Mandarin Edges Out Greek as Second Language in Sydney
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong makes her debut on the world stage with a bang
North Korea has blown up an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the heavily-armed Demilitarized Zone in a move which was both symbolic and tactical. But according to experts, it could also serve another purpose for the secretive country.
India says 20 soldiers killed in border clash with China
The incident follows rising tensions between the two Asian powers in the border area of the western Himalayas.
Colonel, 2 Jawans Killed in Ladakh Face-Off, Casualties "On Both Sides": 10 Points
Army sources say the soldiers were not shot but were killed in hand-to-hand combat on Indian Territory.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne has hit out at China and Russia for spreading disinformation during the coronavirus pandemic as she declared Australia would be more prepared to speak up on the world stage.
In her first major speech since the COVID-19 crisis spread around the world, Senator Payne said her government would continue to push for reform of global bodies such as the World Health Organisation so they "protect and promote our national interests".
Foreign Minister Marise Payne hits out at Bei Bei Chinese, Russian 'disinformation'
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