A leaked paper from the Russian finance ministry said the country's GDP will contract by 12%. The economic crisis could force Putin to rethink his war strategy. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Leaked paper hints at Russia's economic collapse

Pakistan will be attending an anti-terror SCO meeting in New Delhi. Ahead of the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif has appointed a 'minister trade' for its New Delhi mission. Is Islamabad trying to extend an olive branch? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan to attend SCO meeting in India

Saudi Arabia's national petroleum and gas company Saudi Aramco has overtaken Apple to become the world's most valuable company. Saudi Aramco is valued at $2.43 Trillion. Palki Sharma brings you the story of the company's rise.

Gravitas: Saudi Aramco overtakes Apple to become the most-valuable company

Veteran leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister. Will this appointment assuage the protesters? Can Wickremesinghe save the island's sinking economy? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka gets a new Prime Minister

A global campaign has begun to hold Israel accountable for the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. Protests are being held in Tunisia, Jordan, Iraq, & Lebanon. Global bodies are making calls for an independent probe. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Global campaign to hold Israel accountable for journalist's death

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: Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lanka PM

The UAE has decided to give money to the jobless. It has announced an 'unemployment insurance' scheme. The scheme will provide cash packages to those without a job. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: UAE announces 'unemployment insurance' scheme

Who is Pakistan's real Prime Minister? Is it Shehbaz Sharif or his brother Nawaz Sharif? The entire PML-N leadership is in London to seek guidance from Sharif senior. Has London become Pak's new political capital? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: What are Pakistani leaders doing in London?

Gravitas Global Headlines | Kyiv: Russian troops pushed back from Kharkiv

The death of veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has led to a blame game between Israel & Palestine. Palestine says the journalist was murdered. Israel says Palestinian gunmen killed her. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Israel-Palestine indulge in blame game over the death of journalist

Earthquakes have become a regular occurrence in America's Texas. Experts are blaming the state's oil industry for triggering tremors. Is Big Oil to blame for man-made earthquakes? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How Texas became America's earthquake capital

A passenger in the US landed a private plane after its pilot became incapacitated. The passenger had no prior flying experience, but he landed the single-engine jet safely. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Passenger lands a plane after pilot becomes incapacitated

India's wheat exports reached a record high in April, topping 1.4 million tonnes. Can India sustain this level of supply? Will India's exports avert a global food crisis? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's wheat exports avert global food crisis

Xi Jinping's one-time ally Tedros Adhanom has criticised his zero-covid policy as 'unsustainable'. The strict lockdowns have put 40% of China's GDP at risk. Reports say Xi is struggling with a life-threatening illness. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Has Xi Jinping lost the plot?

Apple has pulled the plug on iPod. The music device was once Apple's highest selling product. Now, it joins the list of things made obsolete by the smartphone. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Apple iPod to be discontinued

South Korea has made an 'audacious' offer to North Korea. It has asked Pyongyang to abandon nukes in return for financial aid. The offer comes after North Korea conducted 15 missile tests in the last 5 months. Is the proposal going to work? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: South Korea's 'audacious' offer to North Korea

US President Joe Biden has lined up more military aid to help Ukraine defeat Russia. But his ally, Emmanuel Macron has warned against humiliating Putin. Palki Sharma decodes the different signals from Washington & Paris.

Gravitas: Macron warns against humiliating Putin

America's rich and elite are buying second passports. There has been a 300% spike in passport applications in the last 3 years. The reasons cited are the political climate & the pandemic. Are Americans losing faith in their country? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Americans are buying second passports

Chinese power producers in Pakistan have threatened to shut down their power plants. The Pakistani government owes them well over $1 billion. Will Pakistan be pushed into another blackout? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will Chinese power producers push Pakistan into a blackout?

Shanghai has intensified its Wuhan virus lockdown. Violators are being put behind bars, entire buildings are being isolated over just one case. Tesla has suspended most production, Chinese exports have also taken a hit. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Shanghai intensifies lockdown

Global markets suffered their worst slide since June 2020 amid uncertainties surrounding the war and pandemic. The Indian Rupee hit an all-time low against the US Dollar. Are these indications of a looming recession? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Worst day for global markets since June 2020

President Gotabaya is the last Rajapaksa standing. As the anti-government protests turn violent, will Gotabaya use the army to stay in power? Will the generals back the embattled President? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Will the army keep Gotabaya in power?

Pakistan's National Assembly has no opposition, no leader of the opposition, and over 100 members missing. What happened when this 'dysfunctional' parliament met today? Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Another crisis in Pakistan

Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister today. His resignation came hours after his supporters attacked anti-government protesters in Colombo. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Rajapaksa supporters attack anti-government protesters