Asia Pacific

Former Defence Force chief Angus Campbell says ‘kinetic violent’ action from China over Taiwan is unlikely to take place immediately, as a former advisor to Japanese PM says it could happen within the decade.

‘We talked about avoiding other things but clearly I should have added this to the list!’

Australia should be an example to the Asia-Pacific of how to manage the energy shock. Instead, what was one of the world’s wealthiest countries a century ago looks like an economic has-been.

Cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles have been launched off North Korea's western coast, striking ​their targets with ‌’ultra-precision accuracy’.

One of the world’s top-ranked airlines says it will cut flights from mid-May until the end of June, citing soaring jet fuel costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

BYD has announced it is partnering with KFC to offer its EV users in China a one-stop feeding and fueling experience — in under 10 minutes. 

The landfall guessing game for forecasters continues as tropical cyclone Maila funnels weather and builds off the Australian coast.

Regions in the far north of Australia still recovering from a battering at the hands of cyclone Narelle have been warned to prepare for another huge weather event. 

Two huge cyclones are wreaking havoc in the Pacific region with the Bureau of Meteorology upgrading one to category 5 as it moves toward Australia. 

Regional energy security has been discussed in a phone call between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, officials say.

Tourists are advised to check how flights and travel plans will be impacted.

The BOM has updated its description of Tropical Cyclone Maila as the monster weather front moves toward the Australian coast.

Travellers heading to Bali are being encouraged to use a new payment system that is booming in Indonesia and taking the worry out of handling big wads of cash.

The Hawaii-based Tsunami Warning Centre has sent out an urgent alert after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia. 

US President Donald Trump has delayed his state visit to China due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, locking in a new date just weeks away.