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Asia
US warns its citizens in China they risk 'arbitrary' arrest
The State Department warned US citizens living in or traveling to China they may face arbitrary arrest, the latest sign of deteriorating relations between Washington and Beijing.
- by Erik Wasson
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Tragedy
‘I’m sorry to everyone’: Seoul mayor tainted by scandal in death
As a lawyer, he won a host of landmark cases for women's rights and was honoured with the "women's rights award", but an allegation this week tainted his name.
- by Choe Sang-Hun
World elections
'Show of strength': Singapore's opposition wins record showing
Even small shifts in the PAP's popularity can lead to major policy changes, and incumbent PM Lee Hsien Loong struck a downbeat tone on Saturday.
- by Tom Westbrook, John Geddie and Aradhana Aravindan
Explainer
Hong Kong protests
What is Australia's Hong Kong visa package all about?
Why is Australia offering visas to some Hongkongers? Who will be eligible? What are the politics of the move?
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Coronavirus pandemic
Kazakhstan denies Chinese reports of pneumonia deadlier than COVID-19
On its official WeChat account, the Chinese embassy flagged a "significant increase" in cases on three Kazakh cities since mid-June.
- by David Stanway
Press freedom
Calls to 'respect media freedom' as five Australian journalists investigated
Broadcaster Al Jazeera is calling for Malaysian authorities to "respect media freedom" as five Australian journalists are investigated for a documentary that is critical of the government.
- by Nicole Precel
Analysis
World elections
It's the margin, not the victory that matters in this election
Singapore has been ruled by the People's Action Party since 1959. That's unlikely to change now, but the vote still matters a lot.
- by James Massola
Missing person
Seoul mayor found dead hours after being reported missing
Park Won-soon’s body was found in hills in northern Seoul, more than seven hours after police launched a massive search for him.
- by Kim Tong-Hyung
Coronavirus pandemic
Indonesia surges past 2000 daily cases as coronavirus takes hold
Indonesia has recorded more than 2000 cases of coronavirus in a day for the first time and infection rates are rising rapidly.
- by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
Editorial
Hong Kong protests
Australia's response to Hong Kong mixes compassion and self-interest
The government had no choice but to respond to China's new crackdown but it has done so carefully.
- The Herald's View
Analysis
Hong Kong protests
Courageous Hong Kong visas will come at a price
Australia has just told the residents of its largest trading partner that it no longer believes they are safe at home.
- by Eryk Bagshaw