China rebuked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary remarks, calling them a distortion and interference. Lin Jian stated China lodged a protest with the US. Security tightened in Beijing, Hong Kong, while activist Chow Hang-tung protested with a hunger strike. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te contrasted democracy with authoritarianism.
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Israel's announcement of establishing 22 new West Bank settlements, including legalizing unauthorized outposts, has sparked international concern. This move, deemed illegal under international law, is expected to further strain the relations with allies critical of Israel's actions. Israeli officials defend the decision as strengthening their hold on the region and preventing a Palestinian state.
Authorities in Washington are searching for three sisters, Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia Decker (5), who went missing after a visit with their father, Travis Decker, on Friday. The father, who is homeless and drives a white 2017 GMC Sierra, failed to return the girls to their mother, Whitney Decker, as scheduled.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned India's decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, calling it a "weaponisation of water." Addressing an international conference in Dushanbe, Sharif warned that Pakistan would not permit India to endanger millions of lives for political purposes by violating the treaty.
Kathmandu marked International Everest Day with climbers and guides. The event celebrated Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's historic climb. Nepal recognizes the mountaineering community's contribution. Hundreds of foreign climbers visit Nepal annually. They are assisted by local guides. The end of May marks the end of the climbing season. Kami Rita Sherpa recently scaled Everest for a record 31st time.
In Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly launched a terror attack on a 'Run for Their Lives' event, advocating for Israeli hostage release, injuring six elderly individuals. Shouting "Free Palestine" and "End Zionist!", Soliman used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary device.
Italy's foreign minister on Wednesday again urged Israel to stop its strikes on Gaza, while warning that expelling Palestinians from the territory "is not and never will be an acceptable option". "I want to reiterate today in this chamber with the utmost clarity -- the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza is not and will never be an acceptable option," Tajani said.
The transition was made quietly, with MoHAP removing all related service options from its website and discontinuing its WhatsApp-based application system. Residents are now required to navigate a decentralised process based on their emirate of residence.
Despite attracting 65 million tourists and ranking as a top global destination, Italy remains under a U.S. travel advisory urging increased caution due to potential terror threats in public areas. The warning, similar to those for France and the UK, advises vigilance at tourist spots, transport hubs, and other common targets.
The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca commences amidst a history of tragic incidents, including stampedes, attacks, and fires. Last year, over 1,300 pilgrims died due to extreme heat. This year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C, Saudi authorities have deployed 250,000 personnel from forty agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of over a million pilgrims.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemned the deadly attacks on civilians near aid distribution sites in Gaza as potential war crimes. Recent incidents, including one in Rafah that killed 27, highlight the dangers faced by Palestinians seeking essential food aid. Turk called for investigations and accountability, criticizing Israel's militarized aid system for endangering lives and violating international standards.