Kathleen Calderwood

In short: Debbie Voulgaris, 57, is accused of bringing several kilograms of heroin and cocaine into Taiwan late last year, a charge that could see her given a life sentence or the death penalty.

Most days Chen Zi Jun starts her morning with Muay Thai or yoga, before exploring temples or markets in the stifling heat of northern Thailand.

In another blow to press freedom in Hong Kong, two journalists have been convicted of sedition.

Since arriving in Mongolia less than 24 hours ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin's feet have rarely touched anything but red carpet.

Program: AM Presented by Australian lobster exporters are breathing a sigh of relief that their product will be back on Chinese dining tables by early next year.

Beijing has promised to lift the ban on Australian rock lobster, and while that may be good news for the industry, not all products returning to China have enjoyed smooth sailing.

Program: AM Presented by Australia and the US have urged restraint on Beijing's behalf as China carries out military drills around Taiwan.

Beijing has accused Australia of being "plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes" in response to a statement calling on China to address human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.

As Syamen Womzas harvests taro in a water-logged field on Lanyu, pebbles of sweat trace the lines on his face.

Program: PM Presented by Taiwan is working to phase out its nuclear energy. The island's last nuclear reactor is due to be decommissioned next year, amid fears over earthquakes and how to dispose of waste.