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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

Search Intensifies for 17 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks Near Spratlys

A multinational rescue by Vietnamese, Philippine and Chinese teams searches for 17 missing crew after the Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef.

China and Philippines Trade Blame as Water Cannon Clashes Escalate Near Scarborough Shoal

Chinese and Philippine vessels clashed for a second day near Scarborough Shoal, with Manila reporting water cannon use as both sides traded blame.

Cathay Pacific and HK Express Slash Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Costs

Cathay Pacific and HK Express announce flight cuts from mid-May to end-June due to soaring jet fuel prices driven by Middle East conflict. Learn about schedule changes and passenger impact.

ASEAN Summit in May to Focus on Critical Issues Amidst Middle East Conflict

ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.

US Intelligence: China Not Planning Taiwan Invasion by 2027, Citing Risks and Preference for Forceful Unification

U.S. intelligence agencies assess that China is not planning to invade Taiwan by 2027, citing significant risks and a preference for peaceful unification, according to the latest threat assessment.

Beijing-Tokyo Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan, US Missile System Withdrawn

Beijing and Tokyo engage in diplomatic disputes over Taiwan, leading to the withdrawal of a US missile system from Japan and heightened regional tensions.

Sanae Takaichi’s LDP Achieves Historic Landslide Victory in Japan’s Snap Election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party achieves a historic landslide victory in a snap election, securing a supermajority and paving the way for a conservative agenda.

Japan Reels from Deadly Snowstorm: Dozens Dead, Hundreds Injured Amidst Record Snowfall

Japan is experiencing a severe winter storm with record snowfall, leading to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. Discover the impact on infrastructure, public safety, and the rising avalanche risk.

Asia-Pacific Markets Dip Amid Trump’s Defense Sector Scrutiny and Oil Price Volatility

Asia-Pacific markets experienced a general decline on Thursday, mirroring a downturn on Wall Street. The slump was attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions and critical...

Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Championship Heats Up: Japan, Philippines, and Australia Vie for Supremacy

The 2026 Asia-Pacific Men's Lacrosse Championship is underway in Wellington, New Zealand, with national teams battling for qualification spots in the 2027 World Lacrosse...

Cambodia Extradites Alleged Crypto Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi to China Amid International Pressure

Cambodia has extradited Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of orchestrating a massive transnational cryptocurrency scam network, to China. The move follows indictments and sanctions...

200 Artillery Shells Fired by North Korea Near Yeonpyeong Prompt South Korean Evacuation

Reports emerged on Friday that South Korea issued evacuation orders to the residents of Yeonpyeong Island, located near the border with North Korea, following...

China Escalates Economic Strain on Taiwan, Revoking Tariff Concessions Amidst Pre-Election Tensions

China ends tariff concessions on Taiwan's imports, citing trade violations, amid escalating tensions and upcoming Taiwanese elections

Belt and Road Forum: A Decade of Global Infrastructure Ambitions and Russian-Chinese Relations

China is set to host its third Belt and Road Forum, a significant event in President Xi Jinping's diplomatic agenda. This forum, scheduled for...

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