China July 27, 2020 Chinese students in Australia fall victim to 'virtual kidnapping' scams: police Chinese students in Australia have been coerced by phone scammers into staging their own kidnappings in order to extort millions from their families back home, Australian authorities said Monday.
Hong Kong July 26, 2020 Ireland eyed for potential 'charter city' for millions fleeing Hong Kong: report Ireland is being considered as a possible location for an “international charter city” to be developed in anticipation of a mass exodus of Hong Kongers fleeing China’s tightening grasp on their home.
Olympics July 21, 2020 Olympic figure skater battled depression, epilepsy before apparent suicide: reports Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya suffered from epilepsy and battled bouts of depression before dying from an apparent suicide in her native Russia over the weekend, reports say.
China July 21, 2020 Chinese hackers charged by Justice Department with trying to steal US coronavirus research The 11-count indictment against Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 31, alleges the Chinese nationals hacked into the computer systems of hundreds of companies, government organizations as well as individual dissidents and clergy.
India July 21, 2020 US, Indian navies conduct joint military operations as tensions simmer with China The United States and Indian navies on Monday conducted joint military operations in the Bay of Bengal as the rivalry between America and China continues to intensify.
Weather July 20, 2020 Beachfront homes in Australia evacuated 'indefinitely' after 'erosion crisis' threatens collapse Beachfront homes in Australia worth millions were ordered to evacuate on Monday after a coastal storm triggered massive waves that eroded away cliffs.
Hong Kong July 20, 2020 UK suspends extradition arrangements with Hong Kong after China’s national security law enacted The British government has suspended its extradition arrangements with Hong Kong – a move that comes after China enacted its tough new national security law.
Olympics July 18, 2020 Australian figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskay, 20, dies; second Olympian death this month Former world junior pairs figure skating champion Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya mysteriously died on Friday, marking the second death to hit the Australian Olympic community this month.
Australia July 17, 2020 Australian homes teetering on cliff as waves lash coastline A number of homes in Australia are now precariously teetering on the edge of a cliff following days of massive waves lashing into its coastline.
Sharks July 17, 2020 Shark 'grabbed' 10-year-old boy from boat in Tasmania: report The attack comes at a time of a higher-than-usual number of fatal attacks around the country.
Weather July 15, 2020 Massive waves in Australia draw surfers in Sydney, beachgoers run from 'freak wave' Talk about a wall of water.