Reports say the US FDA may clear medical trials for transplant of pig organs. So far, people who've received pig heart or kidney have not survived, why then are experts betting big on pig organs? Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Will U.S. clear medical trials for transplanting organs from pigs to humans?

An Indian cement company imported Russian coal by paying for it in Yuan. Reports say more buyers could turn to the Chinese currency. Palki Sharma tells you why it may not be a good thing.

Gravitas: Indian cement maker buys Russian coal with Yuan

July 1 is celebrated as National Doctors' Day in India. The day marks the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was among the pioneers of healthcare in India. Palki Sharma tells you more

Gravitas: India celebrates National Doctors' Day

Russia's Vladimir Putin claims he has set no deadline to end the war in Ukraine. But are Western sanctions draining the Russian president's patience? What will the next phase of war look like? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin says no deadline to end Ukraine war

After the US, European powers are boosting the NATO troops. The United Kingdom and Germany have pledged more troops and military resources. Is Eastern Europe the new frontline - in Europe's fight against Russia? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Europe's Cold War doctrine against Russia

Protesters in Libya accusing the government of corruption set fire to parts of Libya's parliament. Protesters are demanding fresh elections.

Protesters set fire to parts of Libya's parliament while staging demonstrations

The Tibetan Government in Exile has called out China. The President of the Tibetan Government in Exile Penpa Tsering flagged concerns over Sinicization.

Tibetan Government in Exile calls out China as Penpa Tsering flags concerns over Sinicization

Ireland has criticised UK's Nothern Ireland protocol bill. Ireland's Deputy PM called it a strategic mistake to impose things. Varadkar warned of more people leaving the UK.

Ireland criticises UK's protocol bill: 'Boris Johnson risking breakup of UK'

In a bid to safeguard citizens from inflation, Turkey has hiked the minimum wage for the second time in 2022. The new nominal wage now stands at $330.

Turkiye hikes the minimum wage for the second time in 2022

United States: On Thursday the Supreme court ruled that the government's environmental agency cannot regulate or issue broad limits on existing power plants or coal industries.

United States: Major setback for Joe Biden's climate goals

Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc has cut plans to hire engineers by at least 30 per cent this year, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced, as he warned to brace for a deep economic downturn.

Meta plans to slash hiring by 30%, tech giant to hire 3000 less workers

The covid-19 pandemic and the consequent border closures have left millions of people chained to their homes. The tourism sector has dealt a crushing blow but as countries start to ease covid-19 curbs, tourists have been flocking in record numbers to popular destinations to make up for lost time.

Global Tourism makes a slow comeback

Same-sex couples in the United States are now worried about the legal status of their marriages and on their right to have a child, the concerns come after the US Supreme Court overturned that 50-year abortion law.

United States: Same-sex couples worry about rights to have a child

After outrage after over the US tops court ruling on abortion rights, US president Joe Biden has called for an exception to the senate's filibuster rule, the move would allow democrats to pass a law for preserving abortion access rights.

US President Joe Biden seeks to pass a law for abortion rights

Record inflation or price hikes across the world are showing no signs of abating. Even as crude prices have softened a bit in the last few weeks, in the latest the price growth in the Eurozone has hit a new record high of 8.6 percent last month.

Inflation in 19 EU nations hits record high

Elections for Pakistan's Punjab have been delayed by at least a day. Imran khan's PTI has approached the Pakistani Supreme Court to stall the election of the Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab state.

WION Dispatch | Imran Khan's PTI stalls Punjab CM elections

Just a day after pulling its troops out of snake island in the Black Sea, Russia has attacked the port city of Odesa, at least 18 people including two children lost their lives in the missile attack.

Russia Ukraine war | Russia targets residential building in Ukraine's Odesa, killing at least 18

United Kingdom's latest commitment to Ukraine will be partly funded through underspending on climate finance. On Thursday, UK PM Boris Johnson pledged an extra 1.2 billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine.

UK to use climate funds to provide military aid to Ukraine as Russian invasion continues

A Conservative deputy chief whip Chris Pincher has resigned after being accused of groping two men at a private club in Westminster. According to reports, this allegedly took place in front of several other MPs who then messaged the chief whip to demand a meeting post this incident.

United Kingdom: 'Drank too much, have embarrassed myself,' Tory deputy chief Whip resigns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says this is not the right time for Scotland to seek independence saying that the economy is doing better with Scotland as part of the United Kingdom.

Scotland Independence | Not the right time for a constitutional change, says UK PM Boris Johnson

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: Lapid becomes interim Israeli PM; Ecuador declares new state of emergency

R&B Singer R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse. He faced numerous allegations of sexually exploiting teenage girls, but evaded the law for 3 decades. How did he get away for so long? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: R&B Singer R. Kelly convicted for sexual abuse

Rajasthan police have discovered a link between the attackers in Udaipur and a Pakistani extremist group. One of the attackers visited Karachi in 2014 and stayed for 45 days. Was this attack a Pakistani conspiracy to trigger unrest in India? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Udaipur beheading linked to Pakistani extremist group

Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr has been sworn in as the 17th President of the Philippines. He succeeds Rodrigo Duterte. 64-year-old Marcos is the son and namesake of Philippines' late dictator. What does his inauguration mean for Manila? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sworn in as Philippines' 17th President

NATO's annual summit in Madrid ended with a declaration naming China as a threat to the alliance's security and values. Beijing accused NATO of wrongly defining its ambitions. What does NATO's Asia expansion mean for the Indo-Pacific? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: NATO puts China on its radar

Europe abandoned their commitment to the Kurds while seeking Turkiye's nod for NATO expansion. The US cleared a potential F-16 deal with Ankara, hours after Erdogan's green light. Palki Sharma tells you how the West surrendered its principles to appease Erdogan.

Gravitas: How Europe abandoned human rights to appease Turkiye

The US, UK, and Germany will boost NATO's defenses against Russia. The NATO allies will send in military reinforcements across Europe. Is Europe preparing for a potential clash with Russia? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: NATO responds to Russia threat with more troops

After crushing the pro-democracy voices, the Communist Party is now firmly in control of Hong Kong. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the city today. He said Hong Kong has "risen from the ashes". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Communist Party completes Hong Kong takeover

As the island nation's inflation hit a ninth consecutive record in the month of June, inflation reached an all-time high and with this Sri Lanka is now broken into the hyperinflation zone.

Sri Lanka breaks into hyperinflation zone, IMF suggests to raise taxes to revive economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine is going according to plan and there is no deadline for ending it now.

Russia-Ukraine invasion | Putin assures 'Ukraine war going according to plan'

After 913 days, since the first reported case of Covid-19, North Korea has now blamed its estranged neighbor South Korea for the spread of the infection. Interestingly, South Korea was one of the first countries to offer help when Kim Jong-Un's regime publicly accepted that it had reported Covid-19 cases, an offer which was immediately rejected.

North Korea blames South Korea for exchanging covid-laden balloons

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