BEIJING, May 9 — Zhao Xintong’s groundbreaking World Snooker Championship victory is expected to propel the sport to new heights in China, fueling hopes the country could soon dominate the global snooker scene.

BANGKOK, May 9 — A Thai court has denied former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to travel to Qatar, where he said he planned to meet US President Donald Trump for informal trade talks.

TOKYO, May 8 — Tokyo police have charged a man with attempted murder following a knife attack on the subway during rush hour that reportedly left two people injured.

BEYNES, France (May 8) — France is on track to field battle-ready robots by 2040, according to military officials and technology partners involved in a recent collaborative exercise that brought together engineers, researchers, and defense contractors.‍

PARIS, May 8 — Paris Saint-Germain secured a spot in the Champions League final with a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their semi-final tie yesterday, completing a 3-1 aggregate victory.‍

BEIJING, May 7 — Zhao Xintong’s historic victory at the World Snooker Championship sparked celebrations across China yesterday, with trailblazing star Ding Junhui leading the tributes to the country's newest sporting icon.‍