Australia intercepts Sri Lankan boat with 13 asylum seekers: government
Australia’s military intercepted a Sri Lankan boat carrying 13 asylum-seekers last month, Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said on Monday, as Canberra sought to...
In Sri Lanka, a polarizing politician reaches out to minorities but suspicion lingers
Sri Lanka presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been a polarizing figure for much of his political life. It is an image he is trying to...
Nearly a year in, Mexico’s president doubles down on management of economy
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, in his first state of the union address on Sunday, doubled down on his approach to managing Latin America’s...
Inspired by teen climate activist Thunberg, Latin American activists converge in Chile
Inspired by Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, a group of young activists from several Latin American countries have converged in Chile to exchange ideas...
Dorian pummels Bahamas, hurricane forecast to move dangerously close to Florida
Hurricane Dorian, the second strongest Atlantic storm on record, pounded the Bahamian islands of Great Abaco and Grand Bahama on Sunday night and was forecast...
Actor Kevin Hart injured in Los Angeles car accident
Actor Kevin Hart suffered major injuries in a car accident in Los Angeles early on Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said....
Solomon Islands eyes shift in diplomatic ties to China from Taiwan
The Solomon Islands, one of Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies, has formed a team of ministers to talk to Beijing ahead of a possible switch...
Diplomat says U.S. does not want military intervention in Venezuela: report
The United States is not seeking a military intervention as a solution to the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, the U.S. envoy to the...
British Conservative MPs warned against blocking no-deal Brexit: Sky News
Britain’s Conservative lawmakers have been warned by party officials that their party whip would be withdrawn if they attempt to block a no-deal Brexit, Sky...
Italy’s PM Conte confident on finalizing talks over new government by Wednesday
Italy’s prime minister said on Sunday he expected to finalize talks over a new government by Wednesday, as the 5-Star Movement and Democratic Party were...