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Topic:State and Territory Parliament
· Monte Bovill
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Seoul stocks end almost flat as investors weigh Fed's first rate hike in 3 yrs
Seoul stocks closed almost flat Thursday, paring earlier gains, as investors digest the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in over three years. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
(Asiad) S. Korea to send rapid response team to Nagoya for incidents involving Koreans
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Thursday it will dispatch a joint government rapid response team to Nagoya, Japan, during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to help prevent and respond to incidents involving South Korean nationals.
· Oh Seok-min
Israel killing Hamas officials will not lead to group's elimination, BoP source tells 'Post'
A source close to the Board of Peace has criticized Israel’s current policy in the Gaza Strip, arguing that while Israel’s targeted killings of Hamas operatives may be justified, the strategy will not ultimately lead to the dismantling of the terrorist organization.
· AMICHAI STEIN
After Senate passes bill, will 2026 barangay, SK polls be postponed?
REGISTRATION. Eligible voters line up at a Commission on Elections satellite registration site on the final day of registration to secure their eligibility for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), at a mall in Cebu City on May 18, 2026.
· smlocus0384
Britain's Speech Police: How The State Learned To Fear Its People
Authored by Paul Birch via The Daily Sceptic,
· Tyler Durden
ACT schools grappling with class 'splitting', as union flags more industrial action
The Australian Education Union said the government had not provided enough detail on minimum staffing guarantees in its latest offer. (ABC News: Adam Shirley)
· Madeleine Rojahn
ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting taken into custody after Texas extradition standoff
A federal immigration officer wanted on assault charges for shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested there on Wednesday, eight months after a confrontation that became a flashpoint over US President Donald Trump's deportation sweeps.
· REUTERS
Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash
His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles
· Raissa Robles
Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash
His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles
· Raissa Robles
One Nation’s WA leader says they can’t vet everyone after alleged neo-Nazi hands out how-to-vote cards
One Nation’s WA leader Rod Caddies says it is too big a job to vet every volunteer who puts their hand up for his party after the founding member of a now-disbanded WA right-wing group handed out how-to-vote cards during the Secret Harbour byelection.
· Hamish Hastie
With eight words, Tony Burke may have handed his opponents a campaign ad
Topic:Migration Policy
· Courtney Gould
Court upholds requirement for minister's approval to bring items from N. Korea
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled constitutional a legal provision requiring the unification minister's approval to bring in items from North Korea.
· Chae Yun-hwan
No dialogue with N. Korea possible if denuclearization comes first: unification minister
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday that resuming dialogue with North Korea would never be possible if Pyongyang is asked to denuclearize first.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Ruling party spares no time in confirming embattled nominees
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Thursday adopted the confirmation report on its embattled justice minister nominee despite resistance from the main opposition.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Treasury yields move lower after Fed kicks off hiking cycle
Treasury yields edged lower on Thursday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years.
· Chloe Taylor
Seoul stocks end almost flat as investors weigh Fed's first rate hike in 3 yrs
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed almost flat Thursday, paring earlier gains, as investors digest the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in over three years. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.
· Kang Jae-eun
Government finally roll outs migration policy
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Australia’s population hits 27.9 million as newborn numbers dip
Australia’s population growth has slowed to its lowest non-pandemic rate in 15 years with net overseas migration dropping below 300,000 for the first time since the Albanese government came to power.
· Shane Wright
Justice Minister allows Shin Bet to decide on security for party leaders after full panel no-show
Justice Minister Yariv Levin transferred authority to the Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency) on Wednesday to determine the security arrangements required for party leaders who do not currently hold official state positions, after every other member of the ministerial committee responsible for Shin Bet affairs failed…
· IDAN KWELLER
North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance
North Korea's vice defense minister said on Thursday that a growing US-led military buildup and what he called an expanding nuclear alliance among Washington, Seoul and Tokyo justified Pyongyang's efforts to strengthen and expand its nuclear forces.
