Shaken passengers from turbulence-hit flight arrive in Singapore | Aviation News
One person died and dozens are being treated in hospital in Bangkok after their original flight struck ‘sudden extreme’ turbulence. More than 140 passengers and…
Island states win historic climate case in world oceans court | Climate Crisis News
World court rules countries must protect oceans by reducing fossil fuel emissions as island states fight for survival. Nine small island states have won a…
Australian breaker ‘Raygun’ swaps lecture theatre for 2024 Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News
The athletes battling for breaking gold at the Olympics will bring an array of tricks to Paris but Australia’s Dr Rachael Gunn may be the only one armed…
As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle | Refugees News
Unlike the excitement felt by many women when they find out they are expecting a baby, Hanna* was filled with fear when she realised she…
One dead as London to Singapore flight hit by ‘severe turbulence’ | Aviation News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, There were 211 passengers and 18 crew on board the Boeing 777-300ER. One person has died and several others were injured when…
France to deploy more troops to troubled Pacific territory of New Caledonia | Politics News
Noumea’s international airport remains closed as Australia and New Zealand say they will evacuate tourists on military aircraft. Hundreds more security personnel will join the…
‘Nowhere to go’: Rohingya face arson attacks in Myanmar’s Rakhine State | Conflict News
Fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA) has escalated in the western state of Rakhine in recent days, putting thousands of mostly…
‘Lone wolf’ or JI?: Jemaah Islamiyah confusion after Malaysia attack | Politics News
Medan, Indonesia – Malaysia has been the target of a rare deadly attack after a man armed with a machete struck a police station in…
‘We love Taiwan’: Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai | Workers’ Rights News
Taipei, Taiwan – As Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te begins his four-year term, the democratic island’s legions of Southeast Asian migrant domestic workers are hoping…
William Lai Ching-te takes oath to become Taiwan’s new president | Politics News
Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people. Taipei, Taiwan – William Lai Ching-te…
‘Bring Julian home’: the Australian campaign to free Assange | Julian Assange News
Melbourne, Australia – At home in Australia, Julian Assange’s family and friends are preparing for his possible extradition to the United States, ahead of what could…
‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president | Politics News
Taipei, Taiwan – William Lai Ching-te will be sworn in on Monday as Taiwan’s sixth democratically-elected president, a role where he is expected to continue…
French forces clear New Caledonia roadblocks as official vows to end unrest | Politics News
Dozens of barricades dismantled along key road linking airport to capital Noumea, French officials say. French forces trying to stem unrest in the Pacific island…
Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives | Health News
UNICEF says the Philippines is among the countries with the highest number of unvaccinated children, who are most at risk. The Philippine government has announced…
Taiwan ramps up security for new president’s inauguration amid China threat | Politics News
Taipei’s defence ministry says it detected seven Chinese aircraft and as many naval vessels around Taiwan in the past 24 hours. On the eve of…
Vietnam nominates public security minister to be new president | Politics News
To Lam has been public security minister since 2016 and has taken a hard line on human rights movements in the country. Vietnam’s governing Communist…
Violent protests rage in New Caledonia amid growing civil unrest | Protests News
Mass protests erupted in New Caledonia this week after France’s parliament voted to allow French residents who have lived in the Pacific Islands territory for…
Death toll rises to six in New Caledonia riots as unrest spreads | Politics News
Hundreds of heavily armed marines and police patrol the French territory’s capital Noumea after a night of violence. One more person has been killed in…
‘Refuge of the last dreamers’: Luang Prabang, a city suspended in time | Arts and Culture
A new day breaks to the rhythmic shuffling of bare feet upon the ground. Like an apparition from centuries past, a procession of several hundred…
South Korean military says North Korea test-fired ‘ballistic missiles’ | Military News
The launches come a day after the United States and South Korea conducted joint fighter jet drills. North Korea has test-fired short-range “ballistic missiles” towards…