US President Joe Biden met Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Los Angeles on the sidelines of the Americas summit in a hastily arranged meeting. Biden reached out to Bolsonaro in a last attempt to try and save the summit.

Joe Biden meets Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on the sidelines of Americas summit

The Congressional panel investigating the US Capitol attack laid out its case in a prime-time presentation. Former US President Donald Trump and his claims of a stolen election is at the heart of the probe while the basis of the attack are already known the committee is trying to tell the story of how the insurrection happened.

United States: Unseen videos of Capitol Riots attack televised

As the weekend beckons, most of us are asking ourselves- did we perform well at work, did we meet our targets, if you have asked yourself this question- you're part of a minority because most young professionals are asking other questions like what's the purpose of work, why do one needs need to work? more than two years into the pandemic Gen Z is now leading an anti-work movement, they're saying no to work altogether and we should all be concerned here's why!

The Good Life: Are you anti-work? Rise of 'anti-work' movement in a post-pandemic era

British foreign minister is set to hold talks with her Ukrainian counterpart about two British nationals facing death sentences. Russia has sentenced three mercenaries in Ukraine to death. 2 Britons, 1 Moroccan soldiers were sentenced amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine invasion: Pro-Russia court sentences death to British citizens

London is set to mark the 5th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire next week, the tragedy left 72 people dead, here's a look back at how that tragedy unfolded.

London is set to mark 5th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire, the tragedy left 72 people dead

Democratic and Republican lawmakers are still in talks as they consider modest changes in US' gun laws. Meanwhile, mass shootings continue to rise in the US.

Mass shootings continue in the US: Lawmakers considering modest changes

In yet another mass shooting incident in the United States, a shooter opened fire at factory workers in Maryland, three people have been killed and several injured. A suspect and policeman were wounded in the exchange of gun fire.

Gun violence: A common occurrence in US

US & Canada have removed mandatory COVID travel restrictions for international tourists. Some European countries have also dropped the mandatory COVID test.

US & Canada remove COVID travel restrictions for international tourists

In a bid to showcase strong partnership over climate change, New Zealand welcomes Australia's climate plan. Both countries are now collaborating to take on global warming.

Strong partnership over climate change: New Zealand welcomes Australia's climate plan

The board of the state university of New York passed an order allowing students to choose their names and pronouns in college documents, the board has directed all 64 colleges and universities under it to implement the ruling by fall of 2023.

'Pick your own pronoun,' New York Universities celebrate gender spectrum

The American and Chinese defense ministers have held their first face-to-face talks in Singapore. Beijing has said that it will not hesitate to start a war if Taiwan declares independence, he further added that ' if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army won't hesitate to start a war.'

'if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, we won't hesitate to start a war,' China's warning to US?

A sea water desalination plant has caused controversy in Senegal. Several fishermen and restaurant owners in Dhaka see the new plant as a necessary evil, fishermen fear that the fish will become scarce because of the waste from the plant, take a look at this report for more!

Sea water desalination plant causes controversy in Senegal

Portugal is also facing the consequences of climate change, the country recorded soaring temperatures in the month of May, the highest since 1931 and due to this most of the country is facing severe drought.

Portugal: Highest average temperature in May, droughts to become more severe

United States is bracing itself for another summer of extreme heat, hurricanes, droughts and wildfire threats that are all escalating as a result of climate change. Weather authorities in southwest America have raised an alarm of a dangerous and deadly heat wave in the coming few days with this over 30 million people have been put under heat alert.

United States prepare for fire season amid workforce shortages

Heavy rains battering southern China, the torrential downpour and flooding has claimed at least 17 lives and over 1 million people are affected.

Heavy rains cause deadly floods claiming 7 lives in Southern China

It is a story that sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller. Imagine this a group of robbers break into a farm, what do they discover? Four million dollars in cash, hidden in the furniture but here's the plot twist this money was actually black money that was stashed there so what does the owner of the farm do he recovers some of the loot and instead pays the robbers to keep quiet and here's a even bigger plot twist- the owner of this farm is South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa.

What is Phala Phala farm robbery scandal? What is South African prez Cyril Ramaphosa's role in it?

A few surviving copies of William Shakespeare's first folio will go up for auction in New York next month. The folio is often referred to as the most important book in English literature. Now here's the 400-year-old journey of the book take a look.

The journey of 400-year-old book: Shakespeare’s first folio up for auction

Good news for the Israeli football fans, they can now travel to Qatar to watch the FIFA world cup. Qatar and Israel have no diplomatic relations right now but Tel Aviv says that Israeli fans can watch the world cup in person now like everyone.

Good news for Israeli football fans as they can now fly to Qatar to watch FIFA world cup

A landmark hearing into the January 6 Capitol Hill riot probe is underway in the US. Graphic new footage of January 6 attack was aired on Prime-Time. Watch how Ivanka, Jared turned on Donald Trump during the hearing?

January 6 hearing: How Ivanka, Jared turned on Donald Trump?

In 2017, a young Indian girl charmed the world not just with her beauty and brain but with brilliance as well. Her answer on motherhood made her win the miss world 2017 title. She brought the coveted beauty pageant crown back to India after 17 years. Manushi Chhillar was the kind of youth icon the world needed, wanted, and got at the right moment. Now she is back in the limelight again for her performance in 'Samrat Prithviraj'. Watch her exclusive internview on WION.

WION Exclusive: Manushi Chhillar on her debut, working with Akshay Kumar

A failed chilli harvest has triggered a Sriracha shortage in America. Sauce fanatics are hoarding bottles in anticipation of a supply crisis. What led to this ‘saucageddon’? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Hot sauce shortage triggers hoarding in America

NASA is is embarking on a #UFO hunt. This fall, it will launch a probe into unexplained UFO sightings. The study will span 9 months & cost the space agency $100,000. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nasa is launching a probe into UFO sightings

The situation between China and Taiwan remains tense. The American and Chinese defense ministers have held their first face-to-face talks in Singapore. Chinese President Xi Jinping said, "won't hesitate to start war" if Taiwan declares independence.

War of words: China issues a stark warning to US on Taiwan

Belgian king refused to apologise for his country's colonial atrocities in Congo. During the 1880s, Belgium had turned Congo into a labour camp where people's hands and feet were chopped and women were raped. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Belgium refuses to apologise for colonial atrocities in Congo

Russian President Vladimir Putin has likened himself to Russian Tsar Peter the Great. Putin says that the Tsar did not seize territory from Sweden, he took back what was Russia's. Putin claims to be doing the same in Ukraine. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Putin likens himself to Russian tsar Peter the great

A team of scientists convened by the WHO is investigating the origins of the Wuhan Virus. In a report, the WHO-backed team has claimed the lab leak theory needs further investigation. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: WHO wants to probe the lab leak theory

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: China warns United States over Taiwan; Russia-Ukraine war

Cash-strapped Pakistan has unveiled its annual budget. Instead of offering incentives to the common man, Islamabad has hiked its defence budget by 6%. It has also set aside funds to fast-track CPEC projects. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan unveils annual budget for 2022

Syria halted flights at Damascus International Airport until further notice after Israeli air strikes damaged the runway and a terminal. Repairs have begun at the airport in Syria's capital.

Syria halts flights at Damascus airport after Israeli attack

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan kicked off his re-election bid with a plan to invade Syria. Is Erdogan flexing his military muscles to hide his failing economic policies? What are his chances in 2023? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Erdogan announces 2023 re-election bid

The United States and its allies are planning a "buyers' cartel". The Western powers want to reduce Russia's oil revenues with price caps. Does the West want to dictate prices of Russia oil? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Western powers want to fix Russian oil price?

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