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

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: 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

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has triggered an exodus. 18 more Sri Lankan refugees have made their way to India. Molly Gambhir gets you the details.

Gravitas: More Sri Lankan refugees reach India

As many as 7 explosions ripped through Afghanistan this week. Under the Taliban, terrorist groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda are thriving. They are now developing capabilities to conduct external operations. Molly Gambhir decodes the security challenges.

Gravitas: Taliban is allowing foreign terrorists to thrive in Afghanistan

Boris Johnson has concluded his visit to India. If Day 1 was about optics, Day 2 was all about business. He met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi & inked a series of bilateral deals. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Decoding Boris Johnson's India visit

A decades-long territorial dispute between Japan and Russia has been reignited. Tokyo claims Russia has "illegally occupied" four disputed islands. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Japan says Russia has "illegally occupied" disputed islands

Gravitas Global Headlines: Russia-Ukraine war | China's security pact with Solomon Islands

Do you know what's FOMO? It is the Fear Of Missing Out- the anxiety you feel when you think others are having more fun. FOMO is often driven by social media. It's time to keep your phone aside, and embrace JOMO- the Joy Of Missing Out.

Gravitas: Let JOMO replace your FOMO