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Australian man sentenced to rehabilitation in Indonesia after possessing drugs in Bali

Troy Smith, who was arrested in April after police found methamphetamine in his hotel room in Bali, is sentenced to six-month drug rehabilitation by an Indonesian court.
Troy Smith sits in a courtroom.

'Historic homecoming': New York's The Met returns 14 looted sculptures to Cambodia

The sculptures were looted from the country during a period of war and unrest and their return is like welcoming home the souls of ancestors, Cambodia's culture minister says. 
A Cambodia statue of a Buddha.

US federal investigation opens into 2021 Chinese doping cases in run-up to Olympics

Weeks before the Paris Olympics, World Aquatics confirms a US criminal investigation is underway into the cases of 23 Chinese swimmers who failed doping tests in 2021 but were allowed to continue competing. 
A person unfurls a large Chinese flag at a stadium, many photographers are seen in the background

Sri Lanka suffered a catastrophic economic crisis, but is it safe to travel there?

Sri Lanka has been rocked by a series of crises in the past two decades but locals are now urging tourists to return and enjoy its sights.
A man and a woman walk along a yellow sand beach and colourful umbrellas dot the shore.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit President Vladimir Putin in first bilateral meet since re-election

The Indian prime minister's visit will be his first one to the Kremlin in five years.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands

Police say six arrested after 121 killed in stampede at Indian religious event

About 250,000 people had gathered despite event organisers having approval for only 80,000.
A woman is sitting down and crying while people try to comfort her.

Jemaah Islamiyah, extremist group linked to the 2002 Bali bombings, to be disbanded

The violent extremist Indonesian network behind the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed hundreds of foreign nationals including 88 Australians, will be dissolved.
The bomb blast scene in Kuta several days after the bomb blasts.

Police identify tourist killed at South California mall as wife of prominent New Zealand businessman Doug McKay

68-year-old Patricia McKay was struck and killed by a white sedan during a botched robbery attempt at Fashion Island mall, Newport Beach.
Two buildings: one labelled 'Barnes & Noble', the other labelled 'Dick's'.

China has added a sprawling new palace to the skyline of Vanuatu's capital — but some fear it will be hard to maintain

China has handed over a massive newly-built presidential palace to Vanuatu days before the Pacific nation's prime minister is expected to visit Beijing.
An aerial shot shows a large complex of buildings with red roofs, including a palace, with a bay in the background.

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede that killed 121?

At least 121 people die in a stampede after a large religious gathering in northern India. Here is what we know about what happened.
Relatives mourn the death of stampede victims