World Young Scientists summit sparks global cooperation potential

As part of the damage, a tree came down on a parked car in Griffith.

As a political party that has been in power for decades, the Communist Party of China recognizes that it faces enduring challenges in maintaining its governing capacity and staying connected with the public. These include the tests of governance, reform and opening-up, the market economy and the external environment, as well as the risks of complacency, inadequate governing capacity, detachment from the people and corruption. Pointless formality, bureaucratism, hedonism and extravagance pose additional challenges to effective governance.

Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has died aged 66, with a police source revealing he had a history of heart disease and diabetes. His twin sister confirmed on Sunday that he died on Saturday night at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai, sharing the news in a post on his social media page. Shum, also known as “Master Shum”, was chief executive of stock brokerage Sincere Securities until his retirement two years ago. He remained active on internet radio shows over the past two...

A home in Sydney’s south-west was sprayed with bullets and a car torched in the driveway as a woman and seven children slept inside.

As China marks the 81st anniversary of its recovery of the Taiwan region and observes the second Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration on Sunday, the occasion offers an opportunity to revisit a pivotal chapter in history – one shaped by the shared struggle of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait against Japanese aggression.

To mark the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration, China's Jilin-1 satellites have released a series of stunning high-resolution images that clearly capture streets and landmarks from space.

Canadian singer The Weeknd surprised concertgoers in Hong Kong on Saturday with a new song inspired by the city, evoking nostalgia among local music fans. Abel Tesfaye – the Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actor known professionally as The Weeknd – performed “Hong Kong” to tens of thousands of fans at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday night. It was his first of four concerts in the city as part of the “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” world tour. The crowd reacted with awe and cheers. “Hong...

A 19-year-old woman fighting for life after being shot in a drive-by shooting in Logan may have been an innocent bystander.

An annual Christmas party enjoyed by residents of Northcote in Melbourne may be scrapped after the council announced fees to hold the event.