A China Eastern passenger jet crashed in Southwest China Yesterday. All 132 passengers are feared dead. Rescue teams combed the hillside but couldn't find any survivors.

China Boeing 737 crash: Rescue teams comb hillside but no survivors found in crash

A China Eastern passenger jet crashed today in Southwest China. All 132 passengers are feared dead. Footage from a security camera near the crash site shows the plane diving straight to the ground. Meanwhile, India has also enhanced surveillance on its Boeing 737s.

China's biggest air disaster in 12 years: All 122 passengers feared dead in Boeing 737 crash

The Vatican which has a history of controversies and scandals has come up with a new constitution. Landmark reform by Pope Francis will allow Women and Lay Catholics to head departments.

Landmark reform by Pope Francis: Women and Lay Catholics to head departments

South Korea's sexual slavery survivors demand an unequivocal apology for wartime torture by Japan's military. They also want the conflict to be referred to the International Court of Justice.

South Korea's sexual slavery survivors want conflict referred to International Court of Justice

Anti-government protesters stormed the Sri Lankan President’s office over the worsening economic situation in the country. The protests have forced Gotabaya Rajapaksa to unveil new fiscal measures. Mariam Wardak tells you more.

South Asia Diary | Lankan President's office stormed

Russian troops have opened fire at protesters CCTV footage from Kherson's freedom square shows several hundred protesters running to escape as projectiles land around them.

Russian troops open fire at Ukrainian protesters, CCTV video captures panic at city square

There is still a hope for diplomacy. Ukrainian president Zelenskyy has appealed for direct talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Russia-Ukraine crisis continues: Zelenskyy calls for direct engagement with Putin

In the United States a new trend is gaining momentum that of environmentally low impact burials- a growing number of people are opting for the alternative practice of Terramation- what is that about? Our next report explores this practice.

Terramation: The environment friendly 'green' burial trends in US

Four people have lost their lives and one remains missing after a chartered fishing boat had sunk in a stormy weather off the New Zealand coast. Officials say that there were total 10 people on board the boat, five of them including the captain were rescued via a helicopter.

New Zealand fishing trip ends in tragedy; four dead, one missing

For months now climate activists and global bodies have been sounding an alarm over climate change calling for urgent climate action. The United Nations has in the latest said that the impact of global warming is now simply irreversible and that there is still a brief window of time to avoid the very worst.

IPCC scientists to examine carbon removal

Eight people have lost their lives in the city of Kyiv after Russian forces shelled a shopping center on Sunday. A huge blast shook the city at the time of the attack, several fires could be seen blazing in the wreckage of a mall. The video of the blast was released by Ukraine state emergency services, rescue teams continued to look for survivors in the rubble.

Kyiv: Several homes, one mall destroyed in shelling by Russian forces

The trauma of war continues to overshadow Ukraine's besieged capital here's a report from a children's hospital in Kyiv.

Gloom surrounds Kyiv's largest children hospital as it faces trauma of war

In a late addition to his Europe trip US president Joe Biden will travel to Poland at the end of the week. There are no current plans for him to set foot on Ukrainian soil however Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting with Poland's president on Thursday.

Joe Biden to visit NATO member Poland for urgent talks

The sanctions may have finally hit home for the Russian president Vladimir Putin. Reports suggest that the leader may have to live without his rumored Botox treatments as the US drug maker Abbvie suspends operations for its aesthetic products in Russia.

Putin's Botox-treatments to bear brunt of sanctions?

The chaos in the political corridors of the country has now reached the apex court ahead of a battle in the parliament. Two pleas have been filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the hearing on these petitions comes amid a heated political situation.

Turmoil peaks ahead of no trust-vote in Pakistan, battle reaches top court

According to the latest Australia climate report - the year 2021 was the warmest year on record for the planet's oceans. the country's Great Barrier reef is reportedly facing a fourth mass bleaching of coral in just six years.

The Great Barrier Reef under threat, surveys show colonies of coral bleached

The Austrian foreign minister is on a visit to India he has said that the Russian president Vladimir Putin miscalculated his invasion of Ukraine and thought that Ukrainians will not put up a fight. Speaking to our principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, the minister spoke about the Austrian model of neutrality and why the Russian invasion will impact global politics for the next coming years.

Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine, says Austrian foreign minister

At least eight people have died in Kyiv after Russian forces shelled a shopping centre on Sunday. A huge blast shook the city, the video of the blast was release by Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Blast rocks Kyiv's shopping district, 8 killed

As per local Chinese media reports, a Boeing 737 passenger plane carrying 133 passengers has crashed in China. The plane belonging to China Eastern Airlines crashed in Teng County, Wuzhou of Guangxi province which further caused a mountain fire.

Boeing jet carrying 133 passenger crashes in China, cause remains unknown

In a big boost to Slovakia's defence, the Patriot air defence system has arrived in Slovakia amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Slovakia has also offered to send its older S-300 system to Ukraine.

Slovakia to drop S-300 defence system, needs to 'get rid' of Russian dependence

Women worldwide are assigned more work than men. Women do more unpaid jobs than men. Women are paid 77 cents for every dollar given to men. This income inequality is called the gender pay gap. Every woman is a victim in this story. Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas Plus: Close the gender pay gap

A mass shooting incident in United States' Arkansas city has left at least 1 killed & 20 injured. Several children have also been wounded.

US: Mass Shooting in Arkansas city leaves at least 1 killed & 20 injured

Thousands of people take to the streets in Paris, Bordeaux and Toulouse in a bid to protest against racism and police brutality.

France: Thousands of people take to the streets in protest against racism, police brutality

In worrying news from the environmental front, Antarctica has hit record temperatures in eastern Antarctica. Now, the temperatures have soared to more than 30 degrees Celsius above normal.

Temperatures soar by 30 degrees Celsius in Antarctica

In a fascinating feat, five Ancient tombs were discovered at a UNESCO heritage site in Egypt. Authorities say that tombs date back to Egypt's old kingdom.

5 Ancient tombs discovered at a UNESCO heritage site in Egypt

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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After 2 long years of the pandemic, India celebrated Holi with full fervour. WION attended the celebrations in the Holy city of Vrindavan. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Inside a grand Holi celebration in Vrindavan

After Israel & Turkey, South Africa has offered to mediate in the Ukraine Conflict. But South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has blamed the crisis on NATO'S expansion. How then can the country broker peace? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Ukraine Conflict: South Africa, Israel and Turkey offer mediation

More than two dozen whales died in a mass stranding at the remote Farewell Spit beach. The beach is known as a "death trap" for whales. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Dozens of Whales die in a mass stranding

Is Imran Khan's tenure as Pak PM coming to an end? 24 PTI lawmakers have abandoned the party. They are going to vote against their leader in a no-confidence vote on March 21. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 24 lawmakers abandon Imran Khan's party

Next month, France will hold the first round of polling to elect its next president. The war in Ukraine has boosted the re-election campaign of French President Emmanuel Macron. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: How Ukraine war boosted Macron's re-election campaign

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