Australians in India are the latest group to feel abandoned by their government amid virus fears.

Woolworths supermarket scraps plans to open an alcohol store near dry Aboriginal communities.

Hibikiryu's death has sparked a discussion around the treatment of sumo wrestlers and their safety.

The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave.

It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration.

Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave.

Samsung Electronics strong profits were dented by disappointing results for its chips business.

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.

There are fears the real number is even higher, as hospitals continue to turn dying patients away.

Face masks, apps and daily Covid-19 tests - this will be the reality for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

An Indian man who sought help on Twitter for his grandfather in his last hours could face jail.

Some crematoriums have been operating non-stop as a second wave of coronavirus engulfs the country.

The wedding went ahead despite the groom testing positive for coronavirus just a few days earlier.

Stricter checks on overseas runners will be introduced after a report into the deaths of several horses at the Melbourne Cup in Australia.

Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.

What it's like working in an emergency room in India, as its devastating second Covid wave continues.

Peter van Agtmael chronicles the perception of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and their realities.

More than 2,000 athletes and officials will be prioritised for vaccination ahead of the Tokyo Games.

A colourful set of Australian birds has attracted a surprise global following on social media.