Asia Pacific

Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection

The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in ‘safety’.

Former soldier is accused of murdering five people in Afghanistan.

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Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests

Gas leak ignites plant in Victoria that produces about 10 percent of Australia’s fuel.

Japan’s announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.

The nuclear watchdog’s chief says there is a rapid increase in operations at North Korea’s Yongbyon reactor.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.

The UN and International Organization for Migration said about 250 people, including children, are feared missing.

Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.

The IEA’s oil ‘demand destruction’ report comes after its chief said unnamed countries are hoarding stocks.