Asia Pacific

Hundreds of rescuers continue to look for the missing after a landslide in Central Java.

Indonesian landslide horror as death toll hits 30

More than 20 people remain missing after landslides that were triggered by torrential rain, leaving at least 30 people dead.

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Semeru volcano is the highest peak on Java, the most densely populated island in Indonesia.

Major update for Bali tourists after volcano erupts 10 times

Evacuations are underway, and airlines are monitoring a developing situation after an Indonesian volcano, responsible for the deaths of more than 50 people in 2021, exploded, causing a monstrous ash cloud. 

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A volcano in Indonesia has erupted.

Indonesia volcano erupts, alert level raised to highest

The eruption of Indonesia’s Semeru volcano could cause chaos for Aussie travellers in the coming hours.

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The Sakurajima Volcano has sent ash over four kilometres into the air.

Flight chaos, travel warnings as volcano erupts

Multiple international and domestic airlines have suffered major disruptions following a massive volcanic eruption that sent plumes of ash over four kilometres into the air.

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A new system of payment in Bali is being introduced.

Huge change for Aussie tourists heading to Bali

Australians travelling to Bali and Indonesia are about to face a huge change as the country moves toward a new system for doing just about everything.

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Indonesia's wet season started in September and will last until April.

Horror in Indonesia as landslide kills 11, 12 still missing

Emergency workers are scrambling to find a dozen missing people buried up to eight metres deep after a landslide in Indonesia.

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The death toll could rise after an explosion at a police state in India's Kashmir region.

Seven killed in explosion at Indian police station

Authorities are investigating after an explosion at a police station in India's Kashmir region, four days after a terror incident in Delhi.

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Indonesia have begun plans to change the currency.

Massive change set to disappoint Bali tourists

One of the greatest novelties and sometimes one of the biggest headaches for tourists travelling to Indonesia is set be revamped.

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Beijing has accused ASIO boss Mike Burgess of being “irresponsible” and “spreading disinformation”.

Beijing launches unusually personal attacks on ASIO boss

Beijing has accused Australia’s domestic spy boss of ‘spreading disinformation’ and ‘sowing division and confrontation’ after he again warned against Chinese hackers.

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Typhoon Fung-Wong has moved toward Taiwan's southwestern coast, generating powerful waves.

Devastating typhoon smashes Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Typhoon Fung-Wong hammering Taiwan bringing heavy rain, destructive winds and powerful waves.

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Chinese bridge collapses months after opening.

WATCH: Chinese bridge collapses months after opening

A 758-metre-long bridge has partially collapsed in southwestern China after it was closed to traffic as cracks appeared on nearby slopes and roads.

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The Philippines' death toll from Typhoon Fung-wong looks set to be minimal, authorities say. (AP PHOTO)

Super Typhoon slams the Philippines, killing eight

The death toll from the Philippines' Super Typhoon Fung-wong has risen to eight as the storm barrels towards Taiwan.

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Super Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the Philippines.

A million displaced as 'super typhoon' hits Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the Philippines, leaving at least two people dead and forcing more than a million to flee.

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China's Long March 2F rocket, carrying the three astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, heads for the space station.

Panic as astronauts stranded after space junk collision

A group of Chinese astronauts have been left stranded above the earth after the ship they were about to board for their return trip to Earth collided with a piece of space junk.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall in Vietnam.

Typhoon hits Vietnam after killing 114 in Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall in Vietnam after wreaking devastation across the Philippines where at least 114 people have died.

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