Indo-Pacific

The mysterious disappearance of a 5-year-old near Alice Springs culminates in tragedy as police find a body in the Outback, triggering widespread grief and scrutiny.

North Korea grapples with severe drought, exacerbating existing food shortages, impacting over 26 million people.

Indonesian bays become year-round havens for endangered whale sharks, challenging previous migration assumptions and revealing ecological treasures.

A royal commission highlights the need for stricter gun reforms and increased security at Jewish events amid heightened threats.

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks in a major drug bust, exposing ties between religious figures and narcotics trafficking after cannabis discovered in luggage.

India condemns Trump's endorsement of derogatory remarks regarding its status, calling it a threat to bilateral ties.

A large, unstable ice block between Everest's base camp and camp one halts climbers, sparking safety concerns.

China's ruling to unwind Meta's acquisition of Manus signals caution for tech partnerships, affecting foreign collaborations.

Sri Lankan monks were arrested for attempting to transport 110kg of cannabis, highlighting rising drug trafficking concerns in the region.

Australia mandates tech giants to negotiate with media or face a 2.25% levy, igniting debates and potential reforms in digital content economics.

North Korea's executions rose 117% post-border closure, report reveals.

The US-Iran conflict presents economic challenges and strategic opportunities for China, reshaping its geopolitical engagements.