Ex-Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68

Ex-Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68

File photo taken on Oct. 16, 2022, shows then Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Li, who retired in March 2023 as premier after serving two five-year terms, died of a heart attack aged 68 in Shanghai on Oct. 27, 2023.

Drill for plane accident at Haneda airport

A drill for responding to an airplane accident is conducted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Oct. 27, 2022, with about 440 people from the Japan Coast Guard, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and other organs taking part in a rescue operation under the scenario that a plane had burst into flames after crash-landing.

Baseball: Houston Astros pitcher Verlander

Baseball: Houston Astros pitcher Verlander

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander speaks at a press conference in Houston on Oct. 27, 2022, a day before his start in Game 1 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Nola

Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Nola

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola speaks at a press conference in Houston on Oct. 27, 2022, a day before his start in Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.

Cosplayers in Saudi Arabia

Cosplayers in Saudi Arabia

Cosplayers pose for a photo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 27, 2022.

Saudi Anime Expo 2022

Saudi Anime Expo 2022

Visitors take photos of an anime figure on display at the Saudi Anime Expo 2022 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 27, 2022.

Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies Manager Thomson

Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies Manager Thomson

Philadelphia Phillies Manager Rob Thomson speaks at a press conference in Houston on Oct. 27, 2022, a day before the Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.

Baseball: Houston Astros Manager Baker

Baseball: Houston Astros Manager Baker

Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker speaks at a press conference in Houston on Oct. 27, 2022, a day before the Game 1 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Baidu's EV car

Baidu's EV car

Undated photo taken at an unidentified place shows the first commercial model of Baidu Inc.'s ROBO-01 electric vehicle, announced by the Chinese search engine on Oct. 27, 2022.

Baidu's EV car

Baidu's EV car

Undated photo taken at an unidentified place shows the first commercial model of Baidu Inc.'s ROBO-01 electric vehicle, announced by the Chinese search engine on Oct. 27, 2022.

Baidu's EV car

Baidu's EV car

Undated photo taken at an unidentified place shows the first commercial model of Baidu Inc.'s ROBO-01 electric vehicle, announced by the Chinese search engine on Oct. 27, 2022.

Baidu's EV car

Baidu's EV car

Undated photo taken at an unidentified place shows the first commercial model of Baidu Inc.'s ROBO-01 electric vehicle, announced by the Chinese search engine on Oct. 27, 2022.

Baidu's EV car

Baidu's EV car

Undated photo taken at an unidentified place shows the first commercial model of Baidu Inc.'s ROBO-01 electric vehicle, announced by the Chinese search engine on Oct. 27, 2022.

Finnish defense minister in Tokyo

Finnish defense minister in Tokyo

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022.

Kyocera Dome

Kyocera Dome

Photo taken on Oct. 27, 2022, shows Kyocera Dome in Osaka ahead of Game 5 of the Japan Series baseball game between the Orix Buffaloes and the Yakult Swallows.

Kyocera Dome

Kyocera Dome

Photo taken on Oct. 27, 2022, shows Kyocera Dome in Osaka ahead of Game 5 of the Japan Series baseball game between the Orix Buffaloes and Yakult Swallows.

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Tokyo Olympic surfing silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022, following his victory in the men's individual final and the men's team event in the World Surfing Games in California in September 2022.

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Tokyo Olympic surfing silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022, following his victory in the men's individual final and the men's team event in the World Surfing Games in California in September 2022.

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Tokyo Olympic surfing silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi poses at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022, following his victory in the men's individual final and the men's team event in the World Surfing Games in California in September 2022.

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Tokyo Olympic surfing silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022, following his victory in the men's individual final and the men's team event in the World Surfing Games in California in September 2022.

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Surfing: Kanoa Igarashi

Tokyo Olympic surfing silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi (C) attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022, following his victory in the men's individual final and the men's team event in the World Surfing Games in California in September 2022.

Olympic speed skating champ Kodaira meets press after retirement

Olympic speed skating champ Kodaira meets press after retirement

Nao Kodaira, the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic 500-meter speed skating champion, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022, following the Oct. 22 final race of her competitive career.

Olympic speed skating champ Kodaira meets press after retirement

Olympic speed skating champ Kodaira meets press after retirement

Nao Kodaira, the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic 500-meter speed skating champion, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022, following the Oct. 22 final race of her competitive career.

Drill for plane accident at Haneda airport

Drill for plane accident at Haneda airport

A drill for responding to an airplane accident is conducted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Oct. 27, 2022, with about 440 people from the Japan Coast Guard, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and other organs taking part in a rescue operation under the scenario that a plane had burst into flames after crash-landing.

Drill for plane accident at Haneda airport

Drill for plane accident at Haneda airport

A drill for responding to an airplane accident is conducted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Oct. 27, 2022, with about 440 people from the Japan Coast Guard, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and other organs taking part in a rescue operation under the scenario that a plane had burst into flames after crash-landing.

Drill for plane accident at Haneda airport

Drill for plane accident at Haneda airport

A drill for responding to an airplane accident is conducted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Oct. 27, 2022, with about 440 people from the Japan Coast Guard, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and other organs taking part in a rescue operation under the scenario that a plane had burst into flames after crash-landing.

Subway route map made of Lego blocks

Subway route map made of Lego blocks

Photo taken in Nagoya, central Japan, on Oct. 27, 2022, shows a subway route map made using Lego blocks.

Subway route map made of Lego blocks

Subway route map made of Lego blocks

Photo taken in Nagoya, central Japan, on Oct. 27, 2022, shows a subway route map made using Lego blocks.

Lee Jae Yong named Samsung Electronics chairman

Lee Jae Yong named Samsung Electronics chairman

Photo taken in May 2022, in Pyeongtaek, South Korea shows Samsung Group heir Lee Jae Yong, who was appointed executive chairman of technology giant Samsung Electronics Co. on Oct. 27, 2022.

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Przydacz

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Przydacz

Photo taken on Oct. 27, 2022, shows Poland's deputy foreign minister Marcin Przydacz, at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo.

GEA International Conference

GEA International Conference

Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers opening remarks at the Global Environmental Action International Conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022. (Pool photo)

GEA International Conference

GEA International Conference

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) and Empress Masako arrive at the venue for the Global Environmental Action International Conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022. (Pool photo)

GEA International Conference

GEA International Conference

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at the Global Environmental Action International Conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2022. (Pool photo)