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China's actions 'dangerous' in disputed sea: Blinken

China's actions 'dangerous' in disputed sea: Blinken

The US has delivered a firm message to Beijing at the ASEAN summit over its "increasingly dangerous and unlawful" actions in the South China Sea.

Clean energy focus at summit after trade breakthrough

Clean energy focus at summit after trade breakthrough

Clean energy focus at summit after trade breakthrough

Clean energy focus at summit after trade breakthrough

After leaving a meeting with China's second-in-command with a big victory, Anthony Albanese is turning his focus to the transition to net-zero emissions.

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

Beijing has brought a call for deeper economic ties with Southeast Asia to ASEAN's summit, where disputes about the South China Sea overshadow proceedings.

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Japan's new PM calls a snap election

Japan's new PM calls a snap election

New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved the lower house of parliament to set up an October 27 snap election.

ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar crisis and disputed sea

ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar crisis and disputed sea

A worsening civil war in Myanmar and rising tensions over the South China Sea are top of the list for Southeast Asian leaders meeting in Laos.

PM to press China on trade sanctions during summit

PM to press China on trade sanctions during summit

Territorial disputes between China and other Southeast Asian nations and trade will be top of the agenda of regional meetings to be held in Laos this week.

Disciplined Australia crush Kiwis to close in on semis

Disciplined Australia crush Kiwis to close in on semis

Australia's bowlers have defended 8-148 with ease to beat New Zealand by 60 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.

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Blinken to discuss Myanmar at ASEAN talks

Blinken to discuss Myanmar at ASEAN talks

Blinken to discuss Myanmar at ASEAN talks

Blinken to discuss Myanmar at ASEAN talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to warn Southeast Asian leaders that premature elections in Myanmar could exacerbate violence.

Mooney to the rescue as Australia win World T20 opener

Mooney to the rescue as Australia win World T20 opener

Mooney to the rescue as Australia win World T20 opener

Mooney to the rescue as Australia win World T20 opener

Australia have made a strong start to their Women's T20 World Cup title defence, defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets with 34 balls to spare in Sharjah.

Australia insist no gap at top ahead of T20 World Cup

Australia insist no gap at top ahead of T20 World Cup

Australia insist no gap at top ahead of T20 World Cup

Australia insist no gap at top ahead of T20 World Cup

Australia have set their sights on a seventh women's Twenty20 World Cup title, but say winning the tournament remains as hard as it has ever been.

Klimala fires Sydney to ACL2 win over Kaya

Klimala fires Sydney to ACL2 win over Kaya

Klimala fires Sydney to ACL2 win over Kaya

Klimala fires Sydney to ACL2 win over Kaya

Led by Polish striker Patryk Klimala’s brace, Sydney’s foreign brigade has lifted the Sky Blues to a 4-1 ACL2 win over Kaya FC in Manila.

Arnold nominated for Asian managerial award

Arnold nominated for Asian managerial award

Arnold nominated for Asian managerial award

Arnold nominated for Asian managerial award

Several Australians have been nominated for Asian Football Confederation awards including ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold in the coach of the year category.

Alcaraz sticks to his plan to break French barrage

Alcaraz sticks to his plan to break French barrage

Alcaraz sticks to his plan to break French barrage

Alcaraz sticks to his plan to break French barrage

World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz faced down a bombardment from big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to come through his opening match at the China Open.

Aussie O'Connell serves his way to victory in Tokyo

Aussie O'Connell serves his way to victory in Tokyo

Aussie O'Connell serves his way to victory in Tokyo

Aussie O'Connell serves his way to victory in Tokyo

It was a mixed day for Australia at the Japan Open, with Christopher O'Connell advancing to the round of 16, but Alexei Popyrin losing in three sets.

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New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom

Sri Lankan voters have rejected an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis and elected a Marxist-leaning coalition in its place.

Haddad Maia too strong for Tomljanovic in Seoul

The quarter-finalists of the Korea Open have been determined with Australian Anna Tomljanovic missing out.

Red-hot Piastri is ready to go for double in Singapore

Aussie Oscar Piastri may not be about to challenge in the F1 championship hunt - but there's no more in-form driver on the grid going into the Singapore GP.

Mixed results for Australian duo in WTA Korea Open

Ajla Tomljanovic has battled through three hours to win her opening match in the Korea Open but Priscilla Hon is out of the WTA Tour event in Seoul.

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A-League Men champs set for new ACL Elite stage

Central Coast are ready to kick off their Asian Champions League Elite campaign against Shandong Taishan, while several other Australians will be in action.

Piastri wins in Baku after his 'most stressful' day

Australian Oscar Piastri has won a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a sensational drive, holding off Charles Leclerc in a classic duel in Baku.

Myanmar flooding kills at least 74 with 89 missing

Heavy flooding has hit Myanmar with more than 65,000 houses destroyed, according to officials.

Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197

Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 197 people in Vietnam with 128 others missing.

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 179 people in Vietnam and forced thousands to flee their homes as a swollen river floods the capital.

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has some thinking to do after a 0-0 draw with Indonesia compounded a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying.

Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw

The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 draw by Indonesia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification in the balance, and Graham Arnold frustrated.

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