Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sunday that he will be stepping down from his position. This decision comes in response to increasing pressure from his party, following a historic defeat in July's parliamentary election. Ishiba, who assumed office in October, had been resisting calls for his resignation for over a month. Among his concerns was the … [Read more...] about Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Steps Down in Surprise Resignation
Mail to America Plunges 80% After Trump Ends Exemption on Low-Value Parcels
The United Nations postal agency, the Universal Postal Union, has reported a significant plunge in postal traffic into the United States, noting a drop of over 80%. This drop follows the Trump administration's decision to end a tariff exemption for low-cost imports. The U.S. has annulled this exemption, which had previously allowed parcels valued at $800 or less to bypass … [Read more...] about Mail to America Plunges 80% After Trump Ends Exemption on Low-Value Parcels
Deadly Shark Attack Claims Life of Man at Sydney Beach
A tragic incident unfolded on a Sydney beach this Saturday, resulting in a man's death due to what authorities believe was a shark attack. Reports from Long Reef Beach on the Northern Beaches of Sydney indicate that local police were called to the scene around 10 a.m. local time, following reports of a man with critical injuries. The unidentified man was pulled from the surf … [Read more...] about Deadly Shark Attack Claims Life of Man at Sydney Beach
Hockey World Mourns: Hall of Fame Canadiens Goaltender Ken Dryden Dies at 78
Canadian hockey legend and Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden, who was instrumental in earning the Montreal Canadiens six Stanley Cup titles during the 1970s, has succumbed to cancer at the age of 78. The Canadiens announced his passing early Saturday, revealing that a close friend of Dryden's, appointed by the family, had reached out to the organization. Reports indicate … [Read more...] about Hockey World Mourns: Hall of Fame Canadiens Goaltender Ken Dryden Dies at 78
WHO Declares Mpox No Longer a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the outbreak of mpox in Africa is no longer an international health emergency," the director of the U.N. agency today reported. The strain of mpox in question first appeared in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African nations, transmitting through close physical contact, including sexual contact. A global health … [Read more...] about WHO Declares Mpox No Longer a Global Health Emergency