As Philippines, Vietnam close ranks, China adopts ‘divide and conquer’ approach
Beijing’s policy is calibrated accordingly by factoring Manila’s more assertive approach and Hanoi’s “low profile” way of managing the dispute, analysts say.
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Helicopter crashes into Hilton hotel roof in Australia’s Cairns, killing pilot
Mangled pieces of the helicopter’s propeller landed in the hotel’s pool, said an emergency services official, adding that two other bystanders had been taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Time to share Olympic glory with the Global South
The Paris Olympics have been relatively cheap by recent standards, with an estimated US$10 billion cost – only 25 per cent above original estimates, compared with more than triple and double the original budgets for the more expensive Tokyo and Rio Games respectively. Thanks to the vigilance of French security personnel, Paris has been safe despite efforts to sabotage the country’s high-speed railway.
Australia’s spy chief: friendly nations engaged in foreign interference
Australia’s spy chief on Sunday accused some friendly nations of running foreign interference operations in the country, saying their identities would surprise people if revealed.
Mother-son feud playing out in public dulls shine of Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo's gold medals
It was a Cinderella story that somehow turned into a tawdry telenovela.
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
SYDNEY -- Australia's top defense official on Friday pushed back against criticism that the planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines would leave the country beholden to the U.S.
Why the Great Barrier Reef is vital for us, our oceans and our planet
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the world’s largest coral reef system.
How China Built Tech Prowess: Chemistry Classes and Research Labs
China’s domination of electric cars, which is threatening to start a trade war, was born decades ago in university laboratories in Texas, when researchers discovered how to make batteries with minerals that were abundant and cheap.