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.
Mattis Says Some Taliban Factions Are Open to Talks
The Pentagon chief defined the final goal of the conflict as political reconciliation between the warring parties rather than a military victory.
White House Not Naming Russia in Attack on Former Spy
Asked three times about Russia's involvement, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders repeatedly stated, "We are standing with our ally."
North Korean Defector Turns Paralympian for South Korea
Choi Kwang Hyouk hopes to be an inspiration to fellow North Koreans struggling to adapt to life in South Korea.
North Korea Is Making Trump Wait for a Response
South Korean officials think North Korea needs time to organize.
Putin on U.S. Election Meddling: 'So What?'
The Russian president professed ignorance over the motives of the Russian individuals and companies indicted by special counsel Robert Mueller.
California Veterans Home Victims Remembered as 'Brave'
Christine Loeber, Jennifer Golick, and Jennifer Gonzalez were running a nonprofit post-traumatic stress disorder program at the facility.
Rex Tillerson is Feeling Sick, Cancels Events in Kenya
Tillerson arrived in the capital Nairobi on Friday, the third stop of a five-nation trip to Africa that began on Thursday, his first visit to the continent as a Secretary of State.
Duterte Needs 'Psychiatric' Exam: U.N. Rights Chief
A government list of 600 alleged Communist fighters includes Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, U.N. special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.
Report: Kim Jong Un Joked About His Bad Image
South Korean officials also commented on the relationship between Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju, who also attended the dinner.
American In Bali After Failed Jailbreak Gets Five Years
Christian Beasley's mother told Newsweek her son suffered physical abuse while in Kerobokan.
Italy Votes in Silvio Berlusconi’s Shadow
The octogenarian leader of the Forza Italia cannot run for office, but he holds the keys to Italy’s political future in Sunday’s election.
Slovakian Police Arrests Italian Mafia-Linked Suspects
The journalist was working on a story linking officials close to Prime Minister Robert Fico to an Italian businessman with ties to the 'Ndrangheta syndicate.
South Korea Clashes with Japan over 'Comfort Women'
The South Korean president spoke at an event commemorating 99 years of the March 1 Movement, one of the first public displays of resistance to the Japanese occupation of the Korean peninsula.
Australia's Gun Amnesty Collects 57,000 Firearms
An average 630 firearms a day were collected as part of the three-month initiative to rid the country of unregistered weapons.
First Video Proof of 'Comfort Women' Mass Grave Found
Researchers believe the footage adds to evidence of a 1944 massacre of 30 Korean women at the hands of the Japanese army.
Mike Pence Foresees End to Abortion 'in Our Time'
Pence was the keynote speaker at an anti-abortion event in Nashville.
People in Taiwan Are Hoarding Toilet Paper
The government has reassured shoppers there is no shortage of supply.
Thailand Arrests Russians Running ‘Sex Training’ Course
A self-appointed “sex guru” who wanted to challenge President Vladimir Putin was among those detained.
Another Top Diplomat Retires From State Department
Joseph Yun would have had a major role to play in possible U.S. talks with North Korea.
Three Italian Men in Mexico 'Sold for $53' to Gangsters
Their family still hopes to find them alive.
Tearful Goodbye for Unified Korea Ice Hockey Teammates
“I might never be able to meet them again,” South Korean ice hockey player Choi Ji-yeon said.
Argentina Fires at 'Illegal' Chinese Fishing Boat
Authorities said four other Chinese flag-bearing vessels attempted to ram into the coast guard, putting the Argentine crew at risk.
North Korea Talks With U.S. Need to Happen Soon: Seoul
South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on the U.S. to lower the threshold for dialogue.
Attempt to Traffic Cocaine via Russian Embassy Foiled
As part of the joint Argentina-Russia operation, authorities confiscated 360 packages of cocaine hidden in the suitcases and replaced them with flour and tracking devices.
South Korea Welcomes Ivanka Trump with Formal Reception
The presidential Blue House chefs will treat the first daughter to a kosher vegetarian menu, local media reported.
Ford Executive Leaves Abruptly, Apologizes for Behavior
The automotive giant did not not elaborate on the allegations which prompted the internal investigation into the executive’s behavior.
Ivanka Trump May Face North Korean General at Olympics
General Kim Yong Chol was also blamed for deadly attacks against South Korean targets in 2010.
North Korean Cheerleader Caught Applauding U.S. Skaters
The video shows a more humane side of the young North Korean women who charmed worldwide audiences with their near-robotic, perfectly synchronized performances.
North Korean Athlete Attempts Japanese Rival Take Down
The Japanese athlete graciously dismissed accident as a "reflex."
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