The Daily Populous

A Bronx high school student from Venezuela was detained by federal immigration officials last week following a court appearance for his asylum case.

It's the first known case of a New York City public school student being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Dylan, a 20-year-old Ellis Prep High School student, showed up at federal immigration court in Lower Manhattan on May 21 for a hearing on his request for asylum, and was then arrested. »

Anita Anand sworn in as Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, Ontario,on May 13.

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday, and later, in a post on X, described the discussion as “productive”.

She thanked Jaishankar “for the productive discussion today on strengthening Canada–India ties, deepening our economic cooperation, and advancing shared priorities. »

For years, Japan has allowed a high degree of freedom in naming children, largely due to the nature of the Japanese writing system.

Yet for many children burdened by names that provoke ridicule or disbelief, the move may come as a long-overdue correction.

As Japan ushers in this new naming era, one thing is clear: Pikachu may remain in Pokémon games and movies, but not in the nursery. »

55-year-old Kami Rita Sherpa breaks his own record: climbing Mount Everest 31 times.

Kami Rita Sherpa has broken his own record for climbing to the summit of Mount Everest, reaching the peak for the 31st time on Tuesday.

Kami Rita has climbed Everest nearly every year since the 1990s, sometimes completing two climbs in one climbing season. »