Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skating pairs Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara react in front of the leaders' chairs after their gold medal was finalized at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skating pairs Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara react on the leaders' chairs after their gold medal was finalized at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skating pairs Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara react on the leaders' chairs after their gold medal was finalized at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skating pairs Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara react on the leaders' chairs after their gold medal was finalized at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skating pairs Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara react on the leaders' chairs after their gold medal was finalized at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skating pairs Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara react on the leaders' chairs after their gold medal was finalized at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skating pairs Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara react on the leaders' chairs after their gold medal was finalized at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

Top court repeals order for registry of surrogate-born twins

Top court repeals order for registry of surrogate-born twins

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 7 Kyodo - Japanese TV personality Aki Mukai (L) and former professional wrestler Nobuhiko Takada are pictured during a press conference on April 11, 2007, after the Supreme Court repealed in March a lower court ruling ordering a Tokyo ward office to accept on its registry twins born to the couple through an American surrogate mother. The decision by the top court finalized Shinagawa Ward's rejection to register the 2003 births of the boys.(Kyodo)

Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 27, 2025, after a man was executed earlier in the day over a 2017 serial murder of nine people in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. The death sentence of Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed Japan's "Twitter killer" for targeting people who posted suicidal thoughts on social media, was finalized in 2021.

Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 27, 2025, after a man was executed earlier in the day over a 2017 serial murder of nine people in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. The death sentence of Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed Japan's "Twitter killer" for targeting people who posted suicidal thoughts on social media, was finalized in 2021.

Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 27, 2025, after a man was executed earlier in the day over a 2017 serial murder of nine people in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. The death sentence of Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed Japan's "Twitter killer" for targeting people who posted suicidal thoughts on social media, was finalized in 2021.

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

This photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows the venue for the 2025 Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Zhao Zishuo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Staff members talk with each other at the National Convention and Exhibition Center Tianjin) in Tianjin Municipality, north China, June 22, 2025. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Li Ran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Staff members work at the National Convention and Exhibition Center Tianjin) in Tianjin Municipality, north China, June 22, 2025. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Li Ran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Staff members patrol the National Convention and Exhibition Center Tianjin) in Tianjin Municipality, north China, June 22, 2025. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Zhao Zishuo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

This photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows the National Convention and Exhibition Center Tianjin) in Tianjin Municipality, north China. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Li Ran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hakamata appears in public

SHIZUOKA, Japan, Oct. 14 Kyodo - Iwao Hakamata, 88, receives flower bouquets during a meeting with his supporters in Shizuoka, central Japan, on Oct. 14, 2024. His recent acquittal in a retrial over a 1966 quadruple murder case was finalized on Oct. 9. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders finalized

SHIZUOKA, Japan, Oct. 9 Kyodo - Shizuoka prefectural police chief Takayoshi Tsuda speaks to reporters at the prefectural police headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Oct. 9, 2024, after it was announced the previous day that prosecutors will not appeal the recent acquittal of Iwao Hakamata, 88, in his retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder for which he had been sentenced to death. (Kyodo)

Hakamata appears in public

Hakamata appears in public

Iwao Hakamata, 88, receives flower bouquets during a meeting with his supporters in Shizuoka, central Japan, on Oct. 14, 2024. His recent acquittal in a retrial over a 1966 quadruple murder case was finalized on Oct. 9.

Hakamata appears in public

Hakamata appears in public

Iwao Hakamata (L), 88, waves to his supporters during a meeting in Shizuoka, central Japan, on Oct. 14, 2024. His recent acquittal in a retrial over a 1966 quadruple murder case was finalized on Oct. 9.

Hakamata speaks in public

Hakamata speaks in public

Iwao Hakamata, 88, speaks during a meeting with his supporters in Shizuoka, central Japan, on Oct. 14, 2024, marking the first time he has spoken in public after his recent acquittal in a retrial over a 1966 quadruple murder case was finalized on Oct. 9.

Hakamata speaks in public

Hakamata speaks in public

Iwao Hakamata, 88, speaks during a meeting with his supporters in Shizuoka, central Japan, on Oct. 14, 2024, marking the first time he has spoken in public after his recent acquittal in a retrial over a 1966 quadruple murder case was finalized on Oct. 9.

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders finalized

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders finalized

Shizuoka prefectural police chief Takayoshi Tsuda (far R) speaks to reporters at the prefectural police headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Oct. 9, 2024, after it was announced the previous day that prosecutors will not appeal the recent acquittal of Iwao Hakamata, 88, in his retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder for which he had been sentenced to death.

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders finalized

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders finalized

Shizuoka prefectural police chief Takayoshi Tsuda speaks to reporters at the prefectural police headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Oct. 9, 2024, after it was announced the previous day that prosecutors will not appeal the recent acquittal of Iwao Hakamata, 88, in his retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder for which he had been sentenced to death.

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders finalized

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders finalized

Shizuoka prefectural police chief Takayoshi Tsuda speaks to reporters at the prefectural police headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Oct. 9, 2024, after it was announced the previous day that prosecutors will not appeal the recent acquittal of Iwao Hakamata, 88, in his retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder for which he had been sentenced to death.

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders to be finalized

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders to be finalized

Hideko Hakamata speaks during a press conference in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Oct. 8, 2024, after it was announced that prosecutors will not appeal the recent acquittal of her 88-year-old brother, Iwao Hakamata, in his retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder for which he had been sentenced to death.

