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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Japan is facing a crisis in the IT field. The country is looking at a shortage of 790,000 workers by the year 2030. Is the gross underrepresentation of women to be blamed? Molly gambhir tells you

Gravitas: Why are women underrepresented in stem fields?

US is marking one of its grimmest milestones. 28 mass killings and 140 victims of gun violence in 6 months. This is higher than 2022 which recorded 27 killings in the second half. Experts have attributed the rising bloodshed to a growing population with an increased number of guns in the US.

Gravitas: 28 mass killings in US from 1st January to 30th June 2023

Nepal has suspended all "non-essential" flights till September after the deadly air crash near Mount Everest. Is a two-month ban enough? How will Nepalese aviation tackle its issues? Is the move simply an eyewash? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Nepal bans non-essential flights till September

India's Chandrayaan-3 is on its way to the moon, 4 years after Chandrayaan-2 lost contact minutes before landing. With the latest lunar mission, India could become the fourth country to soft land on the moon, also the first to land on the moon's south pole.

Gravitas: Chandrayaan-3: The story of India's journey to the moon

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary general of the Muslim World League, led Friday prayers at the Jama Masjid in Delhi while on a five-day visit there. Al-Issa met Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, before the prayer.

Muslim world league chief Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa offers prayers at Jama Masjid

After a successful visit to the United States, France has rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Big-ticket announcements have been made that include purchase of 26 Rafale jets and 3 submarines. India and France share a long history of bilateral ties and Prime Minister’s visit to the country further strengthens India’s relations with the European country. On The India Story this week, Vikram Chandra discusses the significance of PM’s France visit and its global implications with Kanwal Sibal, Former Foreign Secretary, Arun Kumar Singh, Former Ambassador to France, Commodore C Uday Bhaskar (retd), Director, Society of Policy Studies and Alexis Poulin, Journalist and Co-founder, Le Monde Moderne.

India-France announce mega defence projects

Bastille day welcome for Indian PM

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone on July 14 with the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3, its ambitious third lunar mission, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The satellite successfully separated into orbit, marking a major accomplishment in the journey towards reaching the moon. If India achieves a successful 'soft' landing on the lunar surface, it will become the fourth country to accomplish this feat, following the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union. On The India Story, Vikram Chandra explores the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the future of India's space program with Dr. Madhavan Nair, Former Chairman of ISRO, and Dr. Ajey Lele, Senior Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA).

India's moon voyage

India's Chandrayaan-3 takes off

According to Reuters, the Chinese automotive giant Build Your Dreams (BYD) has made a $1 billion investment proposal to produce electric vehicles and batteries in India in collaboration with a local manufacturing firm.

BYD proposes $1 BN investment to set up EV plant :Reports

As the turmoil in Ukraine looms over the future of the continent, President Joe Biden concluded his European tour in Finland, where he met with NATO's newest member and other Nordic officials. President Joe Biden visited Finland's capital to reassure NATO's newest member of the alliance's commitment and to reassure European allies that a change in U.S. administration would not threaten the continent.

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The Witness is a WION digital series that will tell you the world's biggest stories from the lens of a common man. In this episode, we look at what lies behind the unprecedented riots that rocked France. How prevalent is racism in the country & is President Emmanuel Macron in denial?

What Is Behind Riots In France? | The Witness

At the much anticipated NATO summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday secured further Western pledges of weaponry and ammunition to combat Russia's incursion in addition to longer-term security obligations. The G7 committed in a unified statement that they would reach deals to support Ukraine's military in the long run.

Ukraine continues to demand more weapons and NATO membership

Indian Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Northern India, breaking rainfall records. Delhi experienced unprecedented rainfall, surpassing a 41-year-old record. Evacuation orders were issued for residential colonies, including the Diplomatic Enclave in Chanakyapuri.

Delhi Flood: Water level in Yamuna rises above danger mark, people in low-lying areas evacuated

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi received red-carpet welcomes from his counterparts in Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe on his three-country tour of Africa. Tehran has touted the trip as a "new beginning" in relations with the continent. Raisi's trip to Africa is the first by an Iranian president in more than a decade and represents a bid to diversify Iran's trade relations in the face of crippling U.S. sanctions. Iran stepped up diplomatic outreach to developing world countries after then-U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from Tehran's nuclear accord with world powers in 2018 and reimposed sanctions.

