After 2 long years of the pandemic, India celebrated Holi with full fervour. WION attended the celebrations in the Holy city of Vrindavan. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Inside a grand Holi celebration in Vrindavan

After Israel & Turkey, South Africa has offered to mediate in the Ukraine Conflict. But South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has blamed the crisis on NATO'S expansion. How then can the country broker peace? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Ukraine Conflict: South Africa, Israel and Turkey offer mediation

More than two dozen whales died in a mass stranding at the remote Farewell Spit beach. The beach is known as a "death trap" for whales. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Dozens of Whales die in a mass stranding

Is Imran Khan's tenure as Pak PM coming to an end? 24 PTI lawmakers have abandoned the party. They are going to vote against their leader in a no-confidence vote on March 21. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 24 lawmakers abandon Imran Khan's party

Next month, France will hold the first round of polling to elect its next president. The war in Ukraine has boosted the re-election campaign of French President Emmanuel Macron. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: How Ukraine war boosted Macron's re-election campaign

The war in Ukraine has exposed the East-West rift within Europe. Palki Sharma explains the 3 factors that are driving this division.

Gravitas: Russia’s war exposes rifts in Europe

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping spoke to each other for the first time since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Is Biden still hoping for China’s support to isolate Russia? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Joe Biden, Xi Jinping discuss Ukraine war

Bombings on Ukrainian cities has intensified. A report has claimed Russia is planning a "lightning advance" to encircle the Ukrainian army and claim victory. Palki Sharma brings you the top 10 updates from the battleground.

Gravitas: Will Russia target Ukraine from the sea next?

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Fukushima on Wednesday. It left buildings shaking for a long period. It also derailed a bullet train on top of a bridge. 4 people have died, 100 have been injured. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake hits Japan

The ongoing financial crisis in Sri Lanka has forced the Gotabaya Rajapaksa govt to seek an IMF bailout. India has also extended a $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka to ensure a steady supply of essential commodities. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: India extends $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka

Iran has released 2 British nationals. This comes after London "settled a long-overdue debt" of over $500 million to Tehran. Did a 40-year-old claim hold back the release of two British detainees? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 40-year-old debt held back release of British detainees?

US President Joe Biden has branded Vladimir Putin a war criminal. The US Senate wants an ICC probe into Putin's actions in Ukraine. But what about the crimes committed by US Presidents like George Bush and Barack Obama. Palki Sharma tells you how the international system benefits people like Putin and Bush.

Gravitas: Joe Biden calls Putin a war criminal

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky continues to appeal for a no-fly zone despite repeated denials by NATO. Is Zelensky's political inexperience fueling this unrealistic demand? Or is the Ukrainian President more astute than we think? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What is Volodymyr Zelensky's strategy?

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: Ukraine refugee crisis, Fresh strike in Kyiv and more

Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered day 22. Kyiv has drawn the red lines for Russian negotiators. Meanwhile, at the ICJ - Indian judge Justice Dalveer Bhandari voted in Ukraine's favour. ICJ called on Russia to suspend its offensive. Palki Sharma brings you the updates.

Gravitas: Ukraine Invasion: Russia intensifies aerial attacks

More than 11 million Covid-19 cases were reported in the second week of March along with 43,000 deaths. Germany and South Korea reported their highest daily caseload since the beginning of the pandemic. Is India next on this list of outbreaks? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's fourth Covid-19 wave in June?

Omicron has fueled China's worst ever Wuhan virus outbreak. 28 out of 31 provinces in China have confirmed cases. Over 50 million people are under a lockdown. Palki Sharma tells you why China is struggling.

Gravitas: China locks down 50 million people

Does Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion threaten the Chinese economy? The threat of sanctions on Chinese companies led to panic selling in the markets. The rout erased $2.1 trillion from Chinese tech stocks. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why Chinese stock markets crashed

The US is hoping that China will help the west isolate Russia. Moscow is hoping that China will help them evade western sanctions. Has India's neutrality backfired? Will the US and Russia now help India contain China? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is India's neutrality on Ukraine backfiring?

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said there is "room for compromise" with Russia. What are Moscow's demands? What will be the terms of a truce? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: Is the peace deal possible?

Chinese traffickers were caught trying to smuggle 2 babies out of Ukraine. There are more vulnerable kids in Ukraine that could fall prey to Chinese traffickers. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese citizens caught smuggling Ukrainian babies

Ukraine and Russia make up more than 25% of global wheat exports. They also export 75% of the world's sunflower oil. The war in Ukraine could sever supply lines and trigger a food crisis. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine war triggers global food crisis

Can Russia scuttle the revival of the Iran nuclear deal? Negotiations were paused in Vienna after Russia demanded guarantees from the West. What are Moscow's demands? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Will Russia scuttle Iran nuclear deal?

Reports claim Vladimir Putin is the richest man on earth with a net worth of $200 billion. How accurate is this estimate? What do western sanctions mean for Putin's hidden wealth? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How rich is Vladimir Putin?

China's Xi Jinping is reportedly planning a trip to Saudi Arabia later this year. The visit comes amid strained relations between Riyadh and Washington. What do both sides stand to gain from this partnership? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping to visit Saudi Arabia?

Russia has sanctioned US President Joe Biden and several other key members of the US government. This comes on a day when raids on residential areas in Kyiv killed at least 4 people. Where is Russia's invasion of Ukraine going? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Russia sanctions US President Joe Biden

Russia said it will disable Ukraine's 'military-industrial complex'. Hours after this warning was issued, an aircraft plant in Kyiv was attacked. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia goes after Ukraine's arms factories

Boris Johnson has blamed his western predecessors for making "terrible mistakes" after the invasion of Crimea in 2014. How did the West respond after Crimea? Is Boris Johnson's response any better? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Boris Johnson blames western leaders for emboldening Putin

In the last 5 years, global arms trade shrank 5%. But Europe's weapons imports surged 19%. Is America laying the groundwork for an insurgency in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US turning Ukraine into the next Afghanistan?

Russia needs to pay $117 million to its creditors this week. World Bank's Chief Economist said Moscow is "mightily close" to a default. Can a Russian default trigger a global recession? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Russia could default on its debt within days

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is intensifying. Over the weekend, Russian jets destroyed a military base near Poland. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of using phosphorus chemical bombs. Two mayors have been "abducted". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Did Russia use a chemical bomb in Donbas?