Multiple states and regions affected in a country already plunged into crisis by the February 2021 coup.
Chu Kai-pong faces a sentence of up to 10 years in jail after becoming the first convict under the strict new laws.
Lin’s release raises hopes for two other US citizens detained in China and considered wrongfully detained by Washington.
Leader Kim Jong Un stresses need to augment number of centrifuges to increase country’s nuclear weapons defence.
A surfer and a nationalist are among the record number of contenders to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Beijing’s detractors claim it lures in African countries with big loans, but the continent’s leaders also have a choice.
Guo fled the Philippines two months ago as the Senate investigated her alleged links to Chinese cyberscams.
Move follows publication of leaked document warning Malaysia off oil drilling by Philippine media outlet.
Nga Wai hono i te po Paki was chosen during ceremonies to honour her late father, who was buried on Thursday.
Climate change will top the agenda as leaders of 18 nations meet in Tonga from August 26.
The designation bans anyone from joining or having contact with the MNDAA, TNLA and the Arakan Army.
The new capital is the pet project of outgoing President Joko Widodo and is taking shape on the island of Borneo.
Guo fled the country after she failed to attend a Senate hearing investigating her alleged criminal ties.
Peak tourism body says hike will make South Pacific country ‘incredibly expensive’ to visit.
