Illicit material was shared through a “technologically sophisticated” network, the Australian authorities have said At least 98 people have been arrested in the US and Australia as part of a sweeping child sex abuse probe, according to officials in both countries. The investigation was launched after two US federal agents were shot dead while pursuing a…

Manila accused Beijing of using “excessive” force during a standoff in contested waters last week China has said the Philippines was to blame for a recent spat near the disputed Ren’ai Jiao atoll, which saw a Chinese military vessel unleash water cannons against two of Manilla’s supply ships. Both countries claim the island is part of…

Korean pine nuts have officially been added to the list of strategically important goods and resources  Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a decree to include Korean pine nuts in the national list of strategically important goods and resources. The document was published on the Russian government’s official website for legislation.