Japan: Air Force One Carrying President Trump Departs Tokyo for South Korea 3

U.S. President Trump departed Haneda Airport aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, October 29, concluding his three-day schedule in Japan before heading to South Korea for the final leg of his Asian tour.

Japan: Air Force One Carrying President Trump Departs Tokyo for South Korea 2

U.S. President Trump departed Haneda Airport aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, October 29, concluding his three-day schedule in Japan before heading to South Korea for the final leg of his Asian tour.

Japan: Air Force One Carrying President Trump Departs Tokyo for South Korea

U.S. President Trump departed Haneda Airport aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, October 29, concluding his three-day schedule in Japan before heading to South Korea for the final leg of his Asian tour.

Japan: President Trump Motorcade Heads for Haneda After Three-Days Visit

U.S. President Trump departed Haneda Airport aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, October 29, concluding his three-day schedule in Japan before heading to South Korea for the final leg of his Asian tour. This video shows a motorcade believed to be carrying Trump heading to the airport.

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis is welcomed at Singapore airport on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis begins the fourth and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, as the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore welcomes the Bishop of Rome to Changi Airport. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis is welcomed by Singapore's Minister of Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tongat at Singapore airport on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis begins the fourth and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, as the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore welcomes the Bishop of Rome to Changi Airport. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis is welcomed at Singapore airport on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis begins the fourth and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, as the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore welcomes the Bishop of Rome to Changi Airport. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis is welcomed by Singapore's Minister of Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tongat at Singapore airport on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis begins the fourth and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, as the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore welcomes the Bishop of Rome to Changi Airport. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore

Pope Francis is welcomed at Singapore airport on September 11, 2024. Pope Francis begins the fourth and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, as the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore welcomes the Bishop of Rome to Changi Airport. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240708) -- XINING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Saeid Safarzadeh (R) from China's Tianyoude Hotel Cycling Team wearing the blue jersey, symbol of the best Asian rider, celebrates at the podium after the stage 2 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Duoba to Huzhu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 8, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 8

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 2

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 3

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 4

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 5

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 6

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 7

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Men's gold medalists Alireza Aghajanighasab (3rd R)/Abbas Pourasgari (3rd L) of Iran, silver medalists Pithak Tipjan (2nd L)/Poravid Taovato (1st L) of Thailand, bronze medalists D'Artagnan Potts (1st R)/Ben Hood of Australia pose during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women's gold medalists Stefanie Fejes (3rd R) /Jana Milutinovic (3rd L) of Australia, silver medalists Jasmine Fleming (1st L) /Georgia Johnson (2nd L) of Australia, bronze medalists Hashimoto Suzuka (2nd R)/Murakami Reika of Japan pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Men's bronze medalists D'Artagnan Potts (R)/Ben Hood of Australia pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women's gold medalists Stefanie Fejes (R)/Jana Milutinovic of Australia pose with their trophy and medals during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Men's gold medalists Alireza Aghajanighasab/Abbas Pourasgari (R) of Iran pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women's silver medalists Jasmine Fleming (L)/Georgia Johnson of Australia react during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medalists pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women's bronze medalists Hashimoto Suzuka (L)/Murakami Reika of Japan pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Men's silver medalists Pithak Tipjan (R)/Poravid Taovato of Thailand pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Men's gold medalists Alireza Aghajanighasab/Abbas Pourasgari (R) of Iran pose with their trophy and medals during the awarding ceremony of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Stefanie Fejes (back)/Jana Milutinovic of Australia celebrate after winning the women's final match against Jasmine Fleming/Georgia Johnson of Australia at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Stefanie Fejes saves the ball during the women's final match between Stefanie Fejes/Jana Milutinovic of Australia and Jasmine Fleming/Georgia Johnson of Australia at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Georgia Johnson prepares for a serve during the women's final match between Stefanie Fejes/Jana Milutinovic of Australia and Jasmine Fleming/Georgia Johnson of Australia at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Georgia Johnson saves the ball during the women's final match between Stefanie Fejes/Jana Milutinovic of Australia and Jasmine Fleming/Georgia Johnson of Australia at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jasmine Fleming/Georgia Johnson (L) of Australia celebrate scoring during the women's final match against Stefanie Fejes/Jana Milutinovic of Australia at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Georgia Johnson (L) competes against Stefanie Fejes during the women's final match between Stefanie Fejes/Jana Milutinovic of Australia and Jasmine Fleming/Georgia Johnson of Australia at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jana Milutinovic (L) competes against Jasmine Fleming during the women's final match between Stefanie Fejes/Jana Milutinovic of Australia and Jasmine Fleming/Georgia Johnson of Australia at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Georgia Johnson saves the ball during the women's final match between Stefanie Fejes/Jana Milutinovic of Australia and Jasmine Fleming/Georgia Johnson of Australia at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alireza Aghajanighasab celebrates scoring during the men's final match between Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajanighasab of Iran and Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato of Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alireza Aghajanighasab (front R)/Abbas Pourasgari (front L) of Iran celebrate after winning the men's final match against Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato of Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alireza Aghajanighasab (L) competes against Pithak Tipjan during the men's final match between Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajanighasab of Iran and Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato of Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Maruyama Saki saves the ball during the women's bronze medal match between Hashimoto Suzuka/ Murakami Reika of Japan and Shiba Asami/Maruyama Saki of Japan at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Murakami Reika (R) competes against Maruyama Saki during the women's bronze medal match between Hashimoto Suzuka/ Murakami Reika of Japan and Shiba Asami/Maruyama Saki of Japan at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pithak Tipjan (R) competes against Abbas Pourasgari during the men's final match between Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajanighasab of Iran and Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato of Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Murakami Reika (R) competes during the women's bronze medal match between Hashimoto Suzuka/ Murakami Reika of Japan and Shiba Asami/Maruyama Saki of Japan at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Murakami Reika prepares for a serve during the women's bronze medal match between Hashimoto Suzuka/ Murakami Reika of Japan and Shiba Asami/Maruyama Saki of Japan at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pithak Tipjan saves the ball during the men's final match between Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajanighasab of Iran and Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato of Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Murakami Reika saves the ball during the women's bronze medal match between Hashimoto Suzuka/ Murakami Reika of Japan and Shiba Asami/Maruyama Saki of Japan at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alireza Aghajanighasab (L)/Abbas Pourasgari of Iran compete during the men's final match against Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato of Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alireza Aghajanighasab (R) competes against Pithak Tipjan during the men's final match between Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajanighasab of Iran and Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato of Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-AVC BEACH TOUR NUVALI OPEN

(240407) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pithak Tipjan saves the ball during the men's final match between Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajanighasab of Iran and Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato of Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Tour Nuvali Open in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)