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Three Women Killed Across NSW in 12 Hours, Three Men Charged With Murder

Three women died in separate domestic violence incidents across New South Wales on Saturday. Three men face murder charges.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

Three Women Killed Across NSW in 12 Hours, Three Men Charged With Murder

Three women died in separate domestic violence incidents across New South Wales on Saturday. Three men face murder charges.

Iran and UAE Sign BRICS Statement Urging War Restraint at Delhi Summit

Iran and the UAE signed a joint BRICS declaration urging restraint in the Middle East war on Saturday, as Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi's crown prince in Delhi.

Vanuatu Ferry Sinks, Killing One and Leaving Over 30 Missing at Sea

The MV Matui ferry sank off Vanuatu in rough seas on Friday, killing one and leaving more than 30 missing as search efforts shift to the south-east coast.

Strategists Tell Australian Campaigners to Stop Calling Hanson a Racist

Progressive strategists tell Australian campaigners to avoid personal attacks on One Nation leader Pauline Hanson before Victoria's November election.

BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration, Backs Local-Currency Trade

BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday, expanding local-currency trade and criticising unilateral tariffs and sanctions.

Putin Lands in Delhi for BRICS Summit Overshadowed by Iran and Ukraine Wars

Putin and Xi joined Modi in New Delhi on Friday for a BRICS summit shaped by the Ukraine and Middle East wars, as security measures angered residents.

China Tells Manila to ‘Stop Lying’ After Defence Chief Reads Diplomatic Note Aloud

China accused Philippine officials of grandstanding after Manila's defence chief read a Chinese diplomatic note aloud, escalating South China Sea tensions.

Over 5,500 Still Missing in China and Nepal as Flood Toll Passes 1,300

More than 5,500 remain missing in China and Nepal twelve days after floods killed over 1,300, as the UN launches a $50m aid appeal.

India Rejects Hague Ruling Upholding Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan

India has rejected a Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan remains binding, reopening a long-running water dispu

US Reopens Talks With Russia’s Siluanov at G20, Angering Europe

Treasury chief Scott Bessent met Russia's Anton Siluanov at G20 talks, telling Moscow no sanctions relief until the Ukraine war ends. Europe objected.

Nepal-Tibet Flood Kills 469, Leaves 39 Australians Missing and Rebuild Nearing $5 Billion

A glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 469 people, left 39 Australians missing and could cost $5 billion to rebuild.

Nepal and China Flash Floods Kill 98, Leave 403 Missing

Flash floods and an avalanche in Nepal and China killed at least 98 people and left 403 missing, including 47 Americans, officials said on August 26.

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea.

Jetstar to Charge Up to $52 for Overhead Baggage in Carry-On Overhaul

Jetstar will charge passengers up to A$52 to use overhead lockers from February 2027, scrapping its 7kg carry-on weight limit in a major rules overhaul.

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