Asia
Teen girl dies in ‘menstruation hut’
A TEENAGE girl has tragically died in Nepal after she suffered smoke inhalation from being banished to a ‘menstruation hut’.
Japan blaze engulfs 140 buildings
HUNDREDS of residents have been evacuated as a raging fire ripped through Itoigawa City, on the Sea of Japan coast.
China’s ‘mistress killer’ making a fortune
THIS woman is out to “exterminate” cheating husbands — and she’s getting 100 calls a week to confront their lovers and “beat” them in the street.
Massive quake rattles Indonesia
INDONESIA has been hit by another giant earthquake, this time near the Leti Islands off the coast of East Timor.
Red alert as smog hits 460 million people
SCHOOLS have been disrupted, factories were shut and flights were cancelled as a blanket of pollution the size of Victoria smothered cities.
‘Nightmare’ for kids born in captivity
A COUPLE held hostage for the last four years have appeared on video with their two children, both born after their capture, pleading for help.
Korea’s ‘Female Rasputin’ on trial
THE confidante of impeached South Korean president Park Geun-hye has denied allegations of extortion on the first day of her high profile trial.
North Korean village not all it seems
THERE’S no hard labour, it’s peaceful and those who live here get their meals delivered most days. But the North Korean town of Hyanghari is no luxury resort.
‘Cinderella’ slipper clue in MH370 hunt
AN AUSTRALIAN group may hold key evidence washed up onshore from missing flight MH370, including a slipper from one passenger.
China’s ‘brazen’ act provokes America
CHINA and the US are facing the biggest test of their tense relationship in years after the “seizure” of an American drone.
Breakthrough in Thai diver mystery
THAI police investigating the case of a man found with his throat slit and tied to a post in the sea have made a key discovery.
Drone part of US bid to ‘contain’ China
AN UNDERWATER drone seized by the Chinese navy is the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of US military surveillance in the South China Sea, Chinese state media claim.
Powerful earthquake strikes PNG
A FORCEFUL earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, generating a small tsunami and knocking out power in parts of the Pacific island nation.
US glider seized in South China Sea
TENSIONS in the South China Sea are hotting up after China seized an underwater glider belonging to the US that entered the territory.
Trump: China drone nab ‘unpresidented’
DONALD Trump might want to invest in a dictionary if his response to China seizing a US navy drone is anything to go by.
Bali hot spot buried in garbage
HUNDREDS of people including Indonesia’s Army were forced to clean up one of Bali’s popular beaches after it became inundated with rubbish.
Duterte: ‘I killed about three of them’
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed that he shot dead at least three men while mayor of the southern city of Davao.
US demands China give back drone
A CHINESE warship has seized a US underwater drone in the South China Sea, and the US is demanding its return.
Most insane game of rock, paper, scissors
NOT all heroes wear capes, as this woman proved in the greatest battle of rock, paper, scissors of all time that gives new meaning to the word pressure.
North Korea’s child slave shame
YOUNG boys and girls who should be at school or playing with friends have been captured on video doing forced labour.
‘China can punish them in no time’
A PROMINENT Chinese media outlet has called on Beijing to start conquering, as tensions with the United States rise over Donald Trump’s remarks.
China shows off its war capability
CHINA’s first aircraft carrier has engaged in a public live-fire exercise, flexing its own weapons as well as those of its aircraft to demonstrate its war-readiness.
Aussie MP endorses Punisher’s extreme tactics
A COALITION MP has thrown his support behind the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war calling for a round up of Aussie drug dealers.
Coalition MP hails brutal drugs war
A CONTROVERSIAL MP has called on Australia to follow the Philippines’ example of rounding up and executing criminals in a war on drugs.
Beauty blogger found dead in Bali
SHE had thousands of followers on social media and was one of Asia’s most popular beauty bloggers. Her bizarre death is now being investigated.
Threat of ‘$5 trillion global meltdown’
AUSTRALIA has one huge Achilles’ heel. Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, China has the power to utterly cripple us.
