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Fears of major spill after Philippine oil tanker sinks

Fears of major spill after Philippine oil tanker sinks

Authorities have rescued over a dozen crew and are racing to avert an environmental disaster after an oil tanker sank in huge waves of the Philippine capital.

Plane slips off runway at Nepal airport, killing 18

Plane slips off runway at Nepal airport, killing 18

Plane slips off runway at Nepal airport, killing 18

Plane slips off runway at Nepal airport, killing 18

Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a plane carrying 19 people slipped off the runway and crashed at the Nepal capital's airport.

Bangladesh to accept job quota ruling after protests

Bangladesh to accept job quota ruling after protests

Bangladesh to accept job quota ruling after protests

Bangladesh to accept job quota ruling after protests

Bangladesh's government is reportedly set to accept a court order that scales back controversial job quotas that sparked violent protests.

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Bangladesh protests pause after court scraps job quotas

Bangladesh protests pause after court scraps job quotas

There were no reports of violence or protests in Bangladesh with a curfew still in place a day after a court dismissed most quotas for government jobs.

Bangladesh court scraps most quotas after deadly unrest

Bangladesh court scraps most quotas after deadly unrest

A curfew has been extended in Bangladesh after at least 114 people were killed during student-led protests.

Bangladesh army enforces curfew as protests spiral

Bangladesh army enforces curfew as protests spiral

A strict curfew is in place across Bangladesh and the military patrolls the capital after days of deadly protests over the allocation of government jobs.

Three die in fresh Bangladesh student protests

Three die in fresh Bangladesh student protests

Phones have been disrupted and TV channels taken off the air in Bangladesh as violent protests over government quotas left another three people dead.

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Cyanide killed six guests at Bangkok hotel: authorities

Cyanide killed six guests at Bangkok hotel: authorities

Cyanide killed six guests at Bangkok hotel: authorities

Cyanide killed six guests at Bangkok hotel: authorities

Traces of cyanide have been found in the blood of six foreigners found at a Bangkok hotel, with one of them believed to have poisoned the others over a debt.

Man detained after Australians killed in Philippines

Man detained after Australians killed in Philippines

Man detained after Australians killed in Philippines

Man detained after Australians killed in Philippines

A former hotel employee has surrendered to police in the Philippines after the killing of two Australians and a Filipina, officials say.

Taiwan on alert after detecting China test-firing

Taiwan on alert after detecting China test-firing

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.

At least 60 dead in stampede at India religious event

At least 60 dead in stampede at India religious event

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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