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.

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated in the city of Nara during a campaign rally

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 | Foreign ministers of India and China meet; Hong Kong lifts flight ban

Flood fury is wreaking havoc across the world. Australia, China, Bangladesh & North-East India are reeling under floods. Molly Gambhir brings you a report on the scale of damage.

Gravitas: Floods are wreaking havoc globally

The European Parliament has allowed natural gas to be labelled as green. The move is aimed at unlocking investment and state subsidy. But is natural gas really green?

Gravitas: E.U. Parliament labels natural gas as green

Who will replace Boris Johnson? Ben Wallace, Rishi Sunak & Liz Truss could be frontrunners in the leadership race. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Wallace, Sunak emerge as favorites to replace Johnson

Europe's aviation industry continues to rain over summer plans. In the latest, British Airways has cancelled over 10,000 more flights through October. Airlines and airports across Europe are battling severe staff crunch and strikes, forcing flight cancellations.

Gravitas: British Airways cancels over 10,000 more flights

As Sri Lanka's fuel stocks run out, Colombo has asked India for fuel shipments. New Delhi is reportedly seeking 'advance payment' for any future supplies. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka asks India for fuel

FBI and MI5 chiefs flagged the growing threat from China in an unprecedented joint press conference in London. The FBI chief warned that China's communist party was intent on stealing foreign technology. What led to this explosive press conference? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: FBI and MI5 chiefs flag China threat

Boris Johnson wants to serve as caretaker Prime Minister until autumn. Some Tory MPs want Johnson to leave "as soon as possible". Does Johnson have a final card to play? Molly Gambhir tells you

Gravitas: Does Boris Johnson have a final card to play?

Ahead of the Conservative leadership contest, Boris Johnson has filled vacant posts in his cabinet. Some Tory MPs have urged Johnson to leave "as soon as possible". What is Johnson planning? Molly Gambhir discusses with Sally Patterson.

Gravitas: Tory MPs want Johnson to "leave as soon as possible"

Rising inflation has pushed 71 million people into poverty since Russia's war on Ukraine. The IMF chief says a recession cannot be ruled out in 2023. Can central banks tame inflation without triggering a recession? Molly Gambhir tells you why the window is closing.

Gravitas: Inflation pushed 71 million people into poverty

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, the longest serving PM of the country ahs passes away at the age of 67. Despite withering political churns, Shinzo Abe left behind a legacy that will be remembered.

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving PM, dies at 67

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, the longest serving PM of the country has passed away at the age of 67. Despite weathering political churns, Shinzo Abe left behind a legacy that will be remembered.

Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe has been declared dead after being shot while delivering a speech

Billionaire Elon Musk's massive $44 billion deal to buy microblogging platform Twitter is in 'Jeopardy' according to a Washington Post report. Elon Musk has threatened to walk away from the deal if the company can't show that less than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts.

Elon Musk’s Twitter deal in danger? Twitter speaks on spam accounts

Russian president Vladimir Putin has dared the western allies to face Russia on the battlefield. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky called on the West to help with more supplies of military aid highlighting the need for more air defense systems.

Russia continues bid to encircle Donbas region, Zelensky calls for military aid

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he will stay on as a caretaker Prime Minister until the Conservative party elects a new leader.

From Brexit to Exit: Londoners say 'Bye Bye Boris'

Bhutan's top spiritual authority has ordained 144 Buddhist nuns for the first time in the country's history. Why were Buddhist women denied the right to full ordination in the first place? How will this event change Buddhism's attitude towards women? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Bhutan ordains 144 nuns in historic event

After days of battling for his job, Johnson had been abandoned by all but a handful of allies after the latest in a series of scandals broke their willingness to support him. Priyanka Sharma tells you all about the rise and fall of Boris Johnson.

WION Fineprint | 5 scandals that brought Boris Johnson down

Sri Lanka appears to be in more trouble. The country will have to go about dealing with the fuel shortages because one of the key aspects that's been badly and terribly hit is the public transport.

Sri Lanka left with fuel worth less than a day

UK PM Boris Johnson has resigned as the Prime Minister bringing his tenure to an end. He also said that he would continue to serve as the Prime Minister until his conservative party selects a new leader.

'Sad to give up the best job in the world,' says UK PM Boris Johnson as he quits

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he now recognizes that his stewardship of the country's Conservative party and thus the UK government is coming to an end but he insisted he will stay on as a caretaker Prime Minister until the Conservative party elects a new leader.

'Many will be relieved, others will be disappointed,' says UK PM Boris Johnson as he quits | WION

Boris Johnson has stepped down as Prime Minister bringing his scandal-plagued tenure to an end after less than three years. Johnson also said he would continue to serve as prime minister until his conservative party selects a new leader, listen in.

UK PM Boris Johnson resigns, end of a scandal-plagued premiership

Cambridge University is set to drop beef and lamb from its library’s tearoom menu as part of a sustainable food plan. Priyanka Sharma tells you why.

WION Fineprint | UK Universities ban meat, go green

Veganism has become a global trend and is being touted as a window to sustainable eating. But is it for everyone?

The Good Life | Thinking of turning vegan?

Boris Johnson's popularity outside of parliament has also been badly dented due to surging inflation and stagnation in the British Economy.

UK PM Boris Johnson leave an economic mess behind

Boris Johnson may be gone soon, but he has given us plenty to remember him by. Take a look at his best moments on WION's Boris Cam.

The Brexit-ball champ to no 'kidding' around: Best moments on WION's Boris Cam

The tragic mass shooting incident of July 4 in the US has already shocked the whole nation. Now, the July 4 Gunman confessed to seriously contemplating the second attack in Madison.

US: July 4 Gunman confesses to seriously contemplating a second attack

The resignation of politicians due to the Pincher scandal has gravely wounded British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is clinging to power with all of his might. Is the British Prime Minister's career now over?

UK PM Boris Johnson clings to power with over 40 resignations and counting

Boris Johnson has stepped down as Prime Minister bringing his scandal-plagued tenure to an end after less than three years. The decision came after dozens of ministers quit his government.

UK: 'No one in politics in indispensable,' says PM Boris Johnson

While UK prime minister Boris Johnson has resigned, some people are having their share of laughter. A spoof account of UK's favorite cat Larry is emerging as Twitter's favorite.

A darling of the media: #LarryForPM trends on Twitter

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