A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Urakawa in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture at 17:47 local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake, at a depth of 50 kilometers, was also felt in Aomori and Iwate. Authorities confirmed there is no tsunami risk and no casualties have been reported so far.
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, MSC ELSA 3, sank in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kochi, India, after taking on water. All 24 crew members—mainly Filipinos—were safely rescued by the Indian Coast Guard. The vessel was carrying 640 containers, including hazardous materials like calcium carbide, along with large quantities of diesel and fuel […]
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Vietnam was overshadowed by a viral moment with his wife, Brigitte Macron. As the couple prepared to disembark in Hanoi, footage showed Brigitte appearing to slap or brush her husband’s face, surprising the president. Macron quickly composed himself and waved to cameras. The incident sparked social media debate. Moments […]
A 2.5-meter reticulated python was discovered in a toilet by resident Tattam Hannarong in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district around 3:00 AM. Hannarong alerted rescue teams, who safely removed the snake. “It’s a little scary,” he said, sharing the video on social media. He added, “I’m lucky it wasn’t my dog who found it.” Experts warn […]
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) secured 23 of 24 governorships and 82.68% of the vote for 285 National Assembly seats in Sunday’s general and regional elections. The opposition largely boycotted the vote, citing last year’s disputed election results.
At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting a school and a kindergarten sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza. Local authorities said 19 people, including children, died in a strike on Fahmi al-Jarjawi School in Gaza City, with others still trapped under rubble. Another person was killed in a bombing at […]
A car veered off the track and crashed into spectators during a race in Krosno, southwestern Poland, injuring 18 people, including 4 seriously. The accident occurred shortly after the race began. Emergency services, including helicopters, were quickly deployed to the scene.
At least 14 people have died and 153 were injured after a powerful storm hit Pakistan’s Punjab province, officials confirmed. Most deaths occurred due to collapsing buildings and falling trees. The storm caused widespread power outages in major cities including Lahore, Multan, and Sialkot. Floodlight poles at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium were knocked down, and part […]
Microsoft has fired software engineer Joe Lopez after he publicly protested the company’s Azure technology being used by Israel in attacks on Gaza. Lopez interrupted CEO Satya Nadella’s speech at a company conference in Seattle on May 19, accusing Microsoft of supporting Israeli war crimes. He was later dismissed via email, according to activist group […]
The National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei, located in the city’s Shilin District, stands as a beacon of Chinese cultural heritage. It houses one of the world’s most important collections of Chinese imperial artifacts, offering visitors an exceptional window into over 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. Established in 1965, the Taipei branch of the museum […]