Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud in China
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China's embattled property developer Evergrande, has pleaded guilty to charges including embezzlement and corporate bribery, according to a court statement.
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Australians ‘don’t know why they’re coming’: Harry and Meghan’s visit sparks mixed reactions
Australians have expressed confusion and mixed feelings about the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to the BBC, as the couple arrives in the country for a four-day tour.
Harry and Meghan Arrive in Australia for Four-Day Tour
Harry and Meghan have arrived in Australia for a four-day tour that includes both charitable engagements and commercial events, according to the BBC.
Seoul Implements 5-Day Car Rotation Amid Middle East War Fallout
Seoul City will implement a 5-day rotation system for passenger cars at public parking lots starting on the 8th, amid growing concerns over medical supply shortages due to the Middle East war, according to 경향신문.
Iran Releases Assets of Women’s Football Captain Amid Asylum Row
Iran’s judiciary has released the assets of women’s football captain Zahra Ghanbari, reversing an earlier decision to seize them after she withdrew her asylum claim in Australia, according to Mizan news agency.
Pope Leo XIV Denounces 77 Policy Real-Name Cases in Korea
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the implementation of a real-name policy system in South Korea, where 77 cases were published by Haenam-gun on its official website, according to Asian Economy.
Japan’s PM Calls Deep Purple ‘My God’ in Unusual Meeting
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called British rock band Deep Purple 'my god' during a meeting in Tokyo, according to the BBC.
South Korea Deploys Thermal Cameras in Hunt for Escaped Wolf
South Korean authorities have deployed thermal imaging cameras and drones in a three-day search for a runaway wolf that escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, according to the BBC.
China’s Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader Amid Rising Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the leader of Taiwan's opposition party, marking the first such encounter in a decade, even as military pressure from Beijing intensifies.
Vance Expects Positive US-Iran War Talks as He Departs for Pakistan
United States Vice President JD Vance has departed for Pakistan to engage in talks on ending the US-Israeli war with Iran, saying he expects 'positive' results, according to Al Jazeera.
Taiwan Opposition Leader Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, according to the BBC, marking a rare cross-strait dialogue as both sides emphasized a desire for peace.
Pakistan Floods Kill Over 180, Solar Expansion Offers Hope
In the wake of devastating floods that have killed over 180 people in Pakistan and Afghanistan, solar energy adoption has emerged as a critical solution for energy challenges. A quarter of Pakistani households are now using solar panels, offering a lifeline to millions affected by the crisis.
Cambodian Deportee Says He Still Deserves Due Process, 5.1m Paid to Eswatini
A Cambodian man deported by the US said he still deserves due process, according to the Guardian, even after being sent to Eswatini instead of Cambodia.
Taiwan Opposition Leader Visits China for Meeting with Xi Jinping
Taiwan's opposition leader has made an unannounced visit to China, expected to meet with President Xi Jinping amid growing cross-strait tensions, according to CSIS.
Nine Policemen Sentenced to Death in India Over Custody Killings
Nine police officers in India have been sentenced to death for their roles in the 2020 deaths of a father and son in custody, according to the BBC.