Japan's parliament is now more inclusive.
For the first time, the country's parliament opened a special session including more women and two disabled members.
All of them were elected last month.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe both attended the opening ceremony of the "Extraordinary Diet" session in Tokyo.
Six killed in India's Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel
At least six people have been killed when a group of buildings collapsed in the eastern suburbs of India's Mumbai on Sunday, the latest casualties of heavy rains that have disrupted travel and shut down schools in the city.
Russian attack on Kyiv kills seven, hits apartments, other buildings
Russian missiles and drones have struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Monday, killing at least seven people and hitting apartment blocks and other buildings, Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, said on Telegram.
Folarin Balogun to play for US after FIFA suspends red-card ban
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, the USMNT has announced on Sunday.
Arab League condemns Israeli demolition of entire neighborhood in Lebanon
The Arab League has condemned the Israeli army's demolition of an entire neighborhood in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil District.
Venezuela quake death toll nears 3,000 as rescue effort winds down
The death toll from last week's devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed to 2,954, as hopes of finding more survivors continue to fade.
Eight injured in New York shooting
Eight people, including four children, were injured in a shooting in the Coney Island area of Brooklyn, New York City, last night as Independence Day celebrations and fireworks displays were taking place.
Trump appears on National Mall for July 4 speech after storm-related delay
After a storm-related delay, US President Donald Trump took the stage on the National Mall on Saturday to deliver a campaign-style speech to mark the country's 250th anniversary.
Qatar says all maritime activities will resume immediately
Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities would resume with immediate effect, according to a Transport Ministry statement posted on X.
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