Australian retiree's detention in Thailand a warning, lawyer says
By Max Walden
Rights groups slam Thai authorities' detention and legal proceedings against Australian writer Murray Hunter, after Malaysia's communications regulator submitted a criminal defamation complaint.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/australian-writer-murray-hunter-faces-prosecution-in-thailand/106071904
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Australian writer Murray Hunter apologises to Malaysian regulator over criminal complaint in Thailand
Rights groups slam Thai authorities' detention and legal proceedings against Australian writer Murray Hunter, after Malaysia's communications regulator submitted a criminal defamation complaint.
What to know about a major landslide in the 'Gold Coast of New Zealand'
By Max Walden
A young girl is among those missing after a landslide hit a popular campsite south-east of Auckland.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/what-we-know-about-the-mount-maunganui-landslide/106256852
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What we know about the landslide at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand
A young girl is among those missing after a landslide hit a popular campsite south-east of Auckland.
China ramps up crackdown on 'underground' Christian churches
By Max Walden
Dozens of church leaders and members have been arrested in China in recent months, which advocates say is indicative of intensifying persecution.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/china-ramps-up-crackdown-on-underground-christian-churches/106228908
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China ramps up crackdown on Christians amid global political pressures
Dozens of church leaders and members have been arrested in China in recent months, which advocates say is indicative of intensifying persecution.
Behrouz Boochani says Iranian refugees are 'suffering' in Australia
By Max Walden
The United Nations committee has determined Australia breached its international legal obligations by allegedly exposing an asylum seeker from Iran to torture in immigration detention.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/iranian-asylum-seeker-exposed-to-torture-australian-detention-un/106234112
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Iranian asylum seeker exposed to torture by Australia, UN finds
The United Nations committee has determined Australia breached its international legal obligations by allegedly exposing an asylum seeker from Iran to torture in immigration detention.
Trump says Iran has 'stopped' killing protesters. Is he right?
By Max Walden
Washington could intervene militarily in Iran, the Trump administration has suggested, but it remains unclear whether that will happen.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/trump-claims-violence-in-iran-has-stopped/106231934
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Iran internet blackout enters seventh day as US President Donald Trump says violence has 'stopped'
Washington could intervene militarily in Iran, the Trump administration has suggested, but it remains unclear whether that will happen.
Iran using 'military-grade' jamming to take down Musk's Starlink
By Brianna Morris-Grant and Max Walden
Human rights groups estimate more than 500 people have been killed and more than 10,600 arrested in the ongoing protests.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-13/iran-internet-shutdown-enters-its-fifth-day/106220556
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Fears of unseen violence against protesters as Iran's internet blackout enters a fifth day
Human rights groups estimate more than 500 people have been killed and more than 10,600 arrested in the ongoing protests.
Hopes Beijing may lift soft ban on South Korea pop culture as ties thaw
By Max Walden
China has restricted access to South Korean pop culture since 2016, when Seoul received US anti-missile technology. Warmer bilateral ties are spurring optimism that will change.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-10/china-ban-south-korean-pop-culture-could-lift-amid-warmer-ties/106205780
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Cautious hopes Beijing lifting soft ban on South Korean pop culture
China has restricted access to South Korean pop culture since 2016, when Seoul received US anti-missile technology. Warmer bilateral ties are spurring optimism that will change.
Over 40 reported dead in Iran protests amid nationwide internet blackout
By Max Walden
US President Donald Trump has warned his country is "locked and loaded" if Iranian authorities shoot and kill peaceful protesters.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/internet-blackout-imposed-in-iran-amid-nationwide-protests/106213246
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NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests
US President Donald Trump has warned his country is "locked and loaded" if Iranian authorities shoot and kill peaceful protesters.
Why China's strong backing of Venezuela did not help Maduro
By Max Walden and Lachlan Bennett
Despite being one of the strongest critics of Donald Trump's move to capture Nicolás Maduro, Beijing has not moved beyond condemnation of Washington.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-08/china-close-ties-with-venezuela-inaction-since-maduro-capture/106205836
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What the seizure of Maduro means for China, Venezuela's biggest oil buyer
Despite being one of the strongest critics of Donald Trump's move to capture Nicolás Maduro, Beijing has not moved beyond condemnation of Washington.
Australia's neighbours slam Trump's 'dangerous precedent' in Venezuela
By Max Walden
Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia have all expressed "grave concern" over the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/asian-powers-express-grave-concern-over-us-venezuela-operation/106198804
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South-East Asian powers offer strong criticism of US operation in Venezuela
Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia have all expressed "grave concern" over the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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