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The people of 28 May
7 people in 7 stories, 28 deaths recorded, 2025
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Prime Minister of Thailand from 2024 to 2025
Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says that she spoke with Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet, and both agreed to resolve the crisis.
Conflict · 28 May · with Hun Manet
Rafizi Ramli
Malaysian politician
Following their defeats in the People's Justice Party leadership election, ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi announce their intention to resign from the Cabinet of Malaysia.
Politics · 28 May · with Nik Nazmi
Arnolfo Teves Jr.
Filipino politician and businessman (born 1971)
The Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste announces that expelled former Philippine lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., the main suspect in the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo in 2023, will be deported back to the Philippines after his arrest by Immigration Service of Timor-Leste.
Crime & Justice · 28 May · with Roel Degamo
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
The United States Court of International Trade rules that President Donald Trump cannot enact sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act without congressional approval.
Politics · 28 May
Ilir Meta
President of Albania from 2017 to 2022
Former Albanian president Ilir Meta is formally charged with corruption, money laundering, tax evasion, and concealing property from authorities. The charges were detailed in a report from anti-corruption prosecutors. Meta was arrested in October.
Crime & Justice · 28 May
Rachel Gupta
Indian beauty pageant titleholder (born 2004)
The reigning Miss Grand International, Rachel Gupta, resigns from her title, citing mistreatment and a toxic environment. The Miss Grand International Organization announces Gupta's termination from the title, citing her failure to fulfill assigned duties and her engagement in external projects without prior approval.
Culture · 28 May
Ōnosato Daiki
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 2000)
In sumo, Ōnosato Daiki is promoted and becomes the sport's 75th yokozuna. Ōnosato reached the highest rank of yokozuna faster than anyone in the modern history of sumo, achieving the promotion in 13 tournaments and never posting a losing record during a tournament.
Sport · 28 May
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