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Courting anxious allies, Japan pitches stability and strength in Asia

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves as she departs from a RAAF base in Canberra on May 5. While Ms Takaichi rarely mentioned China by name, she seemed eager to tap into growing anxiety in Asia and Australia over Beijing’s increasingly aggressive military and economic policies.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves as she departs from a RAAF base in Canberra on May 5. While Ms Takaichi rarely mentioned China by name, she seemed eager to tap into growing anxiety in Asia and Australia over Beijing’s increasingly aggressive military and economic policies.

Australia's Fed Square rules out World Cup screenings due to poor fan behaviour

LIV Golf boss Scott O’Neil sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026

Jon Rahm lifting the trophy after winning LIV Golf United Kingdom on July 28, 2024. The tour has since been thrown into uncertainty after the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund said it will stop its backing in 2026.
Jon Rahm lifting the trophy after winning LIV Golf United Kingdom on July 28, 2024. The tour has since been thrown into uncertainty after the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund said it will stop its backing in 2026.

Bondi Beach mass shooting accused faces 19 extra charges

Mourners gather by floral tributes at the Bondi Pavillion in memory of the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Mourners gather by floral tributes at the Bondi Pavillion in memory of the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Australia and Fiji agree new security treaty with eye on China

A storm cloud passes over the city skyline in Sydney, Australia, on March 21.
A storm cloud passes over the city skyline in Sydney, Australia, on March 21.

Australia to establish one billion litre national fuel stockpile

The government-owned reserve would bolster long-term supplies of diesel and aviation fuel.
The government-owned reserve would bolster long-term supplies of diesel and aviation fuel.

Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home

Members of Australian families believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants leave Roj camp near Derik, Syria April 24, 2026.
Members of Australian families believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants leave Roj camp near Derik, Syria April 24, 2026.

Two rescuers among three killed after boat capsizes in rough seas off Australia

The body of a man believed to be in his mid-50s was recovered from the sand nearby and was yet to be formally identified.
The body of a man believed to be in his mid-50s was recovered from the sand nearby and was yet to be formally identified.

Australia coach hopes Trump attends World Cup match against US

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group C - Saudi Arabia v Australia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 10, 2025 Australia coach Tony Popovic reacts REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group C - Saudi Arabia v Australia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 10, 2025 Australia coach Tony Popovic reacts REUTERS/Stringer

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.