British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing criticism over his unannounced trip to Ukrainian capital Kyiv and not attending conference in North England.

UK PM Boris Johnson faces flak for 'contempt' of North

The Israel Defense Forces said that it was expanding a probe into the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and asked Palestinian officials for bullet that killed Akleh.

Israel defence force to widen probe into Abu Akleh's death

Twin blasts have rocked Afghanistan's Kabul city with Gunmen storming into Gurudwara premises. Is there no place for minorities in Afghanistan? Watch this report.

Twin blasts in Kabul: Islamic state claims responsibility for the attack

India's new military recruitment scheme to hire soldiers for short tenures in armed forces prompted for security tightening across India after violent protests erupted in different parts of the country.

Military recruitment protest: Indian government announces 3 years' age relaxation

Monsoon rains have become a major cause of destruction and loss in northeast India. Incessant downpours have triggered landslides and floods. At least 16 people have been killed in India's Meghalaya due to floods.

India's Northeast hit by Monsoon floods: 1.8 mn stranded in Assam

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: Taliban posters on Hijab Decree; Sri Lanka fuel crisis

50 years ago, a foiled burglary in Washington DC went largely unnoticed by most of America. Two years later, that same event took down the Presidency of Richard Nixon. Palki Sharma tells you all about the Watergate scandal.

Gravitas: The scandal that took down a US President

China opposed a joint India-US proposal to designate LeT leader Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist. A day later, terror financing watchdog FATF praised Pakistan for completing its anti-terror action plan. Palki Sharma tells you how these international bodies have become sitting ducks.

Gravitas: China shields Pakistani terrorist at UNSC

With an eye on Taiwan, China today launched its largest and most advanced warship. The Chinese Defence Minister recently said Beijing won't shy away from a war to take Taiwan. Palki Sharma tells you why the threats from China shouldn't be ignored.

Gravitas: With Taiwan on target, China launches warship

Rwanda is set to host the Commonwealth heads of government summit, and we have some questions: 1. Why is a country that wasn't a part of the British empire hosting a Commonwealth summit? 2. What is the relevance of the Commonwealth today? Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Rwanda set to host Commonwealth summit

UK has approved the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. The 50-year-old is wanted in U.S. for espionage. In 2010, Wikileaks published classified files exposing America's war crimes in Iraq. Was Assange wrong in exposing America? Palki Sharma brings you his story.

Gravitas: UK approves the extradition of Julian Assange

Amid uncertainty over his takeover bid, Elon Musk spoke to Twitter employees. He told them that he wants Twitter to be more like TikTok and Wechat. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Elon Musk wants Twitter to be like TikTok

EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen has recommended candidate status for Ukraine. What is the next step in Ukraine's proposed accession to the EU? Will EU membership make a difference in the war? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: EU chief recommends candidate status for Ukraine

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to visit Turkey next week, his first visit since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Why has Erdogan abandoned his crusade against Riyadh? What is MBS hoping to achieve with this visit? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Saudi crown prince MBS to visit turkey

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's coalition now seems to be on the verge of a collapse. Recently, Bennett said, 'coalition can collapse soon'. Is Israel staring at a fifth election?

Will Yair Lapid become the prime minister of Israel?

Once again monsoons have wreaked havoc in Bangladesh. Now the storms have unleashed devastating floods in the country leaving at least 41 dead and more than 4 million stranded.

Large part of Bangladesh's northeast underwater; at least 41 killed in floods

West Asia is no stranger to climate change but with the COP27 just six months ago, what are the region's goals? Global climate talks are coming to the hottest and driest part of the planet, a region which is being battered by heat waves, sandstorms and water crisis.

Conflict and climate change: How will West Asia transition to green energy?

India is witnessing a surge in covid-19 cases. According to the government's data released today, the country recorded over 13,000 new infections in the last 24 hours.

India witnesses surge in covid cases, positivity rate stands at 2.73%

Pakistan awaits the terror financing watchdog the Financial Action Task Force's decision today. The country has been on the group's grey list since 2018 for not doing enough to counter terror financing.

Terror financing watchdog FATF keeps Pakistan on grey list

Pakistan foreign office has issued clarification that there had been no change in Pak's policy for neighbors. In a clarification, it is mentioned that minister's remarks were portrayed incorrectly.

Pak Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto's Bid to 'Re-Engage' with India creates trouble

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired a parliamentary consultative committee meeting on Sri Lanka's situation. On another side, Sri Lanka's central bank governor said that the country could have averted the crisis if it had gone to the International monetary fund sooner.

Sri Lanka's economic meltdown continues to worsen

Covid cases are once again on the rise in the UK, Portugal, Israel and the United States. They are now witnessing surge in covid-19 cases and BA.4, BA.5 variant are responsible for the surge.

Covid cases surge in Europe: BA.4, BA.5 variant drive rise in cases

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes unannounced trip to Ukrainian capital Kyiv. He has promised more military aid and training on new equipment to Ukraine.

British PM Boris Johnson makes second trip to Kyiv, promises more military aid to Ukraine

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has left the world divided. For many, he's a man fighting for the truth, for his critics Assange is a criminal who endangered lives; since 2012 Assange has been on a run trying to escape an extradition to the United States.

UK approves US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Technology has redefined different aspects of our lives. It has revolutionized the way we commute, interact, enjoy or even eat. Now a new technology aims to change the way we buy perfumes.

Technology and Perfumes: A high-tech way to buy perfumes

Blasts inside a Gurudwara in Kabul: Afghan interior ministry says 2 injured

Pakistan may get out of FATF's grey list soon

Amid tensions between Iran and Israel, Israelis have been urged to leave Turkiye or conceal signs of their nationality. Meanwhile, Istanbul has also warned citizens of an attack.

Israelis urged to leave Turkiye or conceal signs of their nationality amid tensions with Iran

Europe's lab CERN said that they are planning to terminate all cooperation and contracts with Russia and Belarus over their roles in the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine: European lab CERN to halt cooperation with Russia

After facing violent protests in various cities, Ecuador imposed an emergency in three provinces. The decree enables the President to suspend civil rights.

Ecuador imposes an emergency in three provinces in response to violent protests

Due to Russian invasion of Ukraine, 1000 companies left Russia as per reports. However, some companies continue to remain despite sanctions.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Report: 1000 companies have quit Russia

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