During the first 100 days of the war - the EU & China bought up most of Russian energy exports. Russia has also become India's second-largest crude supplier. The West wants the world to shun Russian oil. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how few have heeded the call.

Gravitas: How Europe, China fund Russia's war on Ukraine

U.K. is dumping asylum seekers in Rwanda, a country that has gone from one conflict to another, and is 'invading' D.R.Congo. Why does Boris Johnson still think Rwanda is a perfect place for people to start a new and better life? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Why is U.K. dumping asylum-seekers in Rwanda?

The Ukrainian forces are losing ground in Eastern Ukraine. Russia has intensified military operations in Severodonetsk. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has now made an appeal to Western allies to speed up arms deliveries. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine pleads for more arms to win the war

India has launched a new short-term recruitment scheme for the armed forces with an eye to cut down on pension bills. The scheme, Agnipath, allows youngsters to be inducted into services for a period of 4 years. Is the plan fool-proof? Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas: Agnipath: India's new armed forces recruitment scheme

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: Israel coalition faces complete collapse; Ecuador protests; Burkina Faso

Saudi Arabia has announced a new golf league to challenge the PGA tour. The attractive prize money has lured a handful of top golfers to the Saudi-backed league. How will this move affect the world of golf? Is this another instance of sports washing? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Saudi league splits top golfers

Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed an order that allows the PLA to take missions abroad. Why is Xi Jinping decided to legally legitimize PLA's "non-war" military operations? Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the developments.

Gravitas: Chinese President allows PLA to take missions abroad

Gravitas Global Headlines: Russia-Ukraine war; China covid-19 outbreak

Britain is implementing the controversial policy of deporting refugees to Rwanda. Is Britain dumping refugees in Africa? Why did Boris Johnson's government pick Rwanda of all places? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Britain to deport refugees to Rwanda

China threatened to wage war if Taiwan officially declared independence from Beijing. Why have Taiwanese leaders preferred the status quo over independence? What is China's strategy to keep Taiwan on edge? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China threatens war if Taiwan declares independence

The Global Nuclear threat is growing. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says nuclear-armed countries are upgrading their arsenals. Which countries are these? How many warheads do they have? What new nuclear projects have they unveiled? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: World headed for New Era of Nuclear Rearmament

Iran removed 27 surveillance cameras from its nuclear sites in response to a critical resolution passed by the UN's atomic watchdog. Where does this leave the 2015 nuclear deal? Why is Iran playing hardball? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Iran removes surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

Sri Lanka has been forced to declare a holiday after the country's fuel crisis worsened. The government is now bringing in a quota system for fuel which will likely come into effect from July. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka fuel crisis worsens

As Pakistan's economic situation worsens & external debt soars the IMF has asked the PM Shehbaz Sharif govt to renegotiate CPEC deals. Can Pakistan really do this? Palki Sharma tells you how Islamabad has no say in CPEC

Gravitas: Why Pakistan has no say in CPEC

Stock markets around the world plunged amid fears of an interest hike by the US Federal Reserve. Will fiscal tightening cripple the world's economic recovery? Is a recession inevitable in 2022? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is a global recession coming?

A failed chilli harvest has triggered a Sriracha shortage in America. Sauce fanatics are hoarding bottles in anticipation of a supply crisis. What led to this ‘saucageddon’? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Hot sauce shortage triggers hoarding in America

NASA is is embarking on a #UFO hunt. This fall, it will launch a probe into unexplained UFO sightings. The study will span 9 months & cost the space agency $100,000. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nasa is launching a probe into UFO sightings

Belgian king refused to apologise for his country's colonial atrocities in Congo. During the 1880s, Belgium had turned Congo into a labour camp where people's hands and feet were chopped and women were raped. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Belgium refuses to apologise for colonial atrocities in Congo

Russian President Vladimir Putin has likened himself to Russian Tsar Peter the Great. Putin says that the Tsar did not seize territory from Sweden, he took back what was Russia's. Putin claims to be doing the same in Ukraine. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Putin likens himself to Russian tsar Peter the great

A team of scientists convened by the WHO is investigating the origins of the Wuhan Virus. In a report, the WHO-backed team has claimed the lab leak theory needs further investigation. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: WHO wants to probe the lab leak theory

Gravitas Global Headlines: China warns United States over Taiwan; Russia-Ukraine war

Cash-strapped Pakistan has unveiled its annual budget. Instead of offering incentives to the common man, Islamabad has hiked its defence budget by 6%. It has also set aside funds to fast-track CPEC projects. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan unveils annual budget for 2022

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan kicked off his re-election bid with a plan to invade Syria. Is Erdogan flexing his military muscles to hide his failing economic policies? What are his chances in 2023? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Erdogan announces 2023 re-election bid

The United States and its allies are planning a "buyers' cartel". The Western powers want to reduce Russia's oil revenues with price caps. Does the West want to dictate prices of Russia oil? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Western powers want to fix Russian oil price?