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July 10, 2023 3:25 PM

It was one of nine deals signed during talks in Beijing.

‘Today, we can no longer focus on Europe only … we have to position ourselves much more broadly,’ Germany’s army chief said as hundreds of troops were dispatched to Australia for training for the first time ever.

July 10, 2023 3:15 PM

A Malaysian and an Indonesian died in the accident.

July 10, 2023 3:15 PM

The criticism mostly targeted two women who posted about their experience on social media.

July 10, 2023 2:45 PM

The trend has reportedly sparked a backlash from some in China due to safety reasons.

July 10, 2023 2:21 PM

Layers of sediment and sludge beneath the seawater in Japan’s Beppu Bay offer clues about the past.

July 10, 2023 2:21 PM

Mr Grossi will meet with Pacific Islands Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.

In the capital New Delhi, more rain was recorded in a single day than at any time in the past 40 years. Authorities across several states urged residents to stay inside their homes.

July 10, 2023 2:09 PM

Dr Yellen told reporters that she and her Chinese counterparts had “aired significant disagreements” in their meetings.

In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at the reaction to Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster and ponder what is next.

July 10, 2023 1:54 PM

A 25-year-old male suspect has been arrested.

Authorities in Lianjiang said they have arrested a 25-year-old man with the surname Wu.

Long-time Cambodian leader Hun Sen implored Ukraine not to use cluster munitions, citing how his country had yet to rid itself of the bombs dropped on it by the US more than half a century ago, which have left tens of thousands maimed or killed.

July 10, 2023 11:05 AM

A "bored" Canadian teen vandalised a wooden pillar, while a ceiling painting in Tokyo peeled off.

The South Asian island nation has offered a month-long amnesty for the return of historical treasures stolen by protesters who stormed the presidential palace a year ago, forcing the then-leader to flee.

Visitor statistics suggest Southeast Asia isn’t attracting anywhere near the number of Chinese travellers it used to, as China’s slower-than-expected recovery leaves its citizens more hesitant to spend money heading abroad.

The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party aims to increase its popularity in August’s state elections by using TikTok to pummel PM Anwar Ibrahim and his multi-ethnic coalition.

July 10, 2023 8:25 AM

The highest-level warning for heavy rain was issued.

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

July 10, 2023 8:15 AM

The artefacts were stolen from the palace in the heart of the capital Colombo.