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Mass testing in Tibetan cities of Lhasa and Shigatse after 21 infections, as millions are put under lockdown in tropical Hainan and tourists strandedChina is racing to stamp out Covid-19 outbreaks in the tourist hubs of Tibet and Hainan, with the autho…
Prime minister Sogavare’s office claims country does not have resources to host Pacific Games and an election at same time, raising outcry from opponentsA bill to delay elections in Solomon Islands has been submitted to its parliament, officials said, …
Anti-submarine attack and sea raid exercises begin, as Beijing maintains pressure on Taiwan’s defencesChina carried out fresh military drills around Taiwan on Monday, including anti-submarine attack and sea raid operations, a day after its major live-f…
Warships shadow each other in final hours of exercises as White House calls Beijing’s actions ‘irresponsible’China has wrapped up its unprecedented four days of drills that showcased Beijing’s growing military prowess and determination to challenge wha…
Hundreds of angry workers say government’s 18-times increase will deter tourists and destroy incomesHundreds of Indonesian tourism workers have gone on strike over a hefty increase in ticket prices to see the country’s Komodo dragons, a rise the govern…
Rare disclosure comes as China struggles to increase elderly immunisation rates amid online rumours of side-effects Read all our coronavirus coverageChina’s Covid-19 vaccines are safe and have been given to leaders of the state and ruling Communist par…
Readings above 40C expected on Saturday with some cities at highest alert level and warnings of dam failures due to melting glaciersChina is set for the return of more heatwaves over the next 10 days, with temperatures set to start spiking in parts of …
Police in Rajasthan also banned public gatherings, fearing violence after two Muslims posted a video claiming responsibility for murder of man in UdaipurFearing outbreaks of religious violence, police in the Indian state of Rajasthan banned public gath…
Journalists demand release of the co-founder of the fact-checking website Alt News after he was accused of insulting HindusDelhi police have arrested the Muslim co-founder of a fact-checking website, accusing him of insulting religious beliefs on Twitt…
Intruders included 17 fighters, six H-6 bombers and aerial refuelling aircraft, in largest Chinese incursion since MayTaiwan scrambled jets to warn away 29 Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone, including bombers that flew to the south of the island…
UN expert says minors have been beaten and forced to endure mock executionsScores of children have been killed in Myanmar since last year’s coup, not just in the crossfire of conflict but as deliberate targets of a military willing to inflict immense s…
Uttar Pradesh authorities demolish property belonging to people allegedly involved in unrestAuthorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have demolished the homes of several people accused of involvement in riots last week triggered by derogatory r…
Monday morning launches demonstrate ‘capability and readiness to carry out precision strikes’ on regime, a day after it carried out its own launchesSouth Korea and the US have fired eight surface-to-surface missiles into the sea in response to North Ko…
Ex-PM Peter O’Neill criticises timing of foreign minister’s visit, saying no agreements should be signed with Beijing before pollChina’s top diplomat has begun his visit to Papua New Guinea in the midst of the island’s national election as Beijing race…
China is pursuing a Pacific-wide pact with 10 island nations on security, policing and data – report
Federated States of Micronesia wants deal rejected because it could spark new cold war between China and west while Australia admits ‘we’ve got a lot of work to do’China’s Pacific plan is ‘clear’ but so is Australia’s intention to be partner of choice,…