Istanbul votes on mayoral re-run in test for Turkish democracy and Erdogan
Residents of Istanbul voted on Sunday in a re-run of a mayoral election, with many saying they hoped this time the process will be carried...
Migrants describe overcrowded Mexican detention centers as Trump ratchets up pressure
Mexico’s immigration centers are becoming increasingly squalid and overcrowded as authorities step up the detention of migrants headed for the United States, with inmates languishing...
Ethiopia’s army chief, top regional officials killed in northern coup attempt
Ethiopia’s army chief of staff and the regional president of the northern state of Amhara were killed in two related attacks when a general tried...
Saudi Arabia launches special residency scheme for expats
Saudi Arabia launched on Sunday their new special residency scheme similar to green card systems applicable in other countries, aimed at attracting wealthy and high-skilled...
Early Mauritania poll results show ruling party candidate ahead
Early poll results put Mauritania ruling party candidate Mohamed Ould Ghazouani comfortably ahead in Saturday’s election, taking 50.72% of the vote with just over half...
India rejects U.S. report on attacks on minority Muslims
India on Sunday rejected a U.S. State Department’s annual report on religious freedom that raised questions about the government’s inability to curb violent attacks on...
Southeast Asian leaders meet, expected to discuss Rohingyas, South China Sea
Southeast Asian leaders met on Sunday for a second day of a summit in Bangkok, where they were expected to discuss pressing regional issues including...
Thousands march in Chilean capital’s pride parade
More than a hundred thousand people marched in the Chilean capital of Santiago for gay pride, according to organisers, demanding equal rights and a brake...
Protesters in Georgia say “no” to Russia
Anti-Russian protesters in Georgia gather in the center of capital Tbilisi for the third day of protests, after the visit of a Russian lawmaker to...
Pakistan hosts peace conference for Afghan leaders
Pakistan hosts a peace conference with more than 50 Afghan leaders in attendance, to bolster a faltering peace process to end Afghanistan’s lengthy civil war....