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· Suleman Mwiru
Why Australia is picking up the tab for Philippine military upgrades
Canberra’s security interests are more closely aligned with Manila than those of Washington, observers say
· Jeoffrey Maitem
Curiosity without protection - DailyNews
Spain will ban social media access for children under 16 and require platforms to implement stringent age-verification mechanisms, joining countries such as Australia, France and Denmark in efforts to rein in the growing influence of digital platforms on children. As of 2024, the countries that have imposed continuo…
· Gayan Abeykoon
HSBC SVNS Perth: New Zealand women win again, South Africa halt Fijian momentum
Black Ferns back up win in Singapore to lead series by four points, while the Fijian men’s failure to win sees their advantage cut to four
· SCMP Sport
Hong Kong Davis Cup progress checked by ice-cool Finland as Coleman Wong loses
Visitors win doubles and singles without dropping a set on day two to complete 3-1 success at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium
· Paul McNamara
India leads tourist arrivals as Sri Lanka crosses 317,000 visitors in 2026 - DailyNews
Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 317,000 foreign tourists so far this year, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The authority reported that 317,381 visitors arrived in the country between January 1 and February 4, reflecting a strong start to the tourism sector in 20…
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Australia isn't remotely ready for a US-Iran war - Asia Times
As the United States weighs fresh strikes on Iran, the prospect of a wider regional conflict is once again coming into focus. For many of Washington’s
· Johannes Kornberger
Indonesia dan Australia Sepakati Traktat Keamanan
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Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong backs Davis Cup surprise pick to ‘do some damage’
Team captain Yu Hiu-tung hands Nicholas Cheng singles and doubles assignments for Victoria Park Tennis Stadium tie against Finland
· Paul McNamara
Pakar: Traktat Keamanan Indonesia-Australia Normatif
Indonesia dan Australia resmi menandatangani Traktat Keamanan Bersama Jakarta 2026, sebuah perjanjian yang menjadi payung baru kerja sama keamanan kedua negara di tengah dinamika geopolitik kawasan Indo-Pasifik.
· Ausirio Sangga Ndolu
Top Australian jockey Brown and Yuen set to join elite HK riding ranks
Ten-time Group One winner and home-grown apprentice have been granted short-term licences for the back end of the season
· Jay Rooney
Traktat Keamanan Jadi Pintu Kerja Sama Indonesia-Australia
Indonesia dan Australia menandatangani traktat keamanan yang mewajibkan kedua negara untuk saling berkonsultasi apabila salah satu pihak menghadapi ancaman. Kesepakatan tersebut diteken usai pertemuan Presiden Indonesia Prabowo Subianto dengan Perdana Menteri (PM) Australia Anthony Albanese di Istana Merdeka, Jakart…
· Fika Ramadhani
Australian drug lord Tony Mokbel walks free: ‘I don’t regret anything’
The court dropped a planned retrial for the Melbourne mobster, who inspired the ‘Underbelly’ TV series, after the police informant scandal
· Agence France-Presse
Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in ‘watershed moment’
Canberra has signed a series of defence, police and aid deals across the Pacific region to try to boost its influence and limit China’s
· Bloomberg
HNB Cards celebrate Club Elite and Priority Circle Members with Int’l rewards - DailyNews
HNB PLC., formally presented the winners of its Credit Card campaign exclusive access to the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles and the Australian Open Semi-Finals in Melbourne.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use - DailyNews
A debate around banning social media for children under 16 is gathering momentum in India, with ministers in several states saying they are studying a law that recently came into effect in Australia.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Congratulatory greetings come from several countries on Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day - DailyNews
Several countries have extended greetings to Sri Lanka as the Nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day, reaffirming long-standing friendships and continued cooperation with the island Nation. Messages from the United Kingdom, China, Australia, India, and the United Arab Emirates reflected Sri Lanka’s strong diplo…
· shanaka
The billionaires bankrolling rightwing astroturfer Advance Australia - Michael West
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· Stephanie Tran
Australian teen swims 4 hours to save family members swept out to sea | South China Morning Post
The 13-year-old hero ditched his life jacket halfway through the swim, fearing the drag would keep him reaching shore.