Bishop’s South China Sea war fears
JULIE Bishop has warned of tension and mistrust amid reports China has installed weapons on all seven of its artificial islands in the South China Sea.
The creepiest place on Earth
IT WAS meant to be a seaside resort but these UFO-shaped houses were left abandoned before they even opened after a number of mysterious deaths.
Kim Jong-un’s drunk request
WHEN the North Korean leader woke up after a night of heavy drinking, he couldn’t understand why his military leaders were crying.
Proof China is almost ‘war ready’
BEIJING’s artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea are now bristling with fortified gun towers, new satellite photos reveal.
Teen blows family’s life savings online
THOUSANDS squandered by 14-year-old seduced into buying gifts for girls he’d never met, but who he said felt like ‘real friends’.
Duterte could lose job over murder boast
RODRIGO Duterte’s admission that he killed drug dealers was typical hyperbole, his supporters claim — but others say it could lead to his impeachment.
Aussies facing brutal executions
DEATH by firing squad, hanging or lethal injection are the potential fates of Aussies who are facing execution overseas.
Admiral’s warning over ‘aggressive’ China
US admiral Harry Harris has told Australia he is determined to enforce freedom of navigation in the South China Sea against an ‘aggressive’ Beijing.
‘Bodies stacked like firewood’
THE death toll in the Philippines’ drug crackdown is about to hit 6000 and nobody is safe. WARNING: Graphic
The letter to killed cop’s wife
THE wife of the Bali police officer allegedly killed by Sara Connor and her British boyfriend has rejected an offer in a handwritten letter.
Fighters in ‘dangerous’ clash
CHINA has accused Japanese fighter jets of firing “jamming shells” as six of its own planes flew over disputed waters near the island of Okinawa.
Deadly cyclone’s trail of destruction
CYCLONE Vardah has wreaked havoc along India’s southeast coast, sparking mass evacuations and killing seven people.
Chinese bomber buzzes disputed sea
CHINA has flown a nuclear-capable plane in disputed territory in the South China Sea. Some say it’s a direct message to America.
Kim’s wife ‘secretly gave birth to heir’
KIM Jong-un’s wife’s eight-month public absence sparked fears she was killed. Now there are rumours she had a baby boy.
Free booze on flights could soon end
SOME of Asia’s marquee airlines that spoil passengers with free alcohol and in-flight entertainment may soon have to kick the habit.
Japan’s mysterious ‘evaporating people’
AT LEAST 100,000 Japanese men and women have vanished each year since the mid-1990s. They are known as the “evaporated people”.
Thousands rescued after Indian storm
A FLEET of ships and helicopters have been used to evacuate thousands of tourists stranded due to a cyclonic storm off eastern India.
Inside Manila’s funeral parlours
ABOUT five victims a night are brought into mortuaries in the capital of the Philippines, where the brutal drug war is taking a new toll. Warning: Graphic.
Woman killed in Contiki bus crash named
THE woman who was killed after her Contiki tour bus bound for Indonesia’s Gili Islands fell off a cliff has been named.
The President who just got impeached
SOUTH Korean parliament just impeached its female President Park Geun-Hye over a corruption scandal. This is what happens next.
Inside Santa’s real workshop
LONG working hours, low pay and squalid accommodation — welcome to the real toy factory where your Christmas presents are made.
Mutant pig born with monkey face
BIZARRE images of a tiny piglet born with the face of a monkey have baffled not only locals but social media users too.
‘The threat keeps me awake at night’
A SENIOR US official has issued a serious warning on what North Korea is capable of doing, there’s just one thing holding them back.
The Punisher’s scary Trump impression
THEY say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and it doesn’t get any better than Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s Donald Trump impression.
Rescuers scan quake rubble for life
THE death toll from the powerful earthquake that hit Indonesia’s Aceh province has surpassed 100, as rescuers use advanced life-detecting devices.
