Mediterranean ships recover 5 bodies, rescue over 1,100 refugees
There has been a series of rescues in recent days in the central Mediterranean, the Italian coast guard says, as desperate people seek a better...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro officially launches re-election bid
The president kicks off his candidacy in Rio de Janeiro with a speech focusing on God, guns and family. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has kicked...
Pope arrives in Canada on tour of ‘penance’ for Indigenous abuse
The trip centres around an apology on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church for abuse that Indigenous children endured at mostly church-run residential schools. Pope...
At least 17 Haitian refugees killed as boat capsizes off Bahamas
The Bahamas is a transit route for Haitian immigrants fleeing poverty and violence and seeking to reach the United States mainland. Seventeen people have died...
What you need to know about Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s first SONA
EXPLAINER The Philippines’ newly elected president will give his first report on the state of the nation later on Monday, and lay out his policy...
‘Golden opportunity’: Widodo’s China trip puts spotlight on trade
Medan, Indonesia – When Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on the first leg of a three-country tour of...
The Indian rupee touched record lows, but not everyone is worried
Mumbai, India – Chakradhar Chemicals, a medium-sized company that manufactures micronutrient and soluble fertilisers and farm equipment, has braved a lot so far this year....
Myanmar executes four anti-coup activists, drawing outrage
Reported executions mark first use of capital punishment in the Southeast Asian country since the 1980s. Myanmar’s military government has executed four anti-coup activists, including...
Australians in hospital with COVID hit new record
About 5,450 Australians are in hospital with COVID-19 amid the spread of highly contagious new Omicron sub-variants. The number of Australians admitted to hospitals with...
Curiouser and curiouser: ALiCE by Jasmin Vardimon – in pictures
Choreographer Jasmin Vardimon on stage before the dress rehearsal Vardimon and assistant producer Agata Olszewska make some last minute adjustments Hobie Schouppe as the Mad...