Chinese and Hong Kong flags flutter above streets and red celebratory banners line the harbor front, as thousands of Hong Kong police guard the city's high-speed rail terminus, awaiting the arrival of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. [...]

As Sri Lanka runs out of fuel, doctors and bankers protest 'impossible situation'

Doctors and bankers were among hundreds of Sri Lankans who marched on Wednesday to demand the government resolve a severe fuel shortage at the heart of the Indian Ocean island's worst economic crisis in decades or step down. [...]

Buckingham Palace finishes report on handling of Meghan bullying allegations -- but won't say what's in it

Buckingham Palace has revealed that it has completed a review into the handling of the allegations that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, bullied royal staff, but declined to share the results of the probe. [...]

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Historic moment: Marcos Jr welcomed at Palace by outgoing Pres. Duterte before inauguration as 17th PHL president

Departure honors given to PHL’s outgoing President Duterte as he leaves Malacanang Palace (Eagle News) – President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., was welcomed to the Malacanang Palace, the Philippines’ seat of power, by no less than outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday morning, June 30, 2022. Marcos Jr., stepped into Malacanang as the incoming president of the country, at around 10:30 a.m., just before his inauguration as the 17th President of the Philippines. Marcos, […] [...]

4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Iloilo early Thursday, June 30

(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Iloilo early Thursday, June 30. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:34 a.m. The epicenter was two kilometers southwest of Guimbal. The depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported. [...]

Sony launches PC gaming gear, expanding beyond PlayStation

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) — Japan’s Sony is launching a new brand that will offer PC gaming gear, the company announced Wednesday, as it tries to compete for a share of the lucrative gaming peripherals market. Sony is looking to expand beyond its flagship PlayStation console and boost revenue from other sectors, including PC and mobile gaming. The gaming peripherals market of items used by players was valued at $3.88 billion globally in 2019 according to […] [...]