Myanmar military using festivals as propaganda to hide war zone
By Libby Hogan
As Myanmar's junta celebrates Chin National Day in an effort to project control, air strikes on civilians underscore a deepening civil war.
#UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #CommunityandSociety #LibbyHogan
What is Shen Yun, the group threatened in the Albanese bomb hoax?
By Jason Fang and Libby Hogan
Police are investigating a bomb threat against a Gold Coast theatre hosting a classical Chinese dance group after a threat was also made against the prime minister's official residence.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/what-is-shen-yun-group-named-in-albanese-threat/106387128
#Religion #CommunityandSociety #LawCrimeandJustice #Crime #Dance #Art #JasonFang #LibbyHogan
Why Asian countries are joining Trump's Board of Peace
By Libby Hogan and Natasya Salim
Analysts say Asian countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam have signalled support for US President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace, not because they expect changes in Gaza, but to gain access to US trade.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/asian-powers-join-trump-board-of-peace/106277784
#WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #GovernmentandPolitics #ForeignAffairs #LibbyHogan #NatasyaSalim
Gen Z led the revolution in Bangladesh — can they win the election?
By Libby Hogan
After toppling Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's newest political party faces its first election next month, testing a newly formed alliance.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-24/bangladesh-election-gen-z-revolution-will-they-win/106204040
#WorldPolitics #GovernmentandPolitics #Elections #Activism #LibbyHogan
Denmark tells Trump to stop Greenland 'threats'
By Libby Hogan
The leaders of Denmark and Greenland have urged US President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/denmark-rejects-us-trump-threats-greenland/106199700
#WorldPolitics #GovernmentandPolitics #ForeignAffairs #TerritorialDisputes #LibbyHogan
Venezuelans across the globe divided over US mission to capture Maduro
By Libby Hogan
Venezuelan migrants across Latin America and other parts of the world cheered in the streets, supporting the US mission to capture Venezuela's deposed president Nicolás Maduro.
#WorldPolitics #Immigration #UnrestConflictandWar #ForeignAffairs #GovernmentandPolitics #CommunityandSociety #LibbyHogan
On Pakistan's roof of the world, a new generation of female climbers emerge
By Libby Hogan
Pakistani women are hiking some of the world's tallest mountains and glacier trails, claiming a space that has long been out of reach.
#Women #HumanInterest #WomensRights #WorldPolitics #LibbyHogan
The lifesaving lessons bringing a smile to kids in Sri Lanka
By Libby Hogan
What began as tsunami relief, has become something more powerful — teaching children not to fear the water that surrounds them.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/sri-lanka-tsunami-solutions-to-drownings-waterways/106173020
#CommunityandSociety #HumanInterest #AccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #LibbyHogan
X payments incentivised misinformation in wake of Bondi shooting, expert says
By Gillian Aeria, Will Jackson, and Libby Hogan
US social media platform X incentivised the spread of inflammatory misinformation in the wake of the Bondi Beach shootings, a digital media expert has said.
#DisinformationandMisinformation #Terrorism #SocialMedia #GillianAeria #WillJackson # #LibbyHogan
Can Australia refine rare earths without repeating China's mistakes?
By Libby Hogan and Xiaoning Mo
As Australia races to scale up refining of rare earths, a thorny question looms: where does all the toxic wastewater go?
#MiningEnvironmentalIssues #Environment #EnvironmentalImpact #ScienceandTechnology #LibbyHogan #XiaoningMo
$200 a week and tinned fish: Cost of living hits international students
By Angelica Silva, Libby Hogan, and Doug Dingwall
International students are grappling with Australia's high cost of living, and experts warn there are no quick fixes to their financial stress.
#Universities #EducationalInstitutions #CostofLiving #Education #Communities #MentalHealth #RentalHousing #HousingPolicy #AngelicaSilva #LibbyHogan # #DougDingwall
Japan and US sign deal on rare earths amid 'charm offensive'
By Libby Hogan
US President Donald Trump visits Japan and signs a framework agreement for securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths through mining and processing with Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
What's behind the rise in piracy and sea robberies in Asia?
By Libby Hogan
Piracy and sea robberies are increasing in the strategic straits of Malacca and Singapore, which could have implications for Australian imports and exports.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-21/piracy-sea-robberies-rise-malacca-strait-asia/105736740
#Crime #LawCrimeandJustice #Trade #WorldPolitics #ForeignAffairs #InternationalLaw #LibbyHogan
Nepal's Gen Z demands reform as country begins new political path
By Libby Hogan
Protesters in Nepal say their Gen Z-led movement was not just about removing one leader, but about reforming the system to ensure accountability and protect Nepal’s future.
#WorldPolitics #ActivismandLobbying #Demonstrations #Corruption #UnrestConflictandWar #LibbyHogan
Frontrunners emerge as Nepal's youth leaders and army discuss leadership
By Libby Hogan
After days of deadly violence, protest organisers have met with Nepal's army to try to plot a path forward for the country, which has a deep distrust of democratic politics.
#WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #GovernmentandPolitics #Demonstrations #LibbyHogan
Nepal's capital burns as PM's resignation sparks anarchy concerns
By Meghna Bali, Libby Hogan, and Som Patidar
Anti-government protests erupt into deadly violence, with Nepalese youth venting their frustration over a political system they accuse of corruption.
#CivilUnrest #Demonstrations #WorldPolitics #MeghnaBali #LibbyHogan # #SomPatidar
Digging with bare hands, Afghans rally after deadly earthquake
By Libby Hogan and Gillian Aeria
Afghan-Australians are rallying to raise funds after a deadly earthquake left more than 1,000 people dead and entire villages in eastern Afghanistan in ruins.
#Earthquakes #DisastersAccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #DisasterRelief #Refugees #LibbyHogan #GillianAeria
Sri Lanka's anti-corruption drive has chosen a 'puzzling' target, expert says
By Libby Hogan
The arrest of a former president has ignited debate over whether Sri Lanka's government is pursuing genuine reform or political theatre, nearly a year into its rule.
#WorldPolitics #GovernmentandPolitics #Corruption #LawCrimeandJustice #LibbyHogan
Sri Lanka's anti-corruption drive has chosen a 'puzzling' target, expert says
By Libby Hogan
The arrest of a former president has ignited debate over whether Sri Lanka's government is pursuing genuine reform or political theatre, nearly a year into its rule.
#WorldPolitics #GovernmentandPolitics #Corruption #LawCrimeandJustice #LibbyHogan
Sextortion emerges as new tactic in South-East Asia's scam compounds
By Libby Hogan
Sextortion is becoming increasingly common in South-East Asia's scam compounds, with criminals moving into darker territory, alongside their usual romance and crypto cons.
