Tributes are pouring in from leaders across the world after the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. World leaders have expressed shock and grief over the brutal killing.

World leaders pay tribute to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

At least 15 killed after cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, all possible assistance is being provided to affected.

At least 15 dead in Amarnath cloudburst in India; PM Modi assures all possible assistance

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has terminated the $44 billion buyout deal. Twitter has now vowed legal action against Musk. Meanwhile, Twitter shares fell 6% since the announcement.

Twitter vows legal action after Elon Musk terminates $44 billion buyout deal

Amarnath cloudburst in India: At least 15 dead, search and rescue operations underway

If you are an Apple user this story is for you. Apple has finally announced a new security feature it's called the lockdown mode but the question is why has apple come up with this feature?

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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!

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Speaking to Molly Gambhir, Japan's Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs Koichiro Matsumoto said Shinzo Abe was extremely found of India and believed in the India-Japan partnership. Here is an excerpt from that conversation.

Gravitas: Exclusive: Former Shinzo Abe aide speaks to WION

In China, local governments are cutting back on stationary supplies and monitoring their use of air conditioners. Reports say China faces a nearly $1 trillion funding gap. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned from office, but he wants to stay till a replacement leader is named. Senior Conservatives want Johnson to step down immediately and make way for a caretaker PM, but Johnson has refused.

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Shinzo Abe was born into Japanese political royalty. He entered politics in 1982 and went on to scale unprecedented heights of power in Japan. He retired as the country's longest-serving premier. Molly Gambhir take a look at Abe's legacy.

Gravitas: A look back at Shinzo Abe's political legacy

Japan is considered one of the safest countries in the world. Shootings are rare, attacks on political leaders even rarer. Japan has extremely tight gun control laws. So, what explains the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe?

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Elon Musk's twitter deal is in 'serious jeopardy'. Reports claim, Musk has failed to verify his claim that bots account for 20% of Twitter's user base. Molly Gambhir reports.

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China deployed fighter jets near Taiwan amid a high-profile visit by a US senator to the island. The provocation comes after China's top general warned the US against 'colluding' with Taiwan's military. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: China sends fighter jets near Taiwan

A 90-member task force is investigating the assassination of Shinzo Abe. The police found explosives and multiple handmade guns at the shooter's home. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Abe's shooter had Explosives and guns at his home

The top seat in the United Kingdom is vacant. It's difficult to predict who fills in the position of Prime Minister. Some place their bets on Rishi Sunak and some on Ben Wallace and some say it could be Dominic Rob we don't know the results yet but it's interesting to see who will the conservative party choose as its next leader.

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Are US-China relations going to be better? Is a Biden-Xi meeting possible this year? US Secretary of State Blinken & Chinese Foreign Minister Wang call for 'normal ties'.

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At least 16 killed after cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, all possible assistance is being provided to affected.

Amarnath cloudburst in India: Rescue operations underway; PM Modi takes stock of the situation

Tributes are pouring in from leaders across the world after the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. Now, his remains were brought to Tokyo residence.

Shinbo Abe assassination: Remains brought to Tokyo residence

Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe was declared dead by the officials after he was shot during his speech in western Japan’s Nara. Japan is mourning the loss of a great leader.

Shinbo Abe assassination: Japan mourns the loss of a great leader

In a relief for Keir Starmer in the 'Beergate' scandal, police have given clean chit to labour leaders. No fines were issued against Starmer and Rayner.

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China is claiming credit for Bangladesh's longest bridge over the Padma river. Dhaka has rejected the assertion by revealing that foreign funds were not used in the construction process. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot twice at a campaigning event in the city of Nara. He was reportedly shot in the chest by unidentified attacker.

Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot at during election event; suspect arrested

The former police officer from Minneapolis, Derek Chauvin, will be serving 252 months behind bars for taking away George Floyd’s civil rights and using excessive force.

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Amid the ongoing tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been daring the West to try and defeat it on the battlefield.

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The race to become UK's next Prime Minister has begun. Conservative MPs are already jockeying for the position after Boris Johnson announced that he will be stepping down as the leader of the Tory party.

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The foreign ministers of the G20 group are in Bali for annual talks before the November summit. The meeting was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, however, ministers failed to reach common ground against Russia's attack on its neighbor.

Russia-Ukraine war dominates the buildup for G20 meet in Bali

Japan's former Prime Minister and also its longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe has been assassinated early this morning. He was 67-years-old and was someone who has been credited for the transformation of the Japanese economy.

'It is a barbarian act amid election campaigns,' says PM Fumio Kishida on Shinzo Abe's assassination

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Dies after being shot in Nara during election campaign event

Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe was declared dead by the officials after he was shot during his speech in western Japan’s Nara. He was reportedly shot in the chest.

Shinzo Abe shot dead: Japan's longest-serving PM no more

Indian Prime Minister has offered condolences and has paid tribute to the former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. The Indian Prime Minister put out a series of tweets expressing his grief on Abe's assassination.

'Shinzo Abe was a dependable friend, helped in strengthening India-Japan ties'

Our managing editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay she had spoken to the former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe this was his last interview to an International channel, here's what the late Japanese premier had to say about his ties with India.

Late Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe on his relations with Indian PM Narendra Modi | WION Exclusive

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