Reports say Joe Biden's Press Secretary Jen Psaki is leaving the White House for a job at MSNBC. Does this count as a conflict of interest? Why do American journalists consistently dabble in politics? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Jen Psaki to leave White House for MSNBC gig

From the U.S. to India, countries are slowly dropping mask mandates. Mumbai and Delhi won't fine you for not wearing a mask. British Airways will let you board a flight without a mask. Does this mean you can stop wearing a mask now? Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas: Is it time to go mask-less?

China has found a patient with a new subtype of the Wuhan virus. Reports say the subtype "doesn't match other coronavirus". Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Covid pandemic: A new scare from China

Have you ever thought of taking a career break? Earlier, taking time off from work was frowned upon, even considered unprofessional. The pandemic has made career breaks mainstream. Companies are now warming up to the idea. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells more.

Gravitas: New job trend: Normalising career breaks

Abandoned by the army and coalition partners, Imran Khan is hoping that voters will bail him out. Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes Imran Khan's three strategies to retain power.

Gravitas: What next for Imran Khan?

China has sent military into Shanghai to battle the Wuhan Virus mayhem. Beijing is also orchestrating a change of guard in Hong Kong. Carrie Lam is reportedly being replaced by a rather infamous man. Palki Sharma Upadhyay introduces you to him.

Gravitas: China sends military to Shanghai

6 days are left for the French Election to begin & the tide is turning. Emmanuel Macron is no longer the favourite to win, his challengers are gaining ground. The French President has even warned of a Brexit-style upset. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: France Elections: The tide is turning

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has secured another term in office with a landslide victory. Orban says his victory can be seen 'even from the moon'. What does the win mean for Europe? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Hungary's PM Viktor Orban secures another term

Pakistan's political drama has turned into a constitutional crisis. The country is set to come under a care-taker PM. Amid the chaos, the Pakistan Army has sprung a surprise. It has praised the West & condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pak Army Chief slams Russia, praises West

The Rajapaksa family's grip on power is being tested. Angry protesters are blaming them for the economic crisis. In response, the Rajapaksas have invited the opposition to join an interim government. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why the plan may not work.

Gravitas: Will the Rajapaksa dynasty crumble?

The latest round of talks between Ukraine and Russia has raised hopes for a peace deal. Will Zelensky's concessions be enough to end the war? What will determine Putin's response? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Donbas rebel republics to join Russia?

Ukraine is accusing Russia of unleashing a genocide in the recently liberated city of Bucha. Russia has rejected the charges, calling them fake news. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine accuses Russia of genocide in Bucha

China's latest Wuhan virus outbreak has overwhelmed Shanghai. The healthcare system has collapsed. Non-Covid patients are dying due to lapses. The lockdown has triggered panic buying. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Shanghai's healthcare system has collapsed

Experts say South Asian bodies are suffering because of the British Raj. The repeated famines have reportedly made Indians, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis more susceptible to diabetes. Palki Sharma tells you how our body is still paying the price for the Raj's discriminatory policies.

Gravitas: Colonialism is still taking a toll on your body

Were Apple and Meta compromised? A report has claimed that the tech giants gave user data to hackers who forged legal requests. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Apple and Meta gave user data to hackers

Turkey is planning to halt the Khashoggi murder trial and hand the case over to Saudi Arabia. After years of vocal criticism against Riyadh, why is Erdogan making this u-turn? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Turkey to halt Khashoggi murder trial

Eric Zemmour, France's Donald Trump, is running for President. He is anti-Muslim, anti-immigrants, He wants to ban Hijab and names that are not French. Zemmour is so far-right, that he makes Le Pen look moderate. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Meet France's Donald Trump who is running for President

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Gravitas Global Headlines: Nepal Prime Minister visits India, oil prices slump & more

Amid western sanctions, Russia is pushing for bilateral trade in roubles and rupees. How does the rupee-rouble deal work? Why is India wary despite Russia offering massive discounts? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How does the Rupee-Rouble system work?

Has Pakistan's all-powerful army dumped Imran Khan? Pakistan's Prime Minister says the establishment has given him 3 options. The question is why does the army want to get rid of a PM they handpicked? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Has Pakistan's army dumped Imran Khan?

A group of protesters tried to storm Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's private residence. The angry crowd wanted the President to quit. Will a sinking economy spell the end of the Rajapaksas? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Angry Sri Lankans want Rajapaksa to quit

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov 'appreciated' India's neutrality in talks with S Jaishankar. Lavrov also pushed for a rupee-rouble trade system, terming Western payment systems as unreliable. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia praises India's neutrality on Ukraine

11 Israeli citizens were killed in 3 separate terrorist attacks over 8 days. What explains this new wave of violence in Israel? How does Naftali Bennett plan to respond? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel PM asks citizens to arm themselves

India has decided to reduce the number of disturbed areas under AFSPA. Why has the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act been so controversial? What does New Delhi's decision mean for the North-East? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: India reduces disturbed areas under AFSPA