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10 Killed, 5 Missing During Heavy Rains Across Sri Lanka

10 Killed, 5 Missing During Heavy Rains Across Sri Lanka

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 03, 2024, Colombo

Ten people were killed and five others missing during the past 24 hours as heavy rains and strong winds lashed out across Sri Lanka, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said.

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 03, 2024, Tokyo

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook central Japan on Monday but there was no tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 03, 2024, Dhakha

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka.

Maldives To Ban Israelis To Protest Against War In Gaza

Maldives To Ban Israelis To Protest Against War In Gaza

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 02, 2024, Male

The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives will ban Israelis from the luxury tourist hot spot, the office of the president said Sunday, announcing a national rally in "solidarity with Palestine".

"Warm Seats, Precision Spray": Japan's High-Tech Toilets Go Global

"Warm Seats, Precision Spray": Japan's High-Tech Toilets Go Global

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 02, 2024, Kitakyushu, Japan

As Japan plays host to a record influx of tourists, one of the country's more private attractions -- the high-tech toilet -- is becoming a must-have in luxury bathrooms worldwide.

After 12 Years, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Set To Contest Iran Presidential Polls Again

After 12 Years, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Set To Contest Iran Presidential Polls Again

Reuters | Sunday June 02, 2024, Tehran

Iran's hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run for president in the country's June 28 election, organized after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month, Iran's state television reported on Sunday.

Japan Loses Contact With Humanity's Only Active Venus Probe 'Akatsuki'

Japan Loses Contact With Humanity's Only Active Venus Probe 'Akatsuki'

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Sunday June 02, 2024

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed that it lost contact with the spacecraft Akatsuki, humanity's only mission to Venus. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter).

Garry Kasparov Faces Criminal Charges In Russia Under "Foreign Agent" Law

Garry Kasparov Faces Criminal Charges In Russia Under "Foreign Agent" Law

Reuters | Sunday June 02, 2024

Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov, who fled Russia a decade ago for fear of persecution, may face a criminal case in Moscow for violating the Kremlin's "foreign agent" law, TASS news agency reported on Sunday.

China Ready To "Forcefully" Stop Taiwan Independence, Says Defence Minister

China Ready To "Forcefully" Stop Taiwan Independence, Says Defence Minister

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 02, 2024, Singapore

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to "forcefully" stop Taiwan independence but called for greater exchanges with the United States.

Russian Polar Scientist, Parliament Veteran Artur Chilingarov Dies At 84

Russian Polar Scientist, Parliament Veteran Artur Chilingarov Dies At 84

Reuters | Sunday June 02, 2024

Artur Chilingarov, a Russian polar scientist and explorer and veteran member of parliament, died on Saturday, the speaker of the state Duma lower house said. He was 84.

China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe Successfully Lands On Far Side Of Moon

China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe Successfully Lands On Far Side Of Moon

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 02, 2024, Beijing

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the Moon to collect samples, state news agency Xinhua reported Sunday -- the latest leap for Beijing's decades-old space programme.

Pakistan Authorities To Probe Imran Khan Over Controversial X Post

Pakistan Authorities To Probe Imran Khan Over Controversial X Post

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 02, 2024, Islamabad

The Pakistani authorities are set to probe jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and at least three senior leaders of his party over a controversial tweet accompanied by a video made from his account about the separation of East Pakistan in 1971.

Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Cancels Moon Flyby Mission

Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Cancels Moon Flyby Mission

Reuters | Saturday June 01, 2024, Tokyo

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa cancelled his "dearMoon" mission, which the project said was to have been the first private flight around the moon, the mission announced on Saturday.

Netanyahu Insists On Eliminating Hamas After Israel Offers Gaza Peace Plan

Netanyahu Insists On Eliminating Hamas After Israel Offers Gaza Peace Plan

Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 01, 2024, Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday the Gaza war would not end until the "elimination" of Hamas's capacity to govern and make war, after US President Joe Biden said Israel had offered a new peace roadmap.

Russia, Ukraine Announce 1st Prisoner Exchange In Nearly 4 Months

Russia, Ukraine Announce 1st Prisoner Exchange In Nearly 4 Months

Reuters | Friday May 31, 2024, Kyiv

Ukraine and Russia announced their first exchange of prisoners of war in nearly four months on Friday, with 150 people freed after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates.

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