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Japan-U.S.-Australia joint drill in Darwin

Photo shows a missile being loaded onto an F-35B stealth fighter during the Southern Cross exercise jointly hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin, Australia, on July 9, 2026. Over 1,000 personnel from the three countries are taking part in the July 6-17 exercise to help strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Japan-U.S.-Australia joint drill in Darwin

Photo shows a missile being loaded onto an F-35 stealth fighter during the Southern Cross exercise jointly hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin, Australia, on July 9, 2026. Over 1,000 personnel from the three countries are taking part in the July 6-17 exercise to help strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Japan, U.S. and Australia exercise

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member (front, R) chats with Australian soldiers during the Southern Jackaroo Japan, U.S. and Australia joint exercise in the suburbs of Townsville, Australia, on May 29, 2026.

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Japan, U.S. and Australia exercise

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member (R) chats with Australian soldiers during the Southern Jackaroo Japan, U.S. and Australia joint exercise in the suburbs of Townsville, Australia, on May 29, 2026.

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Australia: Southern Lights Light Up Skies Amid Severe Geomagnetic Storm

A severe geomagnetic storm triggered by multiple coronal mass ejections caused one of the most spectacular Southern Lights displays across parts of Australia.

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Australia: Bushfire Breaks Out In Onkaparinga Hills, Southern Adelaide

A bushfire erupted in Onkaparinga Hills, southern Adelaide, on Monday, December 23, triggering an urgent warning for residents in the area.

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl poses for photos behind a decoration during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman buys food during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A visit to Adelaide Zoo, home to Australia's only breeding giant pandas

STORY: A visit to Adelaide Zoo, home to Australia's only breeding giant pandas SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Adelaide Zoo 2. various of giant pandas at the Adelaide Zoo 3. various of the Adelaide Zoo STORYLINE: Adelaide Zoo is the second oldest zoo in Australia, with a history of more than 130 years and more than 2,500 animals. Pandas Wang Wang (meaning Net Net) and Fu Ni (meaning Lucky Girl) arrived at the zoo in November 2009 as the first pair of pandas in the southern part of the globe. As Australia's only breeding pair of giant pandas, Wang Wang and Fu Ni are one of the Adelaide Zoo's top attractions. The initial 10-year loan was renewed in 2019. The panda pair is expected to return to China later this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Adelaide, Australia. (XHTV)

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Southern Australia facing gas shortages from 2025: report

STORY: Southern Australia facing gas shortages from 2025: report SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of using gas 2. various of a gas meter 3. various of a gas bottle for sale 4. various of a liquid fuel station STORYLINE: Urgent investment is needed to prevent Australia's southern states from facing major gas supply shortages from 2025, the market operator has warned. According to a report published by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on Thursday, southern Australia is at risk of gas shortages during extreme winter conditions from 2025 as supply struggles to keep up with rising demand for gas-powered electricity generation. The report warned that without urgent investment in new sources of supply, small seasonal supply gaps may emerge from 2026, becoming annual shortages from 2028. It said that affected states would include Victoria and New South Wales -- home to over half the Australian

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Dragon boat racing celebrates Chinese New Year in Sydney

STORY: Dragon boat racing celebrates Chinese New Year in Sydney SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sydney New Year Dragon Boat Racing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID KRANTZ, CEO of Dragon Boats NSW (New South Wales), Australia STORYLINE: The three-day Sydney New Year Dragon Boat Racing kicked off at Darling Harbour in Sydney on Friday. It marks the Year of the Dragon and is the finale of Sydney's Chinese New Year celebrations. The annual dragon boat race, one of the largest in the southern hemisphere, is in its 40th year and has attracted more than 3,000 participants from all over Australia and abroad, according to the organizer, the New South Wales Dragon Boat Association. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID KRANTZ, CEO of Dragon Boats NSW (New South Wales), Australia "This is Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival here in Sydney Darling Harbour. It's a fantastic event. We will have over 3,500 paddlers acros

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-RELIEF SUPPLIES-FUNDING SUSPENSION

