Australia is preparing to burn – more fossil fuels | Climate Crisis News
Australians are used to seeing messages with advice on preparing for bushfires and other extreme weather at this time of year. “Amid the Christmas promotions,…
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as world’s top opium producer: UN | Drugs News
Violent political turmoil in Myanmar in years since 2021 coup has contributed to production increase, new report says. Myanmar has become the world’s top producer…
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim revamps cabinet as voters worry about economy | Politics News
Anwar promises to focus on economy, education and health as he splits up ministries and creates new posts. Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar…
Batang Kali: A British massacre in colonial Malaya and a fight for justice | Human Rights News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - In the smart offices of a law firm located among the skyscrapers of the Malaysian capital, 85-year-old Lim Kok’s thoughts turn…
Turnout slumps to record low of 27.5% in Hong Kong ‘patriots-only’ poll | Elections News
Voters stay away from polls overhauled to limit number of directly elected seats and keep those deemed disloyal out of public office. Hong Kong’s first…
Myanmar’s generals face new threat to grip on power as gas supplies dwindle | Energy
Bangkok, Thailand – Myanmar’s natural gas reserves, a key revenue source for the ruling State Administration Council (SAC), are set to dwindle drastically in the…
Australia inquiry raises hopes for six jailed over alleged 1981 bomb plot | Courts News
Melbourne, Australia – More than four decades after they were convicted in one of Australia’s longest-running criminal trials, the evidence used to jail six former…
Philippines and China accuse each other of South China Sea collisions | South China Sea News
Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea. The Philippines and China have traded accusations over a…
Tensions rise as two more boats with over 300 Rohingya land in Indonesia | Rohingya News
Since November, more than 1,500 refugees have arrived in Indonesia’s Aceh province, triggering anger among the locals. Over 300 Rohingya refugees have arrived on the…
Indonesians rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
More than one thousand pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in front of landmark palace in North Sumatra’s Medan. Medan, Indonesia – More than 1000 Indonesians have rallied…
Hong Kong holds ‘patriot only’ election after shutting out opposition | Politics News
Vote restricts residents to choosing between Beijing loyalists after pro-democracy camp scored landslide win in 2019. Hong Kong has begun voting in its first “patriots…
US, Japan, South Korea step up efforts to counter North Korea cyber-threats | Cybersecurity News
The three allies have expressed concerns about ‘malicious’ cyber-activities in support of Pyongyang’s banned weapons programmes. The United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed…
Philippines accuses China of targeting fishing boats in South China Sea | South China Sea News
Manila says Chinese coastguard shot water canon at Filipino vessels in disputed South China Sea. The Philippines has accused the Chinese coastguard of using water…
Chinese methane-powered rocket launches satellites into orbit | Space News
Success of LandSpace Technology’s Zhuque-2 Y-3 could boost investor confidence in methane as a potential rocket fuel. A methane-powered rocket developed by a private Chinese…
Changing course: How Javier Milei will transform Argentina’s foreign policy | Elections News
Buenos Aires, Argentina – Days after clinching Argentina’s presidential race, self-described anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei arrived on the steps of the White House, ready to meet…
Q&A: ‘I need to be vindicated’: Leila de Lima on Duterte and the drug war | Politics News
Manila, Philippines – Leila de Lima was released from detention last month into what the former Philippines senator calls “a whole new world”. In 2016,…
Are Israel’s attempts to demoralise the Palestinians backfiring? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Middle East expert Steven Cook says US President Joe Biden made a mistake with his ‘bear hug’ embrace of Israel. Some US officials have talked…
EU-China summit: Leaders say ‘differences’, rivalries must be addressed | European Union News
With two wars and tense trade relations, European Union and Chinese officials open talks hoping for ‘mutually beneficial’ ties. China and the European Union should…
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign ‘historic’ security pact | Politics News
Canberra will provide assistance for PNG’s police and judiciary in deal underlining two countries’ close ties. Australia and neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed…
Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’? | Climate Crisis News
Suva, Fiji – From the Arctic to the Pacific, Indigenous communities have used unique design and building techniques for millennia to help them survive in…