Tara Subramaniam - Asia-Pacific Affairs Writer
Tara Subramaniam
Asia-Pacific Affairs Writer
Tara Subramaniam is the Asia-Pacific Affairs Writer for CNN Digital Worldwide, based in Hong Kong
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Lone survivor of suspected death cap mushroom poisoning released from Australian hospital
Sep 25, 2023
The sole survivor of a poisoning involving suspected death cap mushrooms that killed three others in Australia has been released from hospital following a remarkable recovery that could now help police piece together what happened.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine
Sep 25, 2023
Russian shelling killed three people and wounded at least seven others Sunday in the southern Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, Ukrainian officials said. Follow here for live updates.
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September 22, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
Sep 23, 2023
The Ukrainian military confirmed it launched a missile attack on the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, Crimea, calling it a “successful hit.”
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September 21, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
Sep 22, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new US support package for Ukraine that includes $128 million in new security assistance as well as $197 million in arms and equipment.
Iranian women face 10 years in jail for inappropriate dress after ‘hijab bill’ approved
Sep 21, 2023
Iran’s parliament on Wednesday passed draconian new legislation imposing much harsher penalties on women who breach hijab rules, days after the one-year anniversary of mass protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
Australia braces for severe bushfires as Sydney swelters under record September heat
Sep 20, 2023
The threat of intense bushfires looms over New South Wales as record spring temperatures and high winds fan the flames of more than 60 blazes already burning in Australia’s most populous state, authorities have warned.
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September 19, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
Sep 20, 2023
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged a global front against Russian aggression in a dramatic speech to the UN General Assembly.
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September 18, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
Sep 19, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the UN General Assembly in New York this week to appeal for more support for Kyiv.
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September 15, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
Sep 16, 2023
US President Joe Biden will host President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House next Thursday.
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September 14, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
Sep 15, 2023
US President Joe Biden plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week around the UN General Assembly meetings, according to multiple officials.
Huge bushfire sweeps through central Australia near popular tourist town
Sep 13, 2023
A huge bushfire raging for over a week in central Australia has come dangerously close to the popular tourist town of Tennant Creek, as authorities warn that changing wind conditions could pose a risk to residents.
French court upholds abaya ban in public schools
Sep 07, 2023
France’s highest court on Thursday upheld the government’s ban on students in public schools from wearing the abaya, a long, robe-like garment often worn by Muslim women, in a decision that rights groups warn will lead to more discrimination.
Trees fall, scaffolding collapses as Typhoon Saola hits Hong Kong
Sep 02, 2023
The strongest typhoon Hong Kong has seen in five years ripped through the city and other parts of southern China, knocking down trees and scaffolding and causing hundreds of flights to be canceled.
Spain star calls out ‘abuses of power’ as FIFA boss says World Cup celebrations ‘spoiled’
Sep 01, 2023
Spain star Aitana Bonmatí used her UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award speech to call out “abuses of power” following a top official’s unwanted kiss, as FIFA’s chief said the team’s World Cup-winning celebrations had been “spoiled” by the controversy.
New video purports to show Prigozhin days before his death
Aug 31, 2023
A new video published by pro-Wagner PMC Telegram channel Grey Zone on Wednesday appears to show Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claiming to be in Africa shortly before his death.
Mother of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales released from hospital after church hunger strike, according to reports
Aug 31, 2023
The mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales, who was admitted to a hospital in the Spanish town of Motril after a hunger strike, has been discharged, according to various Spanish media outlets.
About
Tara Subramaniam is the Asia-Pacific Affairs Writer for CNN Digital Worldwide, based in Hong Kong.
Previously, she was an Associate Producer for CNN’s fact-check team in Washington, D.C. She joined CNN in 2018 as part of the team covering the Russia investigation, where she contributed to reporting on the special counsel’s office and the U.S. District Court.
A native of Atlanta, Subramaniam has also lived in France, China and India. She graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service with a degree in International Political Economics. She is fluent in French and proficient in Mandarin.