The chaos in the airline industry has dampened Europe's summer holiday spirit. There are staff shortages at the airports and long queues. Flights are being cancelled, and passengers turned away. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Summer holidays: Chaos in Europe's major airports

Germany's love for frog legs may be forcing frogs into extinction. Germany is Europe's biggest consumer of frog legs, importing limbs worth over $80 million per year. Frog legs are often served in butter with garlic and parsley. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Frogs are being eaten to extinction

Have you noticed a rise in unexplained deaths? Have you noticed how many young people are suddenly dying of heart attacks? The Wuhan Virus has made us prone to heart problems, It has also left many people with long covid. Palki Sharma tells you more

Gravitas: Legacy of the Wuhan virus: Heart attacks and long covid

Since last week, Russia's Gazprom has cut gas supplies to Europe by 60% An EU official has claimed that Russia has "weaponized" energy. Has Moscow launched an economic war on Europe? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Will Russia turn off Europe's gas supply?

Pakistan has taken another loan from China. Islamabad owes over $14 billion to Beijing. How will it repay the loans? A report claims that locals in Gilgit Baltistan are afraid. They fear parts of PoK could be leased out to settle Chinese debts. Palki Sharma has more

Gravitas: Will China make Pakistan lease parts of PoK?

While Russia and China took turns in bashing western countries, India reaffirmed its neutrality at the BRICS summit. Will these political differences make BRICS ineffective? What are China's plans for this bloc? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India reaffirms neutrality at BRICS summit

Polio has returned to the UK after 40 years. The virus has been detected in London's sewage samples. Authorities have declared a 'national incident'. Investigations are underway to track community transmission. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: UK detects polio after 40 years

Samsung has been fined $9.7 Million is Australia for falsely claiming some of its phones are water-resistant. Over the years, several brands have been pulled up for misleading consumers. Why then are false advertising still rampant in most countries, including India? Listen in to Palki Sharma

Gravitas: Samsung fined $9 Million in Australia for false ads

Imran Khan's followers are trolling Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa on Twitter. Top party officials are accusing the army of not being politically neutral. Why is the army not cracking down on Imran Khan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's followers troll Pakistan army chief

Diego Maradona's doctors will be tried for culpable homicide after repeated pleas by public prosecutors in Argentina. If convicted, they face up to 25 years in jail. Why is the Argentine star's death so controversial? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Maradona's doctors to be tried for homicide

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; Fighting intensifies in Luhansk

NASA's rover Perseverance has photograped what looks like a precariously balanced rock on Mars. Will the new photographs reveal more secrets about the red planet? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Mysterious rocks to reveal secrets of Mars?

India's imports from China surged 45% in the first quarter of 2022 while China's imports from India increased just 0.6%. Why is trade booming despite Chinese aggression in Ladakh? Palki Sharma tells you why India should decouple from China.

Gravitas: India-China trade booms despite border aggression

Ahead of its annual summer retreat, China's Communist Party has banned Tesla cars from entering the Beidaihe district for 2 months. Beijing had rolled out the red carpet for Tesla in 2019. But it is now considered a national security risk. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Is China's Communist Party afraid of Tesla cars?

President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will deploy the nuclear-capable missile Sarmat by the end of 2022. Last week, Putin had said that Russia will use nuclear weapons to defend its sovereignty. How serious is Putin's latest nuclear threat? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin: Russia will use nukes to defend sovereignty

China is battling what's being called the worst floods in decades. Several southern provinces have been inundated, roads and houses have collapsed and crops have been lost. China has not revealed the total number of deaths. Palki Sharma brings you a report

Gravitas: Floods inundate China's southern provinces

After Egypt & Jordan, Saudi Crown Prince MBS has landed in Turkey to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This is his first visit to Turkey since the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. What's the aim of the visit? What's in it for Erdogan? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Saudi Crown Prince meets Erdogan in Turkey

A 5.9 magnitude quake has killed over 1,000 people in Afghanistan. The tremors have reduced scores of homes to rubble. The Taliban has launched relief Ops, but its struggling due to a lack of resources. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: 5.9 Magnitude earthquake kills 1,000 in Afghanistan

Starting July, social media influencers will have to pay TDS on freebies. The rule will apply if the freebies are retained by the influencers. The 10% TDS rule will also apply to doctors. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Social media influencers will now need to pay TDS on freebies

Local currencies around the world are losing value against a resurgent dollar. But the Russian Rouble has defied expectations to become the best-performing currency in the world. Palki Sharma tells you how Russia managed this feat.

Gravitas: Russian Rouble surges as Asian currencies slide

European governments have been accused of exploiting the fossil fuel reserves of the developing world. Leading European nations are firing up their coal plants again - after refusing to commit to climate financing. Palki Sharma tells you more about Europe's hypocrisy.

Gravitas: Europe accused of "exploiting" fossil fuel reserves of developing nations

An Islamist mob stormed a yoga event organised by the Indian mission in the capital of the Maldives. Reports have linked the mob to the main opposition party behind the 'India Out' campaign. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Islamist mob storms Yoga event in Malé

At least 80 people have died, and millions have been affected in Assam after floods ravaged India's north-eastern state. Why does Assam flood every year? Who is responsible for these yearly deaths? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Assam floods: 80 dead, millions affected

Israel is set to hold its fifth election in less than four years after the ruling coalition's decision to dissolve parliament. How are people reacting to this endless cycle of polls? What does it mean for Israel's foreign policy? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel set for fifth election in under 4 years

A Gallup survey has found that employees today are more stressed than ever before. 44% of workers experience stress at work daily, 60% feel emotionally detached at their jobs, 19% of workers are miserable. What is contributing to workplace stress? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Workers worldwide are more stressed than ever before

Gravitas Global Headlines: India: Opposition picks Prez candidate; Macron rejects PM's resignation

A nation-wide railway strike has paralysed Britain. 40,000 rail workers have walked out in what's being called the biggest strike in 30 years. How long will the strike persist? What does it mean for Boris Johnson's future? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Britain faces biggest railway strike in 30 years

The Lankan cabinet has passed the 21st amendment to its constitution. It seeks to reduce the Presidency to a ceremonial post. The move comes as Colombo begins talks with the IMF for another bailout. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Lanka tries to curtail Gotabaya Rajapaksa's powers

From Brussels to Islamabad - the rising cost of living has forced thousands of people to hit the streets worldwide. Workers are demanding more relief from their governments. Is India prepared to deal with growing recessionary pressures? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Rising inflation triggers protests worldwide

Colombia has elected its first left-wing President. Gustavo Petro has won #ColombiaVota2022 by securing 50.4% of the vote. Before he entered politics, Petro was a 'guerrilla fighter' in the notorious #M19 group. Palki Sharma gets you his profile.

Gravitas: Colombia elects former guerrilla rebel as President

The Islamic State claimed an attack on a Sikh temple in Kabul that killed 2 people & injured 7 others. The terror group said the attack was in response to insulting comments made against the Prophet by a ruling party spokesperson in India. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Islamic State claims attack on Kabul Sikh temple