https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News East Asia Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 https://www.ucanews.com/news/account-freezing-forces-hk-pro-democracy-radio-to-close/101787 UCA101787 Media outlets that supported democracy and freedom in the former British colony have been forced to shut down Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-asks-tibetan-monks-to-cut-ties-with-dalai-lama/101784 UCA101784 China considers the Tibetan supreme spiritual leader a 'separatist' who intends to split Tibet from Chinese control Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/all-work-and-no-play-for-japanese-youngsters/101779 UCA101779 Encouraging them to explore their own interests can help reduce alienation, disconnect with society, and even suicide Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-catholics-pray-for-peace-to-mark-wars-end/101771 UCA101771 Korean Church is holding month-long prayers from June 17-July 27 at a time when Korean ties are particularly strained Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:49:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/surge-in-drug-use-among-japanese-youths-is-alarming/101752 UCA101752 Collective effort is needed to safeguard Japan’s national ethos and nurture a responsible future generation Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:49:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/tibetan-leader-calls-for-true-autonomy-within-china/101755 UCA101755 Tibetans seek 'Middle Way Approach' formulated by spiritual leader Dalai Lama for the end of the Sino-Tibetan conflict Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-catholics-help-sustain-marine-life-fish-species/101753 UCA101753 Masan Diocese has been implementing a marine ecological environment and resources project since last year Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:37:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/taiwanese-tourists-warned-against-seditious-acts-in-hk/101736 UCA101736 Citizens should refrain from objectionable activities to avoid enraging Chinese authorities and possible arrests, govt says Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/restaurant-explosion-kills-31-in-china/101733 UCA101733 The blast occurred in the northwestern city of Yinchuan on the eve of the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/fatal-shooting-points-to-japanese-militarys-achilles-heel/101721 UCA101721 As the nation faces a changing geopolitical landscape, it is crucial to invest in military capabilities, preparedness Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-pastor-faces-trial-for-blessing-gay-christians/101726 UCA101726 Lee Dong-hwan was banned from preaching sermons, giving blessings, and holding prayers in 2019 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:40:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-jailing-of-pro-democracy-lawyer-sparks-uproar/101724 UCA101724 Chang Weiping has faced repression from the Communist Party for his fight for human rights and equality Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:15:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-christian-charity-highlights-employees-mental-health/101712 UCA101712 The mental health situation of Hong Kong employees is worse than international level, survey finds Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/book-documents-history-of-catholic-dioceses-in-china/101709 UCA101709 Professor Liu Zhiqing's study covers evolution of Chinese dioceses from the 16th century to the modern era Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-struggle-to-embrace-refugees/101703 UCA101703 Critics argue approach falls short in recognizing responsibility as a state party to the convention on the status of refugees Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/art-exhibition-marks-60-years-of-korea-vatican-ties/101697 UCA101697 Laudato Si art exhibition in Seoul is dedicated to Korean and foreign Catholic martyrs Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:25:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/introducing-barrier-alleys-for-japans-elderly/101674 UCA101674 These deliberate inconveniences aim to slow decline of physical capabilities and promote self-reliance Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-allocates-us25-billion-to-reverse-birthrate-decline/101670 UCA101670 The rise in unmarried people, due to factors such as unstable employment and low incomes is a major cause, says an analyst Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:20:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-accused-of-detaining-dissident-activist-in-laos/101669 UCA101669 Yang Zewei was secretly arrested on June 1 after he launched a campaign to end censorship in China Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:46:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-lgbtq-legislation-sparks-uproar/101660 UCA101660 The new law does not ensure the end of discrimination against sexual minorities, LGBTQ group says Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-japanese-churches-strengthen-pastoral-cooperation/101659 UCA101659 Catholics in two countries can work together for greater unity despite challenges, church leaders say Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-adjourns-case-seeking-protest-song-ban/101654 UCA101654 Authorities have been left red-faced by 'mix-ups' with the song being played instead of China's national anthem Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:19:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/depopulating-japan-through-the-abortion-pill/101640 UCA101640 There has been a growing movement among Japanese women to make this pill more readily available Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korea-bangladesh-church-collaboration-nurtures-future-priests/101644 UCA101644 Seminarians from the Muslim-majority nation in South Asia have been studying in Korean seminaries for years Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hearing-for-abe-murder-suspect-cancelled-in-japan/101629 UCA101629 A suspicious item in a cardboard box was reportedly delivered to the Nara District