Sofia Lotto Persio
Sofia Lotto Persio reports mainly on Asia and gender issues for Newsweek. She previously covered international affairs with a specific focus on Europe and the Middle East for IBTimes UK. She follows politics, conflict, terrorism, immigration, human rights and gender-based violence. She has previously reported on global trade finance and fintech at Global Trade Review and written about LGBT rights in Italy for the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Dozens Stuck 100 Feet Above Ground on Roller Coaster
The "Flying Dinosaur" attraction was carrying 64 people.
Taiwan Attacks China for 'Dollar Diplomacy'
The Caribbean nation broke its 77-year-old diplomatic ties with Taiwan on Tuesday.
Google Doodle Honors the 'Prince of Mathematics'
"God does arithmetic," the German prodigy once said.
North Korea Puts Clocks Back to Unify Time With Seoul
Kim Jong Un said it was painful to see the clocks in the summit room last week showing different times for the two countries.
Kim Yo Jong 'Blushed' Upon Hearing of Her Popularity
Kim's younger sister was the only woman at at the summit table and assisted her brother by handing him a pen, holding flowers and taking notes.
Korean War to End This Year: North and South Agree
Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-In looked triumphant as they shared a hug and signed the Panmunjom Declaration.
Kim Jong Un Has Quite a Dark Sense of Humor
From the state of North Korean roads to "war horse" unification, the North Korean leader sure knows how to break the ice.
North Korea's Ri Sol Ju Will Eat With Kim in the South
Kim Jong Un and his sister Kim Yo Jong crossed the border line on Friday morning to hold talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Everything You Want to Know About the Korean Summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will set his foot on South Korean soil for the first time, with his sister right behind him.
Kim Jong Un Brings His Own Toilet On Trips, Koreans Say
The Supreme Leader's need for a secret sandbox first emerged in 2015.
Google Doodle Celebrates Fanny Blankers-Koen
The Olympian did not let World War II, or motherhood, stop her from achieving her goals and won four gold medals.
Inter-Korean Summit Menu Leaves Sour Taste in Japan
A spokesperson for the Japanese foreign ministry called the mango mousse featuring a unification flag "regrettable."
Peter Madsen Found Guilty of Murdering Kim Wall
The court agreed with the prosecution's request to sentence Madsen to life in prison.
Admiral Harry Harris 'Tapped' as Ambassador to Seoul
Senate committee hearing scheduled for Wednesday on Harris' Australian nomination has been postponed.
Swiss Dish on Menu for Kim Jong Un's Summit Dinner
The potato rosti is a simple farmers' recipe considered to be one of Switzerland's most iconic dishes.
Who is Alfie Evans? Toddler's Life Support Switched Off
The 23-month-old boy has a rare degenerative brain disease doctors were unable to diagnose definitively.
Kim Jong Un 'Can't Control His Grief' over Bus Crash
North Korean-state run media painted the picture of a heartbroken, compassionate leader.
White House Won't Explain 'Breeding Concept' Tweet
"It can mean a lot of things to a lot of people," Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said after being forced to answer the question.
Flint Water Activist Wins Top Environmental Prize
The award recognizes grassroots environmental efforts worldwide.
South Korea Silences Loudspeakers at North Korea Border
The loudspeakers were switched off for the first time in two years.
Dozens of Victims in North Korea Bus Crash
Chinese state-run media showed images of a bus turned upside down under pouring rain.
Shania Twain is Sorry for Voting for Trump Comment
The superstar didn't impress her fans much.
Font Size in Harassment Letter Too Small, Taro Aso Says
"My only thought was that it would have been easier to read if they had used a bigger font," he said.
China and Australian Warships Face Off in Disputed Sea
The warships were sailing through the South China Sea on their way to Vietnam on April 15.
Neo-Nazis March in Georgia To Mark Hitler's Birthday
Newnan Police Department is mobilizing around 400 officers for the demonstration.
North Korea May Accept U.S. Troops in Peninsula: Seoul
In exchange, Pyongyang wants security guarantees.
Cuba Swears in New President After One-Candidate Vote
Presidential Miguel Diaz-Canel faces no competition, and neither does the man running as his deputy, Salvador Valdés Mesa.
H.R. McMaster's Father's Death is 'Suspicious': Reports
H.R. McMaster Sr. died at a nursing home in Philadelphia last week.
Trump Didn't Just Buy Mar-a-Lago, He Demanded a Bargain
The president recalled how he came to own the resort during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Donald Trump and North Korea: A Timeline
Mike Pompeo's secret meeting with Kim Jong Un topped a year of turbulent relations.