Former Maldives president makes comeback with landslide win
The former Maldives president on Sunday vowed sweeping reforms and an end to government corruption after leading his party to a landslide victory just...
Prince William delves into UK’s secretive spy world
The name's Windsor. William Windsor.
As one of the most recognisable public figures in the world, Britain's Prince William would not make as effective a...
Obama hails youth climate protests
Former US president Barack Obama, visiting Berlin on Saturday, hailed weekly protests by youths against climate change, saying "the sooner you start, the better."
The...
Venezuelans protest as Guaido declares ‘definitive’ escalation
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday launched what he promised will be a "definitive" escalation of pressure to force the country's embattled leftist...
New Zealand PM helps out a fellow mum
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed Thursday she paid for a harried mother's groceries in a gesture sure to enhance a reputation already...
Malaysia ex-PM Najib goes on trial over 1MDB mega-scandal
Malaysia's disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to all charges against him as he went on trial Wednesday over a multi-billion-dollar fraud, almost...
Brunei introduces death by stoning for adultery, gay sex
Brunei on Wednesday is to introduce harsh new sharia laws, including death by stoning for adultery and gay sex, despite a storm of global...
May seeks last-minute Brexit tie-breaker with opposition
Prime Minister Theresa May was to meet on Wednesday with the leader of Britain's main opposition party in a bid to thrash out a...
British PM mulls solution to Brexit deadlock as EU warns of...
British Prime Minister Theresa May chairs a crucial meeting of senior ministers on Tuesday to seek a way out of a months-long Brexit deadlock,...
Facebook seeks tab to promote ‘high quality news’
Facebook is working on a "news tab" that could be used to financially support "high quality and trustworthy" journalism, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said...
