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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has previously supervised the test of suicide drones.
Asia Pacific
Jack Kim

Kim Jong-Un orders mass production of suicide drones

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sanctioned the testing of a fleet of suicide drones for military purposes.

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A suspected Pakistani militant's car bomb accidentally detonated, killing at least seven.
Asia Pacific
Staff Writers

Seven dead as bomb accidentally explodes during fitting

At least two children and five suspected militants have died after a bomb accidentally exploded as they fitted it to a car.

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Passengers frustrated by airport chaos as mass flights cancelled to Bali over erupting volcano: ‘I’m running on empty’
Australia
Caleb Taylor

Passengers frustrated as Bali flight cancellations cause airport chaos: ‘I’m running on empty’

Thousands of Aussies have been impacted.

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Jetstar could resume flights to Denpasar later on Wednesday if an ash cloud near Bali disperses.
Asia Pacific
Staff Writers

Australia-Bali flight chaos after volcano erupts

Three Australian airlines have cancelled flights to and from Bali after a volcanic eruption near the Indonesian holiday spot created a dangerous ash cloud.

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Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4.
Asia Pacific
Nicola Smith

Australia, Philippines strengthen ties to counter China

Australia and the Philippines have agreed to step up the tempo of their military cooperation to counter China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea.

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One eruption in the middle of the night caused panic among people living in local villages.
Asia Pacific
Matt Shrivell

Pope prays for dead, thousands flee volcano ‘permanently’

Pope Francis has offered prayers after massive volcano explosions killed nine people including a nun, and thousands have been told to leave the area permanently.

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North Korean troops will join Russian forces massing for an assault on Kursk.
World
Staff writers

50,000 Russian and North Korean troops set for major assault

Kyiv expect some of North Korea’s 10,000 troops to join Russian forces massing for the Kremlin’s all-out assault to take back Kursk.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia continues to spew ash and volcanic material high into the air.
Asia Pacific
Staff Writers

Huge volcano eruption kills nine, over 16,000 on the move

One of the world’s most active volcanoes has erupted with a massive explosion killing at least nine people.

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A separatist militant group has claimed responsibility for a deadly train station blast in Pakistan.
Asia Pacific
Saleem Ahmed and Ariba Shahid

Chaos as over 20 killed in train station bomb blast

A blast inside a train station in southwest Pakistan has killed at least 24 people and injured dozens more.

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Strains on China's economy have stemmed from a severe property crisis since 2021.
World
Kevin Yao and Ellen Zhang

China unveils $2.1 trillion debt relief package

China has announced a five-year debt relief package totalling a massive $A2.10 trillion and says there will be more to come.

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People watch a TV showing a file image of a North Korean missile launch in Seoul in 2021.
World
KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM

North Korea greets US poll with multiple missile launches

The launches came days after North Korean leader Kim Jong un supervised a flight test of the country’s newest intercontinental ballistic missile designed to reach the US mainland

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The eruption in the middle of the night caused panic among people living in local villages.
Asia Pacific
Staff Writers

Huge Indonesian volcano erupts, killing nine people

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano has erupted, belching a fiery-red column of lava that's killed at least nine people.

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Indian Home Minister Amit Shah
World
Bloomberg

India says Canada’s allegations against minister ’baseless’

Government denies accusations Amit Shah orchestrated crimes including extortion and homicides while in Canada

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North Korea's ballistic missile test drew swift condemnation from South Korea, Japan and the US. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

North Korea says newest intercontinental missile is complete

North Korea's recent missile launch appears to be its longest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile ever, with leader Kim Jong-un calling it a ‘success’.

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Khyden James died after drowning in a pool at Villa Besar in Bali while on a family holiday.
Asia Pacific
Georgina Noack

Urgent holiday warning for parents after baby dies in Bali

Aussie parents have been warned of a ‘significant risk’ facing kids on holiday after the young child’s tragic death.

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