Why the debate around Australia Day gets more heated every year

"This used to be the greatest country on Earth, but we've lost the plot." It might just be a commercial -- Australian Lamb's annual advertisement ahead of Australia Day on January 26 -- but it's struck a nerve with a lot of Australians this year.

Exclusive: White House preparing draft national emergency order, has identified $7 billion for wall

The White House is preparing a draft proclamation for President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency along the southern border and has identified more than $7 billion in potential funds for his signature border wall should he go that route, according to internal documents reviewed by CNN.

'Pouring gas on fire': Russia slams Trump's stance in Venezuela

China, Turkey and Syria have joined Russia in criticizing the United States for recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American country's interim president.

Maduro defiant as Venezuelan opposition leader declares himself acting president

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday gave US diplomats 72 hours to leave the country in response to the head of the National Assembly declaring himself acting president amid massive anti-government protests.

Thailand to hold first election since coup on March 24

Thailand will hold a general election on March 24, authorities said Wednesday, the first national poll since a 2014 coup knocked out the civilian government of Yingluck Shinawatra.

Salary threshold for expats may be raised to protect locals

PETALING JAYA: The threshold salary for foreign professionals may be raised to protect local employees, says Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran.

Hong Kong moves to criminalize 'insulting' China's national anthem

The trumpet sounds, clear and exultant, and is greeted by a crescendo of boos.

World's largest annual human migration now underway in China

Heading to China to usher in the Year of the Pig? Brace yourself, because things are about to get wild.

Time is running out and Theresa May's Plan B for Brexit is Plan A all over again

Less than a week after her Brexit plan was defeated in the House of Commons by a record number of votes, Theresa May needed to have something substantial to tell lawmakers when she returned to Parliament on Monday.

Russia and Japan at odds over seven-decade-old Kuril Islands dispute

On Tuesday, the leaders of Japan and Russia will hold talks on what remains one of the world's longest-running unresolved international disputes.