Zhu brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.

Street performances began across Tokushima on August 12 as the city's Awa Odori festival entered its second day, with leading dance groups showcasing graceful routines after months of practice. (News On Japan)

A 23-year-old Mexican national has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle endangered lizards into Japan after customs officers at Haneda Airport discovered about 200 reptiles concealed inside 22 pairs of socks. (News On Japan)

A mysterious red light stretching vertically across the night sky over Kanagawa Prefecture has been identified as a rare "sprite," a brief luminous phenomenon that occurs high above thunderclouds at roughly the same time as powerful lightning strikes. (News On Japan)

Fifteen days after the Kumamoto earthquake, restoration of electricity and transport infrastructure is progressing, but thousands of people are believed to remain outside official shelters, while rising construction costs and interest rates are creating new challenges for rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods. (News On Japan)

Two teenage boys from Tokyo's Adachi Ward have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle and firing aerial fireworks toward police officers at two police boxes, telling investigators they were annoyed that a new police box had opened in the area. (News On Japan)

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.

A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.

A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.

Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.

Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.

Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.

Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

The couple have tied the knot after the Portuguese captain played his last ever World Cup this summer.

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.

Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.