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What is China’s anti-sanctions law and how does it work?

Beijing’s order blocking US sanctions on five oil refineries marks first invocation of 2021 law.

Iran war day 69: Tehran ‘reviewing’ US proposals; Israel bombs Beirut

Trump says US-Iran talks are progressing as Tehran reviews a US proposal delivered through Pakistan.

S Korea appeals court reduces ex-PM’s prison term in martial law case

Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo’s prison sentence from 23 years to 15.

North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation

Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state ‘will not change based on external rhetorical claims’.

‘Supercharged’ donations: How far-right Reform UK built a global network

Reform UK’s rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.

Araghchi in Beijing: How China could shape the direction of the US-Iran war

Analysts say shared US and Chinese interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz could create a path towards peace.

Australians slam ban on World Cup screenings at Federation Square

Matches from the World Cup 2026 will not be screened after poor fan behaviour at previous public watch parties in 2023.

Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.

China calls for end to Iran war and Hormuz to reopen during Araghchi visit

Iran’s foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week before President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.

Taiwan player victim of ‘inappropriate contact’ at UK table tennis event

Officials say a female player was subjected to inappropriate physical contact during a security check.