Devastating floods and heavy storms ravaged parts of Turkey. With more than 42 towns in North and central Turkey receiving bad weather warnings and around five people were reported dead over the weekend, however, now the struggle lies for residents to face the after effects of such a calamity.

Flash floods ravage parts of Turkey, around 5 deaths reported

Russia has blown up a bridge linking Ukrainian city Severodonetsk to another city across river, as per Ukrainian officials. The destruction of the bridge has cut off possible evacuation route for civilians.

'We are dealing with absolute evils,' says Zelensky after Russia destroys bridges in Severodonetsk

Chinese e-commerce influencer Austin Li Jiaqi, popularly known as lipstick king on China's live stream platform- is he silenced? He has over 64 million followers but this popular influencer is now gone radio silent -no live streams, no scheduled shows and no updates for fans!

Did China silence Austin Li Jiaqi, a social media influencer over an ice cream?

There doesn't seem to be any respite for Pakistan, it is deprived of two of the most fundamental elements to run a democracy- political and economic stability. It desperately needs the International Monetary Fund on its side to come out of this

Pakistan economic crisis: 'Renegotiate energy deal with China,' IMF puts Pakistan in a tough spot

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: Russia-Ukraine war; China covid-19 outbreak

Britain is implementing the controversial policy of deporting refugees to Rwanda. Is Britain dumping refugees in Africa? Why did Boris Johnson's government pick Rwanda of all places? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Britain to deport refugees to Rwanda

Russia has given passports to 23 people in Kherson, the Ukrainian town's Governor too is now a Russian citizen. Moscow says over 70,000 Ukrainians have applied for Russian passport. Palki Sharma tells you why Russia is so inclined to distribute passports in Ukraine.

Gravitas: Weaponising passports: Russia gives citizenship to people in Kherson

China threatened to wage war if Taiwan officially declared independence from Beijing. Why have Taiwanese leaders preferred the status quo over independence? What is China's strategy to keep Taiwan on edge? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China threatens war if Taiwan declares independence

The Global Nuclear threat is growing. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says nuclear-armed countries are upgrading their arsenals. Which countries are these? How many warheads do they have? What new nuclear projects have they unveiled? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: World headed for New Era of Nuclear Rearmament

Iran removed 27 surveillance cameras from its nuclear sites in response to a critical resolution passed by the UN's atomic watchdog. Where does this leave the 2015 nuclear deal? Why is Iran playing hardball? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Iran removes surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

Sri Lanka has been forced to declare a holiday after the country's fuel crisis worsened. The government is now bringing in a quota system for fuel which will likely come into effect from July. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka fuel crisis worsens

As Pakistan's economic situation worsens & external debt soars the IMF has asked the PM Shehbaz Sharif govt to renegotiate CPEC deals. Can Pakistan really do this? Palki Sharma tells you how Islamabad has no say in CPEC

Gravitas: Why Pakistan has no say in CPEC

Stock markets around the world plunged amid fears of an interest hike by the US Federal Reserve. Will fiscal tightening cripple the world's economic recovery? Is a recession inevitable in 2022? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is a global recession coming?

The WTO has decided to eliminate the fisheries subsidies entirely. Draft agreements has been released which claims that this is a cleaner solution and should be discussed upon.

Fisheries subsidies divides WTO members

At a time when climate change is having glaring impacts on our lives, we need to take immediate actions to save our future. Watch to know how cities need to adopt new lifestyle for a sustainable future

Adapting city life to climate change

Climate change often takes a back seat on an international level, why doesn't it share the same stage as wars and the pandemic. Fiji's defense minister asks a similar question, watch to know more on this.

Fijian Minister's says climate change bigger challenge than conflicts

Britain is set to bask in a mini heatwave this week. Officials say that temperatures could even smash previous June records which stands at 35.6 degrees celsius back in 1976

UK issues warning for residents as temperatures expected to soar above 35.6°C

Spain is sweltering under the sun as a record-breaking pre-summer heat wave has gripped several parts of the country. Spain's national meteorological office says that the country was going through the worst pre-summer heat wave of the past 20 years

Worst heat wave in 20 years grips Spain

In a first of its kind model the Indian army has come up with a new recruitment model it is called the 'tour of duty' in which civilians can be recruited into the three services of the armed forces for a period of four years.

Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh elaborates on Agneepath Scheme

The Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has now alleged threat of Iranian attempts to kill or abduct Israelis on a vacation in Turkiye. Lapid has now urged Israeli citizens in Istanbul to leave as soon as possible in the wake of the alleged threat. Israel has raised its Istanbul travel advisory to the highest level.

Israel heightens Istanbul travel alert

On the first year anniversary of taking power from Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's coalition now seems to be on the verge of a complete collapse.

Israel | Naftali Bennett: Coalition collapse in a week or two

As tensions continue to simmer between Beijing and Washington the US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and the Chinese top diplomat Yang Jiechi held a candid meeting on Monday to discuss an area of issues concerning both the nations the talks mainly focused on Beijing's veto move.

US, Chinese national security figures hold talks; key focus on North Korea, China's Veto at UN

In Sri Lanka, the government is toiling hard to pull the country out of the energy crisis and in the latest measure the cabinet has approved a proposal to declare Friday as holiday for public sector employees.

Sri Lankan government approves 4-day week, declares Friday leave for public sector

A sigh of relief for Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son as a Pakistani court granted pre-arrest Bail to this father-son duo observing that there was lack of evidence against the two in the 78-million-dollar sugar scam case.

Pakistan court grants pre-arrest bail to PM Shehbaz Sharif & his son in sugar scam case

M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of the Congo have seized the eastern border of a town of Bunagana has led to at least 25,000 civilians fleeing to the neighboring country of Uganda, here's a report.

Democratic Republic of Congo: Over 30,000 civilians flee Bunagana

Brazilian police have dismissed reports that they have found the bodies of British reporter and a Brazilian indigenous expert missing in the Amazon jungle however Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said that human remains were found during such operation leading to more confusion regarding this incident.

UK Journalists: Two went missing in Brazil's Amazon jungle

Pakistan’s overall inflation topped 13%, with food prices increasing 17% in the month of May. The government has slashed food and fuel subsidies to secure assistance from the IMF. How are low-income families in Pakistan navigating this crisis? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary: How are Pakistani families navigating record inflation?

Devastating floods and heavy storms ravaged parts of Turkiye with more than 42 towns in north and central regions receiving bad weather warnings and around five people were reported dead over the weekend.

Turkiye: Rainfall and floods hit the capital Ankara, around 5 deaths reported so far

Pakistan's finance minister has warned of default amid the ongoing economic crisis. More fuel price hikes are expected as Pakistan's IMF bailout is at risk due to subsidies.

Pakistan Economic Crisis: More fuel price hike expected as Pak IMF bailout at risk due to subsidies

At least 50 civilians were killed by armed men in a rural district of northern Burkina Faso close to the border with Nigeria, this is one of the bloodiest clashes since the military coup in January.

Armed men kill over 50 in Burkina Faso, no group has claimed responsibility

UK's economy has slowed down in month of April, this has economic output declined for second month in a row. Data for months showed UK economy has stalled as decade high inflation accelerated and supply deceptions hit manufacturing hard.

UK: Economic output declined for the second month

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