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Murder case throws Thai sex tourism hub into global spotlight

It has become the centre of international attention after an Australian allegedly murdered a teenage girl, but Pattaya City has had an international reputation for decades.
Blurred shot of people walking through a neon-lit street at night

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Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 1:27pm

Location: ThailandTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industry

Photos show room where police allege Thai teenager was last seen 

New photographs reveal the cluttered room where 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was allegedly murdered by Australian man Simon Peter Carman.
A woman speaks to a man in a room.

Published:

Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 4:22pm

Location: ThailandTopic: Law, Crime and Justice

Five common myths about migration in Australia

Australia's migration system is complicated, so it's worth explaining how the system operates to understand what's true and what isn't.
The corner of a piece of paper which reads 'Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs'.

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Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 3:21pm

Location: AsiaTopic: Immigration

14 children die as Pakistan learning centre roof collapses

Workers had been repairing tiles on a decrepit building in Lahore when the roof gave way and crushed the youngsters. 
an aerial photo of rescue officials in a small building with no roof.

Published:

Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 7:49am

Location: PakistanTopic: Disasters and Hazards

Mexico seals first World Cup knockout win in 40 years

Mexico keeps its World Cup dream alive at the Azteca as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland score to help France and Norway advance.
Mexico players join in a massive huddle in celebration of a goal

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Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 2:56pm

Location: United StatesTopic: FIFA World Cup

How could a severe El Niño affect rice crops in Asia?

The last El Niño in 2023-24 threatened rice supplies. This one may be worse because climate change is adding extra heat on top of disrupted rainfall.
Farmers in rice paddies

Published:

Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 11:33am

Location: AsiaTopic: Weather Phenomena

Strait of Hormuz strikes likely to disrupt shipping again

Fresh attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have exposed the fragility of the 60-day ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, which was meant to allow ships to transit through the waterway again.
A drone view of vessles anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman

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Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 6:13am

Location: Iran, Islamic Republic OfTopic: World Politics

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Ghosts of Saigon

As the Vietnam War neared its chaotic end, thousands of children were evacuated around the world. Some arrived in Australia through Operation Babylift, others in the years before.
Sepia toned graphic with a photo of a small baby on the bottom left corner holding food with a red cross tag on her wrist

Published:

Thu 18 Dec 2025 at 5:18pm

Common Cause

This uplifting series focuses on global teamwork, as Australians join forces with remarkable international partners to address tough social problems across the region.
mid shot of an elderly asian woman looking into an eye examination machine (left), a young asian female doctor examining

Published:

Thu 5 Mar 2026 at 11:34am

Soundwalks in Mandarin

Learn Mandarin with the popular ABC Kids podcast Soundwalks which takes you on an audio journey of discovery through forests, deserts, rivers and cities.
Graphic image of panda wearing headphones, text on screen in Mandarin

Published:

Fri 17 Oct 2025 at 2:54pm

Topic: Language Learning

Asia News Week

A weekly news program featuring the biggest and most timely stories from across Asia.
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Fri 2 Aug 2024 at 1:40pm

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澳洲进入冬季如何防范两种致命病毒侵袭

澳大利亚很多地区目前都已入冬。今年，除了流感病毒，我们还有两种致命的病毒需要应对。                                                                                               
A chicken pokes its head out of a red crate while a man in a protective mask and hair net stands behind.

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Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 12:30pm

Location: AustraliaTopic: Community and Society

头条：中国经济仍面对“出口热、内需凉”平衡难题

据中国国家统计局新近公布的数据显示，6月制造业采购经理人指数PMI从5月的50升至50.3，好于经济学家的预期。尽管此前市场担忧中国经济增速放缓，但6月制造业活动依然保持强劲。然而，一些经济学家却警告称，在经历了多年的房地产市场低迷之后，中国消费者仍然保持谨慎，国内需求依然疲软。
最新数字显示，中国经济持续呈现“外贸强，内需弱”的局面。

Published:

Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 10:03am

Location: ChinaTopic: Economy

视频：阿尔巴尼斯专访 住房税改、多元文化与未成年社媒禁令

澳大利亚总理安东尼·阿尔巴尼斯接受《7.30》节目主持人莎拉·弗格森专访，就联邦政府新出台的住房税收政策、宝琳·汉森的单一文化主张，以及16岁以下未成年人社交媒体禁令等议题作出回应。  

Published:

Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 12:03pm

头条：流亡富豪郭文贵因巨额金融欺诈被判30年监禁

中国流亡富豪郭文贵因实施大规模金融欺诈于美东时间周一被判处30年监禁。经过七周的审判，郭文贵被裁定12项刑事指控中的9项罪名成立。检方表示，审判过程充分展示了他如何通过虚假交易欺骗数千名投资者，借此维持其奢华生活方式。郭文贵10年前逃离中国，并将自己重新塑造成一名身处美国的中共批评人士。
流亡美国的中国商人郭文贵被判刑30年。

Published:

Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 10:15am

Location: United StatesTopic: Crime

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