Second-hand tanks donated to Ukraine by Australia are being deployed in Christmas combat operations against Russian forces, after being heavily modified with anti-drone protections.
China has announced economic sanctions on US individuals and companies, including Boeing, after Washington announced the largest-ever US weapons package for Taiwan.
US Justice Department officials have denied redacting the Epstein files to protect President Donald Trump, as criticism mounted over the partial and heavily-censored release of documents.
The Venezuelan Government has ordered its navy to escort several ships carrying oil products, setting up a potential confrontation with the US military.
International pop star Justin Bieber has publicly praised a Sydney man whose heroic act of bravery helped save lives during the deadly terrorist attack.
Ultra-conservative Jose Antonio Kast has secured a thumping victory as Chilean voters embraced his pledge to crack down on crime, deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants and revive the sluggish economy.
Concerns are emerging over complications and possible delays to a Japanese warship construction program at Henderson after a South Korean company was given permission to double its stake in Austal.
A decision by Treasurer Jim Chalmers to allow South Korean company Hanwha to increase its ownership of Austal from 9.9 percent to 19.9 percent has caused shockwaves in Japan.