Bizarre cloud baffles the internet
PHOTOS have emerged on social media of a mysterious cloud over Japan which looks like the Death Star from Star Wars.
‘Bodies burnt beyond recognition’
HORRIFIC footage shows the moment after a plane carrying 48 people crashed on a mountain slope in Pakistan.
Chinese lash out at ‘rookie’ Trump
IT SEEMS Donald Trump has gone out of his way to make waves with China, and judging by their response, all will not be forgiven.
China’s secret world of torture
BEATINGS. Starvation. Sleep deprivation. Just a few of the techniques allegedly being used against some of China’s officials.
World’s toughest exam: could you pass it?
HALFWAY through the year, millions of students sit the world’s most gruelling university entrance exam. Here’s a look at what it involves.
Six ways Trump will clash with China
DONALD Trump’s controversial phone call to the Taiwan president is just one of six issues that could become flashpoints between the US and China.
Mysterious ‘dead zone’ a threat
A HUGE, mysterious dead zone — 60,000 sq km virtually devoid of oxygen and life — has been discovered in Australia’s northwest.
Truth about Trump’s phone call
DONALD Trump was accused of making a massive blunder, but it turns out his controversial phone call was carefully planned.
Woman executed on wedding dancefloor
A PREGNANT woman was shot dead at a wedding dance by drunk men who were angry they couldn’t dance with her.
Shinzo Abe to visit Pearl Harbor
JAPANESE Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will become his first country’s leader to visit Pearl Harbor, 75 years after Japan’s attack on Hawaii in 1941.
North Korea’s secret ‘war tunnels’
FEARS are growing that North Korea plans to invade its neighbour to the south after a network of hidden tunnels was revealed.
‘Cult’ scandal bringing down a president
SOUTH Korea’s first female president’s neck is on the chopping block over her bizarre link to a shadowy figure from an obscure religious cult.
China’s Titanic tourist attraction
CONSTRUCTION of the world’s first full size replica of the Titanic is underway, with plans for a simulated iceberg crash to give tourists the full experience.
Australian tourist’s body found
THE body of Australian man Mark Allen has been found in a guesthouse in Cambodia after an apparent drug overdose.
Meet Thailand’s new king
CROWN Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has been proclaimed Thailand’s new king, 50 days after the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
‘Human rights advocates will die’
THE leader known as The Punisher, Rodrigo Duterte, has now gravely warned human rights campaigners to shut up on his war on drugs.
Chilling discovery in satellite pics
PHOTOGRAPHS from high above North Korea show what observers say are concerning developments in the regime’s arsenal of repression.
Schoolie: ‘I thought he was dead’
LIMARA watched in horror as security delivered street justice to the teen who allegedly tried to rob her. WARNING: Graphic.
Earthquake hits near Mount Everest
A NEPALI guide has died and a British climber was injured when an earthquake triggered an avalanche on the Himalayan peak they were climbing.
Cash crisis forces Aussie tourists to busk
AUSTRALIAN and European travellers have resorted to performing for money on the streets after ‘demonetisation’ of banknotes left them penniless.
World’s most macabre business idea
IT was billed as not only a unique game-changing tourist attraction for Japan, but “undeniably a world-first” and it’s clear to see why.
The world’s most unpopular woman
IS South Korea’s president the world’s most hated leader? Police dispute claims that 1.5 million people are protesting on the streets — but the pictures tell their own story.
China struck by deadly quake
AN EARTHQUAKE with a magnitude of 6.7 has struck China’s northwestern border with Tajikistan, killing at least one person.
China struck by deadly quake
AN EARTHQUAKE with a magnitude of 6.7 has struck China’s northwestern border with Tajikistan, killing at least one person.
‘I’m not guilty, I didn’t kill’
AUSTRALIAN woman Sara Connor has lost her bid to have the murder case against her thrown out in Bali, sparking her to again proclaim she is innocent.
Power plant collapse kills dozens
SHOCKING images have emerged after a power station under construction in China collapsed, killing more than 60 workers.
