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101 East investigates the state of press freedom in Hong Kong.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 155th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Home to more than 80,000 Syrians who fled the war, Jordan’s Zaatari refugee camp marks 10 years since opening.

Recent slide in stock values has hurt amateur investors who sought to make a quick buck via tips from social media.

Peter Bol eyes Commonwealth Games medal as other South Sudanese join elite players in Australian Football League.

Beijing says uncontrolled re-entry of rocket debris poses little risk to anyone on the ground.

Recession fears and competitive pressures are weighing on the digital ads sales of the social media giant.

Stephen Lovegrove says backdoor channels that kept world safe during the Cold War have disintegrated.

North Korean leader condemns United States and South Korea in speech to mark 'Victory Day', the Korean War armistice.

South Korean tech giant reports record quarterly profit for key semiconductor business.

Reports indicate that such an exchange could free Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner in exchange for Russian arms dealer.

Robert E Crimo III indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 of attempted murder and 48 of aggravated battery.

Capture of Vuhlehirsk power plant in eastern Ukraine would be Moscow's first strategic gain in more than three weeks.

Tou Thao has been sentenced to three and half years in prison on federal charges, and J Alexander Kueng to three years.

Advice comes days after the WHO declared the monkeypox outbreak an international health emergency amid rising cases.

Russian foreign minister visits Addis Ababa to end a four-nation African tour aimed at drumming up support for Moscow.

The much-anticipated debate was a solo show as only Deputy President Ruto, a leading contestant, participated.

The US hopes the $52bn in government subsidies for semiconductor production will help alleviate a persistent shortage.

Moscow has announced its decision to withdraw from ISS after 2024.

Such a declaration would enable the US president to halt crude oil exports and spur investments in clean energy tech.

The emergency powers enable troops to arrest and detain suspects for long periods.

Biden says many will still get COVID-19, but available vaccines, testing and treatment have made the virus less deadly.

In meeting with Israel's Yair Lapid, Jordan's King Abdullah says Palestinians should be included in US-backed projects.

The protesters are mostly supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr and oppose a rival bloc's nomination for PM.

Griner says during arrest, translator did not explain documents she was asked to sign, or relay all her responses.

The US central bank is doubling down on fighting the highest inflation in over 40 years.

German officials accuse Russia of using gas as a 'war strategy' while Moscow blames sanctions for the limited supply.

The government's accountant general released the figures late on Tuesday but did not give a reason for the steep drop.

The female national football team's continental trophy win has sparked a public debate around equal pay in South Africa.

Burundi has been sending troops and civilians into DRC to fight Burundian opposition armed groups in secret mission.

More than 1,000 irregular arrivals have received work permits and are on a pathway to citizenship.

One year since his improbable victory, Pedro Castillo is mired in corruption allegations and congressional deadlock.

Foreign ministry says no causalities in the attack, and condemns the incident 'in the strongest terms'.

The law, which ends a 1973 ban on dual nationality, is partly due to extensive campaigning by Liberians in the diaspora.

The 66-year-old environmentalist, who also holds Iranian citizenship, was arrested in January 2018, accused of espionage

Beijing has warned of 'strong' response as White House reportedly seeks to discourage trip by the powerful legislator.

The Kremlin warns of retaliatory measures against Western media after the ruling by Luxembourg-based General Court.

Amid economic crisis and election mood, tensions between Turks and refugees increase as Ankara slowly shifts policies.

The anti-corruption watchdog recommended that 241 candidates be disqualified from running, but only five were.

President Macron continues his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies.

For many Indigenous survivors of abuse in Canada, the papal tour is a reminder of the ‘horrors’ committed against them.

The world of a captive Bengal tiger in an Iranian zoo is turned upside down after she tastes freedom for the first time.

Trump hinted at 2024 run, repeated unfounded claims of election fraud and re-upped themes from his previous campaigns.

The quake has killed at least four people, injured dozens and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines.

Wages have failed to keep pace with UK inflation, currently at a 40-year high and set to worsen.

The finance minister told a local newspaper that while the country has asked for a loan, it is 'in no way in trouble'.

Tala Safwan is accused of talking in a sexual manner after filming a live video chat on TikTok with a female friend.

At least four people were killed, while more than 200 aftershocks followed the quake.

The government needs to take swift action to prevent security failures similar to those experienced on July 5.

People in crisis-hit nation raise serious concerns over the government's move to restrict imports for another 12 months.