Former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, was released.
After hospitalization, Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, was granted parole. An uncertain return to public life could spark protests. Though others believe Thaksin hasn't paid his fair share of taxes and fear his homecoming will spark new demonstrations, his followers have remained neutral. In the previous election, Perth Thai, Thaksin's winning party, was threatened by an unknown party that promised reform.
Russia attack: Belgorod strikes this week claimed 16 lives.
Over the course of the week, at least 16 people have died in Russia's Belgorod area, which borders Ukraine. During last weekend's presidential elections, the attacks from Ukraine became more intense. Mass evacuations from the area have been announced by the authorities.
Pakistani Social Media Debate: Is it appropriate to outlaw social media usage? Senate of Pakistan
The resolution to outlaw social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, and X has made it to Pakistan's Senate, where it is currently being mined. Monday is the scheduled debate day for this resolution. The resolution targets the younger generation because of what it sees as the detrimental and harmful consequences of social media, according to documents from the Senate Secretariat. See to find out more!
Ukraine war: people of Kharkiv beg for air defense in the face of constant Russian attacks
Residents of Kharkiv, under constant Russian attack, are in critical need of air defense as explosions rattle the city. Fear engulfs the city as residents endure frequent explosions and accuse the government of providing insufficient security. Victims face unrelenting anguish, homes devastated, and lives broken.
UK local elections: Prime Minister Sunak's party suffers significant losses.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has suffered a significant defeat in municipal elections. The polls come just months before a parliamentary election. While the main opposition Labour Party increased its vote share, smaller parties and independents performed well.
The US military claims that Iran is still giving the Houthis weapons and that Red Sea attacks could become more intense.
The Red Sea issue is worsening even as US and ally warships are stationed in the vital waters. To show support for the Palestinians who are bearing the brunt of Israel's offensive in Gaza, the Houthis have been attacking American, British, and Israeli ships in the Red Sea Corridor.
Japan honors those lost in the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011
On March 13, Japan commemorated the enormous earthquake and tsunami that led to a nuclear meltdown and rendered a sizable portion of Fukushima Prefecture uninhabitable.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will remove its sanctions against Niger.
The sanctions imposed on Niger by the West African regional organization ECOWAS are to be lifted. These restrictions include border closures and the suspension of financial transactions. According to its officials, the decision was made with humanitarian concerns in mind. Three members of ECOWAS declared their departure from the West African regional organization, and now the organization's leaders are gathering.
Illegal crossing into the US from Mexico falls over 6% in April
The latest numbers show migrant encounters at the US-Mexico border have dropped. Illegal crossings usually increase in the spring, but officials say they fell by more than 6% this April compared with March.
Japanese company to eliminate over 900 positions at its Playstation division
Sony, a Japanese company, is closing a London studio and laying off roughly 900 employees at its Playstation division. The video game sector is currently struggling to recover from a post-pandemic slump, which coincides with the employment layoffs.
Brazil: A week-long demonstration by indigenous people in favor of land and cultural rights occurs in Brasilia.
Thousands of Indigenous people have assembled in the Brazilian capital for a five-day protest to support their rights to their land and culture. It goes against what they claim are President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's unmet pledges to defend reserves and drive out land-grabbers from their lands.
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