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: Germany defends gas purchase from Russia

South Korea's President-Elect Yoon Suk-Yeol wants his country to join the QUAD. What will South Korea's addition mean for the alliance? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: South Korea wants to join the QUAD

Has China's 'zero-covid' strategy failed? 343 Million people in 46 cities are under lockdown, but the cases are still rising. The restrictions are not only bleeding China's economy, they've also led to rare signs of dissent. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Has China's 'zero-covid' strategy failed?

Elon Musk's bizarre tweets are triggering confusion over what the social media platform will look like under him. Musk joked about buying Coca-Cola and adding cocaine to the classic soda. Palki Sharma tells you why Musk's antics are dangerous for free speech.

Gravitas: Elon Musk's bizarre tweets trigger confusion

Vladimir Putin's forces have pulled back from northern Ukraine to focus on taking the Donbas. Did Russia fail to achieve their objectives in the first phase of the war? What are Putin's goals in Phase 2? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Who is winning the war in Ukraine?

Indonesia, the top palm oil exporter, has banned the export of edible oil. Ukraine, the top sunflower oil exporter, is at war. Our world is in the middle of a cooking oil crisis. Your kitchens will soon feel the burn. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Indonesia bans export of palm oil

A court in Italy has ruled that children should have both parents' surnames. In most countries, children are given the father's surname by default. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Italy's court says children should have the surname of both parents

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, signalling an end to the decade-long rift following the Arab Spring. Erdogan has shelved his hopes to lead the Islamic world amid a financial crisis back home. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Humbled Erdogan seeks funds in visit to Riyadh

Pakistan has returned to Saudi Arabia with the 'begging bowl'. Its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has landed in Riyadh. What for? To seek funds, oil and concessions. Back in Lahore, a court has summoned him over a money laundering case. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Shehbaz Sharif lands in Saudi Arabia

In Sri Lanka, the Rajapaksa family is facing intense pressure to step down. The public backlash is creating divisions between the brothers. There are growing reports of a rift. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: The Rift Between The Rajapaksa Brothers

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution requiring P5 members to justify their use of veto powers. India's representative criticised the reform as a 'take it or leave it' offer that ignores the root problems at the UN. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: India slams UNSC 'reform' backed by the West

Nepal has banned the import of 10 luxury and non-essential goods to conserve foreign exchange. The pandemic, followed by the rising oil prices, has drained the Nepalese reserves by 18%. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you if Nepal could be the next Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: Is Nepal going the Sri Lanka way?

Russia's Gazprom stopped exporting natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria after both nations refused to make payments in Rouble. But reports say at least 10 European companies have agreed to Putin's rouble-only demand. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia stops exporting gas to Poland & Bulgaria

China has a 'trojan horse', the 'Confucius Institute'. There are 530 such institutes in 6 continents. Beijing uses them for espionage, propaganda, monitoring Chinese nationals & recruiting agents. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why these institutes are back in the news.

Gravitas: Confucius Institutes: China's secret propaganda tool

Gravitas Global Headlines: 9 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Syria | Maldova tensions

The govt of PM Narendra Modi has started a fight against obesity in India. Reports say India may soon make labelling mandatory for snacks. Brands will no longer be able to hide their salt, sugar and fat content. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: India may soon make food labelling mandatory

LPG prices in Sri Lanka have doubled. China is upset with Colombo over IMF bailout. Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he has no problem with an all-party govt. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the latest on the Lankan crisis.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka: Gotabaya waves the green flag on all-party government

After partygate & a tax scandal, UK's Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is facing another controversy. A pandemic relief scheme he introduced has become the victim of fraud. The British govt has lost £17 Billion. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Rishi Sunak's fall from grace

Is the Israeli Prime Minister's life in danger? On Tuesday, @naftalibennet received a 'death threat' at his family residence. Wrapped inside was a bullet & a warning that read 'we will get to you'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: 'We will get to you', Israel's PM receives a death threat

India's University regulator has asked students to not pursue higher education in Pakistan. Reports say, more than 200 Indians are studying in Pakistan. Most of them have received scholarships from Islamabad. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains.

Gravitas: 'Don't study in Pakistan' says India's University Regulator

What did Stephen Harper, Carl Bildt, Teodoro Locsin Jr., Baijayant Panda & Jane Holl Lute have to say when Palki Sharma Upadhyay asked them about the relevance of liberalism in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Listen in to the conversation.

Gravitas: Russian invasion of Ukraine marks 'return of the 1930s'

Elon Musk is taking over Twitter. What does this mean for the company's Indian-origin CEO Parag Agrawal? Agrawal has told employees that Twitter's future is uncertain. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Twitter CEO to get $42 million if sacked

Elon Musk has a long list of changes lined up at Twitter. From an edit button to eliminating fake accounts, Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the 5 big changes to expect on Twitter.

Gravitas: What will Elon Musk's Twitter look like?

Gravitas Global Headlines: Russia-Ukraine War | North Korea to step up Nuclear weapons programme

A US commission on religious freedoms is asking the State Department to list India as a 'country of particular concern'. The commission is also seeking targeted sanctions on India. But the 100-page report makes no mention of rising hate crimes in the US. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: US commission seeks sanctions on India

U.S. has not ruled out military action in Solomon Islands if China builds a military base in the archipelago. Australia's Defence Minister has said that the country should prepare for war. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: U.S. does not rule out military action in Solomon Islands

The outrage against Zero Covid in China is growing. Residents of Shanghai are protesting against fencing of their homes. While residents of Beijing have resorted to panic buying after a fresh spike in cases. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Lockdown fears spark panic buying in Beijing

Britain's former Prime Minister David Cameron slammed Muslim groups for criticising a controversial anti-terror law. He accused them of enabling terrorism in Britain. Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the politics around Britain's 'prevent' strategy.

Gravitas: Politics over controversial terror law in Britain

Tensions between Israel & Palestine are escalating. After protests & clashes, rockets are now being exchanged between Israel & Hamas. Reports say, this is the biggest escalation since the 11-day war of 2021. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: Israel-Palestine tensions escalate

Recently, US lectured India to not increase the purchase of Russian oil. Turns out, the West itself is secretly buying Russian oil. Russian tankers have begun disappearing from radar. Are these tankers carrying oil to European ports?

Gravitas: Is the West trying to hide Russian oil imports?

It's been 10 days since Imran Khan was ousted, but he refuses to accept defeat. At a recent rally in Lahore, he threatened a nationwide strike. Meanwhile the PML-N has accused him of misusing Pakistan's Toshakhana. What is the Toshakhana? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Decoding Pakistan's 'Toshakhana' Gifts Controversy