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A migrant boat capsized for the 3th time in a week in Greece. According to Hellenic Coast Guard, 13 people lost their lives and 62 people were rescued after a migrant boat carrying about 80 migrants capsized off the coast of Paros Island. Search and rescue operations started with 5 coast guard patrol boats, 9 ships, a helicopter, a military transport plane and coast guard divers continuing.

On the other hand, also loss of lives rose up in the disaster that happened after a migrant boat capsized on Thursday at North of Antikythera Island, which located between Crete Island and Peloponnese. Greek authorities stated that number of dead rose up to 11, and in addition to that total of 90 people including 52 men, 11 women and 27 children have been rescued.

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Japan’s Agriculture Minister Resigns Over Rice Comment

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Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto has resigned after backlash over a comment claiming he “never had to buy rice” due to supporter gifts. Facing criticism amid rising rice prices, Eto admitted his remark was inappropriate and stepped down.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi as his replacement, praising his experience and dedication to the sector.

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