australia

Australia on Wednesday rejected claims by a group of asylum seekers that they were beaten and suffered burns while being returned…

Extreme heat and high winds fanned dozens of bushfires across Australia on Friday, prompting hundreds to flee their homes in some…

Indonesia will increase maritime patrols after what it called deplorable territorial violations by Australia's navy as it tried to turn…

Rising diplomatic tension between Australia and Indonesia spread into the corporate world on Friday, after a state-owned Indonesian firm suspended talks with Australian cattle…

Prime Minister Tony Abbott declared Australia's longest war at an end during a surprise visit to Afghanistan, with more than…

Egyptian authorities have dropped charges against Australian journalist Austin Mackell, who has been barred from leaving Egypt since February, Australia’s…

An expected worldwide boom in Muslim tourism was reflected in the growing availability of amenities such as halal spas and…

SYDNEY — A boat carrying about 200 suspected asylum seekers has capsized in Indonesian waters 120 nautical miles north of…

Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh took the lead in the presidential race among expatriates in Malaysia, with 100 votes. Out of…

CANBERRA, Australia — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange plans to run for a seat in the Australian Senate in elections due…