Iranian president tours Africa after 11 years| Iran seeking new allies as isolation grows

The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into open AI, the creators of ChatGPTs or practises related to the AI-driven chat box. The FTC sent a 20-page request for recordings last week, inquiring how open AI is addressing risks related to its AI models. A separate investigation into whether the company is acting unfairly or deceptively is also ongoing. The investigation is based on claims that the makers have violated data protection laws, endangering personal reputations and data. Whether open AI is doing enough to allay worries about its safety is one of the key questions being investigated.

US: Federal Trade Commission to investigate ChatGPT maker

Caused by a coronavirus strain, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) has claimed the lives of 300,000 cats in Cyprus since January, according to animal advocates who are pleading the government take effective measures in order to curb the epidemic that struck the island, whose history is intrinsically linked to that of felines.

Feline coronavirus strain kills 300,000 cats in Cyprus

Russia on Tuesday signaled the demise of a long-running United Nations humanitarian operation in Turkey delivering aid to 4 million people in rebel-held northwest Syria after it vetoed a nine-month authorization renewal at the U.N. Security Council. Russia then failed in its own bid for a six-month extension of the operation, which has been delivering aid including food, medicine and shelter since 2014. The Security Council approval for the aid deliveries expired on Monday.

Thousands to suffer as UN fails to extend key Syria aid deal

Ending rumours that his administration was looking to extend its term and bringing the country one step closer to general elections, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that he will transfer power to a caretaker government in August. In a speech to the country that was broadcast on Thursday, he added, "We will turn the responsibility over to the caretaker government in August 2023."

PM Shehbaz: Will hand over govt to caretaker set-up in August

The Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army marched down the Champs-Élysées during the Bastille Day parade in Paris, France. Captain Aman Jagtap leads the contingent.

PM Modi in France: India's Punjab regiment march with French counterpart in France

It is one of India's most ambitious space missions the race to land on the moon on Friday and India made history by joining the elite space Club of Nations to land on the lunar surface.

Chandrayaan 3 will attempt lunar soft landing on August 23

As the guest of honour at the Bastille Day military parade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received one of France's most extravagant honours as part of a trip that resulted in significant arms agreements. On Friday, Modi and President Emmanuel Macron watched as French and Indian soldiers marched down the Champs Elysees in Paris, which is lined with trees, and as the French-built Rafale fighter jets India purchased in 2015 participated in a flypast over the Arc de Triomphe.

PM Modi in France: Host of events lines up for PM Modi as part of his France visit

US President Joe Biden claimed Vladimir Putin has already lost the fight with the neighbouring country and expressed the hope that Ukraine's counteroffensive would drive Russia to the bargaining table. "The war is already lost for Putin. Putin has a serious issue, Biden said during a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, according to AFP. He has no chance of triumphing in the conflict in Ukraine, said Biden.

US President Joe Biden: Putin has lost the war in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine War

Chandrayaan 3 successfully launched to the moon | ISRO | Sriharikota

Chandrayaan 3 Launch: India's 3rd Lunar Mission, a complete success

Chandrayaan 3 Launch: Spacecraft will attempt Lunar soft landing on August 23  | ISRO

The German government on Thursday presented a long-awaited strategy for relations with China that points to a “systemic rivalry” with the Asian power and a need to reduce risks of economic dependency but highlights Berlin's desire to work with Beijing on challenges such as climate change and maintain trade ties.

Germany presents long-awaited Strategy on China, stresses economic security

Germany presents long-awaited strategy on China as a rival and partner

U.S lawmakers are currently considering changes to the new restrict act the ACT is aimed at giving the Biden Administration powers to ban apps like Tick Tock the legislation would Grant the U.S Commerce Department New authority to review block and address a range of transactions involving foreign entities this includes information and communication technology which could hold threats to National Security the legislation is facing severe lobbying from bike dance owned TikTok

US Lawmakers to amend restrict acts

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