(240129) -- RAFAH, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy carries relief supplies provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, Jan. 28, 2024. Funding suspension would force UNRWA to halt all its activities in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip in a few weeks, the UN relief agency's commissioner-general said Sunday. The United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, Finland, and the Netherlands decided to pause funding to UNRWA after Israel accused several UNRWA employees of suspected involvement in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-RELIEF SUPPLIES-FUNDING SUSPENSION

(240129) -- RAFAH, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man waits to receive relief supplies provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, Jan. 28, 2024. Funding suspension would force UNRWA to halt all its activities in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip in a few weeks, the UN relief agency's commissioner-general said Sunday. The United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, Finland, and the Netherlands decided to pause funding to UNRWA after Israel accused several UNRWA employees of suspected involvement in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-RELIEF SUPPLIES-FUNDING SUSPENSION

(240129) -- RAFAH, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man carries relief supplies provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, Jan. 28, 2024. Funding suspension would force UNRWA to halt all its activities in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip in a few weeks, the UN relief agency's commissioner-general said Sunday. The United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, Finland, and the Netherlands decided to pause funding to UNRWA after Israel accused several UNRWA employees of suspected involvement in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-RELIEF SUPPLIES-FUNDING SUSPENSION

(240129) -- RAFAH, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wait to receive relief supplies provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, Jan. 28, 2024. Funding suspension would force UNRWA to halt all its activities in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip in a few weeks, the UN relief agency's commissioner-general said Sunday. The United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, Finland, and the Netherlands decided to pause funding to UNRWA after Israel accused several UNRWA employees of suspected involvement in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-RELIEF SUPPLIES-FUNDING SUSPENSION

(240129) -- RAFAH, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wait to receive relief supplies provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, Jan. 28, 2024. Funding suspension would force UNRWA to halt all its activities in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip in a few weeks, the UN relief agency's commissioner-general said Sunday. The United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, Finland, and the Netherlands decided to pause funding to UNRWA after Israel accused several UNRWA employees of suspected involvement in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup took place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, marking the first time for the tournament to be held in the southern hemisphere, to feature 32 teams, and to have more than one host nation. Spain edged England 1-0 in the final, becoming the second country after Germany to have won both men's and women's World Cup titles. According to FIFA, the tournament had almost two million spectators inside stadiums and two billion watching all over the world. This file photo taken on Aug. 20, 2023 shows players of Spain celebrating after winning the Final between Spain and England at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup took place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, marking the first time for the tournament to be held in the southern hemisphere, to feature 32 teams, and to have more than one host nation. Spain edged England 1-0 in the final, becoming the second country after Germany to have won both men's and women's World Cup titles. According to FIFA, the tournament had almost two million spectators inside stadiums and two billion watching all over the world. This file photo taken on July 20, 2023 shows the opening match between New Zealand and Norway at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup took place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, marking the first time for the tournament to be held in the southern hemisphere, to feature 32 teams, and to have more than one host nation. Spain edged England 1-0 in the final, becoming the second country after Germany to have won both men's and women's World Cup titles. According to FIFA, the tournament had almost two million spectators inside stadiums and two billion watching all over the world. This file photo taken on Aug. 20, 2023 shows team Spain celebrating during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe (back) shoots the ball during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe (L) dribbles the ball during the second quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players bow to the crowd after losing to Australia in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players gather on the court after losing to Australia in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players wave to the crowd after losing to Australia in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe (red) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players gather on the court after losing to Australia in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson (R) blocks Australia's Patty Mills during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan head coach Tom Hovasse yells from the sideline during the third quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Australia's Josh Giddey puts up a shot during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Japan at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson (C) sinks a shot during the third quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players wave to the crowd after losing to Australia in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Kawamura (L) passes the ball during the third quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe sinks a three-pointer during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson puts up a shot during the second quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

The Japan team lines up on the court at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023, ahead of their FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson puts up a shot during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

The Japan team is pictured on the court at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023, ahead of its FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe dribbles the ball during a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Makoto Hiejima brings the ball up court during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson (L) blocks a shot during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players huddle together at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023, ahead of their FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Keisei Tominaga trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Togashi (R) trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Kawamura (R) trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.