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N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills

N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills

North Korea says its military has an "absolute mission" to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills by South Korea and the United States.

Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Donald Trump's unpredictability appears to have helped China and India overcome their niggles, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi planning a visit.

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has flagged a February election, as his country stands at a crossroads amid bickering political parties.

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Harris puts gold stamp on Australia's swim world titles

Harris puts gold stamp on Australia's swim world titles

Meg Harris has won the women's 50m freestyle as Australia finished the swimming world titles in second spot on the medal table behind the United States.

Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM

Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM

Protesters have rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of court-suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title

Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title

Australian swimmers Cam McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown have won gold medals at the world titles in Singapore.

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Australia have been forced to settle for silver and bronze on an action-packed night of swimming on day six at the world championships in Singapore.

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Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers has claimed the bronze medal in the men's 100m freestyle at the world championships in Singapore.

Swim ace O'Callaghan's golden touch continues at worlds

Swim ace O'Callaghan's golden touch continues at worlds

Swim ace O'Callaghan's golden touch continues at worlds

Swim ace O'Callaghan's golden touch continues at worlds

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has won the women's 200m freestyle world title while a newcomer on the Dolphins team claimed an unexpected bronze in Singapore.

Swim ace McKeown shrugs off shoulder injury to win gold

Swim ace McKeown shrugs off shoulder injury to win gold

Swim ace McKeown shrugs off shoulder injury to win gold

Swim ace McKeown shrugs off shoulder injury to win gold

Just weeks after dislocating a shoulder, Australian swim star Kaylee McKeown has won gold at the world titles.

Thailand-Cambodia truce holds as villagers return home

Thailand-Cambodia truce holds as villagers return home

Thailand-Cambodia truce holds as villagers return home

Thailand-Cambodia truce holds as villagers return home

Calm is returning to the Thailand-Cambodia border and people are going home after fleeing days of fighting as both sides abide by a ceasefire.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after five-day battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after five-day battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after five-day battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after five-day battle

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire to end border clashes that have killed at least 38 people, mostly civilians.

Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

A bronze medal was a good result for Australia on day two of the world swimming championships, but there could be gold on the horizon.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire following days of deadly border clashes, Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim says.

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It's mind boggling: Ian Thorpe blown away by upset win

Australia have enjoyed a golden first night at the 2025 world championships in Singapore, with the men and women's 4x100m freestyle teams producing upset wins.

Double golden joy as Australia triumph at world champs

Australia's men's and women's 4x100m relay teams have won gold at the swimming world championships in Singapore, while Sam Short took 400m freestyle silver.

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.

Jeju Air jet 'still had working engine' when it crashed

A South Korean jet's right engine still had enough power for flight when it crashed during an emergency landing, killing 179 people, investigators say.

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Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their MPs from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election.

Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls

Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has extended into a third day as the death toll surpasses 30, with both sides saying they are acting in self-defence.

Australian swimming's fresh wave face world title test

Swimming Australia's head coach says the Dolphins will embark on a fresh era at the world championships starting on Sunday in Singapore.

Thailand, Cambodia in second day of deadly clashes

Clashes that have already claimed 16 lives are continuing on the Thai-Cambodia border, as a regional leader urges a peaceful resolution.

Australian traveller found dead at Thai hotel

An Australian traveller has died in a Thai hotel room with a mobile phone on his chest.

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

At least 12 people have been killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area.

Bangladeshi students protest after jet crash kills 31

Mourning has turned to anger in Bangladesh as the death toll from a fighter jet crash into a school increased to 31, sparking protests by hundreds of students.

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