US man arrested for ‘religiously motivated’ attack in Australia | News
Investigators in the US and Australia say the 58-year-old incited ‘terror attack’ in which six people died last year. An American citizen has been arrested…
Why did China’s state media make a sudden turn towards friendlier US ties? | Politics News
For years, Chinese media has portrayed the United States as an unfriendly nation that seeks to contain and weaken China on the world stage. The US…
Death toll rises to 13 after Mount Marapi eruption, climbers still missing | Volcanoes News
Two more bodies were found late on Monday, an Indonesian official says, as volcanic activity hampers rescue mission. Thirteen climbers have been declared dead since…
Double-decker bus slams into tree in Thailand, killing 14 | transport News
Long-distance coach was travelling from Bangkok to the country’s far south when it veered off the road at about 1am. A double-decker bus has smashed…
Thousands gather in New Zealand to protest government’s Indigenous policies | Politics News
Right-leaning coalition has pledged to review affirmative action and remove references to treaty with Maori people. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in…
In the Solomon Islands, a US agency’s struggles hint at China’s influence | Conflict
Taipei, Taiwan – In October 2019, the United States announced that the Peace Corps, the storied volunteer programme established by John F Kennedy, would return…
People killed and missing as Indonesian volcano erupts | Volcanoes
NewsFeedHikers have filmed videos of themselves covered in ash after getting caught in a deadly volcanic eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Marapi. Eleven people have died…
Second SCMP reporter dropped out of contact in China last year, sources say | Media News
A Hong Kong reporter who has been unreachable since travelling to China more than one month ago is the second journalist at her newspaper to…
ISIL claims responsibility for bombing at Catholic mass in Philippines | Crime News
At least four people were killed and dozens of others injured in the blast at Mindanao State University. The ISIL (ISIS) group has claimed responsibility…
11 climbers dead, 12 missing after eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Merapi | News
Authorities say 75 people were in the area when the West Sumatra volcano erupted on Sunday. Eleven climbers have been killed and 12 more are…
Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of ‘swarming’ reef off its coast | South China Sea News
More than 135 Chinese vessels seen near Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea, the Philippines coastguard says. More than 135 Chinese vessels were “swarming”…
Reparations fund ‘historic’, but real fight begins now: Climate campaigners | Climate Crisis
The launch of a ‘loss and damage’ fund on Thursday at the start of the United Nations COP28 summit marks a landmark moment but is…
Explosion hits university in Philippines, three reported killed | Crime News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Mindanao Governor condemns “violent bombing” at Mindanao State University. Three people were killed and a number of others were injured in an explosion at…
Five grassroots climate justice movements COP28 could learn from | Climate Crisis News
From kings to presidents, CEOs to non-profit bosses, many of the world’s most influential individuals have gathered in Dubai for COP28, the latest edition of…
Powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes southern Philippines | Earthquakes News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, The quake triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations of thousands of people in the Philippines and Japan. An earthquake of at least magnitude…
Rohingya refugees reach Indonesia shores in latest boat arrival | Rohingya News
More than 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, have landed in Indonesia’s westernmost province, officials say, but locals have threatened to push them back…
Q&A: UN expert on Australia citizenship-stripping plan and ‘legal fiction’ | Human Rights News
The Australian Senate is currently considering legislation that would allow government ministers to ask judges to consider removing a person’s citizenship as punishment in certain…
South Korea launches first spy satellite amid space race with rival North | Space News
Satellite launch comes as Seoul seeks to bolster its ability to monitor nuclear-armed North Korea. South Korea has launched its first spy satellite using a…
The South Korean woman who adopted her best friend | Arts and Culture
Seoul, South Korea – Most mornings, Eun Seo-Ran begins her day at around 7am by brewing tea for herself and her adopted daughter Lee Eo-Rie*.…
India clinch T20 series against Australia to ease Cricket World Cup pain | Cricket News
India beat Australia by 20 runs to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20 cricket series. India have exacted a modicum of revenge…