Chinese actor Wang Xing, whose disappearance near the Thailand-Myanmar border made headlines last year, was among the syndicate’s victims, according to Chinese news outlets.
Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin was sentenced to life in prison in Shenzhen for fraud and other offences.
The incident involving four workers took place at Shin-Kanuma Station north of Tokyo.
Home-based teaching and learning will be implemented during the closure.
HONG KONG, Aug 20 - Mingling with power brokers at the Chinese Communist Party's centenary celebrations in 2021, a beaming Hui Ka Yan betrayed no sign of the pressure mounting on his property company, China Evergrande Group, the world's most-indebted developer.
The system will help bureaucrats draft responses to parliamentary questions in the near future.
In a recent interview with news agency Al Jazeera, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had voiced support for Beijing’s “One China” principle as well as its right to use force should peaceful reunification fail.
The runway was closed for about two and a half hours.
They say Erin Patterson should never be set free.
The restaurant displayed congratulatory flower stands bearing the names of well-known figures.
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, after US President Donald Trump commented a day earlier that Pyongyang possessed 57 "very powerful nuclear weapons".
Quilae Wong from the Opportunity party said the policy would also curb runaway house prices.
SYDNEY, Aug 20 - A New Zealand party that could hold the balance of power after this year's election wants to bring in a basic income for almost all residents that will be funded by a new land tax, with its leader saying on Thursday that the policy would also curb runaway house
July’s exports were expected to grow 34.3 per cent.
The industry is nearing a breakthrough where robots can be placed in unfamiliar environments and complete most tasks through simple voice or text instructions, says Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing.
The budget details come as Beijing has ramped up military and political pressure.
TAIPEI, Aug 20 - Taiwan's government on Thursday proposed an 18% rise in defence spending for next year, including for drones and missiles, taking it above T$1 trillion ($31.41 billion) for the first time as Taipei bolsters its military to ward off China.
The court ordered all of Hui Ka Yan's personal property confiscated.
HONG KONG, Aug 20 - The billionaire founder of China Evergrande Group, the world's most-indebted property developer, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday by a Chinese court, which ordered all his personal property confiscated.
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
Seoul has traditionally avoided publicly disclosing detailed estimates of North Korea’s nuclear stockpile.
The activity is stoking concerns that Beijing is testing tactics relevant to a future quarantine or blockade.
The recommendations were approved on Aug 19.
North Korean paramount leader Kim Jong-un has demonstrated he can make bold policy decisions. In 2013 he sought to frighten his senior officials into obedience by ordering the execution of his uncle and senior mentor Jang Song-thaek. In 2017 he kept his nerve and continued to
Mahjong is having a global moment. From designer tile sets and “mahjong parties” to growing numbers of clubs and classes, the centuries-old Chinese tile game is becoming trendy once again. But its resurgence raises questions about cultural exchange, commercialization, and what
HANOI, Aug 20 - Vietnam's government has proposed abolishing the death penalty for six offences, including drug trafficking and the rape of minors, as part of a revision of the country's criminal code presented to parliament on Thursday, state media reported.
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
SYDNEY, Aug 20 - Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday and expressed outrage at a decision by its military not to pursue criminal proceedings over the death of an Australian aid worker in a 2024 airstrike in Gaza.
Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister speaks everyday Tamil instead of the formal literary style used by former leaders.
There is a familiar rhythm to these moments, and Washington’s foreign policy establishment keeps forgetting the tune: A president tires of an alliance relationship that isn’t paying the dividends he expected, reaches for the most disruptive lever available and the commentariat
In late July, Chinese authorities overhauled rules to impose a 20 per cent income tax on offshore trusts.
The worker was one of the World Central Kitchen staff killed by an Israeli air strike in April 2024.
WENCHANG, China, Aug 20 - On a sweltering August night, thousands on China's Hainan island thronged the beaches around the Wenchang Space Launch Site, phones raised, waiting for a show.
Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to India on Thursday, August 20, 2026, could well mark the beginning of a structural transition in Asian security architecture, shifting major bilateral relationships into cross-border defense-industrial frameworks. Koizumi’s
China’s Type 054B frigate upgrade is more than a bigger missile load—it is a warning that the next naval arms race may be won by the fleet that can combine firepower with mass. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China appears to be expanding the
With uranium demand expected to double by 2040, countries are reopening mines, expanding enrichment capacity and exploring alternative fuels, seawater extraction and fusion technology, CNA’s The Nuclear Option finds.
Officials say the move benefits local communities and can help manage human-wildlife conflicts, while animal welfare groups warn it risks undermining protection of the species classified by an international conservation authority as endangered.
Washington’s words and actions invite questions about whether its strategic view of the Indo-Pacific region has changed, says RSIS’ Sinderpal Singh.
What decides how long wars can be fought is regenerative capacity, with Asia not yet paying for it, says an analyst.
The possible summit was discussed during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Seoul, where he met his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun.
Experts say education can build lasting public support, but could also narrow future diplomatic options.
Two Negeri Sembilan towns have built a reputation for affordable gold jewellery, drawing shoppers near and far.
South Korea's move risks friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.