Multiple Scores: Arijit Singh Retires, Storm Kristin Claims Lives, Colombia Searches for Missing Plane, and More

One of the most recognizable voices in Bollywood, Arijit Singh, announced his retirement at the young age of 38. Singh, who has been a staple in Indian cinema for over a decade, has given fans countless hits and unforgettable performances. The reason for his retirement remains unclear, leaving fans and industry insiders in shock.

Meanwhile, in Europe, at least five people were reported dead after Storm Kristin hit Portugal. The storm brought with it heavy rain, high winds, and hail, leaving over 800,000 people without power. The storm disrupted transportation networks, causing further issues for those trying to reach safety.

In South America, Colombia's civil aviation authority, Aerocivil, launched a search for a missing plane carrying 15 people. Contact with the aircraft was lost just minutes before it was due to land in northern Colombia. The state airline, Satena, reported that the plane was last seen flying at an altitude of 25,000 feet.

The internet in Iran is gradually returning after the government cut off access over a week ago following a violent crackdown on protests. However, not everyone is able to connect to the global network, and it remains unclear when full service will be restored.

In Germany, Deutsche Bank faced a money laundering probe as authorities raided offices in Frankfurt and Berlin. Officials searched the premises in relation to "past business relationships," according to a statement from the bank.

In Europe, EU foreign policy chief, Mister Kallas, urged European countries to act urgently and stop outsourcing their defense needs to the United States. Kallas's remarks came just days after Nato's secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, said that Europe needed the US for its defense.

In India, the sudden death of politician Ajit Pawar left a power vacuum in Maharashtra, India's richest state. Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra's politics in surprising ways throughout his career.

Malaysia's Football Association executive committee resigned to pave the way for reforms amid a foreign-born players scandal. The committee's decision came after an investigation into the use of foreign players in the national league.

In Asia, South Korea's ex-first lady, Kim Keon Hee, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery. She was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.

Lastly, Mexico's president requested more BTS concerts from South Korea to accommodate the millions of fans vying for tickets. The first concert sold out in less than 40 minutes, leaving many fans disappointed.

Sources:
1. The Indian Express
2. The Guardian
3. Reuters
4. BBC News
5. Deutsche Welle
6. The Hindu BusinessLine
7. CNN
8. The Straits Times
9. Al Jazeera
10. NDTV
11. France 24
12. AFP
13. The Economic Times
14. The Times of India
15. The Atlantic
16. The South China Morning Post
17. The Japan Times
18. The New York Times
19. The Wall Street Journal
20. The Washington Post.