

Sports players often suffer concussions and violence on the field. Damar Hamlin got a cardiac arrest after suffering a forceful blow. Studies have discovered relations between brain damage and on-field injuries. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Sports Vs Entertainment: Where to draw the line?

The biggest tech companies have announced mass layoffs blaming a slowing economy for the job cuts. Is the tech dream going to crash? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why are Tech Giants laying off thousands?

It's almost ironical, given how the W.H.O. has seemingly been party to China's cover-up. Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: W.H.O. pulls up China for undercounting Wuhan virus deaths

Europe’s famous ski resorts are shutting down because there’s no snow! Climate change has ruined winter holidays for the rich and famous. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The rich and famous stare at snowless slopes

Israel's new justice minister Yariv Levin has called for a series of changes aimed at curbing the powers of the judiciary and giving the parliament absolute power. To what length will the administration go to bail out Netanyahu? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Netanyahu's 'war' against the Israeli legal system

Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" is set to be released on January 10. An excerpt obtained by the Guardian is hitting the headlines. Prince Harry has accused his elder royal sibling of physical assault. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Prince Harry accuses prince William of assault

Pope Francis presided over the funeral of his predecessor. This was the first time in modern history that a pope buried another. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest

Israeli premier Netanyahu's visit to the UAE has been postponed. This comes after security minister Ben Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem sparked controversy. Will Netanyahu's govt incite a conflagration in West Asia? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to UAE postponed