In a rare gesture, Putin lends his car to Shinzo Abe’s widow for Moscow theatre visit May 30, 2025 at 12:17AM

Vladimir Putin met Akie Abe in Moscow. He offered condolences and a personal gesture. Putin lent her his car for a Bolshoi Theatre visit. He praised Shinzo Abe's efforts toward Russian-Japanese cooperation. Akie Abe expressed hope for continued cultural exchange. She mentioned her husband's desire to meet Putin even after the Ukraine situation.

Japan says China will resume Japanese seafood imports it halted over Fukushima water discharge May 29, 2025 at 11:45PM

Japan announces that China will lift its ban on Japanese seafood imports, imposed in 2023 due to concerns over the Fukushima wastewater release. Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed the agreement, reached after talks in Beijing, as a major milestone. While a ban on products from 10 prefectures remains, Japan sees this as a crucial step in resolving broader bilateral issues.

Rain, storms in Pakistan kill 32 in a week May 29, 2025 at 11:51PM

Following a severe heatwave, Pakistan has been struck by intense storms, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and over 150 injuries in the past week. Northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced five deaths on Thursday due to heavy rains and strong winds, with continued stormy weather expected in northern and central regions.

Officials say at least 2 people are dead and 8 are missing after stone quarry collapse in Indonesia May 29, 2025 at 11:42PM

A natural stone quarry in Indonesia's West Java collapsed on Friday, trapping at least ten workers. West Java's Governor Dedi Mulyadi reported the incident, confirming that rescue teams have recovered at least two bodies from the rubble in Cirebon district. The search continues for remaining workers, complicated by unstable soil and the risk of further slides.