Asia Pacific

Manila Residents trapped by flooding caused by Typhoon Gaemi and monsoon rains ride a boat to safety.
World
Sing Yee Ong, Cindy Wang and Brian K. Sullivan

Typhoon Gaemi to hit China after fatal rampage across Taiwan

At least five people have been killed by the extreme storm after it hit Taiwan and continues to cause extreme flooding in the Philippines in its wake.

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Workers on the Jiangsu Grain storage and logistics project in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China.
The Economist
The Economist

Why is Xi Jinping building secret commodity stockpiles?

Vast new holdings of grain, natural gas and oil suggest trouble ahead.

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Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake.
Asia Pacific
Dominique Tassell

Close neighbour to Oz shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake

The earthquake was felt about 2am AEST.

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More than 100 died when students protesting job quotas clashed with Bangladesh police.
Politics
Staff Writers

Bangladesh authorities send in troops as over 100 die

The Bangladesh government is sending in troops as more than 100 people died in violent student protests.

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The wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant were an extravagant affair.
World
Latika M Bourke

Aussie diplomat’s rare invitation to Indian wedding of year

Australia’s chief diplomat in India was just one of a handful of ambassadors invited to attend the extravagant wedding of billionaire Anant Ambani and his bride Radhika Merchant, it can be revealed.

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Cups found on a table inside the hotel room and, right, Sherine Chong, the woman police believe poisoned herself and the other five victims.
World
David Averre

Police reveal motive for Thai cyanide plot that left 6 dead

Police have revealed their reasoning behind a businesswoman’s mass murder-suicide involving cyanide-laced drinks at a ‘last supper’ in a luxury Bangkok.

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A suspect in the killing of two Australians and a Filipino has reportedly surrendered in Tagaytay.
World
Staff Writers

Suspect arrested in Philippines over horrific Australian murders

A suspect in the brutal killings of two Australians and their Filipina relative at a Tagaytay hotel has been taken into custody.

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China's leaders are gathering at the nation's 'third plenum' meeting. But a grim economic reality could derail their reform plans.
Asia Pacific
The Economist

China debates future reforms amid a grim economic present

The country’s leaders are gathering at the ‘third plenum’ to discuss the long-term agenda. Unfortunately, a souring reality has intruded.

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China and Russia's naval forces have kicked off a joint exercise.
World
Staff Writers

China, Russia start joint naval drills, after NATO jibe

China and Russia's naval forces have kicked off a joint exercise at a military port in southern China.

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Guests at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant included Hollywood star John Cena.
Asia Pacific
Hayden Nelson

Billionaire’s son marries pharmaceutical heiress in lavish $230 million wedding

Guests at the lavish wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant included John Cena, Nick Jonas and a host of other celebrities.

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Video
China is watching the presidential race closely - with mixed feelings.
World
The Economist

China is both wary and delighted by US presidential turmoil

While China delights in the grimness of America’s political predicament and the weaknesses revealed by it, it is also wary of the outcome.

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Video
Australian couple David Fisk and Lucita Cortez were found dead alongside Mary Cortez on Wednesday.
updated
NSW
Caleb Runciman

CCTV released as Aussie couple ‘murdered’ on holiday named

The Australian couple who were tied up and murdered inside their Philippines hotel room have been identified by local police. 

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Southern Philippines has been hit by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
World
Molly Magennis

Massive magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits close Australian neighbour

It is unclear if there has been any damage to buildings or injuries.

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Video
NATO leaders pose for a family photo before President Joe Biden, front row centre, delivers remarks on the 75th anniversary of NATO.
World
Didi Tang

NATO’s shot at China on Russian war an ‘extraordinary step’

The labelling of Beijing as a ‘decisive enabler’ of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has been viewed as NATO’s most serious rebuke against China.

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Hoi An ancient town in Vietnam.
Travel
CNBC

Revealed: Most affordable country for expats in the world

Moving to a foreign country may seem like a pipe dream, but it doesn’t have to break the bank.

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