Japan’s famous brother-and-sister act eye more Olympic judo gold | Paris Olympics 2024
Three years after the Tokyo Olympics, Japan’s Hifumi Abe and his sister Uta want to go for gold again in Paris 2024 Olympics. Japan’s brother-and-sister…
Russia’s Putin to visit China in first foreign trip since re-election | Vladimir Putin News
The Russian leader’s May 16-17 visit aims to underscore the deepening ‘no limits’ partnership with China’s Xi Jinping. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China…
New Caledonia: Security forces deployed, curfew imposed after violence | Politics News
Buildings and cars torched after protest against constitutional amendments descends into rioting. Security forces have been mobilised and a curfew imposed in the French Pacific…
Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride jailed for six years | Human Rights News
Former Australian Army lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to five years and eight months for revealing information about alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan.…
Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister | Politics News
Singapore – For the first time in 20 years, Singapore will inaugurate a new prime minister, Minister for Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong,…
Death toll in Indonesian floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41 | Volcanoes News
At least 17 people still missing after heavy rains washed mud and cold lava down the slopes of Mount Marapi. At least 41 people have…
Indonesia’s Prabowo: Victory, controversies and hopes
An exclusive interview with the Indonesian president-elect as he prepares to take the reins of power. Source link
Ukraine’s Lomachenko knocks out Kambosos to win IBF lightweight crown | Boxing News
Two-time Olympic gold medallist ‘Loma’ stopped home favourite George Kambosos in the 11th round of the fight in Perth. Ukrainian boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko has…
At least 14 dead, several missing in Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow | Weather News
Heavy rain triggers a flash flood and a cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, resulting in the disaster in West Sumatra. At least 14 people,…
Awe and alarm as ‘extreme’ solar storm hits Earth | News
Weather experts warn of potential disruptions to power grids, communications as sun’s outburst continues in coming days. The most powerful solar storm in more than…
What are the takeaways for Beijing from Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe? | Xi Jinping
Chinese president conducts five-day charm offensive, signing trade deals and pledging investments. Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up his first visit to Europe in…
The impact of student encampments for Gaza at universities worldwide | TV Shows
After the escalation at US student encampments, we revisit the students raising their voices to protest Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza. Anti-war student protesters have…
Key takeaways from Xi Jinping’s European tour to France, Serbia and Hungary | Politics News
Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded a five-day tour of Europe, after visiting France, Serbia and Hungary, where he touted Beijing’s vision of a multipolar…
Air Vanuatu goes into liquidation, thousands of passengers stranded | Aviation News
Consultants overseeing process say they hope to get the airline’s four planes back in the skies as soon as possible. Air Vanuatu, the national carrier…
Iranian man loses bid to be freed from Australian immigration detention | Migration News
Court rules detention can be justified when an individual is refusing to cooperate in their deportation. Australia’s High Court has dismissed a closely-watched bid by…
Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games | Military News
Laoag, Philippines – Troops from the United States and the Philippines have launched Javelin missiles and fired howitzers to simulate repelling a maritime invasion along…
As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’ | Labour Rights News
Singapore – For three decades, Singaporean corporate lawyer Gerald Yeo* chased the so-called Singapore Dream. He climbed the ranks to become general counsel, managing a…
Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year | Corruption News
Judge says Bainimarama abused his power to shut down an investigation into alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific Frank Bainimarama, who was…
How food and chopstick skills are helping ease US-China tensions | Politics News
Shanghai, China – “The Chinese take great pride in their food,” read a memo prepared for United States President Richard Nixon ahead of his groundbreaking…
Hong Kong court bans protest song Glory to Hong Kong | Hong Kong Protests News
Ruling also means the song can no longer be disseminated or reproduced on internet-based platforms. An appeals court in Hong Kong has banned a popular…