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Donald Trump tweets warning to North Korea: 'Talking is not the answer!'
Hours later Trump's defense chief seemingly contradicted him, saying the US still has diplomatic options.
- by Ashley Parker
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Military prepares for war ordinary citizens don't want
Do we really want to continue wasting money and resources on war and the military machine?
Philippines prepares to defeat Islamic State in final battle for Marawi
Bangkok: Philippine troops are planning a final assault to end the almost 100-day battle of Marawi, as Islamic State-allied fighters try to sneak into the besieged southern Philippine city.
- by Lindsay Murdoch
Kim Jong-un: missile test a 'prelude' to containing Guam
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said the test-firing of a missile over Japan on Tuesday was a "meaningful prelude" to containing the American territory of Guam.
- by Shinhye Kang
Admiral Harry Harris eyed for Australia ambassador post
US President Donald Trump is considering naming America's top military commander in the Pacific as US Ambassador to Australia.
- by Peter Mitchell
North Korean missile launch over Japan the latest in Trump-Kim duel
Ten days ago, amid a lull in rockets, it seemed the diplomats were making headway. So what happens now?
- by Kirsty Needham
Donald Trump vows 'all options' open after North Korean missile test over Japan
"This regime has signalled its contempt for its neighbours," the US president said in a statement.
- by Andy Sharp, David Tweed and Toluse Olorunnipa
Freeport to seek Rio Tinto approval for deal with Indonesia on Grasberg mine
Jakarta: US mining giant Freeport McMoRan has signalled it believes a breakthrough agreement allowing it to continue operating a massive gold and copper mine in Indonesia will win the approval of Rio Tinto.
- by Jewel Topsfield
North Korea missile test prompts warnings about miscalculations sparking major conflict
The missile flew about 2700 kilometres, meaning if it had been fired from Sydney it would have easily cleared New Zealand.
- by David Wroe, national security correspondent
North Korea launches missile over Japan
North Korea fired a missile early on Tuesday from near Pyongyang that flew over northern Japan, the South Korean and Japanese governments said.
- by Anna Fifield
Australia ready to support Japan following North Korean missile launch: Julie Bishop
Australia stands ready to support Japan "at any time", in the wake of threatening behaviour of North Korea.
- by Amy Remeikis, Stephanie Peatling