How can China deny countries the rights to protect its own? Listen in to Priyanka Sharma

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus: China threatens 'countermeasures' over travel restrictions

The Russian defence ministry has blamed the new year missile strike in Makiivka on the illegal use of mobile phones by the Russian soldiers. But critics are finding the "mobile story" unconvincing. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia blames mobile phones for a missile attack in Makiivka

Islamabad says it has the right to defend itself. Will this doctrine boomerang? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan is heading for a civil war

Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar lambasted China for trying to unilaterally change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in an interview.

Gravitas Global Headlines | Jaishankar: China tried to change situation on LAC unilaterally

It is Iranian major general Qasem Soleimani's third death anniversary. He was lauded as a hero by Iran but labelled as a terrorist by the U.S. Three years on, the West and West Asia still have different stories to tell. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Qasem Soleimani: Iran's hero, America's terrorist

Reports say 70% of Shanghai's residents have been infected with the Wuhan virus. Desperate China has resorted to testing toilet water for infection. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: China's financial capital collapses, 70% of Shanghai residents infected with Wuhan virus

It has also reduced retirement age from 65 to 60. Molly Gambhir tells you why.

Gravitas: Sri Lankan government has frozen hiring. Here's why

The country also does not have enough oil to run the country's railway for more than 2 days. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan runs out of cooking gas, oil to run its trains

Technology and concentration are not exactly the best of friends. A study has shown that 49% of adults surveyed felt their attention span was shorter than it used to be after increased use of technology. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Is technology stealing away your focus?

The leaders of the U.S. and South Korea are making contradictory statements. South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol says that the U.S. and South Korea are discussing joint nuclear exercises, but Biden has denied having any such discussions. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: U.S. denies discussing joint nuclear drills with S. Korea

The European Union corruption scandal is getting murkier. After Eva Kaili, two more members of the European Parliament are now in the probe net. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: More rot within the European Union

The TTP has declared a parallel govt in Pakistan & formed its own cabinet with various ministries. Is Pakistan on the brink of separation? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: TTP declares parallel government in Pakistan

Taliban official Abdul Latif Mansoor travelled to Uzbekistan despite UN sanctions. The Islamic regime is exercising absolute power in Afghanistan. Will it ever be held accountable for its actions? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Will Taliban be held accountable?

The United Nations General Assembly has called for a vote on the UN's top court's stand on Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. Prime Minister Netanyahu has opposed the vote and labelled it "despicable". Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Israeli PM calls UN vote 'despicable'

As people walk into the new year with a renewed zeal to follow a healthier lifestyle, they make pledges specifically for the first month of the year. One such trend is "dry January" in which people stay away from alcohol for the first month of the year. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Is it a 'dry January for you?

Nepal's PM recently inaugurated the Pokhara airport which was built with Chinese loan money. Reports say, China is also building a railway line from Tibet to Kathmandu. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: China is building a Trans-Himalayan Railway network

A mass exodus is underway in China. The country's rich & wealthy are fleeing the country and seeking asylum in democratic nations. Why are they leaving? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Chinese citizens are fleeing Jinping's crackdown

Iranian public figures are standing up for women's rights in their own ways. An Iranian filmmaker sent a lock of hair to India. Footballer Amir Nasr-Yazdani has now become the face of the resistance. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Iranian public figures stand up for women

Nirav Modi who is accused of defrauding an Indian bank has appealed against being extradited to India. But according to reports, he can be put on a flight to India anytime now.

Gravitas: Will Nirav Modi be extradited to India

Pakistani army commandos on Tuesday stormed a counter-terrorism centre and killed militant detainees who had seized control of the facility, as well as rescuing their hostages, after talks failed to resolve a two-day standoff.

Gravitas Global Headlines: Pakistan army frees hostages, kills all militants

The UK has conducted a one-of-its-kind surgery using stem cells from a placenta bank. The operation was conducted on a baby who was born with a congenital heart defect. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World-first stem cell surgery saves baby's life

Dalai Lama has said that he prefers living in India. His statement comes days after China provoked India at The Line of Actual Control. China has also time and again meddled with Tibet's religious affairs. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Dalai lama says he prefers living in India

In a poll put out by Elon Musk himself, Twitter users vote overwhelmingly asking him to step down as Twitter CEO. Musk promised to abide by the results of the poll. So, will the 'Chief Twit' now resign? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 'Time to go', Twitter users tell Elon Musk

Global leaders set ambitious climate goals at COP27 and COP15 summits. But how realistic are those goals? Have climate conferences just become 'Greenwashing' forums? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Are climate summits really effective?