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What Xi Jinping really wants from Trump

At the glittering high point of the White House state dinner, the hierarchy of the world's two great powers was laid bare. 
Xi and Trump pose on a red carpet

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: World Politics

Missing Australian human rights activist charged in Vietnam

Vietnamese authorities charge an Australian man and two other people with planning to carry out terrorist activities, but a pro-democracy group believes the men were abducted in an act of "transnational repression".
Australian man Hiep Tran who has been reported missinf in cambodia smiles as he looks at the camera

Published: Location: CambodiaTopic: International Law

North Korean hackers steal millions in crypto heist

A North Korean hacking group infiltrated 30,000 devices stealing millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency from people in more than 100 countries.
A computer screen with multiple green five-figure numbers running across it.

Published: Location: Korea, Democratic People's Republic OfTopic: Cyber Crime

Bridges are ending North Korea's famed isolation. Some fear what comes next

Trade pathways or potential military corridors? Inside North Korea's latest push for bridges linking it to its closest allies. 
A crowd surrounds a truck.

Published: Location: Korea, Democratic People's Republic OfTopic: World Politics

This David Beckham knows how to take corners

He's named after the famous footballer but this David Beckham from the Andaman islands swapped the soccer field for the velodrome and hasn't looked back.
David Beckham Elkatohchoongo of India competes in the men's sprint qualifying round during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP PhotoManish Swarup)

Published: Location: AsiaTopic: Track Cycling

Bangkok locals rally to help each other as flood wreaks havoc

Some Thai residents are having to wade through water to get to the supermarket following flooding caused by torrential rain on the weekend.
People carrying groceries in Bangkok floodwaters.
Duration: 31 seconds

Published: Location: ThailandTopic: Floods

Love of soba noodles is reason cherry blossoms bloom in Tasmania

Thirty years ago, a Japanese love of Tasmanian new-season soba noodles led to a cross-cultural gift of hundreds of cherry blossom trees, now celebrated at the annual Hanami Trail festival.
groups of people picnicking in the sun by the river surrounded by white flowering trees

Published: Location: DeloraineTopic: Community and Cultural Events

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Ghosts of Saigon

As the Vietnam War neared its chaotic end, thousands of children were evacuated around the world. Some arrived in Australia through Operation Babylift, others in the years before.
Sepia toned graphic with a photo of a small baby on the bottom left corner holding food with a red cross tag on her wrist

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Common Cause

This uplifting series focuses on global teamwork, as Australians join forces with remarkable international partners to address tough social problems across the region.
mid shot of an elderly asian woman looking into an eye examination machine (left), a young asian female doctor examining

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Soundwalks in Mandarin

Learn Mandarin with the popular ABC Kids podcast Soundwalks which takes you on an audio journey of discovery through forests, deserts, rivers and cities.
Graphic image of panda wearing headphones, text on screen in Mandarin

Published: Topic: Language Learning

Asia News Week

A weekly news program featuring the biggest and most timely stories from across Asia.
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