In a shocking discovery, microplastics have been detected in breast milk for the first time. The presence of microplastics in breast milk has raised concerns.

Microplastics in breast milk raise concerns over infant's health

Billionaire Elon Musk has suggested that tensions between China and Taiwan could be resolved by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing. He has suggested peace deal to reduce tensions.

Elon Musk suggests Taiwan to give some control to China

Will the Ukraine war take a nuclear turn? Will Vladimir Putin press the nuclear button? The Russian President says he is not bluffing about such a possibility. The White House agrees. What about Ukraine? Is it prepared for a nuclear escalation? Listen in to Priyanka Sharma

Gravitas Plus: Ukraine war: Rising fear of a nuclear escalation

Russia designated country's one of the most popular rappers, Oxyomoron, was added to the list of foreign agents on Friday. The Kremlin has used the designation to clamp down on critics and journalists.

Anti-war rapper faces heat in Moscow, gets added to foreign agent list by Russia

WhatsApp is reportedly blocking users from taking screenshots of 'view once messages' or recording screens. With new feature, if the user tries to take screenshots of the 'view once' messages and videos, the recorded image will be black.

WhatsApp disables screenshots for 'view once' messages and videos

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss sacked Conor Burns, a minister at the trade department, following allegations of serious misconduct. She said, ministers should maintain high standards of behaviour.

UK PM Liz Truss sacks Trade minister Burns over allegations of misconduct

With just few weeks left for the Brazil presidential runoff, the face off between between Lula da Silva, a left-wing former president and right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro turned uglier.

Brazil: Bolsonaro calls Lula 'drunk' ahead of runoff

Toyota Motor Corporation on Friday announced that a major leak impacting more than 296,000 of its customers has been detected. Toyota says that the leak affects users of the service who signed up and have been using it through their e-mail addresses since July 2017.

Toyota: 296,000 pieces of customer information possibly leaked

Nissan Motor is pressing partner Renault to cut its stake in the Japanese automaker and revamp their more than 20-year-old alliance, citing people with knowledge of the talks.

Reports: Nissan presses partner Renault to sell down stake

Spain's Sergio Garcia is the most successful player for Ryder Cup Europe. Does he believe he can overcome the LIV Golf divide and represent Europe next year in Rome. An exclusive conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Exclusive | 2017 Masters champion Sergio Garcia on Liv Golf journey | Sports News

In the latest in the US mediated Maritime border negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, Israel has rejected the changes proposed by Lebanon putting the prospect of a maritime deal between the two in doubts. After talks on Thursday, Israel claimed that Lebanon had upped its demands making significant changes to the agreements.

WION Dispatch: Israel rejects Lebanon's maritime deal

In a major blow to weaker Muslims, the UNHRC has turned down a debate on China’s crack down in Xinjiang. Among the 47 member council, 17 voted in favour, 19 members voted against and 11 abstained.

WION Dispatch: UN body rejects debate on China's treatment of Uighur Muslims

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: Lebanon-Israel maritime deal; Hong Kong housing market gloom

The US ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday to plant a sapling at the 'University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK)'. During this visit Blome mentioned PoK as 'Azad Jammu and Kashmir' which is anathema to New Delhi as it holds that the region was forcibly occupied by Pakistan in 1947.

WION Dispatch: India raises objection to US envoy's visit to PoK

What does 'best before' label in your food packet mean? Is it the same as an expiry date or a 'use by'? Why are some countries trying to get rid of this label? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Do you stop consuming a product after its 'best before' date? Here's why you should not

Toxic air pollution particles have been found in the lungs and brain of unborn babies. Experts say pollution in womb can interfere with a foetus' growth, even result in a still birth. The question is- how did pollutants from the air reach the womb? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: Air pollution particles found in lungs of unborn babies

OPEC and its allies led by Russia slashed oil production by 2 million barrels per day. The move is expected to drive up oil prices and boost export revenue for members of the cartel. The US has responded by accusing OPEC of aligning with Russia. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: OPEC cuts oil production to drive up prices

Poland has hinted at its willingness to host American nuclear weapons to deter Russia. The White House says it is 'not aware' of such discussions. What are the chances of this nuclear exchange happening? How will Putin respond? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Poland hints at willingness to host US nuclear weapons

WHO has sounded a global alert over the deaths of 66 children in the Gambia allegedly due to unsafe cough syrups. It says the products caused kidney injuries in children. Where were the products manufactured? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Gambia Cough Syrup deaths: All you need to know

A massacre in Thailand has claimed the lives of 35 people including 23 children. It was carried out by a former cop at a preschool daycare centre. The gunman then committed suicide after killing his wife & child. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Thailand Massacre: Former cop goes on a killing spree

Ahead of the Communist Party Congress, China has released video footage of its latest nuclear-powered submarine. Is Beijing flexing its nuclear power ahead of Xi Jinping's term extension? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: China reveals new nuclear submarine ahead of Congress

Japan & South Korea fear North Korea could conduct a nuclear test. Will Kim Jong Un conduct a nuclear test during the Communist Party Congress? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Will North Korea conduct a nuclear test?

The United States is reviewing various options regarding its relationship with Saudi Arabia. This comes after Riyadh and other OPEC plus nations agreed to large cuts in oil production.

Blinken: US reviewing options on Saudi ties after OPEC+ cuts

Well it was supposed to be a surprise Yeezy show at Paris fashion week but it turned out to be a bigger surprise than expected when Kanye West walked the ramp wearing a white lives matter t-shirt.

US: Adidas puts partnership with Kanye under review, rapper calls out company for copying designs

America is obsessed with pumpkins. From lattes to even dog treats, pumpkin spice trend is a 500 million dollar industry in America but why is the United States so obsessed with this fruit, our next report tells you all about it!

WION Fineprint | United States: Inside the rise of Pumpkin spice industry

Applying for the H-1B visa stamp could soon be done inside the United States. The Presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has already approved the recommendation, the move now needs to be accepted by US President Joe Biden.

WION Fineprint | United States: H-1B Visa stamping outside the US soon?

It is the 7th of October and if you Google famous personalities born on this day, the first and the only prominent names that will pop up is that of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. This seventh Putin has turned 70 years old.

WION Fineprint | Vladimir Putin turns 70: From KGB spy to Russian Czar

Mykolaiv's residents struggle to survive among the ruins of their homes because the city in southern Ukraine has been heavily shelled since last spring, cutting off access to necessities like water.

How people in war-battered Mykolaiv are struggling to live among ruins

S President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is on the Federal Bureau of Investigations' radar. According to media reports, the agency has gathered enough evidence to charge him with tax crimes and making a full statement to buy a gun.

United States: US President Joe Biden's son under scrutiny for tax crimes

Keeping a focus on the floods in the western African state of Niger, floods have claimed nearly 200 lives and affected more than a quarter of a million people in the country.

WION Climate Tracker | Flooding in Niger raises concerns, nearly 200 dead

After three years without proper rainfall, close to 20 million people across East Africa are facing starvation, this is according to the UN's world food program. In our next report, we take a closer look at the conditions in which people are living in the drought-stricken region.

WION Climate Tracker | 20 million people on brink of starvation across East Africa

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