Court Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japanese-youths-battle-loneliness-with-risky-behavior/101604 UCA101604 Their behavior not only poses risks to their physical and mental well-being but also undermines the social fabric Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/s-korea-warns-china-envoy-over-nonsensical-remark/101617 UCA101617 Xing Haiming had criticized Seoul's recent diplomatic overtures to long-time ally Washington Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/bishops-pilgrimage-of-peace-on-korean-war-anniversary/101610 UCA101610 People should not lose the desire for peace despite ongoing tension between the two Koreas, bishops say Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-christians-jailed-for-printing-religious-materials/101607 UCA101607 The pastor and co-worker of the Beijing Lampstand Church were accused of 'illegal business operations' Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:35:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/rewards-for-tibetans-meeting-china-backed-buddhist-leader/101595 UCA101595 Many Tibetans consider Gyaltsen Norbu, the Beijing-appointed Panchen Lama, as an imposter Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-bright-side-of-global-warming-in-japan/101592 UCA101592 It has presented an opportunity for innovation and clever adaptation to the new environment Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:10:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/bible-students-study-chinas-communist-party-congress/101585 UCA101585 Students were told to honor three Christian figures revered by the party Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:38:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/poverty-hunger-drive-suicides-in-north-korea/101577 UCA101577 Kim Jong Un issued an order for preventive measures and termed suicide as 'an act of treason against socialism' Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:08:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-journalist-wins-appeal-in-false-statement-case/101571 UCA101571 Bao Choy was found guilty and fined in 2021 for her investigative journalism on the crackdown on pro-democracy supporters Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-mongolia-to-strengthen-ties-for-development/101570 UCA101570 Vatican’s secretary for relations with states, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, visited the East Asian nation on June 4-6 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:53:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-seeks-court-ban-on-democracy-protest-song/101569 UCA101569 Move targets anyone who uses 'Glory to Hong Kong,' an anthem born out of 2019 protests, to advocate for separation from China Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/gruelling-college-entrance-exams-back-in-china/101566 UCA101566 Education ministry says nearly 13 million students registered to take tough 'gaokao' exams since lifting zero-Covid rules Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-philosopher-joins-papal-academy/101560 UCA101560 Tongdong Bai is one of the three new members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:08:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/no-reason-for-war-with-china-say-taiwan-clerics/101552 UCA101552 Bishop Martin Su Yao-wen of Taichung says 'people are a little scared, but they don't think anything will happen' Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/four-hk-men-arrested-over-organ-donation-cancellations/101550 UCA101550 Hong Kong saw nearly 5,800 requests to cancel registrations after a proposal to share organs with mainland China Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/taiwan-vigil-remembers-tiananmen-tragedy-victims/101546 UCA101546 Beijing is accused of all-out attempts to erase memories related to the 1989 movement Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-landslide-death-toll-rises-to-19/101536 UCA101536 Landslides are a frequent danger in rural and mountainous parts of China, particularly during the rainy summer months Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:07:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-police-detain-people-on-tiananmen-anniversary/101535 UCA101535 Police said late Sunday they had detained 23 people between the ages of 20 to 74 who were suspected of 'breaching the peace' Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:57:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-must-break-free-of-political-dynasties/101524 UCA101524 By embracing meritocracy, the nation can foster a more open, transparent, and respectable political system Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/jailed-chinese-activist-urges-fasting-on-tiananmen-anniversary/101521 UCA101521 China’s communist regime has forcibly suppressed the public mourning for the victims of the 1989 crackdown for years Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:51:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/taiwan-us-trade-deal-irks-china/101516 UCA101516 Beijing warned Washington on Thursday against signing any pact 'with connotations of sovereignty' with the self-ruled island Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:24:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-pm-unveils-25-bn-plan-to-boost-birthrate/101515 UCA101515 The country of 125 million recorded fewer than 800,000 births last year, the lowest since records began Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:07:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/s-korean-prez-seeks-religious-leaders-advice-on-state-affairs/101508 UCA101508 Yoon Suk Yeol also thanked the faith leaders for their efforts in promoting social harmony Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-leader-skips-questions-on-legality-of-tiananmen-vigils/101506 UCA101506 The candlelight vigil for the Tiananmen tragedy victims was an annual event in Hong Kong until 2019 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:58:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-making-waves-in-the-indian-ocean-region/101493 UCA101493 It is keen on establishing a new identity globally through regional security, strategy and policy changes Wed, 31 May 2023 