Top diplomats from Russia and Britain arrived in New Delhi to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. Both sides are hoping to bring India into their camp. How will India respond? Can neutral New Delhi open a new communication channel? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Ukraine diplomacy shifts to India

In a address to the nation, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he will not resign despite losing the majority and insisted that he will play till the last ball and face the vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly. Palki Sharma spoke to Anas Mallick for more insights.

Gravitas: Will play till the last ball, says Imran Khan

Imran Khan has refused to resign, but Pakistan's opposition has already named Shehbaz Sharif as the next Prime Minister. Who is Shehbaz Sharif? What are his political views? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will Shehbaz Sharif be Pakistan's next PM?

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: Sri Lanka financial crisis, Shanghai lockdown & more

Global investors are feeling jittery about investing in China. In March, over $11 billion has gone out the door. Why are foreign investors dumping Chinese stocks? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why global investors are dumping Chinese stocks

Four members of a French family were found dead at the bottom of their apartment building in Switzerland last week. Swiss police say the family members jumped off a balcony "one by one". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: French family leapt off balcony "one by one"

NASA published pictures of giant ice volcanoes on Pluto's surface, triggering speculation on the possibility of life on the dwarf planet. What does this discovery mean for life beyond Earth? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Giant ice volcanoes spotted on Pluto

Far-right politician Marine Le Pen is emerging as a favourite in the French Presidential Polls. Who is Le Pen? What are her views? Can she defeat Emmanuel Macron? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Who is Marine Le Pen?

India has signed three maritime agreements with Sri Lanka, two of which were not publicly announced. Is debt-ridden Sri Lanka pivoting back to India? Or is Colombo playing both sides in the India-China rivalry? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas | Revealed: India's secret maritime deals with Sri Lanka

The countdown has begun for Imran Khan. Allies have left his government. The Pakistani Prime Minister has made a last-ditch attempt to survive. One of his ministers has dragged India into political chaos. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's Minister drags India into political chaos

Since Pakistan's inception in 1947, no Prime Minister has completed a full term. They have either been deposed, overthrown, disqualified, murdered, even hanged. Palki Sharma gets you a list of their names, tenures and reasons for downfall.

Gravitas | Premiership: A poisoned chalice in Pakistan

Gravitas Global Headlines: Putin-Zelensky talks possible, Sri Lanka financial crisis & more

China has locked down Shanghai to contain a new cluster of Covid-19 cases in the bustling coastal city. How will this lockdown affect China's economy? Why is China adamant on zero-Covid? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Shanghai lockdown threatens China's economy

The war in Ukraine has triggered a rise in the sale of weapons. Estimates say military spending could go up by 50% in the Next 5 years. The U.S. is one of the few countries benefiting from this rise in demand for weapons. Which are the rest? Listen in to Palki Sharma

Gravitas: Shares of defence companies soar amidst Ukraine war

Israel hosted foreign ministers from the UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Morocco and the US at a desert retreat in the Negev. Will the summit begin a new era in Arab-Israel relations? Is America's dominance in West Asia coming to an end? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel hosts 4 Arab ministers in unprecedented summit

Has Imran Khan sensed his downfall? In the last 4 weeks, he has made several remarks which betray his frustration. Palki Sharma decodes the remarks to assess the Pak PM'S state of mind.

Gravitas: 9 remarks that reveal Imran Khan's state of mind

Pakistan Prime Imran Khan has suffered a major setback ahead of the no-confidence vote. A key ally has switched sides and joined the opposition. What are the options for Imran Khan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Imran Khan loses another ally before key vote

YouTube unblocked WION after a viewer-led campaign against the platform's decision to ban the channel for 7 days. Within 12 hours of the campaign, YouTube was forced to back down. Palki Sharma thanks WION viewers for their trust and support.

Gravitas: YouTube unblocks WION after viewer-led campaign

Gravitas: Global Headlines: EU negotiators agree on law to curb big tech

Is Russian President Vladimir Putin at risk of a coup? Reports claim Putin's inner circle & top military officials are disgruntled with his war strategy. How secure is Putin's fortress? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: Is Putin at risk of a coup?

In New Delhi today, the Indian government conveyed to China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi that disengagement is a precondition for normalisation of ties. Why is Beijing making an effort to resume a dialogue with New Delhi? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why Wang Yi came to India

After 16 months of fighting, there are finally signs of a thaw in Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict. The govt of Abiy Ahmed Ali has declared a humanitarian truce with TPLF. How did this truce come about? How long will it hold? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: Ethiopian govt declares humanitarian truce

Prince William and Kate are in the Caribbean to mark Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee. The visit has been criticised as a PR disaster by royal watchers in Britain. Palki Sharma tells you why the Caribbean is not buying this royal cringe.

Gravitas: A royal disaster: William and Kate in the Caribbean

25-year-old Tennis world no. 1 Ashleigh Barty's surprise retirement has shocked the world. The question so many people are asking is why youngsters are choosing to retire so early? Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: Tennis world number 1 Ashleigh Barty retires at 25