Xi told US President Trump on Monday that Taiwan's "return to China" at the end of World War II was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.

It will make its way to the Tiangong space station, where three Chinese astronauts have been awaiting a replacement spacecraft.

Research from the United States-based Stimson Center think tank marks the first comprehensive study of potentially polluting mines in mainland Southeast Asia.

This was the first conversation between Japan PM Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump since her remarks on Taiwan.

The legendary actor, who appeared in over 300 films such as Sholay and Chupke Chupke across six decades, was hospitalised multiple times before his death.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that Taiwan's "return to China" is a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.

While ordinary Indonesians celebrate his boldness, investors and analysts have expressed some unease about Purbaya’s expansionary policies and combative tone.

"There is not even the most basic level of trust,” says South Korean President Lee Jae Myung of relations with North Korea.

"The move is extremely dangerous and should raise serious concerns among nearby countries and the international community," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday (Nov 24).

"These extremely erroneous remarks have severely deteriorated the atmosphere for exchanges between China and Japan," Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said on Monday (Nov 24).

Jin Liqun, who is stepping down as AIIB's president in about two months, also said the bank must adapt to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. 

More than 1,000 travellers were reportedly stranded at hotels and the Hat Yai airport.

The north-eastern state of Kelantan, which borders Thailand, has been the worst hit.