India mourns the death of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, with the national flag flying at half-mast. The Supreme Court will hear pleas regarding alleged donation fraud at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and unpredictable airfare fluctuations. The remains of 15 Indian tourists who died in Vietnam are expected to arrive tonight.
Thousands mourned assassinated Iranian leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, displaying defiance and vowing revenge against the US. The procession on Azadi Street showcased national pride and a determination to overcome perceived oppression, with calls for retaliation and even nuclear armament.
Naidoc Week, originating from the 1938 Day of Mourning protest against colonization, is more than a celebration; it's a continuation of Aboriginal political movements. Evolving over decades, its themes reflect ongoing advocacy for justice, equality, and self-determination, while this year's "50 Years of Deadly" theme honors the people who built the movement.
Kyiv experienced its "most massive attack" with drones and missiles overnight, resulting in 20 deaths and 90 injuries. The barrage, lasting over 11 hours, targeted residential areas and infrastructure across a wide area, including a high-rise apartment block. Russia claims retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on its civilian infrastructure.
Russian forces conducted their "most massive attack" on Kyiv, killing 18 and injuring 90. Strikes hit residential areas, an ambulance station, and a kindergarten, causing widespread devastation. Ukraine condemned the targeting of civilians, while Moscow claimed retaliation for attacks on Russian infrastructure.
Russian forces launched their "most massive attack" on Kyiv, killing 18 people and injuring 90 across a wide area of the Ukrainian capital. Moscow cited retaliation for attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine accused Russia of deliberately targeting residential areas and civilians.
Kyiv experienced its "most massive attack" by Russian forces overnight, with drones and missiles killing 13 people and injuring around 90. The strikes hit a wide area, including residential buildings and an ambulance station, prompting evacuations. Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilians, while Russia claimed it retaliated against attacks on its infrastructure.
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, officially honors fallen U.S. service members but has evolved into an unofficial start to summer, marked by travel and sales. Its origins trace back to the Civil War, with early observances like Decoration Day in 1868.
The municipality of Bra, Italy, has declared a day of mourning for the funeral of Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food. Mayor Gianni Fogliato remembered Petrini's vision and his project to distribute a book about the region's history to young students.
