World
Asia
Second Beijing-based ambassador goes rogue over detained citizen
Sweden's foreign ministry has confirmed that its ambassador to China, Anna Lindstedt, had been recalled to Stockholm on Wednesday and was under internal investigation.
- by Kirsty Needham
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Terrorism
Kashmir car bomb kills dozens; India demands action on militants
A suicide bomber rammed a car into a bus carrying Indian paramilitary police in Kashmir, the deadliest attack in decades in the disputed region.
- by Fayaz Bukhari
Death penalty
Wanted in Sri Lanka: two hangmen with 'moral character'
Sri Lankan prison authorities are recruiting two hangmen after the President pledged to end a 43-year moratorium on capital punishment and execute condemned drug traffickers.
China
Famous Chinese film director's desert labour camp movie pulled
The setting of the film may have also proved sensitive, as China faces rising international criticism over its re-education centres in China's western desert towns.
- by Kirsty Needham
Press freedom
Philippine journalist and Time Person of the Year arrested on libel charges
Maria Ressa runs a popular Philippines news site that has aggressively covered President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.
- by Bullit Marquez
Food safety
Famous Chinese health food brand stung in honey scandal
Supposed "high quality" honey brand Tong Ren Tang has been banned and fined for selling expired honey as premium.
- by Kirsty Needham
Pop culture
Kim Jong-un's cultural revolution: K-pop and fancy sneakers
Dancers in hot pants. Factories pumping out Air Jordan lookalikes. TV dramas that are actually fun to watch.
- by Eric Talmadge
Editorial
Editorial
A rare Australian victory for the cause of human rights
Three cheers for those who campaigned to free Hakeem al-Araibi.
Fire
Fatal fire strikes Delhi hotel
At least 17 people have died in a fire at Arpit Palace Hotel in western New Delhi.
Al-Araibi Detention
The inside story of Hakeem's homecoming
The behind the scenes campaign to release Hakeem al-Araibi is bigger than most people may realise.
- by James Massola
Political Donations
Political donor Huang Xiangmo says Australia is a 'giant baby'
The controversial businessman is venting his frustration at the cancellation of his residency visa, but Beijing appears to have shrugged off Australia's move.
- by Kirsty Needham