The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned about the possible outbreak in non-endemic nations and urged affected countries to control outbreak. Infected people are advised to isolate themselves.

Monkeypox outbreak: New cases show community transmission

A Chinese military plane has crashed in a residential area in Central China, killing at least one person and injuring two others. It was a PLA jet which was on a training mission when it crashed, the pilot managed to escape safely.

Chinese military plane crashes in residential area

Sri Lanka's political and economic issues have landed the Rajapaksa's family in hot soup and this time it is Basil Rajapaksa's former finance minister and brother of Gotabaya Rajapakasa.

Lankan President's younger brother Basil Rajapaksa tenders resignation amid economic crunch

Some like it piping hot, others like it with dollops of ice, many love it black and strong and of course we all love it with cream and sugar if we are allowed to eat them. There's a cup of coffee for everyone, even those who have sworn off coffee there's decaf.

The Good Life: Is Coffee good for you?

After 70 years of searching for a long-lost love he left in Japan, a 91-year-old Korean War veteran finally tracked her down and reunited in a meeting earlier this week. Japanese Media, Facebook, strangers, historians help with the reunion.

Lovebirds reunite after online search, Duane met Peggy in 1954

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: 1000 Ukrainian soldiers sent to Russia; US on North Korea nuclear test

Pakistan is devising ways to tackle the energy crisis in the country in a bid to reduce the energy and fuel consumption. The economically beleaguered country has reduced its official work week to five days from six and now a proposal to shut down markets early is also under consideration.

Pakistan tackles energy crisis

A top US general has said that China's military infrastructure build-up near Ladakh is "alarming". India and the US are now planning high altitude drills to keep China in check. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India, US plan high altitude drills to counter China

South Asian nations are facing three big challenges - debt, inflation and shrinking forex. Will more countries go the Sri Lanka way? What must India do? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Economic crisis brewing in India's backyard

Pakistan has launched an 'austerity drive'. Foreign trips of govt officials have been banned, their petrol quota has been slashed, even subsidised meals at govt offices have been restricted. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan launches 'austerity drive'

One person dies every 48 seconds in drought ravaged East Africa. Nearly a quarter of a million people are facing starvation in Somalia alone. The global community has been reluctant to respond to the crisis. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: 1 person dies every 48 seconds in East Africa

Should there be a one charger for all devices? The #EuropeanUnion is set to introduce a Universal Charger by 2024. Phones, cameras, headphones, earbuds, they will all require one standard cable. Will Apple agree? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: EU to introduce 'universal charger' by 2024

14 rectal cancer patients were completely healed in a clinical study conducted in New York. The patients received a drug for 6 months, post which their tumors vanished. There was no need for chemotherapy or surgery. Palki Sharma brings you a report on the medical miracle.

Gravitas: Medical miracle: Clinical trial manages to free 14 patients of cancer

Al-Qaeda threatened to attack India as revenge for the comments made against Prophet Muhammad. The same Muslim nations who criticised the comments are silent on Al-Qaeda's threats. Palki Sharma calls out their hypocrisy.

Gravitas: Al-Qaeda threatens India, Muslim nations silent

Two days after the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived the no confidence vote, rebel tory MPs are now betting that Johnson might blow himself up with further scandals which will change the current rules that protect him from another confidence vote.

Will UK PM Boris Johnson face another trust vote before June 2023?

Ukrainian rapper turned soldier has been producing tracks to describe Russia's invasion, watch this report for more!

Russian invasion continues | Ukraine soldier: Music helps combat stress

The Taliban have introduced a new uniform for its police force, the newly designed uniform will be in the shade of dark blue instead of old lighter grey blue color while on the sleeves of the uniform Afghanistan's Tri-coloured Republican flag will be replaced with the Taliban's Islamic Emirate flag.

New police uniform in Afghanistan: Taliban's Islamic Emirate flag replaces the old flag

European Parliament and lawmakers voted to support an effective EU ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Carmakers will invest heavily in electrification.

EU votes to ban petrol and diesel cars

Chinese military plane crashes in residential area killing one and injuring two

The time is tough for UK PM Boris Johnson as he is surrounded with a number of scandals. In the latest, UK PM will deliver his first policy speech since the vote of confidence.

How will Boris Johnson tackles UK's cost-of-living?

What can you do in six weeks- Well you can binge watch multiple TV shows, pick up a new hobby perhaps, you can even train yourself for a 10 kilometer marathon or contemplate starting a new venture but what you cannot do in six weeks is transform your body, this because that's what social media is telling you to do.

The Good Life: Vanity Sizing: A toxic trend

Fifteen thousand dollars- there's a lot you can do with that kind of money- you can buy 25 iPads, a luxury Tiffany's bracelet, you can even buy a car. This is a lot of money for most people but in China this money you can earn easily, all you have to do is buy and rat out people who you think threaten China's national security.

Need $15,000? Become a spy in China

South Korea's climate activists have taken to the streets against Japan's plans to discharge the Fukushima's radioactive waters into the sea. The backlash comes after last month the country's nuclear regulation authority gave an initial approval to Tokyo electric power to discharge water from the Fukushima plant starting next year

Japan's nuclear regulator gives initial approval to release nuclear wastewater

In an alarming development, microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica for the first time. This is concerning as it could accelerate the melting of the snow and ice which would disrupt the continent's unique ecosystems

Microplastic found in fresh snowfall in Antarctica

In its latest bid to reduce agriculture related emissions, farming leaders in New Zealand have proposed a plan to the government. As per the plan, the government should impose a price on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions that is impacting the sheep and cattle

New Zealand's new climate draft aims at countering Methane emissions

Thousands of environmental activists marched in El Salvador demanding an efficient environmental policy in the face of projects that threaten environmental stability

Thousands march in El Salvador demanding better environmental policies

In a rare occurrence, an Albino Galapagos giant tortoise has been born in a Swiss zoo. The tortoise made its public appearance on Friday at the Tropiquarium de Servion Zoo in Switzerland.

Rare Albino Galapagos giant tortoise faces world

Uganda's capital Kampala which is home to two million people ranks among the world's most polluted cities. Pollution levels in the capital are up to seven times higher than the World health Organization's safe standards

Unprecedented air pollution in Kampala

Every year since 2000, Nigeria has consistently lost a significant share of its forest cover in the last 20 years. There has been an 11% decrease in the forest land and that number accounts for 1.14 million hectares of the cover

Impact of decades of deforestation in Nigeria

US Oversight and Reform committee is holding a public hearing to address the gun violence epidemic. The panel has put victims at front and center to describe the horrifying incidents to the lawmakers

US Panel hears on gun violence

There has been a crucial breakthrough in the fight against the cancer. It is a landmark event in medical history, a drug called Dostarlimab might be the cure for cancer that the world has been looking for for a long time.

18 rectal cancer patients cured in US Trial

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