‘I just got robbed by Bali cops’
“I THOUGHT I was going to jail.” A tourist in Bali has detailed the moment he was allegedly extorted by Balinese police.
Outrageous reason man was denied loan
A MAN has been knocked back for home loans from multiple banks for a truly outrageous reason, leaving social media users up in arms.
Aussie Crown staff arrested in China
THREE Australian employees of billionaire James Packer’s Crown Resorts have been arrested in China, as it cracks down on high-roller gambling promotions.
Strong earthquake hits Japan
BREAKING: A magnitude-6.1 earthquake has rattled north-eastern Japan but no tsunami warning has been issued.
‘Very lucky’ teen returns home
AUSTRALIAN teenager Jamie Murphy is back home in Perth after being whisked through a private exit at the airport last night.
President admits bulk-buying Viagra
THINGS just keep getting stranger in South Korea, where the President has admitted bulk-buying a sex drug amid a major political scandal over her confidant.
Real story behind ‘set-up’ CCTV footage
CCTV footage of Perth teen Jamie Murphy’s arrest has been released after a “re-enactment video” drew criticism from viewers who said it showed he was “set-up”.
Bali teen could soon walk free
BALI lab says Jamie Murphy was clean of drugs and the powder found on him had caffeine and painkillers — but nothing illegal.
Teen’s mates lash out over arrest
THE Aussie teen arrested in Bali isn’t a schoolie — and his furious friends claim he isn’t the villain police have painted him as either.
Aussie spared death in Vietnam
A 73-year-old Australian woman, convicted of heroin trafficking, has had her death sentence in Vietnam reduced to life in prison.
Absolute carnage: Four dead in pileup
SHOCKING images from China show the scene of a deadly 37-vehicle pileup — the majority of cars crushed by semi-trailers.
Man steals wallet during job interview
THIS should probably go without saying, but here’s a tip for your next job interview: try not to steal the boss’ wallet.
Massive earthquake rocks Japan
TSUNAMI waves hit areas along the Japanese coast after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima.
Japan rattled by massive earthquake
THOUSANDS have fled to higher ground after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, which triggered a 1.4m tsunami near the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Kim ‘sends cryptic message to spies’
NORTH Korea has reportedly broadcast a “coded” message, sparking fears Kim Jong-un is sending out an attack signal.
Aussie ‘cheated women into surrogacy’
AN Australian nurse faces two years’ jail for running a surrogacy clinic in Cambodia and allegedly exploiting poor locals.
Things are getting crazy in India
FROM deploying ‘cash coolies’ to buying Rolex watches, Indians have found unique ways to dodge the government’s surprise cash crackdown.
Aussie arrested in surrogacy crackdown
A MELBOURNE nurse running a surrogacy clinic in Cambodia has been arrested under new laws banning the practice.
‘I can see bodies lying near tracks’
MORE than 100 passengers have been killed and even more injured after 14 carriages of an overnight train derailed in India.
Train derailment kills more than 90
FOURTEEN carriages of a passenger train have rolled off the track, killing more than 90 people and injuring more than 150 in a horror derailment in India.
Thailand’s queen in hospital
EIGHTY-FOUR year old Queen Sirikit has been taken to hospital with a lung infection a month after the death of her husband.
Shipwrecks vanish without a trace
FIVE World War II warships have mysteriously disappeared from their watery graves, leaving nothing behind but a boat shaped indentation on the seabed.
The seconds that could save Sara
LOVERS Sara Connor and David Taylor may be holding hands in jail — but do they agree on what really happened when a Bali cop was killed?
Who killed Angelina’s dad?
SIX years after her father Andrew Oake was murdered, Angelina has continued to help her family find his killers.
The $100m wedding with 50,000 guests
AN Indian politician has infuriated many people in his poverty-stricken country by throwing a shockingly extravagant wedding for his daughter.
Trump’s plan to thwart China
DONALD Trump is planning an ambitious military expansion to thwart China’s influence, and it could easily destabilise Australia’s part of the world.