Chinese buyers top the list in Malaysia’s MM2H golden visa scheme
While Chinese nationals lead the pack, Malaysia’s tourism minister also cites interest from the US, UK, Australia and Bangladesh
· SCMP’s Asia desk
South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups
Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president
· Reuters
Australia needs to get real about Trump’s America - Asia Times
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· Ian Kemish
Why China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama
Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say
· Kandy Wong
‘Superhuman’ teen swims 4 hours to save family swept out to sea in Australia
The 13-year-old hero ditched his life jacket halfway through the swim, fearing the drag would stop him reaching shore
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener
World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions
· Josh Ball
Bystander snatches snake as passengers flee Australian railway station | South China Morning Post
One passenger courageously threw the snake off the platform.
Australian woman dies after getting caught in Japan ski lift
The 22-year-old woman’s backpack buckle got caught on a Nagano ski lift, dragging her and leaving her suspended in mid-air as she tried to get off
· Agence France-Presse
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Carlos Alcaraz has plenty of big goals he wants to achieve for the rest of 2026 after becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams at the age of 22
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Australian Open final, completes career grand slam
Carlos Alcaraz wins in four sets in Melbourne to add year’s first major to his stellar collection. Novak Djokovic still chasing record 25th title
· Agence France-Presse
Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title - DailyNews
Elena Rybakina inflicted further Grand Slam final heartbreak on world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a dramatic third-set fightback to win her first Australian Open title.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final
One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
· Associated Press
HSBC SVNS Singapore: Fiji men on track; Australian, Kiwi women set to meet again
Pacific Islanders will face old nemesis New Zealand in one semi-final while Olympic champions France will meet South Africa in the other
· SCMP Sport
Ice-cool Rybakina gets revenge over Sabalenka in tense Australian Open final
Big-serving Kazakh fifth seed holds her nerve to get payback for defeat to the Belarusian in the 2023 final in Melbourne
· Agence France-Presse
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai win the Australian Open women’s doubles title
Pair rally from 4-1 down in first set to beat Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic, as first-time duo win men’s title
· Associated Press
This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave - DailyNews
Tucked away in the rugged Victorian bushland lies the tiny outpost of Licola, population: five.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Inpex and Australia’s gas rip-off. Billions in revenue, crumbs in tax - Michael West
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· Joshua Barnett
Vintage Djokovic dethrones Sinner to set up Alcaraz final in Australian Open
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Djokovic rolls back years to down Sinner in five-set epic, Alcaraz next in final
Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record 25th grand slam title after stunning reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner
· Agence France-Presse
Carlos Alcaraz fends off Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final match
The Spaniard will next face either two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner or 10-time Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic
· Associated Press
Hongkonger Thompson does not feel ‘chances were missed’ in junior grand slam loss
Teenager Kai Thompson ends up on the wrong side of a three-set clash with eighth seed Zangar Nurlanuly in Melbourne
· Mike Chan
How changing tastes in China are hitting Australia’s wine exports
Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market
· Mandy Zuo
Novak Djokovic faces tough test in Jannik Sinner in Australian Open semi-final
Carlos Alcaraz plays Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final, with the Spaniard aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career grand slam
· Agence France-Presse
Southern Cross University brings bachelor of business to Lankan students at NSBM Green University - DailyNews
Southern Cross University (SCU), one of Australia’s leading public universities, in partnership with NSBM Green University, is opening doors for Sri Lankan students to earn a globally recognised Australian Bachelor of Business – right here at home.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Australian Open: Rybakina, Sabalenka win comfortably to set up 2023 final rematch
Both finalists have yet to drop a set as they win straightforward semi-finals; China’s Zhang Shuai also qualifies for women’s doubles final
· Agence France-Presse
China’s Zhang Shuai partners with Elise Mertens to reach Australian Open final
The fourth-seeded pair will face seventh seeds Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia and Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan on Saturday
· SCMP Sport
SL set to revitalise coconut industry through IFC and Australia partnership - DailyNews
The Plantations and Community Infrastructure Ministry has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Government of Australia to accelerate growth in Sri Lanka’s coconut export sector. A cooperation agreement was signed yesterday (2…
· Mavan perera
Gauff unhappy with Australian Open broadcasting video of her smashing racket after loss
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Swiatek joins calls for privacy at Australian Open: ‘Are we animals in the zoo?’
Novak Djokovic also feels for Coco Gauff, whose post-match meltdown was captured by cameras, but does not see a future with fewer cameras
· Reuters