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Japan PM Removes Son As Aide Over Controversial Official Residence Party

Japan PM Removes Son As Aide Over Controversial Official Residence Party

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 29, 2023, Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he will remove his son from the position of his secretary due to "inappropriate behaviour" at the official residence.

US Man Charged With Child Endangerment After Baby Found With Pacifier Taped Into Her Mouth

US Man Charged With Child Endangerment After Baby Found With Pacifier Taped Into Her Mouth

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 29, 2023

Jordan Hirst and his friends told the police that he was drunk and has no memory of what happened.

Video Shows Driver And Passenger Opening Fire At Each Other On Moving Bus In US

Video Shows Driver And Passenger Opening Fire At Each Other On Moving Bus In US

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday May 29, 2023

While the driver was struck in the arm, the passenger was struck in the abdomen, according to the transit system.

4 Dead After Boat Capsizes In Italy's Lake Maggiore

4 Dead After Boat Capsizes In Italy's Lake Maggiore

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 29, 2023, Rome

Four people, including two foreigners, died when a boat carrying tourists overturned on Lake Maggiore in strong winds, Italy's fire brigade and local media said Monday.

World Leaders Congratulate Turkey's Erdogan After Historic Win

World Leaders Congratulate Turkey's Erdogan After Historic Win

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 29, 2023, Ankara

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin were among world leaders congratulating Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he won Sunday's historic run-off election to extend his two-decade rule.

School In US Listed On Real Estate Website For Rs 34.7 Lakh As Part Of Student Prank

School In US Listed On Real Estate Website For Rs 34.7 Lakh As Part Of Student Prank

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 29, 2023

School officials took the suspected prank in their stride, but did raise an issue with its asking price.

Baby Raccoon Brought By Woman For Nail Trim Euthanised Over Rabies Fears

Baby Raccoon Brought By Woman For Nail Trim Euthanised Over Rabies Fears

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 29, 2023

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife said that raccoons are most common carriers of rabies in Maine.

Explosions, Air Raid Sirens Sound Over Kyiv: Report

Explosions, Air Raid Sirens Sound Over Kyiv: Report

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 29, 2023, Kiev, Ukraine

A series of explosions rang out in Kyiv on Monday as authorities told residents to seek shelter after another night of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

Shanghai Records Hottest May Day In 100 Years

Shanghai Records Hottest May Day In 100 Years

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 29, 2023, Shanghai, China

Shanghai on Monday recorded its hottest May day in 100 years, the city's meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree.

Video: Part Of 6-Storey Apartment Building Collapses In US, 7 Rescued

Video: Part Of 6-Storey Apartment Building Collapses In US, 7 Rescued

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 29, 2023

The cause of the collapse in Davenport was not immediately known but civic authorities have launched an investigation.

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni Arrives In Delhi For 3-Day Visit

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni Arrives In Delhi For 3-Day Visit

Asian News International | Monday May 29, 2023, New Delhi

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit to India. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh received the Cambodian King at the airport.

US Retailer Target Loses $10 Billion Amid Pride Merchandising Controversy

US Retailer Target Loses $10 Billion Amid Pride Merchandising Controversy

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 29, 2023

The last time Target saw such a huge drop in its stock was during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Italian Acrobat Andrea Loreni's 205-Metre Walk On Tightrope 140 Metres Above Ground

Italian Acrobat Andrea Loreni's 205-Metre Walk On Tightrope 140 Metres Above Ground

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 29, 2023

Andrea Loreni performed the feat during a circus show in Milan. The organisers had put up giant screens for people to enjoy the show live.

Belarusian President Rushed To Hospital After Meeting With Putin: Report

Belarusian President Rushed To Hospital After Meeting With Putin: Report

Asian News International | Monday May 29, 2023, Moscow

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was taken to a hospital in Moscow after meeting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Newsweek reported citing the Belarusian opposition leader.

Sri Lanka To Introduce Law Against Religious Slander On Social Media

Sri Lanka To Introduce Law Against Religious Slander On Social Media

Press Trust of India | Monday May 29, 2023, Colombo

Sri Lanka is drafting a new legislation to curb the growing incidents of religious slander and online vitriol, according to the country's religious affairs minister.