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Taiwan on alert after detecting China test-firing

Taiwan on alert after detecting China test-firing

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry says it's monitoring waves of test-firing by China’s missile unit in a region more than 1600km from the self-ruled island.

Son of Asia's richest man in year's most lavish wedding

Son of Asia's richest man in year's most lavish wedding

Son of Asia's richest man in year's most lavish wedding

Son of Asia's richest man in year's most lavish wedding

An array of global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians have flown to Mumbai for the opulent wedding bash billionaire Mukesh Ambani put on for his son.

Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121

Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121

Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121

Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121

Authorities in northern India say at least 121 have been killed in a stampede that occurred at a Hindu religious gathering.

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At least 60 dead in stampede at India religious event

At least 60 dead in stampede at India religious event

Officials say at least 60 people have been killed after a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India.

Socceroos to face familiar foes en route to 2026 WC

Socceroos to face familiar foes en route to 2026 WC

The Socceroos are facing a tough road to the 2026 World Cup after being drawn into a group including Asian powerhouse Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Seoul calls Russian ambassador as Korean tensions rise

Seoul calls Russian ambassador as Korean tensions rise

Korean tensions have risen as Seoul summoned Russia's ambassador over a security pact with Pyongyang and border incursions led to threats and warning shots.

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Russia has gone out of its way to publicise its relationship with North Korea since the start of the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin due to visit on Tuesday.

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Modi sworn in as Indian prime minister for third term

Modi sworn in as Indian prime minister for third term

Modi sworn in as Indian prime minister for third term

Modi sworn in as Indian prime minister for third term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been sworn in for a third term in a ceremony attended by thousands of dignitaries.

Arnold laments unsafe pitch as Socceroos switch focus

Arnold laments unsafe pitch as Socceroos switch focus

Arnold laments unsafe pitch as Socceroos switch focus

Arnold laments unsafe pitch as Socceroos switch focus

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold and striker Kusini Yengi lamented a "dangerous" pitch in Bangladesh ahead of a tight turnaround to their next World Cup qualifier.

Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh

Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh

Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh

Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh

The Socceroos have huffed and puffed their way to a scrappy 2-0 Asian World Cup qualifying win over Bangladesh in hot and humid Dhaka.

Arnold wants Socceroos goals to flow against Bangladesh

Arnold wants Socceroos goals to flow against Bangladesh

Arnold wants Socceroos goals to flow against Bangladesh

Arnold wants Socceroos goals to flow against Bangladesh

With a fresh bunch of attackers, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold wants the goals to flow in Australia's World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh.

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, although it has lost its outright majority.

Irankunda to debut for Socceroos against Bangladesh

Irankunda to debut for Socceroos against Bangladesh

Irankunda to debut for Socceroos against Bangladesh

Irankunda to debut for Socceroos against Bangladesh

Coach Graham Arnold has confirmed teenage winger Nestory Irankunda will debut for the Socceroos in their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in India's seven-week national elections with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Promotion feats boost Socceroos' hopes: Jackson Irvine

Midfielder Jackson Irvine says the influx of Australians playing in football's 'big-five' leagues can only bode well for the Socceroos.

Ex-Pakistan PM Khan acquitted in state secrets case

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's lawyer says a high court has overturned a conviction on charges of leaking state secrets.

Socceroos striker Duke undecided about his club future

Striker Mitch Duke is unsure how much longer he can contend with cameos from the bench at club level if he wants to continue leading the line for the Socceroos.

Indian election exit polls suggest Modi alliance win

India's mammoth parliamentary elections have come to a close after more than six weeks of voting across the country.

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Indians vote in final phase of poll amid searing heat

Indians are voting in the final phase of elections amid stifling heat following the deaths of almost two dozen poll officials from suspected heatstroke.

HK democrats found guilty in landmark subversion trial

Guilty verdicts have been handed to Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, including an Australian, in a landmark subversion trial in the Chinese territory.

Matured Arzani ripe for second bite of Socceroos cherry

Former teen prodigy Daniel Arzani believes he has become a more well-rounded footballer and human as he returns to the Socceroos set-up after a six-year hiatus.

Irankunda ready to handle Socceroos pressure: Arnold

Nestory Irankunda will be given the chance to impress Graham Arnold after winning his first Socceroos call-up.

North Korea fires suspected missile into the sea

Japan and South Korea say North Korea has launched a missile into the sea hours after it announced plans to put a rocket into orbit.

Starc delivers Cup warning with IPL final wonder-ball

Mitchell Starc has starred as Kolkata Knight Riders won a third IPL title, routing Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided Chennai decider.

Aircraft hit by deadly turbulence returns to Singapore

The aircraft that encountered deadly turbulence flying over Myanmar has returned to Singapore after it was diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing.

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