Growers of Cannabis or 'Hashish' in Morocco are hoping that a change in a 2021 law will help them profit legally from cultivating and exporting the crop. Erik Njoka reports.

World of Africa: Moroccan cannabis growers on a high

Nigeria is grappling with a spike in unintended pregnancies, that often lead to unsafe abortions with young under-age girls falling victim to the vice, reports Erik Njoka and Louisa Olaniyi.

World of Africa: Nigeria: Rising concerns over unwanted pregnancy

Millionaire Sam Matekane's Prosperity party wins Lesotho General Elections, although without a majority. Erik Njoka reports on why the polls were a game changer for Southern Africa's smallest nation.

World of Africa: The 'Basotho' vote for prosperity

Living in the era of climate change, a vicious cycle of food insecurity has emerged. Will COP27 save the continent from vagaries of Global Warming and avert a disaster? Erik Njoka reports.

World of Africa: Surviving perils of climate change in Africa

Breast cancer is a scary topic for women, with many admitting that they worry more about developing breast cancer than about heart disease — the number one killer of women. As we observe October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we list out some everyday habits to lower breast cancer risk.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Habits you should avoid to lower the risk

5G network has launched in India but you’re not able to access it. Well, for that you must find out whether your phone is 5G ready or just 5G compatible.

Is your phone 5G ready?

Workdays can be more than just good or bad. They can be typical, ideal, crisis, disengaged and toxic. So, which one are you having? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Five types of workdays

5G has finally been rolled out in India. It claims to offer super-fast speeds, but not all Indians can use the next-gen technology just yet. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | 5G in India: All important questions answered

Singapore Airlines has finally ended its controversial rule of firing pregnant cabin crew after it faced a lot of criticism over the years. The company clarified that the cabin crew “may choose to work in a temporary ground attachment” during their pregnancy.

Singapore Airlines ends controversial policy of firing pregnant flight attendants

The task of apparel production is both energy intensive and wasteful. The UN says that the three trillion dollar fashion industry consumes more energy than aviation and shipping combined. Moreover, the apparel industry generates 20 percent of the world's waste water.

WION Climate Tracker: fashion taking a toll on environment

US President Joe Biden has vowed consequences for Saudi Arabia after last week's decision announced by the OPEC+ group led by Riyadh that it would cut all production despite Washington's strong objections.

Biden vows consequences for Saudi Arabia over OPEC oil output cut

WION Dispatch | Pregnant women can now work, Singapore airlines end discriminatory rule

Baltimore prosecutors have dismissed their case against Adnan Syed. He was found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend in 1999.

Baltimore murder case: Charges dropped against Adnan Syed

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: G7 to hold crisis talks | Germany to discuss US inflation act

A remote worker based out of the Netherlands was fired from a U.S-based software company after he refused to keep his web cam switched on throughout his shift. The worker moved a Dutch court that went on to rule in his favour. Are employers legally allowed to monitor you? Or Is it a breach of privacy?

Gravitas: Can you be asked to keep your web cam switched on throughout your shift?

Ahead of the Communist Party Congress, China has asked the country's steel hub to curb output in a bid to ensure blue skies.

Gravitas: Communist Party wants blue skies

Iran's anti-govt movement is at a turning point. The protests have spread to the Oil sector now. Images show workers at Iran's largest oil refinery chanting 'Don't be scared' in solidarity with Iranian women.

Gravitas: Iran's anti-govt movement is escalating

Israel and Lebanon are one step closer to finalising a maritime border deal. The clear demarcation will help both nations identify offshore oilfields in the Mediterranean.

Gravitas: Israel and Lebanon close to signing Maritime Border deal

A top executive has warned that the US could enter a recession in the next 6 to 9 months. Molly Gambhir tells you how the US economy is flashing warning signs.

Gravitas | Top Executive: US Recession in 6 to 9 months

Russia has put its 'General Armageddon' in-charge of the Ukraine war. Sergey Surovikin is infamous in the West for his 'ruthlessness'. He led Russian forces in Syria, and he has been jailed twice.

Gravitas: Russia's 'ruthless' general who is now in-charge of the Ukraine war

Protest against Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan rocked Malala Yousafzai's hometown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as thousands hit the streets to oppose Monday's attack on a school bus that killed the driver and injured a 10-year-old girl.

WION Dispatch | Thousands protest increased violence in Pakistan’s Swat Valley

A veteran politician in Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, at the age of 97 has now decided to contest elections again. He'll be taking part in the general polls expected to take place next month in the country.

Veteran politician Mahathir Mohamad returns to politics at 97

Myanmar court convicted the country's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on two more corruption charges. The 77 year old Nobel Laureate faces charges for at least 18 offenses ranging from graft to election violations

Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 3 years

According to Ukrainian authorities its armed forces have liberated five more settlements in Kherson after regaining almost full control of North eastern region of Kharkiv.

Reports: Ukraine recaptures five settlements in Kherson region

Unless they answer a request for papers that could disclose how the late Queen concealed some of her private fortunes from the public, UK Ministers risk being held in contempt of court.

Why UK ministers may face legal action over documents on Queen’s hidden wealth?

Indian authorities have halted production at the Maiden Pharmaceuticals after WHO issued an advisory against cough syrups that lead to a dozen of children's deaths in Gambia last week.

Gambia cough syrup deaths: After WHO's alert, Indian govt's crackdown on Maiden Pharma

The Indian megastar and arguably the most influential Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan turns 80. We have known him as the angry young man, a legend, an icon and behind all these successes has been innumerable rejections.

Stars may come and go, but Amitabh Bachchan stays forever

There are many places in the world to get a job and live a good life but there are very few good places to get retired and receive pensions. In a recent survey, Iceland has been rated for the second year running as the best place all because of the private and public sector pension benefits available to all.

World Business Watch: Singapore beats Hong Kong in Asian pension systems

President of the United Arab Emirates will be flying to Russia today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Citing the local media reports, his visit aims to help reach effective political solutions to the Ukrainian's crisis.

UAE President to visit Russia later today, will discuss Ukraine war

The Bank of England said it was launching a temporary facility aimed at easing liquidity pressures that arose after the UK government's budget shocked markets.

UK: BoE intervenes in bond markets again; unemployment dips to 3.5%

In the UK, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a Scottish Independence Referendum. It's likely to be weeks if not months before a judgment is delivered.

UK: Court hears case for Scottish referendum, SC urged to authorise

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