Asia Pacific US, S Korea defence talks collapse amid backlash over bill demand Negotiators left table after just one hour as South Korea faces backlash over US demand for more money for troops.
Australia Sydney shrouded in hazardous smog from raging bushfires High winds blow smoke, sending pollution to 'hazardous' levels as temperatures rise again in Sydney, Australia.
Child rights US has world's highest rate of children in detention: UN study More than 100,000 children are being held in migration-related detention in the US, a new UN study finds.
Yemen Yemen's Houthi rebels seize vessel in Red Sea 'Attack' on ship towing South Korean drilling rig threatens vital shipping routes, Saudi spokesman says.
Egypt US may impose sanctions on Egypt over Russian fighter jet deal Washington may impose sanctions on Egypt under a US law which targets purchases of military equipment from Russia.
Environment Brazil Amazon deforestation soars to 11-year high under Bolsonaro INPE data shows deforestation reached 9,762 square kilometres, up 29.5 percent, for the 12 months through July 2019.