Nepal has banned the import of 10 luxury and non-essential goods to conserve foreign exchange. The pandemic, followed by the rising oil prices, has drained the Nepalese reserves by 18%. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you if Nepal could be the next Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: Is Nepal going the Sri Lanka way?

China has a 'trojan horse', the 'Confucius Institute'. There are 530 such institutes in 6 continents. Beijing uses them for espionage, propaganda, monitoring Chinese nationals & recruiting agents. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why these institutes are back in the news.

Gravitas: Confucius Institutes: China's secret propaganda tool

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: 9 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Syria | Maldova tensions

The govt of PM Narendra Modi has started a fight against obesity in India. Reports say India may soon make labelling mandatory for snacks. Brands will no longer be able to hide their salt, sugar and fat content. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: India may soon make food labelling mandatory

LPG prices in Sri Lanka have doubled. China is upset with Colombo over IMF bailout. Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he has no problem with an all-party govt. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the latest on the Lankan crisis.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka: Gotabaya waves the green flag on all-party government

After partygate & a tax scandal, UK's Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is facing another controversy. A pandemic relief scheme he introduced has become the victim of fraud. The British govt has lost £17 Billion. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Rishi Sunak's fall from grace

Is the Israeli Prime Minister's life in danger? On Tuesday, @naftalibennet received a 'death threat' at his family residence. Wrapped inside was a bullet & a warning that read 'we will get to you'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: 'We will get to you', Israel's PM receives a death threat

As Billionaire Elon Musk looks all set to buy Twitter, here's look at what's wrong with Twitter as a business model. Is it a broken business?

What's wrong with Twitter as a business model?

Is your workout routine good enough? Don't follow social media blindly for weight loss strategies. The talk test is a way to measure the intensity of your workouts. Watch this report to know more.

The Good Life: Is your workout routine good enough? Don't follow social media blindly

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticised Twitter's staff publicly, despite a promise from the entrepreneur not to disparage the company or its employees. Will Musk's comments derail negotiations with Twitter?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly criticises Twitter staff which stirs fresh row

'The Mail' in one of its articles this week claimed that labour deputy leader Angela Rayner deliberately attempted to distract Prime Minister Boris Johnson by crossing and uncrossing her legs in front of him.

UK: Row over 'sexist' article on UK MP Angela Rayner

Weeks after taking oath as the Prime Minister, Lahore special court has Shehbaz Sharif in the $75 million money laundering case on the 14th of May. The court has clearly said that no further adjournments will be made and all accused in the case need to be present in court.

Shehbaz Sharif booked for money laundering case during 2008-18

India is looking to strengthen its ties with neighboring countries. Indian external affairs minister will be commencing a three-day visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan today to further boost overall bilateral ties.

Indian EAM Jaishankar on a three-day visit to Bangladesh, Bhutan to deepen ties with neighbors

The newly re-elected French president Emmanuel Macron narrowly avoided being pelted by small sack full of cherry tomatoes as he waded his way through a crowded market area in northwest Paris. The incident took place when a massive crowd flocked the market in Paris suburb on Wednesday.

France's President Macron targeted by tomatoes in Paris

In an exclusive conversation with Maldives speaker and former President Mohamed Nasheed, he said, the Maldives will never support any anti-India campaign. He also spoke to WION over India-Maldives ties and the debt crisis created by China.

Maldives speaker and former President Mohamed Nasheed speaks to WION

The Cuban central bank has issued regulations for virtual asset service providers after giving a nod last year to personal use of cryptocurrencies. It's a move some experts said could help Communist-run Caribbean island skirt stiff US sanctions.

Cuba approves cryptocurrency services

In Chile's capital Santiago, grass is now becoming a rare luxury this is because a decade-long drought has caused the city to roll out emergency measures to restrict the use of water, take a look.

Chile faces its worst drought in history, makes grass an uncommon luxury

Cash filled suitcases were seized at the border in the UK, seized money is suspected from COVID 'bounce back loans'.

UK Minister Rishi Sunak's covid loan scheme falls prey to fraud

Ford motor has announced a new range of lightning electric pickup trucks and automaker has openly challenged Tesla and all either EV makers globally, how has it happened take a look at this story.

Ford to dominate EV market with new range of lightning electric pickup truck

Sri Lanka, the cash-strapped country has announced selling long-term visas to attract foreign currency after the island nation ran out of dollars to pay for essential commodities like food and fuel. As per the latest announcements, foreigners who deposit a minimum of a hundred thousand dollars locally will be granted permission to live and work in Sri Lanka for ten years.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Island nation to sell 'Golden Visas' to revive economy

Plane maker Boeing has unveiled 2.7 billion dollar in charges and added costs across its aircraft portfolio, it has expressed doubts over hitting jet delivery targets as technical problems, inflation and supply risks cloud its path towards recovery.

Boeing 737 Max target in doubt, citing inflation and technical problems

Cash filled suitcases were seized at the border in the UK. Seized money is suspected from COVID 'bounce back loans'. Watch this report to know more.

Billions lost to UK's COVID loan fraud: Another controversy hits Rishi Sunak

Portugal Foreign Minister Cravinho spoke to WION on the Indo-Portugal ties. Watch his full interview here.

Portugal Foreign Minister Cravinho speaks to WION on Indo-Portugal ties

Rishi Sunak was one of the most popular politicians in the Britain but recent controversies have rocked Chancellor's popularity.

UK: Sunak goes from first to last in months as scandals rock Chancellor's popularity

Amid investor concerns that CEO of Tesla Elon Musk may have to sell shares to fund his 21 billion dollar equity contribution to his 44 billion dollar buyout for Twitter. Electric car maker Tesla has lost 126 billion dollar in market value yesterday.

After Elon Musk's Twitter deal, Tesla shares crash, loses$126 billion

Nepal is reeling under an economic crisis. Its forex reserves are running dry. In the latest, Nepal banned the import of luxury goods.

The economic crisis brews in Nepal as it bans the import of luxury goods

As Israel lifts its mask mandate and covid cases rises in some parts of the world, a first of its kind study has now revealed that covid patients with a serious psychiatric record have double the risk.

Israeli study highlights link between mental illness and covid-19 | EXCLUSIVE

A day after North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un vows to strengthen their nuclear capabilities, the United States signaled talks to end North Korea's nuclear program. The statement from America comes despite provocations from Pyongyang through the recent missile test.

Denuclearisation talks with North Korea, US open to engaging in diplomacy

Russia will stop supplying gas to Poland and Bulgaria, this comes as an escalation in deepening tensions between the West and Moscow amid the invasion of Ukraine. Poland's state-owned company has said that supplies from energy giant Gazprom via Ukraine and Belarus will be cut off.

Poland, Bulgaria face Russian gas cuts

Amid the ongoing economic crisis in South Asian nation, protesters are taking to the street demanding President's resignation. However, Sri Lankan President refuses to resign.

Mass protests in Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan President refuses to resign amid economic crisis

The anti-China chorus is growing in Pakistan as CPEC irks Pakistani separatist groups. The recent blast that rocked Karachi University claimed the lives of three Chinese nationals.

Anti-China chorus grows in Pakistan: CPEC irks Pakistani separatist groups

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