Crucial summit comes amid mounting geopolitical challenges, including growing security threats from North Korea, the ongoing Russian war on Ukraine, and the escalating rivalry between the US and China.

Manila’s move is intended to reinforce the presence of Filipino troops on three islands in the hotly contested Spratly archipelago, and will likely be frowned upon by Beijing.

Source says 47-year-old suspect caught by police as he attempted to collect cash from seventh victim.

Little-known North Korean official Ryu Yong chol has become the public face of the isolated country’s battle against Covid-19,

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut, one of only two of its kind, sold to a private collector at auction earlier this month.

In its 100 year history the world’s largest political organisation for young people has seen its influence rise and fall.

Germany’s former chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has refused to sever his ties with Russian energy giants.

On Monday, Russian former colonel Mikhail Khodaryonok urged state TV viewers to not accept Moscow’s narrative about the war at face value. By late Wednesday, he had changed his tune.

Joint scientific committee under the Centre for Health Protection publishes latest recommendations on Friday, aimed at 18 to 59 demographic.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta pledged to dedicate his time in office to strengthen national unity in Asia’s youngest country.

China held its one-year loan prime rate (LPR), the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said on Friday, but cut the five-year LPR used as a reference for mortgages.

A clinical trial conducted in Pakistan using Jinhua Qinggan granules, which are recommended for use in mainland China’s treatment of the disease, found a shorter recovery time.

An artist in Guangzhou has taken it upon himself to “plant” felt flowers on corners and walls that are run down, bringing joy to the public.

South Korea under new president Yoon Suk-yeol wants to diversify trade away from China and boost ties with Indo-Pacific economies, as it looks to bolster supply chain resilience amid an uncertain geopolitical environment.

Human resources experts, bosses of small businesses say current formula places too much emphasis on private sector pay trends, does not reflect true job market situation.

A Lotcap Group statement did not include any names or specific contact information for the company, apart from an email address.

The uncrewed flight follows years of failed attempts as Nasa seeks an alternative to SpaceX for getting its astronauts to the ISS.

The isolated nation reported 263,370 more people with symptoms, and two more deaths.

China’s embassy in Canada said alleged security concerns were a ‘pretext for political manipulation’ and accused Canada of working with the US to suppress Chinese companies.

China has used a variety of tools to bar the likes of Australian barley, beef, wine, lobsters and coal from entering its market since 2020, with Saturday’s election result unlikely to change Canberra’s approach to its relations with Beijing.

A police investigation into rule-breaking gatherings at Downing Street has concluded without new action against the British PM, leaving him in a stronger position.

‘Ukraine should serve as a wake-up call to get our act together and arm Taiwan to the teeth,’ one representative on the House Foreign Affairs Committee says.

The elder Johnson drew flak for his citizenship bid, with most Britons losing the right to travel freely across the EU as a result of the UK exiting the bloc.

Once revered for his role in Spain’s transition from dictatorship to democracy, Juan Carlos fell from grace amid revelations about the murky origins of his fortune

Boeing’s Harpoon and Kongsberg and Raytheon’s Naval Strike Missile are being considered, amid concerns the move would intensify the conflict.

The Oscar-winning electronic music pioneer’s distinctive musical style defined a generation of film soundtracks.

US President Joe Biden offered his strong support to the leaders of Sweden and Finland to joining Nato, saying the countries meet all criteria.

Diplomatic observers said the twin-pronged assault was unusually strongly worded and it was rare to take aim at Washington and Tokyo on the same day

Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda and Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan have been included on FIFA’s official list of 36 referees for the tournament in Qatar later this year.

It is the first time divers conducted a search inside and outside the boat. An underwater drone had been used earlier but none of the missing was found inside.

More than 70 per cent of the animals available for sale have been sourced from the wild and include previously unknown species.

Chinese president tells foreign ministers – including Sergey Lavrov of Russia – the nations should coordinate on key issues and respect each other’s sovereignty.

Wu Hongbo’s visit follows last month’s virtual summit where Beijing’s stance on Ukraine and alleged coercion of Lithuania emerged as major sources of tension

Ma’s page on Douyin – China’s version of TikTok – had been purged of all content. Meanwhile, a content restriction notification citing a violation of the platform’s policies was slapped on Ma’s page on Weibo, the country’s Twitter-like ...

Joint raid by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and police on Kowloon flat uncovers 21 live turtles involving five endangered species, 10 dead turtle specimens.

It’s just the second animal park on the European continent to have the critically endangered animals.

50 asylum seekers expected to be flown out of the UK by the end of the month have been notified that their Rwandan flights will not take place until June 6.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has broken his silence and voiced support for the country’s tech firms to go public at home and abroad.

The ban has rattled global vegetable oil markets that were already struggling after the war in Ukraine removed a big chunk of sunflower oil supply.

Researchers reveal virus can induce conditions akin to osteoporosis, leading to weakened bones and higher likelihood of fractures.

Source also urges Chinese companies to ‘maintain normal export channels to the US’ and not abandon the critical market amid geopolitical disputes.

Education Bureau revises health guidelines for campuses, says all students, from kindergartens to secondary schools, will be able to attend their graduation ceremonies.

WHO announcement follows similar listings last year for vaccines from Sinopharm and Sinovac Biotech.

Barrister Margaret Ng applies for temporary ban on police to inspect evidence obtained in connection with inquiry into defunct 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.

Unmanned ship launched on Wednesday can carry dozens of drones, unmanned ships and submersibles to create a powerful ocean research tool, state journal says.

High inflation, and record setting heatwaves in India forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s to halt wheat exports to prioritise domestic consumption.

The internet giant’s disappointing first quarter portends similar distressing news from its Chinese tech industry peers, analysts said.

Guided-missile destroyer Suzhou is an upgraded version of the Type 052D designed to match the US Navy’s Arleigh-Burke class warships.