After months of warnings & emotive speeches, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is yet to announce a date for his long march. Will Khan be able to get over his dilemma and pull off the rally?

South Asia Diary | Can Imran get over his Long March dilemma?

Thousands took to the streets of Paris on Sunday, to protest the high cost of living. The demonstrations were called by the left-wing parties that oppose President Emmanuel Macron.

Gravitas: Protests in Paris over Cost-of-Living Crisis

What are Kamikaze drones? Ukraine claims Russia has used several of these drones to attack Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities this morning. At least 8 people have died in Ukraine. It is believed that these drones are just as deadly as missiles.

Gravitas : What are Kamikaze drones? Ukraine claims Russia is using these deadly weapons

Before Xi Jinping took the stage for his speech on Sunday, a clip - featuring the clashes at Galwan in 2020 was played at the Communist Party Congress. The PLA commander has been invited to the event as a delegate.

Gravitas: At Xi Jinping's coronation, a message to India

China screened a video of the 2020 Galwan clashes at the Communist Party Congress. What message is China trying to send to India? Priyanka Sharma discusses with Former Indian Diplomat Vishnu Prakash.

Gravitas | Communist Party Congress: Beijing's message for India

Washington has issued new visa curbs on the Taliban against their treatment of women and girls. But will these restrictions impact the group's senior leadership or will they add to the woes of common Afghans seeking relocation?

South Asia Diary | Decoding U.S' Visa Curbs on the Taliban

How did Xi Jinping become China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong? Priyanka Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: How Xi Jinping became China's most powerful leader

A diplomatic storm is brewing between Turkey and Greece over migrants. 92 migrants were found without clothes along their border. The two are now trading barbs & accusing each other of being inhumane.

Gravitas: Greece and Turkey spar over migrants

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: Big move by new British Chancellor | Sweden's new Prime Minister

Are you consuming ultra-processed food as a part of your vegan diet? Priyanka Sharma tells you why you could be an unhealthy vegan

Gravitas: Are you an unhealthy vegan?

Imran Khan has turned the tables by winning 6 out of 8 seats in Pakistan by-polls. He is selling the victory as a referendum on his popularity. Has this set the stage for his comeback?

Gravitas: Imran khan wins 6 out of 8 seats in Pak by-polls

“There is no longer any doubt where Israel should stand in this bloody conflict. The time has come for Ukraine to receive military aid as well, just as the US and NATO countries provide,” says Israel's minister.

Russia-Ukraine war: 'No doubt where Israel stands in this conflict'

Russia-Ukraine war | 'No doubt where Israel stands in this conflict'

The 90th Interpol General Assembly meeting has begun in New Delhi under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After 25 years, the Meeting is now being hosted in India. Today marks the start of Interpol's four-day General Assembly, which will end on the 21st of this month.

90th Interpol General Assembly: PM Modi to address delegations from 195 countries

The Communist Party Congress in China is ready to hand President Xi Jinping, a third five-year term. In that backdrop, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has highlighted the importance of cooperation with China especially on issues such as climate change and global health.

Blinken stresses cooperation with China on climate, global health

Two migrant laborers were killed in Kashmir when terrorists threw grenades at their home, this comes after a person was killed by terrorists in the same Shopian district last week. The laborers hailed from northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Two migrant laborers shot dead in Shopian in south Kashmir

France is bracing for a nationwide transport strike as the country's government and the unions remain in a deadlock over fuel shortages in the country. The French trade unions are also asking for higher salaries amid decades-high inflation.

France: Leading trade unions call for strikes amidst soaring inflation

Ukrainian officials said Russia launched a barrage of Iranian-made “kamikaze” drone attacks in Kyiv on Monday, setting off warning sirens across the capital.

Russia-Ukraine War: 13 killed as Russian jet crashes into apartment

China delayed the release of economic indicators scheduled for publication this week, which included its third-quarter Gross Domestic Product data due on Tuesday.

China delays release of Q3 growth figures

Rising sea levels and devastating floods are wreaking havoc in Bangladesh. Living constantly under the threat of dislocation, residents in the low-lying coastal areas are facing an existential threat.

WION Climate Tracker | Bangladesh floods: Homes, lives, savings wiped away in nature's fury

Poll results in Britain has come up that could shock the Tories. It has indicated that the Conservative party might face an electoral wipeout if the country went to polls tomorrow leaving the Labour Party in charge here as PM Liz Truss faces fears of being ousted.

UK poll of polls predict a change in leadership; could Labour Party win the majority?

The war in Ukraine has slowed down the world's economy, inflation is on the rise globally, the cost of living crisis is biting people everywhere but in India there's something opposite at play. There has been an uptick in sales over the last few weeks as the big festive season is here.

From cars to homes, spending in India booms as other countries battle rising inflation

India is hosting the 90th Interpol General Assembly from October 18th. Representatives of the 195 member countries are expected to participate in the annual meeting. Taiwan was forced to withdraw from Interpol in 1984 and cannot be a part of the global fight against international crime. Can its participation help build a safer world? Watch our special report.

Can Taiwan's participation in Interpol help build a safer world?

A trial at the University of Western Sydney is studying the efficiency of drones in a bid to replace honey bees for pollination purposes.

Tech in Trend: Miniature drones to replace honey bees for pollination purposes in Australia

At present millions of people around the globe cannot afford to eat while others are suffering from malnutrition. As a result of climate change and failing crop production, now the United Nations food and agriculture organization says that 80% of the world's poorest people live in rural areas.

WION Climate Tracker: People in Kenya struggle to feed their families due to drought

Conservationists from Wildlife charity World Wildlife Fund and the London Zoo are warning of a massive loss of global animal biodiversity. Their joint reports published on Thursday says that monitoring groups have recorded a drop in animal population.

WION Climate Tracker: World Wildlife fund highlights 10 priority areas

In the latest string of cyber attacks, Medibank says normal operations resume. There is no evidence that customer data were removed during the ransomware attack.

Medibank says normal operations resume after a ransomware attack on the Australian firm

China's economic woes are worsening. The local fiscal shortfall is posing growth risks. Policymakers are facing stern tests as recession risks rise.

China's economic woes: Local fiscal shortfall poses growth risks

There has been a surge in air traffic in Hong Kong. Passer throughput is up 10% at 525,000. Passenger traffic jumped 140% in the first nine months.

Hong Kong air traffic surges: Passer throughput up 10% at 525,000

Have a look at India's gold market. Gold prices are currently nearing a one-month low. The prices are expected to remain in a narrow range.

India gold market: Gold prices near one-month low

Fascinated by the metabolism of bears, scientists are conducting studies to treat insulin resistance and diabetes in humans.

WION Fineprint | Bears: Fat, inactive yet healthy?

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