Mark Zuckerberg is set to pull off an Elon Musk. His company Meta is about to unleash its biggest round of layoffs in history. Thousands of Meta employees are set to be sacked.

Gravitas: Meta set to fire thousands of employees

In an attempt to soften the blow of a layoff, employers are resorting to new phrases to fire employees.

Gravitas: Poor layoff lingo now part of the mainstream

'We're on the side of peace', this was Dr. S Jaishankar's message to critics during his bilateral with Russian FM Lavrov. Jaishankar stressed on India's energy security compulsions & called New Delhi's ties with Moscow 'exceptionally steady'.

Gravitas: Jaishankar sets the record straight in Moscow

Which issues are dominating the political debate around the US midterm elections?

Gravitas: US Midterms: What's at stake

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: The battle for Kherson | Trudeau accuses China of meddling

British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, being "sidelined" at the COP27 climate summit taking place in Egypt? Was his last-minute decision to attend the event poorly received?

Gravitas: UK's Sunak facing troubles at COP27?

US President Joe Biden has admitted that democrats face a "tough" challenge holding their majority in the House of Representatives.

Gravitas: America heads to the polls

Twitter owner Elon Musk has urged Americans to vote for the Republican party in the midterm elections.

Gravitas: Elon Musk openly backs Republicans

In a first, two people have been given lab-grown blood. Neither has reported any side effects. What is lab-grown blood? And why is this a big news?

Gravitas: In a first, two people given lab-grown blood

Will Russian strikes plunge Ukraine into darkness? Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned against more potential Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Gravitas: Russian strikes to plunge Ukraine into darkness?

Why did Elon Musk cut Twitter's workforce by almost half? Reports say Musk needs to pay almost $1 billion to banks as interest - to service the debt he took on to purchase the platform.

Gravitas: Twitter in a debt trap after Musk takeover?

On November 8, America will hold the midterm elections. The polls could reshape the landscape of American politics. How exactly? What are these polls about?

Gravitas: Will Republicans turn the tables in US Midterm Election?

A study has shown that dietary supplements like fish oil and garlic don't significantly reduce bad cholesterol. Why then are heart patients advised to take these supplements? Do dietary supplements in general even work?

Gravitas: Study: Dietary supplements don't reduce bad cholesterol

Can India play mediator in the Ukraine war? Western media reports are hailing India as a potential peacemaker. This comes right ahead of Dr. S Jaishankar's visit to Moscow. What explains the expectations from India?

Gravitas: Ukraine War: Can India broker peace?

Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was arrested on rape charges. He has been denied bail. The Sri Lankan cricket board has suspended him from all forms of the game.

Gravitas: Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with Rape

Gravitas Global Headlines: Russian oligarch admits to meddling | Global leaders gather at COP27

Gravitas Global Headlines: Russia says UK blew up Nord Stream

Thousands of rich and wealthy Chinese citizens are allegedly making plans to leave the country with their wealth. Why are they leaving? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Rich Chinese "activate" escape plans to leave the country

US President Joe Biden has slammed major oil producers - accusing them of "war profiteering". This comes after the oil companies reported record profits. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Joe Biden launches a fight with big oil

Why did Joe Biden lose his temper on Zelensky? A new report claims that in June 2022 President Biden told the Ukrainian President to be grateful & show some gratitude for the help he was getting. Why? Watch this report by Priyanka Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Why did Biden lose his temper on Zelensky?

'What others see as layoff, I see as time off'. This was Byju's CEO's message to sacked employees in an 'emotional' farewell note. The company plans to fire 2,500 employees in the next 6 months. Why? What went wrong for India's biggest ed-tech company? Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Why is India's biggest ed-tech company on a firing spree?

Israel sees its fifth election in about four years. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking to return to power. Will Yair Lapid be able to stop him? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Israel votes for its next leader

4 days into his new job & Elon Musk is already changing Twitter. He has dissolved Twitter's board of directors & plans to set a 'content moderation council'. What other steps is he mulling? Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Here's how Musk is changing Twitter

Collins dictionary has declared "Permacrisis" as the word of the year. It means an extended period of instability and insecurity. How would you describe 2022? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | 2022: A cocktail of crises