The captain’s arrest had raised fears of a broader diplomatic confrontation between Japan and China, which have been at odds for months.

Peter Biar Ajak, a democracy advocate, was convicted of conspiring to buy and export weapons for a revolt in South Sudan.

A Chinese king’s infatuation with a woman was seen as the reason that a golden age collapsed. Evidence suggests climate change and internal strife played bigger roles.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was credited with turning the state-backed DP World into a global logistics powerhouse. He was recently identified in correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

Eight out of 10 voters backed reforms intended to safeguard democracy and increase women’s participation in politics.

Some officials at Europe’s most influential security summit are hoping for a reprieve of President Trump’s blunt-force diplomacy. Others fear new disdain and recriminations.

The High Court said the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group breached free speech rights and was disproportionate. The government said it would appeal.

Tarique Rahman, the scion of a political dynasty, returned to sweep his party into government with a promise of change. Some have doubts.

The seizure of the trawler, which Japan said was sailing in its waters in the East China Sea, is likely to add to tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.