Dec. 13, 2025 In short: (ABC-Australia) The Philippine Coast Guard says three fishermen were injured and two boats damaged after being struck by water cannon fired by the China Coast Guard. The clash occurred at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, well within the Phillipines’ exclusive economic zone. What’s next? China claims as its […]
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Bystander tackles and wrestles gun from alleged gunman during Bondi beach mass shooting
SYDNEY, 15 DECMEBER 2025 (THE GUARDIAN)—A bystander tackled and wrestled a gun from one of the two alleged gunman during the Bondi beach mass shooting in which at least 12 people were killed, footage shows. Video of the scene shows the alleged gunman standing on a footpath between a grassy area and parking lot holding […]
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Defence briefs Pacific nations on China’s naval flotilla but ‘final destination’ unknown
By Stephen Dziedzic In short: (ABC-Australia) Defence officials have briefed Pacific nations on the offensive capabilities of China’s naval task group in the Indo-Pacific. Analysts believe the naval flotilla is likely to sail further east into the Pacific rather than south-east towards Australia. What’s next? ADF continues to monitor the four navy vessels but would […]
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Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks onto Japanese jets
In short: (ABC-Australia) The defence ministers of Japan and Australia have expressed concern during their scheduled talks in Tokyo on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets. The incident occurred a month after the Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. What’s next? Australia and […]
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Thailand launches air strikes amid new border clashes with Cambodia
In short: (ABC – Australia) Fighting has broken out once again on the Thai-Cambodian border, with both sides accusing each other of breaching a ceasefire agreement signed after the five-day war in July. Thailand launched air strikes after a Thai soldier was killed and four wounded in fresh clashes in the easternmost province of Ubon […]
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Condoms and contraceptives to become more expensive in China as Beijing accelerates push to lift birth rate
By Iris Zhao In short: (ABC-Australia) China is removing a tax exemption for contraceptives first applied during the One-child Policy era. It comes as Beijing seeks to reverse the country’s rapid population decline. What’s next? Experts say the move is a step backwards for women, young people and low-income groups, making contraceptives less accessible for those […]