Several people were killed after Iranian armed forced bombed Kurdish targets in Iraq for the third time in five days. Iraq responded by summoning the Iranian envoy in Baghdad. Is the anti-hijab unrest spiraling into a broader conflict? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Iran bombs Kurds amid anti-hijab unrest

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reappeared after a gap of 11 days. Priyanka Sharma tells you how the Chinese President's tour of an exhibition quashed all unfounded rumours of a coup.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's power move to dismiss rumours

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!

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After destroying houses and damaging power grids in Cuba, Hurricane Ian is nearing Florida, U.S. Reports say the Hurricane has gained speed and is now just shy of category 5. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Hurricane Ian nears Florida

Did you know smoking can make you age faster? Did you also know that feeling depressed or lonely can make you age faster than smoking? So, if you've given up smoking for the sake of looking younger, what's stopping you from taking care of your mental health? Listen in to Priyanka Sharma.

Gravitas: Feeling depressed or lonely makes people age faster

Joe Biden is all set to host leaders of the Pacific island nations in a bid to tackle China's growing influence in the region. Reports say the island nations have rejected a draft US proposal, calling Washington's commitments 'insufficient'. Priyanka Sharma decodes Biden's Pacific plan.

Gravitas: Biden to host Pacific island leaders

Pop sensation Shakira has been ordered to stand trial over charges of tax evasion between 2012 and 2014. The singer has rejected the allegations and plans to prove her innocence in court. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Shakira to stand trial for tax evasion

After the UK unveiled its biggest tax package in 50 years, the IMF has issued a rare & stinging rebuke. It has asked UK to re-evaluate the tax cuts, calling them a threat to the 'cost of living' crisis. Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: IMF issues a rare & stinging rebuke to the UK

Gravitas Global Headlines: Kremlin rejects Kyiv's war crimes claims; US-Taliban prisoner swap

Queen Elizabeth's coffin completed its final journey from central London to its resting place at Windsor Castle. Priyanka Sharma tells you how the UK bid a final goodbye to the Queen.

Gravitas: The UK bids a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth

Typhoon Nanmadol is one of the biggest storms to hit Japan in years - and the 14th typhoon of the season. Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has delayed his visit to the US to assess the damage. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Super Typhoon Nanmadol slams into Japan

It's been 40 years since the first emoji was used at a university in the United States. Since then, these special characters have become a staple of online conversations. What do the next 40 years hold for emojis? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 40 years of emojis

Hollywood filmmaker Woody Allen plans to retire after his next film. The two-time Oscar winning Director says he wants to focus on writing. Some are upset at the news, others are celebrating. Priyanka Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Woody Allen to retire after his next film

The city of Leicester in UK witnessed street clashes on Saturday. The police say they have arrested 15 people & their investigation is still on. What were these clashes about? Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Leicester clashes: Was Asia Cup 2022 the trigger?

Iranian women took off their hijab to protest against the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She was arrested in Tehran for not wearing the headscarf properly. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Iranian women take off hijab to protest moral police

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to Egypt. The trip is expected to boost military ties since Egypt is reportedly showing interest in India's Tejas fighter jet. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's defence minister Rajnath Singh travels to Egypt

Once again, US President Joe Biden has said that American forces will defend Taiwan, in the event of a Chinese invasion. China says it has lodged "stern representations". Will Biden's statement lead to another escalation? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Joe Biden sends a bold message to China

Tennis legend Serena Williams congratulated Roger Federer on his splendid career, and welcomed him to the retirement club. How do athletes earn money after hanging up their boots? How rich is their retirement club? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How rich is the sports retirement club?

On the sidelines of the SCO summit, Indian PM Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi told President Putin "Today's not an era for war". What was Putin's reaction? Priyanka Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Ukraine war: PM Modi sends a big message to Putin

A World Bank assessment says that aggressive interest rate hikes by central banks could prove to be inadequate to bring inflation under control. Priyanka Sharma tells you how this could lead to a recession.

Gravitas: World Bank fears a global recession in 2023

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that his country has been wandering with a begging bowl for the last 75 years. Even at the SCO roundtable, a visibly emotional Sharif appealed for foreign assistance to revive Pakistan's economy. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan 'wandering with begging bowl'

A new study claims that children can be affected by their fathers' and grandfathers' smoking habits. Meaning, your grandchildren could be forced to pay the price of the cigarettes you smoke. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Children whose fathers smoke are more likely to get asthma

On Thursday, busloads of migrants were dropped outside Kamala Harris' home. They were bused by Republicans from Texas to remind Harris about her job as the 'border czar'. Priyanka Sharma tells you what happened next.

Gravitas: Busloads of migrants dropped outside US vice president's home

Australia has refused China's request for help with its application for CPTPP. Beijing wants to join this free-trade pact of 11 nations. Australia won't let it. Why? Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Australia snubs China's request to join free-trade pact

French foreign minister Catherine Colonna arrives in India with one message from Emmanuel Macron to offer a no limits partnership to India. Priyanka Sharma brings you all the key takeaways.

Gravitas: Macron offers 'no-limit' partnership to India

Tennis legend Roger Federer will retire from the sport after playing next week's Laver Cup in London. Federer says his body had been challenged by injuries and surgeries in the last three years. Priyanka Sharma reflects on Federer's stellar legacy.

Gravitas: Roger Federer announces retirement

A new report by a think tank claims that British Muslims have had their citizenship reduced to "second-class" status. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Are British Muslims 'second class citizens'?

British regulators paused Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision-Blizzard over allegations of anti-competitive practices. Gaming giant Sony is sparring with Microsoft over Activision's cult game - Call of Duty. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: UK watchdog pauses Microsoft's acquisition of Activision

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom signaled that the pandemic could be nearing its end, but warned countries to not ease up at the final hurdle. As the world prepares to put Covid-19 behind it, could long Covid emerge as the new health crisis? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: WHO chief says coronavirus pandemic's end in sight

Hungary wants pregnant women to hear 'foetal heartbeat' before an abortion. The govt says this measure is aimed at dissuading women from getting an abortion. Activists say, it's meant to 'humiliate women'. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Hungary wants pregnant women to hear 'foetal heartbeat' before abortion

Gravitas Global Headlines: US approves Taiwan policy act; Apple increases in-app purchase prices