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Xi: Ready to push China-Australia relationship further
President Xi Jinping told Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday that China stands ready to work with Australia “to push the bilateral relationship further.” During the meeting, Albanese raised Australia’s concern about China’s lack of proper
NATO chief says Brazil, China and India could be slammed by sanctions
WASHINGTON - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Wednesday that countries such as Brazil, China and India could be hit very hard by secondary sanctions if they continued to do business with Russia.
Russia, Iran and China intensifying life-threatening operations in UK, police say
LONDON - Russia, Iran and China are behind a growing number of life-threatening operations in Britain including attacks and kidnappings, often deploying criminals and sometimes children as proxies, two senior British police officers said on Tuesday.
EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions, ball now in Slovakia’s court, says EU foreign chief
BRUSSELS - The European Union did not approve the 18th Russia sanctions package on Tuesday, the EU's foreign chief Kaja Kallas said after a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
EU sanctions Iranian individuals accused of targeting dissidents
BRUSSELS - The EU has imposed sanctions on eight people and one entity responsible for the targeting of Iranian dissidents for assassination on behalf of Iran's government, the European Council said in a statement on Tuesday.
Indonesia police detain 12 suspects over baby trafficking ring
The authorities managed to rescue five babies in Pontianak and one in Tangerang.
Malaysia’s royal rulers set to announce new top judges - how will it impact PM Anwar?
PM Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Jul 15) that he hopes the upcoming announcement by the Conference of Rulers, consisting the heads of the nine royal households, will help “dispel negative perceptions”.
Albanese’s China trip reflects new realities shaping ties with China and US
While committed to the alliance with Washington, he is set to help stabilise Canberra's ties with Beijing.
China tightens export curbs on some battery technologies
Beijing added restrictions on technology involved in lithium mining and refining.
Sweden will contribute to new Ukraine arms shipment plans, defence minister says
STOCKHOLM - Sweden will contribute to efforts to boost arms supplies to Ukraine following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to supply billions of dollars of weapons, including Patriot missile systems, via NATO.
UK launched secret scheme to relocate Afghans after data leak, documents show
LONDON - Britain set up a secret scheme to relocate thousands of Afghans to the UK after a soldier accidentally disclosed the personal details of more than 33,000 people, putting them at risk of reprisals from the Taliban, court documents showed on Tuesday.
Ancient traditions grow new roots: Monks in Thailand bring faith to fight against deforestation
Religious communities in South-east Asia are reinterpreting rituals to meet the urgency of the climate crisis.
Hong Kong government proposes first ride-hailing regulation; Uber raises concerns
The city’s taxi industry said the lack of regulation gives ride-hailing services an unfair advantage.
South Korea summons Japan's defence attach in protest over island claims
SEOUL - South Korea's defence ministry summoned Japan's defence attache on Tuesday to protest over an annual white paper published by Tokyo, which made a territorial claim over disputed islands located in the East Sea.
China suffers $9.6 billion in losses from natural disasters in first half of 2025
Among the 23 million people affected by natural disasters, 307 died or are missing.
China suffers $7.6 billion in losses from natural disasters in H1 2025
BEIJING - Natural disasters across China in the first half of 2025 brought direct economic losses of 54.11 billion yuan ($7.55 billion) and affected more than 23 million people, an official from the emergency response ministry said on Tuesday.
‘Overly harsh’: Backlash after Chinese university expels female student over alleged liaison with Ukrainian gamer
The university’s expulsion notice went viral on Chinese social media, stirring up fierce debate over privacy and public shaming.
Another 800 children to be tested for disease linked to alleged childcare abuser
Australia is recommending tests for children in centres that had employed an alleged child rapist.
Indigenous elders lose landmark climate battle against Australian government
The ruling said the government did not owe a duty of care to protect the Torres Strait islands from climate change.
World's 'oldest' marathon runner dies at 114 in hit-and-run
Police say Singh was walking in his village in India's Punjab state when an unidentified vehicle hit him.
Thailand unexpectedly holds off naming new central bank chief
The planned nomination ended up not being considered at a Cabinet meeting.
Syrian Druze leader urges local fighters to confront incoming government troops
SWEIDA - A leading Druze spiritual leader accused the Syrian leadership in Damascus of bombarding the southern city of Sweida despite having reached an agreement to quell violence, and he called on fighters to confront Syrian troops entering the city.
6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: Reports
The authorities said the syndicate has already carried out 24 such deals since 2023, with 15 of the babies taken to Singapore.
Marcos plans US trip this month to talk tariffs, South China Sea
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump later this month to bolster a longstanding military alliance as China increases its aggression in the South China Sea, nine years after a landmark ruling that invalidated Beijing’s
Russia does not care about Trump's 'theatrical ultimatum', senior official says
MOSCOW - Russia does not care about U.S. President Donald Trump's \"theatrical ultimatum\" about slapping sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Moscow agrees to a peace deal in Ukraine, a senior security official said on Tuesday.
‘World’s oldest marathon runner’ dies at age 114 in road accident
He was hit by a vehicle in Punjab state’s Jalandhar district on July 14.
Australia is right not to commit to hypothetical Taiwan conflict
The United States can count on Australia as one of its closest allies. Dating back to the shared experiences in the second world war and the ANZUS Treaty signed in 1951, Australia has steadfastly worked to help ensure the US remains the principal security guarantor in the
‘Greatest strategic challenge’: Japan reiterates China threat in annual defence review
This demands a response rooted in "comprehensive national power", the Defence Ministry said.
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary return with NASA veteran from space station
LOS ANGELES - NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson splashed down safely in the Pacific early on Tuesday after her fifth trip to the International Space Station, joined by crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary returning from their countries' first ISS mission.
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary head for splashdown with NASA veteran
LOS ANGELES - NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson headed for splashdown in the Pacific early on Tuesday after her fifth trip to the International Space Station, joined by crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary returning from their countries' first ISS mission.
Iran to hold talks with Chinese, Russian partners at summit
DUBAI - Iran said it will hold talks with its main Asian partners, Russia and China, on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on Tuesday, as Tehran looks for support following a 12-day air war with Israel last month.
Heatwave sweeping across China could be unprecedented
A meteorologist said the temperatures in northern cities are resembling parts in the south.
Heavy rain to drench South Korea before heat returns next week
Intense showers are forecast to drench most of South Korea from the afternoon of July 16 until July 19.
Indigenous Australians lose landmark climate court case against government
The government is not obliged to shield the islands from climate change, the court found.
China vows sustainable urbanisation after decades of breakneck growth
Urban development will shift from large-scale expansion to focusing on improving inventories.
Tesla to sell Model Y cars in India, starting at $89k
Tesla is selling imported vehicles in India, despite duties and levies running into roughly 70%.
Was East Asian air cleanup behind recent global warming showtime?
Global warming has picked up pace since around 2010, leading to the recent string of record warm years. Why this is happening is still unclear, and among the biggest questions in climate science today. Our new study reveals that reductions in air pollution – particularly in
Malaysian singer Shila Amzah reveals identity of 'legendary' musician behind alleged verbal assault
The 34-year-old had previously lodged a police report on Jul 10, following allegations that a famous musician had verbally assaulted her on stage during a concert rehearsal. Speaking to reporters on Sunday (Jul 13), Shila revealed the identity of the musician.
Hong Kong leader backs same-sex couples' rights Bill
The Bill only covers “rights related to medical matters” and a “right to handle after-death arrangements”.
Malaysia has not found any evidence yet of illicit chip smuggling, says minister
It had earlier introduced export controls on July 14.
Russia's Lavrov meets with China's President Xi, Russia says
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the spokeswoman of the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.