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Tension ratchets up as US speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China responds

China begins to conduct military manoeuvres in retaliation for Pelosi's presence.

David Downs: Crikey and stone the flamin' crows - Australians like us

OPINION: Aussies see us as progressive and having a knack for balancing work and play.

As Russia and Ukraine trade blame for POW deaths, what becomes of Geneva Convention?

The deaths of 50+ POWs last week signals a race to the bottom regarding international law.

'Laughable and serious': China mocks Australia and ScoMo following 'damning' gas report

Scott Morrison was blasted for his "empty promises" by the CCP-controlled Global Times.

US warns China not to turn expected Taiwan visit into 'crisis'

New York Times: Military provocations could spark conflict by mistake, US officials say.

First ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves Odesa

More than 26,000 tons of corn destined for Lebanon sails through Russian blockade.

Editorial: Putin's entrenched aggression

OPINION: Our editorial on further names being added to Russia's 'stop list'.

Shane Jones: Maximise trade potential with China

OPINION: 'As they say on the marae: you boogie with those who turn up to the party.'

Shane Te Pou: Is the Trump hangover finally beginning to subside?

OPINION: There are signs conservative voters are turning away from the former President.

Sri Lanka crisis: Acting president declares emergency amid protests

Authorities can authorise detentions, take possession of property and search premises.

'A sulky teenager': Boris Johnson takes back seat as Conservatives feud

The departing UK prime minister has largely disappeared from the scene.

Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as interim president

Sri Lanka remains a powder keg, its economy in ruins.

Heiress to Italy's fascists could become first female prime minister

Giorgia Meloni has turned the Brothers of Italy into the second most popular party.

Russian missile strikes kill at least 23 Ukrainians

Cruise missiles from a Russian submarine in the Black Sea slam into the city of Vinnytsia.

Major European government on brink of collapse

Premier Mario Draghi has told his Cabinet he will offer his resignation to the president.

Are we spending too little – or too much – on the military?

Considerable pressures are on New Zealand to boost its defence as global tensions heat up.