Jack Ma is planning to give up control of Ant Group. For two years, China's most recognizable entrepreneur has been missing from the public eye. Behind the scenes - the Communist Party has dismantled his empire. Palki Sharma tells you how Beijing punished Jack Ma.

Gravitas: How China destroyed Jack Ma

Pak Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa recently made an SOS call to Washington. He dialed the White House to seek help in loan disbursement from the IMF. Why is Bajwa acting like a diplomat? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pak Army Chief seeks US help to avoid 'default'

Xi Jinping has issued a warning to Joe Biden. The Chinese President has warned his American counterpart against "playing with fire" over Taiwan. Will this warning trigger a conflict? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping threatens Joe Biden

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 economic crisis | Eurozone inflation

The war in Ukraine has entered its 155th day. The country has lost major towns and cities to Russia. What is Ukraine's President doing? Volodymyr Zelensky is posing for the cover of Vogue. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: Zelensky poses for Vogue as Ukraine loses towns to Russia

Tensions in South China Sea are escalating. US has sent an aircraft carrier, China is conducting a military exercise. The proposed visit of Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan has amplified the animosity. Joe Biden dialed Xi Jinping amid this confrontation. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: US & China heading towards a conflict?

Iraqi Protesters stormed the parliament in Baghdad. Iraq has now been without a government for 290 days. After the US invasion in 2003, Iraq has hurtled from one crisis to the next. Palki Sharma tells you Iraq lost its identity after the American invasion.

Gravitas: How the US invasion destroyed Iraq

The crisis in China's real estate sector is getting bigger. Asia's richest woman has lost more than half of her fortune. Palki Sharma brings you her story.

Gravitas: How Asia's richest woman lost 50% of her fortune

After Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Bangladesh has made a request to the IMF for a loan. Is Dhaka dealing with a financial crisis? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: Bangladesh wants a loan from the IMF

Images of a cash haul in West Bengal are going viral. They show huge piles of cash, gold & jewellery worth millions. The ill-gotten wealth was found on Partha Chatterjee. Palki Sharma tells you how the lawmaker exploited desperate & jobless people.

Gravitas: $6.9 Million seized in raids on Indian Lawmaker

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on his first European tour since the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. The West, that had come together to criticise MBS in 2018, is now courting him. Why? Because Europe and the U.S. need oil. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Europe

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Spain has started a campaign to make beaches more inclusive. It says all bodies are beach bodies. Luxury brand Burberry has featured a Sikh boy in the ad for its children's collection. Is there a global push for inclusivity? Or is inclusivity just a marketing gimmick? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Inclusivity: Spain makes beaches more inclusive, Burberry ad features Sikh boy

The IMF says Russian economy is doing better than expected. The West had tried to punish and isolate Russia by slapping sanctions. Today, Western economies are battling inflation and bracing for recession. Russia, on the other hand, is making new friends. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: IMF: Russian economy doing better than expected

Wuhan has locked down 1 million residents. The original epicenter of the pandemic is dealing with a fresh outbreak. This comes after fresh studies linked the virus to a wet market in Wuhan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan locks down 1 million people

India is developing framework to check fake reviews online. Estimates say 4% of reviews online are fake, and they get people to spend up to $152 Billion every year. Palki Sharma brings you the details

Gravitas: India plans to fight fake reviews

Nawaz Sharif says 'Pakistan has become a circus'. The leader is upset as Pak's Supreme Court has ruled in PTI's favour, snatching the Punjab CM's post from Hamza Shahbaz Sharif. PML-N now plans to impose governor's rule in the province. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Nawaz Sharif cries foul as Imran Khan wins Punjab

Debris from a Chinese rocket is headed towards Earth. It could crash early next week, but no one knows where. Debris from the same rocket has crashed on earth once in 2020 & again in 2021. Palki Sharma asks: Why is China so irresponsible?

Gravitas: Out-of-control Chinese rocket to crash on earth

Two Indian Peacekeepers were killed in action in Congo. The violent anti-UN protests in the country are intensifying. UN has warned that attacks on its mission could be considered a war crime. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 2 Indian peacekeepers killed during anti-UN protests

Lufthansa airline has been forced to cancel 1,000 flights affecting travel plans of over 134,000 passengers. The airline's workers have gone on strike demanding a pay hike. What is Lufthansa doing to resolve this? Why are most European airlines in a mess? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Lufthansa travel chaos: 1,000 flights cancelled, 134,000 passengers hit

Our world today is noisier than ever before. People living in cities expose themselves to noise above 85dB on a regular basis. An industry has come up just to cancel noise, but noise today has become a virtue, even a sign of leadership. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: What it means to live in a noisy world

The Russia-China axis is growing stronger. China has sent troops and tanks to Russia for drills. Both sides are also expanding their economic partnership. Is China casting a shadow on Russia-India ties? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin's war delays weapons delivery to India

China is hinting at a military response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Taiwan has launched a military drill. The threats from Beijing have alarmed the White House. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will China shoot down Nancy Pelosi's plane?

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