While Sri Lanka is still without finance minister, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa swore in nine new ministers today in an effort to ensure stability in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa swears in nine new ministers

In the latest racist attack in South African University, a student urinated in a Black student's room sparking unrest. Students are now demanding an enquiry and assault has sparked protests.

Racist attack in South African University: Urine assault sparks protest

Inflation has hit a multi-decade high in all parts of the world. From Sri Lanka to Argentina, people have hit the streets to protest the rising cost of living. Could governments have prepared better for the rising inflation? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Rising inflation sparks protests around the world

Sri Lanka is in a mess as they have run out of petrol, medicines and foreign reserves. The measures needed to pull the economy out of this crisis could bring even more pain.

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Sri Lanka has no Dollars to pay for Petrol shipments

Major anti-government protests have erupted in Iran. Prices of food staples have soared by as much as 300%. Reports say 5 people have died in a crackdown by authorities. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Iran: 5 dead in massive anti-government protests

In Nigeria, the police dispersed an angry crowd searching for a woman they accused of making a blasphemous comment against the prophet Muhammad. The protest took place days after another woman was accused of blasphemy and was killed by a mob in northwestern Sokoto.

Protests in Nigeria after arrests for ‘blasphemy’ killing of female student

Abortion has polarized the United States for decades. It's a topic that starts from drawing room discussions but ends up in every campaign trail. Now Supreme court's latest draft leak is dividing Americans further and the repercussions can be felt on the streets.

Abortion divides United States: Will SC overturn the landmark ruling?

A new clash point has developed in ongoing political crisis in Sri Lank and this time it is related with the naming of a new deputy speaker. Tensions have once again intensified over this vacant post.

Sri Lanka: Government, Opposition power struggle amid economic crisis

There is no end to the economic crisis in sight for Sri Lanka. Newly elected Sri Lankan PM says crisis to worsen before improving.

Sri Lanka's economic crisis: New Sri Lankan PM says crisis to worsen before improving

Sri Lanka continues to reel under economic and political turmoil as massive protests have rocked the island nation. Sri Lanka has lifted its nationwide curfew for 12 hours.

Sri Lanka crisis: Citizens hit streets in Colombo with gas cylinders

Thousands in Argentina protested against the country's soaring inflation bringing the capital to a standstill. As protesters demand better jobs and wages, Palki Sharma tells you what this means for the future of Latin America's third-largest economy.

Gravitas: Argentines bring capital to standstill

Sri Lankan citizens are rejecting their new Prime Minister amid the ongoing economic crisis in the Island nation. Protesters have vowed to continue the anti-government campaign.

Sri Lankan citizens reject new PM as protesters vow to continue the anti-government campaign

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he will appoint a new Prime Minister and a Cabinet this week which would introduce constitutional reforms, amid continuing widespread anti-government protests over the country's worst economic crisis.

Sri Lanka Crisis & Chaos: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appoint new PM this week

After months of anti-government agitation and mounting pressure, Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned but the situation remains extreme tense and volatile.

Sri Lanka crisis: At least 7 dead, over 190 injured in protests | Dr WA Wijewardena Exclusive

Protests continue in the Island nation for weeks now with people coming to the streets to demand resignation of the Rajapaksa regime. PM Mahinda Rajapaksa was heckled by the protesters today during Anuradhapura Visit.

No end to political turmoil in Sri Lanka, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa under pressure to resign

Political turmoil continues to worsen in Sri Lanka. Protests against the ongoing economic crisis continues. In a latest update, reports suggest that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa might have resigned. According to political sources, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during the cabinet meeting stated that the PM and government should resign

Sri Lanka Political Crisis: Final announcement on PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation today

In a recent update on the Sri Lanka crisis, an emergency has been declared in Sri Lanka for the second time since April. However, Lankans defy emergency to hold protests in Colombo.

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Protestors in Sri Lanka demand President's resignation

Sri Lanka under emergency again: Lankans defy emergency to hold protests in Colombo

Emergency declares in Sri Lanka: Politics of silence and confusion in Sri Lanka

Dissent against Sri Lankan President is growing as a group of students tried to storm into the Sri Lankan Parliament. The protests were being staged by the inter-university students federation. Police fired tear gas on student protesters.

Sri Lanka crisis & chaos: WION Correspondent hit by tear gas

The right to abortion in America is on the line a day after draft opinion surfaced online. The US Supreme Court has confirmed the legitimacy of the document, the leaked majority opinion suggested that the top US court is poised to strike down the right to abortion in the United States. Mass rallies have been organized by abortion right advocates across the country.

United States: Protests swell across major cities after Abortion rights draft leak

Sri Lanka is witnessing its biggest economic crisis since its independence and the political stability in the country is only continuing to worsen. Protests are planned across the country on labour day, so far both PM Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa have refused to step down

Sri Lanka Political crisis worsens: Protest against Rajapaksa family intensify on Labour day

Hardships continue for the common people of Sri Lanka amid the ongoing economic crisis. food shortage, power cuts & price hikes make daily lives of people miserable. 9 out of 10 people want PM to resign.

Sri Lanka's economic woes worsens: 9 out of 10 people want PM to resign

Hardships continue for the common people of Sri Lanka amid the ongoing economic crisis. food shortage, power cuts & price hikes make daily lives of people miserable.

Hardships continue for the people of Sri Lanka amid the ongoing Economic crisis

Students and activists took the streets of the capital holding protests on the one-year anniversary of the national strikes. The protest turned violent with the crowds clashing with the Colombian police and pelting stones at police. The police forces retaliated by firing tear gas and flash bombs.

Colombians mark 1-year anniversary of national strikes

Amid the ongoing economic crisis in South Asian nation, protesters are taking to the street demanding President's resignation. However, Sri Lankan President refuses to resign.

Mass protests in Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan President refuses to resign amid economic crisis

With no respite from the ongoing economic crisis, the Galle Face emerges as the epicentre of Sri Lanka's anti-Rajapaksa protests. @Marowardak explains in this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Sri Lanka Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka is witnessing its worst financial crisis since its Independence way back in 1948. In the latest, the Sri Lanka is offering golden visas to foreigners.

Sri Lanka offers golden visas to foreigners amid the ongoing Economic crisis

In Mexico, 10 women are killed in a day on average. Recently, a teenager's death sparked outrage in Mexico. The victim's father said authorities mishandled the death probe and hundreds of protesters are demanding justice for the killed teen.

Teen's death sparks outrage in Mexico, hundreds of protesters demand justice

Cracks within the newly formed Lankan cabinet? Sri Lankan Minister resigns two days after appointment amid the ongoing economic and political crisis.

Sri Lankan Minister resigns two days after appointment amid the ongoing crisis

The international monetary fund is facing a backlash as protesters gather outside its headquarters in Washington. IMF's approval for setting up the resilience and sustainability trust has come under the scanner now and the activists dressed up as animals protested the IMF's move.

Protesters seek attention on threat to biodiversity, activists gather outside IMF HQ

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