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Bulldozed sacred Aboriginal tree sparks public outcry in Australia

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By Nina Siena

A mining company responsible for the destruction of ancient Aboriginal caves in Western Australia also prompted massive criticism

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US puts 'threats' from China at heart of India talks

The US and India are also due to complete an accord on sharing sensitive data in a new sign of their strengthening...

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By Paul Handley

India, US to sign data pact ahead of talks on countering China

Mike Pompeo and Mark Esper will meet India's external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and defence minister...

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Melbourne prepares to lift some virus measures

Australia's virus epicentre records second day with no cases

This news comes as the city's five million residents await a partial lifting of virus restrictions at midnight.

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Thai government blocks online petition against King

The Thai King has long been criticised for spending too much of his time in his home in Bavaria, Germany.

By Nina Siena

Jacinda Ardern wins landslide in New Zealand's 'Covid election'

Saturday's vote marked the first time any leader won an absolute majority in New Zealand since 1996.

By Neil Sands

Hong Kongers looked to Canada for sanctuary

China warns Canada against granting Hong Kongers sanctuary

The remarks by Cong Peiwu, Beijing's Ottawa envoy, prompted a rebuke from Canada's foreign minister, further escalating...

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Facebook shuts NZ party's page over misinformation

Facebook shuts New Zealand party's page over 'misinformation'

This prompted the party's co-leader Billy Te Kahika -- who has a huge following -- to accuse Facebook of meddling in...

By AFP News

Jacinda Ardern set to win in New Zealand's 'Covid election'

Masks and distancing are no longer mandatory in New Zealand, an achievement upon which Ardern has staked her political...

By Neil Sands

Bangladesh to sign death penalty for rape convictions

The nation's president will issue the ordinance to address the country's high level of sexual violence and abuse...

By Nina Siena

Kim throws down gauntlet with huge new ICBM: analysts

Kim was sending the US a message that the North's capabilities were improving.

By Sebastien Berger

The Australian government, effective next year 2013, will launch an online visa application program process to grant faster visas to applicants, most especially to the wealthy Chinese.

New Australian immigration law requires English proficiency test for Australian partner visas

The said requirement has fetched much controversy with critics calling the change to immigration policies...

By Nina Siena

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North Korea to stage huge parade Saturday

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Bulldozed sacred Aboriginal tree sparks public outcry in Australia

US puts 'threats' from China at heart of India talks

India, US to sign data pact ahead of talks on countering China

Australia's virus epicentre records second day with no cases

Thai government blocks online petition against King

Jacinda Ardern wins landslide in New Zealand's 'Covid election'

China warns Canada against granting Hong Kongers sanctuary

Facebook shuts New Zealand party's page over 'misinformation'

Jacinda Ardern set to win in New Zealand's 'Covid election'

Bangladesh to sign death penalty for rape convictions

Kim throws down gauntlet with huge new ICBM: analysts

New Australian immigration law requires English proficiency test for Australian partner visas

Despite coronavirus shutdown, North Korea to stage huge parade

Australian Border Force arrests two men for importing child-like sex dolls

Chinese vlogger dies after ex-husband sets her on fire during live-stream

Chinese teacher sentenced to death for poisoning 25 kindergarten pupils

North Korea flouting nuclear sanctions: UN Report

American arrested for posting negative reviews on TripAdvisor

Taj Mahal reopens even as India coronavirus cases soar

Yoshihide Suga set to become Japan's next prime minister

Here is exactly why Trump's supporters like him

Here is exactly why Trump's supporters like him

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Why governments should pick up the phone faster

How to build resilience for a post-COVID-19 world

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