Chinese leader Xi Jinping oversees ceremony on first trip outside mainland China since the pandemic began.
Nearly 60 percent of young Hong Kongers have expressed a desire to emigrate amid diminishing freedoms in the city.
Tens of thousands of residents are exiting the former British colony as Beijing reshapes life in the city.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. won the presidency more than 30 years after his father was pushed from power.
Forecasters warn of record rainfall and high disaster risk in provinces including Guangdong, country’s most populous.
The bloc agreed to a new strategic framework with focus on Russia and pledge to boost capabilities during Madrid summit.
Geopolitical strategist Ian Bremmer sees hope for global cooperation despite disarray and conflict around the world.
President Xi Jinping will take part in ceremony marking 25 years since Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule.
NATO lists China as one of its strategic priorities for next decade, saying Beijing’s policies challenge its security.
Marcos Jr takes Philippines top job, 36 years after his father was toppled and forced into exile in a popular uprising.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr was propelled to power on the back of a ‘well-oiled’ campaign that whitewashed his father’s crimes.
Two US far-right groups join 18 other organisations given an official ‘terrorist’ designation by New Zealand.
Hong Kong has been through immense changes since it was returned to Chinese rule in July 1, 1997.
Official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rises in June after sliding during previous three months.
