Asia Pacific
- Australian parliament censures former PM Morrison over secret ministriesAsia Pacific ·
November 30, 2022 · 2:29 AM UTC Australia's parliament on Wednesday voted to censure former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison after an inquiry found his secret appointment to multiple ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic undermined trust in government.
- Asia PacificChina, Russia warplanes temporarily entered South Korea air defence zone -Yonhap
South Korea's military took "tactical measures" after eight Chinese and four Russian warplanes entered its air defence zone on Wednesday, the Yonhap news agency reported.
- Asia PacificBlast targeting police patrol injures over 20 in Pakistan - official
A bomb blast targeted at a police patrol wounded more than 20 people in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Wednesday, a police official said.
- BusinessAustralia monthly inflation slows in October, hints at possible peak
Australian inflation slowed in October as prices for fruit and vegetables fell sharply and holidays costs took a surprise dip, an unexpected turn that could mean interest rates will not have to rise as far as some expected.