The suspect, identified as Simon Peter Carman, faces charges of murder, concealment of a body, moving or destroying a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes.

South Korea and Japan have been working to develop closer ties since 2022 and overcome sometimes bitter historical differences.

A key raw material for many of these plastic goods is ethylene, which is derived from naphtha, an oil by-product. 

A notice from the National People's Congress Standing Committee provided no reason for the dismissals.

Amid burnout, economic uncertainty and rising costs, more young Chinese urbanites are romanticising rural living through social media, but experts say reality may be more complicated.

"The only person on board was the pilot, who died, and 13 people were injured at the scene," said Beijing authorities.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry also plans to provide “dedicated lanes” at immigration checkpoints for Johoreans residing in Singapore and returning to vote at the Johor polls.

Media reports said the 46-year-old suspect was apprehended at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, where he was trying to purchase an airline ticket to Perth.

Analysts say that Perikatan Nasional’s decision to contest only 33 out of the 56 seats could benefit incumbent ruling coalition Barisan Nasional, paving the way for future cooperation in subsequent polls.   

Nomination Day for Johor's Jul 11 state election will take place on Jun 27, with political parties and coalitions set to finalise their candidates for all 56 seats ahead of a 14-day campaign period.

Some tourists at have tried to feed, touch or bathe with the wild Japanese macaques.

Drugs slated for burning in ceremonies across Myanmar were double the quantity of 2025, say officials.