Amid the ongoing 'Partygate' controversy that has gripped UK PM Boris Johnson, PM is all set to face the house of commons to explain his position on the matter.

'Partygate' showdown at Parliament: Reports suggest that Boris Johnson will apologise

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, global condemnation and local dissent are having no effect on the Russian offensive. Now, Russian authorities called peace art in the form of murals not welcome.

Peace art no longer welcome: Russian authorities move against any signs of dissent

According to a report, UK PM Boris Johnson's office was the target of suspected Pegasus spyware attacks in 2020 and 2021. A report presented by Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto said that suspected infections were linked to Johnson's No-10 office with Pegasus operators linked to UAE.

Report: UAE linked to Pegasus spyware attack on UK PM Boris Johnson's office

Amid the ongoing border tensions with India at LAC, China is developing their side of LAC. The Counsellor of the Chushul area raised an alarm.

China developing their side of LAC amid the ongoing border tensions with India

In France, the race for the presidential election is in its final days of campaigning. Days ahead of the final vote in one of the biggest economies, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is trying to present a more moderate face to the voters.

The final week of the French Presidential race: Le Pen allies tone down Hijab Rhetoric

At least three blasts have rocked a boys' school on Tuesday in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, local police said. Six people were killed and dozens injured, a local source confirmed.

Multiple explosions hit Kabul: At least 6 killed in blasts

It is week nine of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Kyiv says that the second phase of the war has now begun. Russia has launched its much anticipated offensive with explosions reported all along the eastern front, Ukraine's President Zelensky vowed to fight on, listen in.

Ukraine says 'Russia has begun it's eastern offensive,' explosions reported across Donbas

As protests intensifies in the island nation amid the worsening economic situation and a worsening political crisis, Sri Lanka's embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday proposed that '19th amendment is a necessity.'

Crisis-hit Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa wants 19th amendment restored calls it 'necessity'

The new cabinet of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken oath. Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani administered the oath to 31 federal ministers and three ministers of state. The ceremony was scheduled to be held on Monday but was postponed after President Arif Alvi reviews refused to administer the oath to lawmakers.

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif's cabinet takes form amid delays; 34 ministers sworn-in

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday declared a national state of disaster after the worst floods in recorded history of KwaZulu-Natal state.

South African President Ramaphosa declares national state of disaster over heavy floods

The Partygate scandal continues to play British premier Boris Johnson first time after being penalized for breaching covid-19 and lockdown laws. The embattled British leader will now face angry lawmakers.

Boris Johnson to make first address in Parliament after being penalized

Hours after taking oath as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif has made tall promises. But will he be able to come through on his words given Pakistan's dire economic slowdown? Mariam Wardak explains in this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Change of Guard in Pakistan

Teenagers in Nepal spend their prime years training for the British army. Every year a few hundred are selected out of thousands. Mariam Wardak tells you why the young Nepalis are willing to give it their all to get admission into The Royal Gurkha Rifles in this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | The British Gurkha dream of Nepal's youth

The last standing artisans in India's Varanasi toil hard to preserve the tradition of hand-weaving sarees. Mariam Wardak gets you their story in this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Saving the Banarasi Weave

Multiple blasts rock boys school in Afghan capital Kabul, at least 6 people killed

Still reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the lives of millions of factory workers in Bangladesh. Mariam Wardak explains the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Bangladesh's garment exporters.

South Asia Diary | Uncertainty surrounds Dhaka's garment export

Boris Johnson's office targeted by Pegasus? Reports claim UAE linked to spyware attack

Median pay for top US CEOs rose 31% last year to a record $20 million, a new study found, surging after a slight decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies showered leaders with stock awards and cash bonuses.

US executives' pay soars 31% after a slight covid era decline

China reported seven new deaths from covid-19 in Shanghai this raised the official toll after thousands of cases were reported during a weeks-long lockdown. City authorities have revealed the first virus deaths on Monday with the latest fatalities bringing the total official toll to 10.

China reports more deaths as Covid-19 count rises to 10

Sri Lanka: The parliament of the debt ridden south Asian nation is all set to reconvene tomorrow but there is more political trouble for the Gotabaya-led government.

Sri Lanka: New cabinet to be sworn-in tomorrow, 18 ministers to take oath

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to unveil his cabinet today, a week after he was elected to power during the midnight session vote of the national assembly.

Will Shehbaz Sharif unveil Pakistan Cabinet today?

After a brief easter pause in campaigning, the two final contenders in the French presidential race will return to the ground today. Ahead of the high-stakes televised debate president Emmanuel Macron and also the far-right challenger Marine Le Pen both have have scheduled low-key meetings for today.

Macron vs Marine Le Pen: Rivals group gear for final campaigning | French Presidential Elections

UNESCO's global geoparks are landscapes of big significance especially geologically, they seek to combine sustainable development and conservation by involving local communities. In the latest, UNESCO has announced that it is now designating eight more new sites as global geoparks spread across seven countries.

Sustainable development key part of UNESCO'S 8 global geoparks

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: Egypt approves India as wheat supplier

Taking a look at China's GDP data and here suggesting a worsening economy as sweeping covid-19 curbs and Russia-Ukraine war take toll on economic activity. China's growth has slowed in March a bit however GDP estimates were better than expectations.

China's GDP expands 4.8% in Q1, beats all forecast

In Britain employers are offering annual pay settlements worth an average increase of just 2.8 percent to staff, it's well below the rate of inflation a survey has showed.

United Kingdom: Employers offer average 2.8% pay rise to staff - survey

In commodities markets oil prices were up today morning as concerns grew about tighter global supply with deepening crisis in Ukraine that raised the prospect of heavier sanctions by the West on top exporter Russia.

Oil prices surges on supply fears amid deepening Ukraine crisis

Gold prices rose on Monday to their highest since mid-March, as the Russia-Ukraine crisis soured risk sentiment and drove investors to the safety of bullion.

Gold hits over 1-month high as Ukraine crisis weakens risk appetite

Britain's partygate controversy is spelling more trouble for UK prime minister Boris Johnson. For the longest time Johnson kept denying even attending the 10 Downing street gatherings during the 2020 lockdown, it turns out one of the celebrations held during the lockdown was in fact led by Boris Johnson himself.

Boris Johnson 'poured drinks' at Downing Street party, more trouble in sight for UK PM

A political storm is brewing in Israel with the Bennet coalition government on the brink of collapse. After Israeli troops stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque which triggered protests at the flashpoint Jerusalem holy site which is sacred to both Muslims and Jews.

Is Naftali government under threat after Al-Aqsa mosque storming?

After weeks of lockdown, Shanghai has reported today that three people have died of covid-19 in the latest outbreak which has kept the city of 25 million confined to their homes.

Shanghai reports first covid deaths since start of covid-19 lockdown

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