Wild scenes on Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour was centre stage when military personnel from around the world worked together to counter illicit trade of weapons of mass destruction.
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Chalmers treads fine line on China move
Jim Chalmers is in China for major economic talks, but a massive military move by Beijing is weighing heavy on the visit.
Detail in China visit Australia can’t ignore
A major move from China is overshadowing federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ visit to Australia’s biggest trade partner.
‘Lot at stake’: Jim’s mission to China
The Treasurer will be travelling to China for two days following concerns China’s slumping economy could have a dire effect on Australia.
‘Shameful’: Kim’s poo balloon saga escalates
South Korea has put its foot down following the disturbing North Korean trash balloon saga, warning Kim Jong-un of serious retaliatory measures.
Tensions flare after Japanese boy murdered
The murder of a 10-year-old boy in China has sparked fears for Japanese living and working in the country.
‘Ponzi scheme’: Financial crisis engulfs China
China is in the middle of a full-blown financial crisis of its own making – and there will be dire consequences for Australia as a result.
China launches flight to major Aussie city
A Chinese airline company has just announced new direct flights connecting mainland China with a major Aussie city.
Pilot’s kidnapping could ‘end in tragedy’
Concern is growing for the safety of a former Jetstar pilot who has been held hostage for over a year, after the savage murder of another pilot.
Sign world has ‘entered a new era of crisis’
One of Australia’s neighbours and key allies has issued a chilling warning as tensions within the region explode to alarming new levels.
‘Boiling point’: New conflict explodes
A new “firestorm” has erupted between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, sending shockwaves across the world.
Aussie tourists warned as disaster strikes
Wild weather is significantly disrupting travel across Japan after one of the country’s strongest typhoons in decades made landfall.
Australia enrages Iran with one Insta post
A social media post by Australia’s embassy in Iran featuring cupcakes and bow ties – but not mentioning Iran at all – has sent Tehran fuming.
Crying toddler locked in plane bathroom
An incident has gone viral after a woman posted a video of herself carrying a stranger’s child into a plane toilet cubicle to “educate” her about crying, during a flight.
China row erupts over single word
The Taiwanese foreign ministry has accused China of an “arbitrary intervention”, with a row erupting over a single word.
Aussie killed in Bali bike crash named
An Australian man killed in a horrific high-speed motorbike crash in Bali has been identified.
Youtuber cut up dead lover on party island
A YouTube chef has been jailed for life after dismembering his lover and dumping his body while holidaying on a party island in Thailand.
Three dead as 252 km/h typhoon strikes
Three people have been killed after one of the strongest typhoons in decades bears down on Japan.
‘Halvies’: Albo caught out on hot mic
The Prime Minister was caught on a hot mic on the sidelines on the Pacific Islands Forum joking with a US diplomat about a key project.
Women banned from looking directly at men
Women are not allowed to look directly at men they are not related to, and must not be heard reading or singing, under strict Taliban laws.
Terrifying truth behind hunky dating pic
Sarah thought she was falling in love with a handsome and well-travelled man named Daniel, but instead fell victim to a sophisticated scam operation.
Shock as ‘iced coffee murderer’ released
Aussie resident Jessica Wongso has been sensationally released from prison after serving a fraction of a 20-year sentence for her friend’s murder.
‘Infected’: Worrying new mpox development
A case of the deadly new strain of mpox has emerged worryingly close to Australia.
Sad detail as nation erupts over rape, murder
The family of a doctor who was raped and murdered in an Indian hospital have spoken out. Warning: Distressing
‘Deplorable’: Doctors strike after rape, murder
Hospitals in the world’s most populous country are struggling as doctors protest along with thousands following the brutal murder of a female doctor.
China’s sick body-snatching scandal explodes
Outrage is growing after sick details of the harvesting of human body parts – without the deceased’s consent – emerged out of China.
Nation unveils controversial new capital
The nation’s new capital is planned to replace its current one, which is sinking and polluted.
China poised to take over country ‘ASAP’
Chinese experts have called on Beijing to begin preparations to take over Taiwan “as soon as possible” in the face of a potential Donald Trump presidency.
Country finally opens border after Covid
This nation quickly shut its border in response to Covid and is now set to reopen for foreign tourists almost five years later.
Australia, NZ’s big move amid China fears
Australia and New Zealand have made a pact as the two allies “face the most complex and challenging strategic circumstances since World War II”.
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