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

Amazon's Alexa may soon be able to talk to you in the voice of your deceased family member. The company's top scientist unveiled the feature during a conference. A video showed how Alexa could read a story in the voice of a child's deceased grandmother. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Alexa will soon be able to mimic the dead

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?

NATO will boost its rapid reaction force to 300,000 troops to deter Russia. With an eye on China, NATO has also called 4 Indo-Pacific powers to its annual summit this year. Palki Sharma tells you why this is a beginning of a new cold war.

Gravitas: NATO puts 300,000 troops on high alert

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

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: 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?

Europe has joined the G7's plan to counter China's Belt & Road Initiative. Does this mean Europe is finally taking a stand against Beijing? What forced Europe to abandon its ambivalence? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Is Europe finally taking on China?

The G7's initiative to take on China's Belt & Road initiative failed last year. The world's richest countries are now trying to reboot the same initiative. The G7 wants to spend $600 Billion to counter BRI. Palki Sharma Upadhyay why it may not be enough.

Gravitas: World's richest countries struggle to challenge China's Belt and Road

An electric car caught fire in Mumbai this week. The Indian Government has decided to investigate the incident. Ola's CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has said: EV fires will happen. Are EVs safe? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Electric vehicles are bursting into flames in India

Jammu & Kashmir is set to host a number of G20 meetings in 2023. The Indian government has tasked a special committee with preparing J&K for the summit. How will this summit help the valley residents? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Kashmir to host G20 meetings in 2023

The US Supreme Court struck down its historic Roe V Wade judgment, endangering the abortion rights of 36 million American women. How will the verdict change America's abortion laws? Can states find a workaround? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Gravitas Global Headlines: Boris Johnson on By-Polls setback; Argentina Truckers' protest

Are electric vehicles the future? At least 6 car-makers plan to go fully electric in the near future. The global EV market is expected to expand to $1,318 billion by 2028. What explains this trend? Why are electric vehicles becoming popular? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Global EV market to be worth 1,000 billion by 2028

India dispatched a technical team to reopen its Kabul embassy for humanitarian work. The Taliban say the move validates their claim of peace & security in Afghanistan. Palki Sharma tells you why India is walking a tightrope in Kabul.

Gravitas: India reopens Afghan embassy for aid work

Pakistan has picked up a fight with Canada over its Army Chief Gen. Bajwa. Canadian MP Tom Kmiec slammed Ottawa for allocating $50,000 for Bajwa's 2020 visit to Canada. The visit never happened. The issue hasn't died down. Canadians want to know why such money was allocated. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan picks up a fight with Canada over Gen. Bajwa

The US Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for women. Can the protesters still challenge the verdict in any way? Palki Sharma discusses the implications of the judgment with VOA's Jessica Stone.

Gravitas: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights: The Implications

The US Supreme Court ruled that citizens with a gun license can carry their firearms in public without probable cause. What does this verdict mean for Joe Biden's gun safety push? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US citizens can carry guns in public, says court