After protesters surrounded Rajapaksa's official residence and demanded his resignation, the Speaker of the House, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, announced that Rajapaksa would step down on Wednesday, July 13.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign on July 13 — Speaker

The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe's home was attacked and set on fire by irate protesters. According to the Prime Minister's Office, a mob broke into Wickremesinghe's private residence, set it on fire, and wrecked some of his personal vehicles.

Video: Protesters attack Sri Lanka prime minister's house, set it on fire — Police

Ukrainian defenders battled on Saturday to contain Russian forces along several fronts, officials said, as the United States pressed China to align itself with the West in opposing the invasion following an ill-tempered G20 meeting.

Russia threatens broad Ukraine offensive as US presses China over war stance

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said a meeting with her Chinese counterpart was "a first step towards stabilising the relationship" but it would take time for Beijing to remove trade "blockages" on Australia.

Australia's Wong says China meeting a 'first step' in stabilising relationship

You can dream as big as you want. You anticipate the unexpected and believe in magic, fairies, and the possibility of anything. What happens if your dream is too bizarre rather than big?

Watch: Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad wants Brad Pitt to play him in his biopic, trolled mercilessly 

Thousands of anti-government protestors stormed into the Sri Lankan president's official mansion and forced him to flee as they demanded his resignation.Videos showing luggage being put onto a Sri Lanka Navy ship have appeared on social media.

Video: Men run with suitcases to navy ship as Sri Lankan President flees

Ranil Wickremesinghe, the prime minister of Sri Lanka, has informed the party leaders that he is prepared to step down from office in order to allow an all-party government to assume power.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is willing to resign

The United States has relaxed most of the Covid-19 restrictions in many parts for a long time. But since then, the Covid-19 cases have also started to increase. It is feared that the US is moving towards its second-largest wave, which may have already begun.

Is America heading towards its second-largest Covid-19 wave?

A video claiming to be from Mexico's powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) circulated on social media on Friday, urging that fighting be kept between criminal groups and avoid innocents.

Mexican cartel urges that innocents be kept out of drug war in video message

The presidential mansion in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has been occupied by thousands of demonstrators. Demonstrators can be seen swimming in President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's pool.

Watch | Sri Lanka economic crisis: Protesters swim in President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's pool

The Japanese media on Saturday reported that the man who fatally shot former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has admitted to authorities that his original intent was to assassinate a figurehead of a religious organisation.

Shinzo Abe’s killing: Tetsuya Yamagami initially planned to attack religious leader, say Police

After the Supreme Court struck down a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago, President Biden was under increasing pressure from his fellow Democrats to take stronger action on the issue.

Roe vs Wade: Biden signs executive order on abortion access amid pressure from Democrats

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