Soldiers and rescue workers stand by the debris of a passenger bus after it plunged into a precipice in Wellawaya, Sri Lanka.

Passenger bus plunges off cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 15

Sixteen others were wounded after the bus fell into a roughly 300m precipice.

7:45pm

People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang.

Audio from plane cockpits as China conducted live fire drills in Tasman Sea

"We just had a warning from a Chinese naval task force that they're doing a live firing exercise… is anyone aware of that?" the Virgin Australia Pilot asked.

9:14am

2:49

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Xi and Putin's hot mic moment: How long will science extend human life span?

The brief exchange was captured on a live news video feed of Xi and Putin as they walked on a red carpet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the head of a large cluster of high-level guests.

7:44am

1:30

A girl, believed to be Kim Jong Un's daughter, stands behind him as he arrives in Beijing.

Kim takes daughter to Beijing - What to know about the possible North Korean heir

Since 2022, Kim Jong Un has showcased her at major public events tied to his nuclear-armed military, fuelling speculation she is being primed as the country's next leader.

Thursday 8:16am

Military personnel take part in a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing

The weapons and military units on display in China's major parade

The event was highly choreographed and tightly controlled.

Wed, Sep 3

Helen Clark and John Key attend the military parade in Beijing.

Sir John Key and Helen Clark attend Beijing military parade

The former political rivals arrived at the parade in Beijing together – both shaking hands and taking photos with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Wed, Sep 3

A visitor takes a picture in front of a memorial of the September 18th History Museum in Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning province, Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

China's military parade a show of strength from country devastated in WWII

Eight decades later, the US and Japan are allies confronting a China that has grown more powerful and assertive of what it sees as its rights.

Wed, Sep 3

A partially collapsed house is seen in an area devastated by Sunday's powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake that killed many people and destroyed villages in eastern Afghanistan, in Dara Noor, Kunar province.

Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1400

Indrika Ratwatte, the UN's resident coordinator for Afghanistan, said rescuers are scrambling in a "race against time" to reach the mountainous and remote area hit.

Wed, Sep 3

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, leaves Pyongyang, North Korea by train in September 2025, heading to Beijing.

Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing for military parade alongside Putin and Xi

It's set to be Kim’s first time attending a major multilateral event during his 14-year rule, and the first time Kim, Xi and Putin, all key rivals of the US, have gathered at the same venue.

Wed, Sep 3

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their meeting at The Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges

Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

Tue, Sep 2

An injured person is carried to a military helicopter that landed to evacuate injured victims of an earthquake that killed many people and destroyed villages in eastern Afghanistan

Earthquake in Afghanistan kills 800 people, with 2500 injured

The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighbouring Nangarhar province, causing extensive damage.

Tue, Sep 2

Ambulances are prepared to receive victims of an earthquake that killed hundreds and destroyed numerous villages in eastern Afghanistan.

Hundreds killed by 6.0 magnitude quake in Afghanistan

A further 1300 others were injured when the quake hit a series of towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad.

Mon, Sep 1

Villagers with their livestock navigate through a flooded area after torrential rains and rising water level in the rivers due to water release from Indian dams, in Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan

Pakistan province battered by its biggest flood ever, 2 million at risk

Downpours and cloudbursts have triggered flash floods and landslides across the mountainous north and northwest in recent months.

Mon, Sep 1

Police officers walk amid tear gas smoke during a protest in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, sparked by reports of lawmakers receiving excessive housing allowances

6 dead in Indonesia protests, president says lawmakers' perks revoked

Prabowo Subianto's comments were a rare concession in response to mounting public anger.

Mon, Sep 1

August 2025
Police officers walk amid tear gas smoke during a protest in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, sparked by reports of lawmakers receiving excessive housing allowances

At least 3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament

Protests in the nation grew wider and more violent following the death of 21-year-old ride-hailing driver Affan Kurniawan.

Sun, Aug 31

16-year-old Rylee Sayer.

Kiwi teen swimmer heads to world para champs after amputation

The Te Aroha teenager lost her right arm, shoulder, and clavicle to bone cancer in late 2023, but she hasn't let it slow her down.

Sun, Aug 31

A protester runs past a burning car during a protest following the death of a delivery rider in clashes between riot police and students protesting against lawmakers' allowances, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Protests erupt in Indonesia over death of man hit by police vehicle

The protests came a day after a man was allegedly run over by a police armoured vehicle during clashes between riot police and students protesting lawmakers' allowances.

Sat, Aug 30

The top of Mount Fuji is seen in Fujikawaguchiko town, about 110 kilometres west of Tokyo, June 14, 2024.

An AI video of Mt Fuji erupting is preparing Tokyo for the worst

"The simulation is designed to equip residents with accurate knowledge and preparedness measures they can take in case of an emergency,"

Fri, Aug 29

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech at a meeting in 2024.

North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will make his first visit to China in six years to attend a military parade next week, the two countries said.

Fri, Aug 29

Luang Phor Alongkot, second right, talks to police at the Central Investigation Bureau in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thai Buddhist monk arrested over alleged embezzlement linked to AIDS hospice

Luang Phor Alongkot was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement, dereliction of duty and money laundering from the project he founded.

Wed, Aug 27

In this photo provided Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, supervises the test-firing of two types of new anti-air missiles at undisclosed location, North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new anti-air missiles

The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ’s trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Sun, Aug 24

The Philippine Coast Guard released a dramatic video taken in the Scarborough Shoal.

Philippines condemns China’s swarm of forces near disputed shoal

Its military also vowed to defend the offshore territory, the scene of repeated, tense faceoffs.

Sun, Aug 24

This aerial photo released by Xinhua News Agency shows the site of an under construction bridge that collapsed on the Qinghai section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway causing multiple dead and missing

Bridge collapse in China kills at least 12 construction workers

Aerial photos from the official Xinhua News Agency show a large section missing from the bridge's curved aquamarine arch.

Sun, Aug 24

A soldier stands at a North Korean military guard post flying a national flag, seen from Paju, South Korea, June 26, 2024

North Korea accuses South of 'serious provocation' over border warning shots

Ko Jong Chol, vice chief of the North Korean People’s Army’s General Staff, accused Seoul of deliberately trying to raise tensions.

Sat, Aug 23

A sign for a Nvidia building is shown in Santa Clara

How Nvidia's chips became central to the US-China trade war

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed Saturday that the company is working with the Trump administration on a new computer chip designed for sale to China.

Sat, Aug 23