Sri Lanka leader Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns after protests over economic crisis
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned amid mass protests against the government's handling of the economic crisis.
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US First Lady Jill Biden secretly visits war torn Ukraine, meets Zelenska
United States First Lady Jill Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Sunday, where she met Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska at a school.
Taiwan cancel plan to purchase US made anti-submarine helicopters
Taiwan confirmed on Thursday that it had given up buying new anti-submarine helicopters from the United States because the price was too high.
Pope Francis requested to meet Putin over Ukraine war
Pope Francis revealed on Tuesday that he has requested for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow about the war in Ukraine, but has received no response.
Sri Lanka leader Rajapaksa drops relatives from cabinet
Sri Lankan leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday sacked two of his brothers and a nephew from his cabinet after public anger over the ruling family's mishandling of a crippling economic crisis and called for his resignation.
Biden and PM Modi hold talks to woo India away from Russia
President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "frank exchange of views" on the Ukraine crisis during a virtual summit on Monday.
Macron facing tough challenge for new term as France votes
French President Emmanuel Macron faced a tough test on Sunday as he sought re-election in a vote that is expected to end in a close runoff with far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Pakistan ‘impeach’ Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had his reign brought to an end after losing a vote of no confidence in his leadership.
Biden calls President Ramaphosa after SA ‘support’ Russia at UN voting
US President Joe Biden held phone calls with President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday, a day after the powerful African nation abstained on a resolution suspending Russia for its aggression in Ukraine by a UN legal body.
Elon Musk joins Twitter board of directors after acquiring large stake
NEW YORK — Elon Musk will join Twitter's board of directors, the social network's chief executive announced Tuesday, a day after the Tesla boss bought a large stake in the company and became its largest shareholder.
