World
Asia
Cock fighting in East Timor's political arena
The last of the independence warriors go into battle again on May 12 for the government of the world's newest, poorest country.
- by Michael Sainsbury
Latest
China
Insurance giant chairman jailed for 18 years in China for fraud
The company came to Australia looking for deals in 2016, but was reportedly beaten in a bid for a healthcare company.
- by Kirsty Needham
Updated
Najib Razak
Malaysia's Najib concedes but uncertainty looms
Outgoing prime minister Najib Razak says he will accept the verdict of the people but Mahathir accuses him of delay.
- by James Massola
Democracy
Man imprisoned in Vietnam for posting dissent on Facebook
Bui Hieu Vo, 56, was convicted of conducting anti-state propaganda.
Mahatir Mohammad
At 92, former strongman Mahathir is Malaysia's comeback kid
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad has never lost an election campaign. He maintained that record and created another one on Thursday.
- by Praveen Menon
Updated
Election
Mahathir claims historic victory in incredible Malaysian election
The result that has dumbfounded most analysts and turned the Malaysian political system upside-down after decades of one-party rule.
- by James Massola & Amilia Rosa
Indonesia
Several police dead and hostage held in Indonesia prison riot
The Islamic State group said its fighters were involved in the violence, which officials said was triggered by a dispute over food.
Opinion
Election
Can elections put East Timor on a more stable path?
It will be fascinating to see whether Saturday's poll paves the way for better economic opportunities and long-term development for the Timorese people.
- by Avery Poole
North Korea
Mike Pompeo to return from North Korea with American prisoners, Donald Trump says
Pompeo is set to return home with three American detainees, as well as details of the summit between leader Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump.
- by Kirsty Needham
Najib Razak
'Our government is cheating the citizens': Malaysians vote
Malaysians voted on Wednesday in a potentially historic, but also tense, election. After 61 years, could the government actually be defeated?
- by James Massola & Amilia Rosa
Analysis
North Korea
North Korea moving quickly to the table, even as Iran deal collapses
The Iran deal is not likely to derail Trump's North Korea meeting, but it might give the hermit kingdom pause for thought.
- by Kirsty Needham