Thailand votes in March after five years military rule
Thailand says the country will hold its general elections on March 24, the first since military officers seized power in a coup in 2014.
Budget risks in pensioner pork barrelling
The Morrison government has been accused of laying the ground for desperate vote buying and fiscal irresponsibility over secret preparations to roll out one-off cash payments to pensioners and lower-income families before the election.
'Slower but safer': China upbeat on economy at Davos
China's record delegation to the World Economic Forum paints a positive gloss on an economic slowdown and crackling trade tensions.
Shutdown rankles Trump's base
For the first time in his two years in office Donald Trump is feeling the heat. Not from the media - he's used to that - but from supporters.
Trump vows alternative after Pelosi blocks speech
Donald Trump said he would hold an alternative event to the State of the Union address after Nancy Pelosi barred him from speaking in the House.
Morrison's cash splash for oldies
The Morrison government is considering pre-election pork barreling for pensioners and families, in a desperate pre-election move to lift its dwindling support among voters.
Has Australia poked a hole in your iPhone's security?
A new law in Australia gives law enforcement authorities the power to compel tech-industry giants like Apple to create tools that would circumvent the encryption built into their products.
US recognises Guaido as new president
The US is joined by Brazil and Canada in ratcheting up pressure on Nicolas Maduro, recognising opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's interim president.
Ex-Trump lawyer postpones testimony citing 'threats'
Donald Trump's former personal lawyer is postponing his February 7 testimony to Congress, saying his family has been threatened by the President.
World leaders round on Trump
Tensions simmered in Davos as global leaders slung barely veiled broadsides at Donald Trump's America First agenda.
Huawei's Meng case v extradition 'strong'
A Huawei executive being held in Canada can make "strong arguments" against extradition to the US, Canada's ambassador to China said.
