SA governor and former Vietnamese refugee Hieu Van Le recognised in Queen’s birthday honours
South Australia’s Governor Hieu Van Le, who fled Vietnam in a boat almost 40 years ago, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Today, the former Vietnamese refugee has…
20 Vietnamese fishermen detained by Malaysia
Vietnamese and Malaysian boats destroyed by Indonesia in April. Photo Courtesy: Reuters The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized two boats and detained 20 Vietnamese fishermen who were busy…
Orlando gay nightclub shooting: about 20 dead, 40 injured
The scene of the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Photo Courtesy: EPA UPDATED: Authorities say about 20 people have been killed and more than 40 injured in…
‘Voice’ singer Christina Grimmie fatally shot after Florida show
Christina Grimmie was a contested on television show “The Voice” in 2014. (Photo: Reuters) A man thought to be a deranged fan fatally shot Christina Grimmie, a rising singing…
Islamic State claims third attack in week on Bangladesh minorities
Buddhist monks participate in a protest against the murder of a monk in Bangladesh, in Mumbai, India, May 23, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) DHAKA – Islamic State has claimed responsibility…
Julie Bishop confirms body of missing Australian tourist Rye Hunt’s found in Brazil
In happier times: Rye Hunt with his girlfriend, Bonnie Cuthbert. (Photo: Facebook) Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has confirmed a body found in Brazil has been identified as missing Tasmanian…
ACT cancels entrance exam in South Korea, Hong Kong after test leak
Officials at the University of Iowa tried to determine the extent of cheating that took place this year and involved at least 30 students who allegedly hired imposters to do…
Former Vietnamese refugee promoted to brigadier general in the US Army
BEDFORD, Virginia – Saigon native Lapthe Flora has become the first Vietnamese boat person promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army National Guard. He is also the second…
Virginia shooting: Hiep Van Le allegedly killed daughter and son-in-law
Fairfax police respond to reports of a double shooting in the 3400 block of Beverly Drive in Annandale, Va. , June 8, 2016. (Photo courtesy: Fairfax County Police Department) A…
Thousands gather for Muslim funeral honouring Muhammad Ali
Thousands attend the jenazah, an Islamic funeral prayer, for the late boxing champion Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. June 9, 2016 (Photo: Reuters) LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – A Muslim…
