Japan’s ruling coalition, led by PM Shigeru Ishiba, loses its parliamentary majority in a stunning defeat, taking only 209 seats compared to the previous 279. The opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan secures 143 seats, benefiting from voter discontent over a funding scandal and inflation. Potential power-sharing deals loom ahead.
An Indian man died after a migrant boat deflated while attempting to cross the English Channel from France. The 40-year-old succumbed to cardiac arrest despite resuscitation efforts. This incident adds to a deadly year for channel crossings, with 56 migrant deaths recorded so far in 2023.
Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya made their divorce official through a social media statement on July 18, and the couple has since been seen spending quality time with their son, Agastya. Hardik recently took a moment to express how happy he feels when Agastya is around through a new Instagram post.
IRB constable held for duping Usgao woman of Rs 15 lakh
Woman killed in Sancoale accident
Georgia’s Russia-tied governing party wins in disputed election
Pakistan has sought an additional 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) loan from China as it has exhausted its current 30 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) trade facility. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb requested an increase in the limits under the currency swap agreement, which would bring the total facility to about $5.