Australians will go to the polls on May 18, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, adding that voters "now is not the time to turn back" to Labor.
The election will pit Morrison against Bill Shorten, a former labour union leader.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne:
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened military action against Colombia's government, telling reporters that such an operation "sounds good to me".
Venezuela's Maduro in custody, Trump says US will run the country
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention centre on Sunday after President Donald Trump ordered an audacious US raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its vast oil reserves.
Numerous teenagers among the dead identified in Swiss bar blaze, police say
Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 were among those who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday, as the Pope offered his sympathies to the victims and their families.
South Korea's Lee begins China state visit after North fires missiles
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a state visit to China on Sunday, hoping to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula hours after rival North Korea launched ballistic missiles.
At least 25 dead, 14 missing in Nigeria boat accident, officials say
At least 25 people have died and 14 others remain missing after a boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, officials said on Sunday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on his 20 years of leadership.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced 60 per cent completion of work on Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street development project under the broader Sheikh Rashid Corridor Development Project.
Dubai Police have warned the public to remain extra vigilant when dealing with employment contracts and work visas.
