Turkey is blocking NATO's expansion. Turkey's President Recep Erdogan has said that he planning to reject Finland and Sweden's application to join the security alliance. What does Erdogan stand to gain? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Turkey blocks NATO's expansion

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: Racist attack at South African University

US President Joe Biden reached South Korea today - the first stop of his Asia tour. The Ukraine war has distracted America from its long-term goal of tackling China. Can Biden put his China policy back on track? What else is on agenda? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Biden begins Asia tour to reassure allies

Countries around the world are struggling with food shortages and high inflation. The United States has blamed Russia for this crisis - accusing it of using food as a weapon. How true are these claims? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Russia using food as a weapon?

China has begun building a bridge on Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh. India's Ministry of External Affairs has said China is constructing the bridge on "occupied territory". Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Eastern Ladakh: China building bridge on occupied territory

Australia will elect its next Prime Minister on May 21. Incumbent Scott Morrison is up against Labor leader Anthony Albanese. China is watching the election very closely. Reports say Albanese will likely be less stern on China. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Who will be Australia's next Prime Minister

Facing economic turmoil, Pakistan has decided to ban imports of luxury items. The list of banned items includes jams, crockery, kitchenware even tissue paper. What made Pakistan take such a drastic step? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: From Jams to Tissue Paper: Pak bans import of luxury items

Gravitas Global Headlines: 1,730 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered, claims Russia

Estimates say that 7 out of 10 people in the UK will be obese or overweight by 2040. At least 21 million people will be obese, which is 36% of the adult population. What is the government of Boris Johnson doing to prevent this crisis? Nothing. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Over 42 million UK adults will be overweight by 2040

Assam is reeling under flood fury. 500,000 people have been displaced. 46,000 hectares of crop area has been destroyed & 9 people have lost their lives. Why does Assam face a deluge every year? What are the solutions? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Flood fury in Assam

Joe Biden is heading to Asia for a Pacific pivot amid the war in Europe. Biden is hoping to sell his new Indo-Pacific Economic forum as an alternative to China's BRI. What challenges await Biden in the Indo-Pacific? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Joe Biden heads to Asia: What's on the agenda?

The US government now plans to send planes to bring baby formula from overseas. The dangerous shortage is forcing parents to turn towards potentially dangerous alternatives. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: America's dangerous shortage of baby formula

An audit of Joe Biden's Twitter account has revealed that half of his followers are fake. How easy is it to get bot followers on Twitter? Why are politicians obsessed with them? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Half of Joe Biden's Twitter followers are 'fake'

A Pakistani American delegation travelled to Israel last week. The purpose of the visit was to promote "Israel-Pakistan ties". Pakistan doesn't have diplomatic ties with Israel. Is Islamabad attempting an outreach? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Is Pakistan attempting an Israel outreach?

Inflation has hit a multi-decade high in all parts of the world. From Sri Lanka to Argentina, people have hit the streets to protest the rising cost of living. Could governments have prepared better for the rising inflation? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Rising inflation sparks protests around the world

Gravitas Global Headlines: International criminal court sends team to Ukraine

Australia will elect its next Prime Minister this weekend. China is dominating the election discourse. The Australian Government claims that a Chinese ship with spying capabilities has been spotted near the country's western coast. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China's shadow over Australia's Election

Israel is going to practice 'military strikes on Iran. On May 29, it will commence the 'chariots of fire' drill, the largest drill in its history. Why was this exercise needed? What is it aimed at? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Israel to practice 'strikes' on Iran

Emmanuel Macron's government is set to challenge a city council's decision to permit burkinis in swimming pools. Can Macron strike a balance between secularism and religious expression? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: France mulls banning the Burkini

In March, 132 people had died in a plane crash in China. The aircraft had nosedived vertically from the skies. Reports now claim - the crash was intentional. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Did the pilot crash this Chinese plane?

A video of an Indian-American teen being bullied at a Texas school is going viral. What's worse, is that the school staff has reportedly suspended the victim for 3 days, the aggressor was given a 1-day suspension. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Indian-American teen bullied in Texas school

Customers were turned away at gas stations after Sri Lanka ran out of money to purchase fuel. The new Prime Minister has proposed three bitter pills to revive the Lankan economy. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka runs out of money to buy fuel

After holding out for nearly 90 days, the city of Mariupol surrendered to Russian forces. Hours later, Finland and Sweden officially submitted their application to join NATO. Palki Sharma tells you how Russia's war is changing European security considerations.

Gravitas: Finland and Sweden submit NATO application

China has begun building a second bridge in Pangong Tso. Reports say the PLA wants "multiple routes" to counter the Indian forces. What does China's provocations mean for India's strategic autonomy? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China begins to build second bridge in Eastern Ladakh