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An "unprecedented" surprise offensive launched by a coalition of ethnic-based armies and pro-democracy fighters in Myanmar's north has some observers convinced the country's ruling junta is likely to be defeated.

With 456 players, Squid Game: The Challenge is the biggest, most brutal reality TV show yet.

Mining stocks have driven the Australian share market higher, while Fortescue shareholders reject remuneration report.

Rescuers trying to reach workers trapped in a collapsed highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas since last weekend, suspend work temporarily after hearing a sudden "cracking sound".

In a new book by a former Australian diplomat, the stories and struggles of LGBT workers in Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are documented.

The experience of fleeing war and persecution as a child planted a seed for Mariam Veiszadeh. Now she's one of the most prominent social justice advocates in Australia.

A rally on Wall Street sends Australian stocks higher, while wages post their biggest quarterly increase in at least a quarter of a century. Look back on the day's developments with our blog.

The Australian share market has risen moderately despite Wall Street's struggle to find direction overnight as investors await crucial inflation data that will decide how high US interest rates will climb.

The economic adviser to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was released by the military in a surprise move in 2022. A year on, he reflects on the dark days and having Brad Pitt play him if his new book makes the big screen.

Dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chase and encircle Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. 

Myanmar nationals who have had their visas knocked back by immigration officials because of the "political and economic situation" in their strife-riven country, say their individual circumstances are not being properly considered.

The Australian share market has risen despite a mixed session on Wall Street overnight. Look back on the day's events with our blog.

The Chinese media's coverage of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China this week has generally been positive, with experts saying it reflects Beijing's changing approach to the relationship. 

Chinese Australians and Australian expats in China are upbeat that the long-awaited PM visit may help reverse the "headwind" the relationship has been facing.

Chinese companies invest billions in Belt and Road nickel refining projects in Indonesia, but for people working on the frontline, conditions can be deadly.  

A first in seven years, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with President Xi Jinping in China, citing improved relationship with Australia's major trading partner.

Ashwin Ramachandran is on a mission to help increase access to fertility tests for men and start more conversations about male infertility.

Six Pacific Island countries have voted with Israel to oppose the UN resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. For many nations in the region, the connection to Israel runs deep.   

Pakistan detains and deports Afghans after nationwide searches under a crackdown on undocumented or unregistered foreigners, with aid agencies warning of chaotic and desperate scenes among those returning to Afghanistan.

As Xi Jinping faces a double dip in China's economy and public support wanes in his third term, interactions between Beijing and the West, including Australia and the United States, have become a tool in his efforts to turn things around, writes Bang Xiao.

Halloween revellers gathered in central Shanghai late on Tuesday night, with some dressing in costumes that poked fun at Chinese authorities in a rare showcase of free expression.

In the year since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the platform now known as X, has reportedly halved in value, and is considered "no longer safe" for users in countries where freedom of expression has increasingly come under threat.

After an hours-long stand-off, Japanese police detain a man who they believe was also involved in an incident at the hospital that wounded two people.

A rally on Wall Street sends Australian stocks higher, and oil prices ease on lessening fears about the Israel-Gaza war disrupting supply from the region. Look back on the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our blog.

Picking up unwanted items from the street is becoming a new trend among China's young generation, with city "stooping" groups emerging on social media across the country's major cities.