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders to be finalized

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders to be finalized

Hideko Hakamata smiles during a press conference in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Oct. 8, 2024, after it was announced that prosecutors will not appeal the recent acquittal of her 88-year-old brother, Iwao Hakamata, in his retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder for which he had been sentenced to death.

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders to be finalized

Japanese man's acquittal of 1966 murders to be finalized

Hideko Hakamata smiles during a press conference in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Oct. 8, 2024, after it was announced that prosecutors will not appeal the recent acquittal of her 88-year-old brother, Iwao Hakamata, in his retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder for which he had been sentenced to death.

Turkish Airlines inks deal with Airbus, Rolls-Royce

STORY: Turkish Airlines inks deal with Airbus, Rolls-Royce SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Airlines, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce joint signing ceremony in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of Istanbul airport, Turkish Airlines planes in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish Airlines sealed a deal in Istanbul with Airbus and Rolls-Royce, heralding a substantial economic injection of 20 billion U.S. dollars, local media reported on Tuesday. The Turkish flag airline secured the acquisition of a total of 230 aircraft, including 150 A321neo and 80 A350 planes from Airbus, and finalized a deal with Rolls-Royce for the provision of aircraft engines, according to the Sabah Daily. According to the agreement, Turkish Airlines stipulated that significant components of both the aircraft and their engines must be produced in Türkiye, the daily said. "The deal makes Turkish Airlines the world's largest operator of

Finland starts final round of presidential election

STORY: Finland starts final round of presidential election SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Helsinki CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of polling stations 2. Alexander Stubb speaking 3. Pekka Haavisto speaking 4. various of the press conference 5. various of election posters on the street STORYLINE: The final round of the Finnish presidential election started Sunday morning, with voters casting their ballots at 9 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). The Finns will choose between the presidential candidate for the National Coalition and former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, and the independent Green candidate, former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto. Most opinion polls have indicated a slight lead for Stubb. Voting will close at 8 p.m. local time (1800 GMT). Advance voting results will be available shortly after that. A winner is expected to be finalized at around 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT). Forty-six percent of Finnish citizens residing in Finla

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

On January 13, 2024, banners featuring the candidate pairs for the upcoming Indonesian presidential and vice presidential elections were seen by passing motorists in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The General Election Commission has finalized the voter list for the 2024 General Election, which includes 204,807,222 voters for three Presidential Candidates, as well as around 9,919 legislative candidates which is scheduled to take place on February 14. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

On January 13, 2024, banners featuring the candidate pairs for the upcoming Indonesian presidential and vice presidential elections were seen by passing motorists in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The General Election Commission has finalized the voter list for the 2024 General Election, which includes 204,807,222 voters for three Presidential Candidates, as well as around 9,919 legislative candidates which is scheduled to take place on February 14. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

On January 13, 2024, banners featuring the candidate pairs for the upcoming Indonesian presidential and vice presidential elections were seen by passing motorists in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The General Election Commission has finalized the voter list for the 2024 General Election, which includes 204,807,222 voters for three Presidential Candidates, as well as around 9,919 legislative candidates which is scheduled to take place on February 14. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

On January 13, 2024, banners featuring the candidate pairs for the upcoming Indonesian presidential and vice presidential elections were seen by passing motorists in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The General Election Commission has finalized the voter list for the 2024 General Election, which includes 204,807,222 voters for three Presidential Candidates, as well as around 9,919 legislative candidates which is scheduled to take place on February 14. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

On January 13, 2024, banners featuring the candidate pairs for the upcoming Indonesian presidential and vice presidential elections were seen by passing motorists in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The General Election Commission has finalized the voter list for the 2024 General Election, which includes 204,807,222 voters for three Presidential Candidates, as well as around 9,919 legislative candidates which is scheduled to take place on February 14. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

On January 13, 2024, banners featuring the candidate pairs for the upcoming Indonesian presidential and vice presidential elections were seen by passing motorists in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The General Election Commission has finalized the voter list for the 2024 General Election, which includes 204,807,222 voters for three Presidential Candidates, as well as around 9,919 legislative candidates which is scheduled to take place on February 14. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

Presidential And Vice Presidential Campaigns - Indonesia

On January 13, 2024, banners featuring the candidate pairs for the upcoming Indonesian presidential and vice presidential elections were seen by passing motorists in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The General Election Commission has finalized the voter list for the 2024 General Election, which includes 204,807,222 voters for three Presidential Candidates, as well as around 9,919 legislative candidates which is scheduled to take place on February 14. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish authorities detain 70 suspected members of Islamic State

STORY: Turkish authorities detain 70 suspected members of Islamic State SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish police detained 70 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) 2. various of anti-terror operation of Turkish security forces against IS in Gaziantep province of Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained 70 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in raids across Türkiye, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Thursday. The operations dubbed "Heroes-40" started on Tuesday and finalized on Thursday, Yerlikaya said in a post on social media platform X. The Turkish minister said the police seized large amounts of money, digital material, and receipts for hawala banking transactions in the raids. Hawala is an informal transfer system based on personal relationships and is traditionally popular in Ar

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

White House Daily Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Biden administration’s antitrust agencies finalized a sweeping overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law in a bid to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM