On December 16, 1971, Bangladesh was liberated from the clutches of Pakistan. India fought a 13-day war to free its neighbour. How did it happen? What was India's role? Join Molly Gambhir on Gravitas Plus for more.

Gravitas Plus: Remembering Bangladesh Liberation War: How India helped its neighbour

Israel continues to pound the Gaza Strip with increased intensity the ongoing military offensive continues to flatten Southern Gaza. Over 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million civilians stand displaced.

Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian death toll touches 18,890, including 7,729 children

Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video footage of operations in Gaza & Jabalia

The U.S. Is a divided house when it comes to supporting its friend in West Asia - Israel. It looks like President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, do not see eye to eye. Reports say Kamala Harris, is forcing the White House to adopt a more sympathetic stance toward Palestinians, publicly.

Gravitas | Biden, Kamala Harris at odds over Palestinians?

The Iran-backed Houthis have targeted another cargo ship in the Red Sea. The incident comes after a series of attacks by the group. Have they officially joined Hamas? Hem Saroya reports.

Gravitas | Houthis target cargo ship in the Red Sea

The United States is urging Israel to move towards surgical operations against Hamas as opposed to its current broad ground campaign. The shift in the strategy was suggested by the White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Jake Sullivan urges Israel to shift to a more targeted action

Ripples of the Gaza war are being felt miles away in the Red Sea. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed to attack all ships bound for Israel. They call it their response to Israeli atrocities in Gaza. It has the west alarmed. What can the Houthis do - are they a serious threat? Ghadi Francis explains.

Yemen Houthis attack ships in the Red Sea

Hospital, refugee camp, school - nowhere is safe in Gaza. Civilian order is up for a toss. There is no food, no clean water, no medicines. The Gaza strip’s reality worsens every single day this war stretches. The un has said that half of the Gazan population - that is around a million people face the risk of starvation. Ghadi Francis brings you the tale of Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: 19,000 Gazans killed since October 7th attack

Israel is losing allies… the Jewish leaders are not seeing eye to eye with their American mentors. Europe has for weeks condemned civilian killings in Gaza. But the Israeli Defence Minister has vowed to continue - with or without support. Ghadi Francis details how Israel’s civilian killings in Gaza might leave it isolated on the world stage.

Israel-Hamas war: Is Israel losing global support?

What the future holds for Gaza. It is a big uncertain territory. Israel has rejected the option of p-a ruling the strip, while Arab nations say there will be no rebuilding plans until a two-state solution-based peace plan is kick-started. Ghadi Francis gets more on this big question - what is next for Gaza?

Israel-Hamas war: Who will take responsibility for Gaza?

Israel-Hamas war: US pushes for surgical operations in Gaza

In the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, a recent US intelligence assessment reportedly disclosed that nearly 45 per cent of the air-to-ground munitions utilised by Israel in Gaza since October 7 are unguided, referred to as "dumb bombs".

45pc of Israeli air-to-ground munitions in Gaza are 'dumb bombs', reveals report

Russia has continued its deadly onslaught on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, carrying out a wave of missile attack, damaging several buildings including children's hospital.

Russia-Ukraine war: 35 buildings in four districts of Kyiv targeted by Russian missile

The U.S.'s recent vote against a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, contrary to the global consensus, marks a significant departure from its traditional stance. This development, amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, signals a pivotal moment in U.S.-Israel relations. President Biden's criticism of Israel's post-war governance approach and Prime Minister Netanyahu's skepticism about the Palestinian Authority's capabilities highlight deep-rooted political differences.

Gravitas | Rift between U.S President Joe Biden & Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu widens over Gaza

After weeks of massive pounding of the Gaza Strip, Israel's staunchest ally, the United States, has raised concern about the future of the war. United States NSA Jake Sullivan is headed to Tel Aviv for talks on the timeline of war. To know more watch this interview with Dr Adam Day, Head in Geneva office, UN Centre for Policy Research.

Pressure mounts on Israel over deaths in Gaza, Jake Sullivan to discuss timeline of war

After weeks of massive pounding of the Gaza Strip, Israel's staunchest ally, the United States, has raised concern on the future of the war. United States NSA Jake Sullivan is headed to Tel Aviv for talks on the timeline of war.

US expresses concerns over Gaza casualties, Jake Sullivan to discuss timeline of war

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israel announced its worst combat losses in more than a month on Wednesday after an ambush in the ruins of Gaza. It faced growing diplomatic isolation as civilian deaths mounted and a humanitarian catastrophe worsened in the Palestinian territory.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel suffers heavy losses in Hamas ambush

Israeli leaders are reiterating that the war in Gaza will continue until Hamas is defeated. Israel's foreign minister stressed that the offensive would go on with or without international support. However Hamas Chief has now said that the the group is ready to discuss with Israel any arrangement or initiative that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas Chief says ready to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Israel

Israel's Foreign Minister: War in Gaza would continue 'with or without international support'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing protests at home, he is also receiving warnings from his closest aides abroad. Over 18,000 people have died in Gaza. Is Biden's Hubris going to cost him his political career?

Gravitas | Netanyahu attacked at home, isolated by friends abroad

COP28 has adopted its first ever UN Climate deal. They are looking to transition away from fossil fuels. The deal however lays down no mandatory phase out amid, amid teh conflict carbon footprint of world's top militaries has come under radar.

Militaries account for 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emission

Israel has now started targeting Hamas' key assets and that is their tunnels weeks have passed since Israel started its ground invasion of Gaza. Reports are emerging that the Israeli the military has begun pumping seawater into Hamas' complex tunnel systems in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Media reports suggest that IDF is flooding Hamas tunnels

Reports are emerging that the Israeli military has begun pumping sea-water into Hamas' complex tunnel system in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel floods tunnels with sea water

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Of 193 Nations, 153 backed the calls for a ceasefire while 19 voted against it and 23 abstained from voting. Refusing calls for a ceasefire the Israeli Envoy held up a placard with a telephone number and the name and image of Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: UNGA demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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