17:54:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/eviction-order-for-dam-project-irks-tibetans-in-china/101492 UCA101492 The confiscation of farmlands will render people without any means of livelihood, villagers say Wed, 31 May 2023 17:14:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-muslims-clash-with-police-to-defend-mosque/101491 UCA101491 Authorities were seeking to remove the dome and minarets of a 13th-century Arabic-style mosque in Yunnan province Wed, 31 May 2023 15:19:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/religious-tensions-in-japan-as-muslim-population-grows/101480 UCA101480 The monotheistic nature of Islam is incompatible with the concept of polytheism in Shinto religion Wed, 31 May 2023 10:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-rejects-jimmy-lais-bid-to-halt-national-security-trial/101478 UCA101478 Lai faces a slew of charges for supporting the pro-democracy movement Wed, 31 May 2023 10:42:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hypocrisy-of-g7-hiroshima-summit-ignores-papal-peace-call/101472 UCA101472 The US and its allies are still living under the wrong notion that its still the 'American Century' Tue, 30 May 2023 18:57:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-party-votes-to-disband/101475 UCA101475 Lack of succession to its leadership and financial constraints are key reasons behind the dissolution of the Civic Parry Tue, 30 May 2023 18:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/trial-of-13-over-2019-storming-of-hk-legislature-begins/101469 UCA101469 Seven admit rioting, while another six face additional charges carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison Tue, 30 May 2023 14:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/5-n-korean-christians-held-for-illegal-prayer-gathering/101467 UCA101467 Members of the same family have been held for over a month and are 'refusing to renounce their religion' Tue, 30 May 2023 13:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/dealing-with-secularization-and-its-consequences-in-japan/101455 UCA101455 Digital communities offer a sense of connection and belonging, and are taking on the role of religion Mon, 29 May 2023 18:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/mongolian-catholics-pay-tributes-to-korean-missionary/101461 UCA101461 Father Stephen Kim Seong-Hyeon, 55, served in the East Asian nation since 2000 Mon, 29 May 2023 18:45:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-christian-group-honors-schools-for-student-welfare/101458 UCA101458 Some 400 schools are part of a scheme that promotes the holistic well-being of students Mon, 29 May 2023 18:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/child-rearing-costs-blamed-for-japans-birth-rate-slump/101456 UCA101456 Japan logged less than 800,000 births last year, the lowest figure on record Mon, 29 May 2023 14:45:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-costly-joke-sends-chills-through-chinas-arts-sphere/101454 UCA101454 Officials fined a comedy studio 14.7 million yuan ($2.13 million) for an oblique joke about the People's Liberation Army Mon, 29 May 2023 12:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/naming-and-shaming-bullies-in-south-koreas-schools/101453 UCA101453 The 'Hakpok #MeToo' movement is helping victims but there are practical issues with legally punishing the abusers Mon, 29 May 2023 11:53:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pro-beijing-groups-discuss-sinicization-of-christianity-in-hk/101445 UCA101445 There is an increase in communication between state-run Christian groups in Hong Kong and mainland China, says rights group Sat, 27 May 2023 11:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-nuclear-free-world-and-the-realm-of-realpolitik/101440 UCA101440 G7 Hiroshima summit fell short of the expectations of Japan’s 'hibakusha' survivors who want complete nuclear disarmament Fri, 26 May 2023 18:49:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-bishop-prays-for-mutual-trust-between-beijing-and-vatican/101442 UCA101442 For the second consecutive year, there will be no memorial Mass in Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary Fri, 26 May 2023 18:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/millions-go-hungry-amid-food-crisis-in-north-korea/101430 UCA101430 Poor harvests due to drought 'has made the situation more critical than the Covid-19 pandemic in 2022' Fri, 26 May 2023 17:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/four-killed-in-rare-gun-and-knife-attack-in-japan/101436 UCA101436 The suspect was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a building in a 12 hour standoff with police Fri, 26 May 2023 12:58:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-launches-database-of-christian-muslim-clergy/101418 UCA101418 Rights group alleges the online system is a tool to assert more control over religions by the Chinese Communist Party Wed, 24 May 2023 18:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/for-a-better-future-for-the-people-and-the-church-in-china/101411 UCA101411 Let’s devote this week, and especially this day, to praying for all those enduring the worst repression in decades Wed, 24 May 2023 18:35:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/mosque-row-triggers-discomfort-for-muslims-in-korea/101412 UCA101412 Non-Muslim Koreans in Daegu have opposed mosque's construction, saying it shouldn't be in a residential area Wed, 24 May 2023 14:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-religious-outfits-on-extralegal-sales-for-tax-breaks/101402 UCA101402 The trend stems from a decline in population in cities and increased scrutiny of religious groups since PM Abe's assassination Tue, 23 May 2023 17:24:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-court-jails-pro-democracy-dissident/101399 UCA101399 Wang Aizhong gets 3 years after being found guilty of 'picking quarrels and stirring up trouble' Tue, 23 May 2023 15:28:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-upholds-jail-term-for-poet-linked-to-falun-gong/101391 UCA101391 Xu Na has been arrested, jailed and abused multiple times since 1990 Tue, 23 May 2023 10:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/food-with-love-for-homeless-and-hungry-koreans/101387 UCA101387 Catholic lay group collects donations to feed the needy on the streets of Seoul Mon, 22 May 2023 18:10:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/gathering-to-strengthen-bonds-among-korean-religious-orders/101390 UCA101390 During the day-long program in Seoul, religious groups ran exhibition stalls and conducted cultural activities Mon, 22 May 2023 17:55:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/business-suffers-in-china-as-national-security-trumps-all/101378 UCA101378 China's upper echelons of power are stacked with Xi's allies after he secured a third term last year Sat, 20 May 2023 11:59:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-rejects-jimmy-lais-plea-for-foreign-lawyer/101375 UCA101375 The National Security Committee is accused of overstepping its power by barring a visa for Timothy Owen Sat, 20 May 2023 11:48:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/changing-the-japanese-narrative-of-parenthood/101369 UCA101369 Positive stories about family life can challenge the prevailing negative stereotypes Fri, 19 May 2023 18:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-group-bestows-rights-award-on-jailed-hk-activist/101371 UCA101371 Chow Hang-tung is among leaders of a group that organized annual vigil for the 1989 Tiananmen massacre victims Fri, 19 May 2023 14:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-nuns-to-foster-dialogue-between-japan-s-korea/101341 UCA101341 The nations had bitter relations due to Japan’s colonial rule and atrocities in Korean Peninsula that ended after World War II Wed, 17 May 2023 17:59:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-inconvenient-truth-about-tokyo/101330 UCA101330 Japan’s busy capital is the least sociable place where you don’t have neighbors, but next-door strangers Wed, 17 May 2023 10:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/5-chinese-christians-held-for-illegal-gatherings-get-bail/101324 UCA101324 Ethnic Nu and Lisu Christians targeted for not joining state-run church, rights group says Tue, 16 May 2023 15:08:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-jails-us-citizen-for-life-on-spying-charges/101320 UCA101320 China amended its anti-espionage law, broadening its scope, the definition of spying and banning the transfer of any data Tue, 16 May 2023 12:29:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-accused-of-hushing-up-failings-on-2008-earthquake/101313 UCA101313 Parents of schoolchildren say their complaints have been ignored and they are not allowed to mourn on disaster sites Mon, 15 May 2023 17:57:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-boyband-agency-apologises-over-abuse-allegations/101312 UCA101312 Singer Kauan Okamoto said he was repeatedly molested by Kitagawa, who established Johnny and Associates Mon, 15 May 2023 17:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/tokyo-archbishop-elected-caritas-internationalis-president/101308 UCA101308 Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi has worked with Caritas in various positions for about 30 years Mon, 15 May 2023 15:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/taiwan-publishers-warn-peers-as-editor-held-in-china/101300 UCA101300 The case of China-born Li Yanhe, who lives in Taiwan, echoes the disappearance in 2015 of five Hong Kong booksellers Sat, 13 May 2023 12:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-demands-total-loyalty-from-state-run-churches/101292 UCA101292 The annual inspection of churches and license renewal are seen as measures to 'governing religion according to the law' Fri, 12 May 2023 17:14:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-must-rethink-its-restrictive-immigration-policy/101284 UCA101284 Govt should address areas of ambiguity and uncertainty rather than push through a new law Fri, 12 May 2023 11:04:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/china-bans-art-installation-inspired-by-lockdown-video/101270 UCA101270 A viral video in 2002 showed Shanghai resident opposing his forced isolation by police after testing negative for Covid-19 Thu, 11 May 2023 10:41:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-officials-stress-sinicization-during-shanghai-church-visit/101264 UCA101264 New Shanghai bishop, who leads state-initiated organizations, was installed without a papal mandate Wed, 10 May 2023 14:58:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-exit-ban-on-activists-dissidents-triggers-uproar/101259 UCA101259 The communist regime uses the controversial ban to silence critics, rights groups say Wed, 10 May 2023 11:30:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/asian-theology-should-consider-local-realities-heritage-experts/101256 UCA101256 Migrants and climate change are among the issues that Catholics in the region need to focus on, says Archbishop Chung Tue, 09 May 2023 18:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/do-childless-adults-in-japan-face-parental-harassment/101250 UCA101250 There’s a lot more compelling rationale to explain why elderly parents wish their children to start a family Tue, 09 May 2023 18:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-christian-group-accused-of-same-sex-conversion-therapy/101242 UCA101242 Sexual orientation change effort is a practice globally condemned as discriminatory, dangerous and traumatic Tue, 09 May 2023 17:16:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-church-holds-life-concert-for-death-penalty-abolition/101252 UCA101252 The parliament failed to pass a bill to end capital punishment due to a lack of support from lawmakers since 1999 Tue, 09 May 2023 16:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-christians-face-hefty-fines-for-illegal-gatherings/101239 UCA101239 Christian pastor and his wife to pay US$25,000 for not joining state-run church body, rights group says Mon, 08 May 2023 18:06:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/strong-quake-kills-one-razes-houses-in-japan/101230 UCA101230 Weather officials warned residents of possible aftershocks and landslides in the days ahead, but no risk of a tsunami Sat, 06 May 2023 13:48:00 +0700