US: Storm Triggers Localized Flooding in Southern Nevada

Heavy rain on Saturday, November 15 brought rising flood risks in Southern Nevada, with hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding across the Las Vegas Valley.

US: Storm Triggers Localized Flooding in Southern Nevada 2

Heavy rain on Saturday, November 15 brought rising flood risks in Southern Nevada, with hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding across the Las Vegas Valley.

Mexico: Gen Z-Led Riot Erupts in Mexico City, Leaving 20 Injured 2

Thousands of Generation Z-led protesters marched across Mexico on Saturday, November 15, to demand justice following the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo and to protest government corruption and social unrest. The demonstrations culminated in riots at the Zócalo in Mexico City, with protesters tearing down barriers and clashing with police, leaving at least 20 people injured.

East Timor president

East Timor president

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta gives an interview in Dili, East Timor, on Oct. 10, 2025.

US: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding, Flight Delays in Las Vegas

The remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla hit Las Vegas, bringing heavy rain on Friday, October 10, causing flash flooding and prompting a swift water rescue. The storm led to significant travel disruption, with flights departing Harry Reid International Airport facing average delays of about an hour.

Japan-E. Timor talks

Japan-E. Timor talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (far R) holds talks with East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta (far L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2025.

Japan-E. Timor talks

Japan-E. Timor talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) shakes hands with East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta before their talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2025.

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and Timor Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta attend a farewell ceremony at Dili International Airport, Timor-Leste on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis boards the papal plane and departs for Singapore, concluding his Apostolic Journey to Timor-Leste. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and Timor Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta attend a farewell ceremony at Dili International Airport, Timor-Leste on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis boards the papal plane and departs for Singapore, concluding his Apostolic Journey to Timor-Leste. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and Timor Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta attend a farewell ceremony at Dili International Airport, Timor-Leste on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis boards the papal plane and departs for Singapore, concluding his Apostolic Journey to Timor-Leste. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and Timor Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta (R) attend a farewell ceremony at Dili International Airport, Timor-Leste on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis boards the papal plane and departs for Singapore, concluding his Apostolic Journey to Timor-Leste. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis Farewell Ceremony - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and Timor Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta attend a farewell ceremony at Dili International Airport, Timor-Leste on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis boards the papal plane and departs for Singapore, concluding his Apostolic Journey to Timor-Leste. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis meets East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis meets East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a welcome ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a welcome ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a welcome ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a welcome ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis meets East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ling)

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ling)

E. Timor president in China

E. Timor president in China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) holds talks with East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta (3rd from R) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 29, 2024. (Pool photo)

E. Timor president in China

E. Timor president in China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 29, 2024. (Pool photo)

CHINA-BEIJING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-MONUMENT-TRIBUTE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-MONUMENT-TRIBUTE (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta lays a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes on the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Yuewei)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ling)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Weibing)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta witness the signature of a number of bilateral cooperation documents after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Yuewei)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Xueren)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Yuewei)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-TIMOR-LESTE-PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(240729) -- BEIJING, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ling)

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Mr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Republic of Timor-Lestei in Vatican, on January 22, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Mr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Republic of Timor-Lestei in Vatican, on January 22, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Mr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Republic of Timor-Lestei in Vatican, on January 22, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Mr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Republic of Timor-Lestei in Vatican, on January 22, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Mr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Republic of Timor-Lestei in Vatican, on January 22, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

East Timor President Ramos-Horta in Jakarta

East Timor President Ramos-Horta in Jakarta

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta makes a speech in Jakarta on Aug. 7, 2023.

E. Timor's Ramos-Horta acknowledges defeat

E. Timor's Ramos-Horta acknowledges defeat

DILI, East Timor - East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta acknowledges defeat in the presidential election at a press conference at the presidential palace in Dili on March 19, 2012. The election, held March 17, ended with no clear winner in the first round, setting in motion a runoff between the two top runners. Ramos-Horta, who was seeking a second term, trailed in third place.

E. Timor presidential election

E. Timor presidential election

DILI, East Timor - President Jose Ramos-Horta (C) casts his vote at a polling station in Dili on March 17, 2012, in the East Timor presidential election in which he is seeking a second term.

E. Timor presidential election

E. Timor presidential election

DILI, East Timor - President Jose Ramos-Horta (C) holds a ballot at a polling station in Dili on March 17, 2012, in the East Timor presidential election in which he is seeking a second term.

E. Timorese president in disaster-hit Sendai

E. Timorese president in disaster-hit Sendai

SENDAI, Japan - East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta puts the country's traditional cotton fabric on Narumi Osawa, an 18-year-old student at a high school in Sendai, on Jan. 20, 2012. Ramos-Horta visited the high school in the city hit by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami to cheer up some 800 students there.

E. Timor president in Japan

E. Timor president in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda shake hands before their meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2012. Noda is wearing an eye patch because of an injury.

East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta visits Hiroshima

East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta visits Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta places 1,000 folded paper cranes at Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on March 19, 2010. Ramos-Horta is in Japan from March 14 on a weeklong visit.

Hatoyama meets Ramos-Horta in Tokyo

Hatoyama meets Ramos-Horta in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) and East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta shake hands prior to their talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 16, 2010. The two leaders discussed a range of issues including Japanese aid and the need to strengthen bilateral ties.