Following a bilateral meeting, Donald Trump addressed the recent US missile strike that killed three Indian nationals. He stated that Washington and New Delhi are working together on the issue, calling commercial vessel operations "a rough profession" and expressing confidence that seafarer safety will be prioritized.
Following a bilateral meeting, Trump stated that the US and India are working together on maritime security issues, following a US missile strike that killed three Indian nationals aboard a commercial vessel.
A van driver has been arrested in Hong Kong after a crash on the Tsing Sha Highway killed two passengers, an off-duty firefighter and his wife. The couple were ejected from the taxi during the collision and pronounced dead at the scene.
A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed during a routine mission near Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Monday, killing Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi. This incident follows a recent Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter crash and highlights a pattern of military aircraft accidents in Pakistan.
An Indian Air Force An-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Rowriah airbase in Assam's Jorhat, killing five personnel. The co-pilot survived and is receiving treatment. The IAF is investigating the cause of the accident, which is the third major An-32 crash in the Northeast since 2009.
China and South Korea expressed condolences on the death of former Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono. Both nations highly value the "Kono Statement," which included apologies and reflections on the issue of comfort women during wartime.
China and South Korea expressed condolences on the death of former Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono. Both nations highly value the "Kono Statement," which included apologies and reflections on the issue of comfort women during World War II.
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep condolences over the passing of former Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono, praising his 'Kono Statement' on wartime comfort women as a historic acknowledgment of immense suffering and a first official Japanese document expressing sincere apology and remorse.
Kang Chang-il, Senior Vice Chairman of the National Council for Peaceful Reunification and former Korean Ambassador to Japan, expressed condolences on the passing of Yohei Kono, former Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Kang praised Kono's contributions to Japan-Korea relations and his cautious stance on revising Japan's peace constitution.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok offered condolences for the death of veteran Japanese politician Yohei Kono, who was known for his 1993 apology acknowledging the forced sexual slavery of 'comfort women' during WWII. Kim expressed wishes for the healthy development of South Korea-Japan relations.
A devastating fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, killed at least 21 people, including foreign nationals from Bangladesh, Liberia, Nigeria, and Mozambique. Authorities are investigating safety lapses and emergency response, with questions raised about the establishment's operational permits and the delayed arrival of fire tenders.
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned an attack on Kuwait International Airport, which killed an Indian national and injured others. MEA urged parties to cease strikes on civilian populations and infrastructure, offering condolences and assistance to affected nationals.
Russian Deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov criticizes Western countries for not offering condolences after a Ukrainian military attack on a college in Starobelsk, Russia, killed 21 and injured over 40, mostly teenagers.
Nicaragua's Co-Presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo condemned a Ukrainian drone attack on a college in Starobelsk, LPR, killing 21, and offered condolences to Vladimir Putin.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the West for ignoring a "terrorist attack" on a college in Starobelsk, Ukraine, on May 21, allegedly by the "Nazi Kiev regime." He stated that Western journalists refused to cover the event, while Western governments demanded Russia's condemnation.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed deep sorrow and offered humanitarian assistance for the Shanxi coal mine disaster, which killed over 90 people. Chinese netizens thanked Lai, contrasting his empathy with Chinese leader Xi Jinping's perceived lack of concern.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a message of condolence to Chinese President Xi Jinping following a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi Province that resulted in numerous casualties. The message expressed deep sympathy and wished for the swift recovery from the aftermath and stability for the victims' families.
A bomb blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed dozens on Sunday. The explosion in Quetta, attributed to an explosive-laden car, has been condemned by officials.
China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, thanked PM Narendra Modi for his condolences following a deadly gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi Province, which claimed at least 82 lives. The accident, caused by toxic gases exceeding safe limits, has led to a halt in production and an investigation into the operating company.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent messages of condolence and sympathy to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang following a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province. This marks the first time Takaichi has sent such a message to Chinese leaders since her Taiwan contingency remarks last November. The accident, which occurred on the evening of the 22nd, had resulted in 82 deaths, 2 missing, and 128 injured by the evening of the 23rd.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed condolences for the coal mine explosion in Shanxi Province, China, which killed 82 people. Despite previous tensions, her message in Japanese, English, and simplified Chinese was met with gratitude from Chinese netizens.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted condolences in Japanese, Chinese, and English on X (formerly Twitter) following a gas explosion at a coal mine in Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, northern China. The accident, which occurred on the evening of the 22nd, had resulted in 82 deaths and 9 missing persons as of the afternoon of the 23rd, according to China's Xinhua News Agency. Relations between Japan and China have been strained since Takaichi's parliamentary response in November 2025 regarding a Taiwan contingency.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed deep sorrow and offered humanitarian aid to China following a gas explosion at the Liushengyu coal mine in Shanxi province. The accident has resulted in 82 deaths, 128 injuries, and 2 missing individuals. President Lai extended condolences to the victims and their families, wishing for the early rescue of those trapped.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences on X (formerly Twitter) on the evening of the 23rd for the coal mine accident in Shanxi Province, China, which caused significant damage and casualties.
