China deploys surface-to-air missiles to contested South China Sea island
China has deployed an advanced surface-to-air missile system in a heavily disputed island, situated between Vietnam and Taiwan that it controls in the South China Sea.
World leaders announce ceasefire plan in Syria, pledge swift humanitarian aid at Munich talks
World leaders have agreed to enact a nationwide ceasefire in Syria, aiming to break the deadlock in the war-ravaged country and introduce swift humanitarian aid.
Saudi Arabia pledges ground troops to US-led coalition against ISIS after contributing to billions raised at UN conference for aid in Syria
Global leaders have pledged more than AU$15 billion in aid to Syria amid the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, while Saudi Arabia makes a first-time promise to support the US-led coalition against Daesh on the ground.
High Court dismisses appeal to challenge offshore asylum-seeker processing and detention
The High Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the Australian government's offshore immigration processing and resettlement program, dashing the hopes of hundreds of asylum seekers facing deportation.
Tony Abbott stands by decision to support plebiscite on same-sex marriage in Australia
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has stood by his decision to call for a plebiscite on same-sex marriage, and called for “common sense” on the matter.
Charlie Hebdo anniversary: Paris police shoot dead man with fake suicide vest claiming to be responsible for attack
Police have shot dead a knife-wielding man trying to attack Paris in retribution of French strikes in Syria and Iraq.
El Nino likely passing its peak in Australia may mean relief for bushfire ravaged communities
According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, El Nino has likely reached its peak and is expected to return to neutral levels.
Obama tightens US gun control laws with executive presidential action
US President Barack Obama has announced sweeping gun control laws that will close loopholes in background checks to curb gun-related crime.
Putin praises 'very talented' Trump in political news conference
Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump in the US presidential race as “flamboyant” and “very talented,” while speaking at a political conference in Moscow.
Libyan factions sign UN deal to form unified government
Opposing Libyan governments have signed a United Nations-brokered deal in Morocco aimed at uniting the two factions and resting IS tensions.
IS earns millions from black market oil sales to Assad
Islamic State militants have been funding their global tyranny by trading black market oil for up to US$40 million a month
New reform proposals: keeping Australian terrorists behind bars indefinitely
Convicted Australian terrorists that have served out their prison sentence may be detained indefinitely, under new laws proposed by Prime Minister Turnbull.
Experts call for trial drug testing to be implemented at Australian music festivals
Australian drug researchers and risk prevention advocates are calling for trial drug testing at festivals amid recent deaths due to overdose.
China recognizes catastrophic pollution levels; issues highest air poison alert
Chinese authorities have issued the highest possible air pollution warning in Beijing, signalling fatal smog levels.
China inks $6.5bn worth of deals with South Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced $6.5bn worth of deals to foster trade and investment agreements with African nations.
Sweden petitions to close Danish bridge due to Europe refugee crisis
The Swedish government has drafted a proposal that will give authorities permission to temporarily close the Oresund Bridge between Denmark due to the migrant crisis.
MH370 news update: Australian authorities narrow search for missing flight
Australian authorities have narrowed the search for MH370 based on a new data analysis report by the Transport Safety Bureau.
Cameroon military frees 900 Boko Haram captives in special operation
Cameroon armed forces killed over 100 Boko Haram extremists, freeing more than 900 of the terror group’s hostages.
Putin pledges to assist France in counter-ISIS terrorism tactics
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to assist French President Francois Hollande in his fight against IS terrorists.