· REUTERS
Immigration nation: How Australia's immigration success story became its biggest political fight
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Immigration nation: How Australia's immigration success story became its biggest political contest
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Lee meets IEA chief as Hormuz crisis tests Asia’s energy security
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Reza Pahlavi accepts Coalition invitation to visit Australia
Topic:Federal Parliament
· Oscar Coleman
After far-right AfD win, Germany’s embattled chancellor faces more election tests
Chancellor Friedrich Merz braces for potential double election blow this weekend as pressure mounts on his leadership
· Agence France-Presse
After far-right AfD win, Germany’s embattled chancellor faces more election tests
Chancellor Friedrich Merz braces for potential double election blow this weekend as pressure mounts on his leadership
· Agence France-Presse
Saudi-led coalition target telecommunications towers in Yemen’s Taiz
Warplanes belonging to the Saudi-led coalition have targeted three telecommunications towers in Yemen’s Taiz province, the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV channel reported.
· Middleeasteye
Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked
The sands have shifted rapidly in Australia’s migration debate and Labor has belatedly sniffed the wind.
· Paul Sakkal
AI boom gives Samsung pricing power as MLCC supply tightens
Since 2018, I have covered South Korea’s economic and financial landscape, with experience spanning the economy, banking, financial markets and securities industry.My current beat focuses on Korea’s major chaebol groups and technology industry, including Samsung, SK and LG, as well as global technology companies ope…
· Jie Ye-eun
S. Korea's 2nd Nepal relief team to return; efforts to locate 9 missing Koreans to continue
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will maintain a joint government response team in Nepal to continue efforts to locate nine South Korean nationals who have remained missing since massive floods hit the country last month, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.
· Oh Seok-min
Iran’s Araghchi holds calls with Pakistan army chief, Turkish foreign minister
Iran's foreign minister held two separate calls with Pakistan and Turkey to discuss regional developments, local media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Coroner finds shark control measures ‘appropriate’ after teen killed
An inquest will not be held into the shark attack that killed Queensland teenager Charlize Zmuda, with a coroner finding the Queensland government’s management of drum lines and nets to be appropriate.
· Cloe Read
Clover Moore lashes NSW government’s ‘extraordinary’ intervention in Town Hall square
City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has accused the NSW government of attempting to block a controversial $150 million plan to raze seven buildings for a new civic square, after Planning Minister Paul Scully sought independent advice on whether he should seize control of the project.
· Megan Gorrey
8 KOICA overseas volunteers dismissed for sexual misconduct over 5 years
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Labor unveils migration cuts targeting students, backpackers and overstayers
Topic:Federal Government
· Clare Armstrong
(LEAD) Confirmation hearing reports adopted for justice, defense minister nominees
(ATTN: UPDATES with adoption of report for defense minister nominee; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo)
· Lee Haye-ah
What are Labor’s new migration rules for Australia?
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has unveiled the government’s revamp of Australia’s migration settings, announcing changes to student visas, working holidaymakers and the practice of “visa hopping”.
· Nick Newling
Kim Yo-jong rebuffs IAEA denuclearization calls, says N. Korea’s nuclear status ‘absolute’
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Iran's Araghchi hails 'successful' consultations with Chinese officials
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has praised recent "successful" consultations with Chinese officials.
· Middleeasteye
The Villafuertes of CamSur: A tale of political survival and reinvention
FAMILY DOMINATION. Migz (left), LRay (center), and Luigi Villafuerte (right) pose following their official proclamation in May 2025, securing a sweep in Camarines Sur during the 2025 midterm elections.
· Jodesz Gavilan
Japan's Takaichi retains key ministers in reshuffle
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday retained key ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle that seeks to shore up political support to push through her flagship spending plans amid jittery financial markets.
· Korea Herald
Japan's Takaichi carries out first cabinet reshuffle with few changes
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers questions from reporters about the filling of key Liberal Democratic Party posts at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 16. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
· SHOTARO TANI
South Korea foreign minister says no decision made on Hormuz Strait military deployment
South Korea's foreign minister told reporters that no decision has been made on any military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
Eyal Waldman backs Eisenkot, warns Netanyahu win could threaten Israel’s democracy, economy
Israeli hi-tech entrepreneur Eyal Waldman warned that Israel could face serious political and economic consequences if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins the upcoming election, telling Maariv that continued political instability could drive more skilled Israelis to leave the country.
· YEHUDA SHARONI
Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
Low expectations that Russia's election will bring peace closer, Steve Rosenberg reports
· Bbcnews
Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin is bracing for a wartime reckoning as the Kremlin prepares to hold its first parliamentary election since the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
· Sam Meredith, Anniek Bao
Concern over federal Labor's quiet extension of mandatory income management
Topic:Federal Government
· Elsie Lange
Seoul city to hike Han River ferry fares for weekends starting next year
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government said Thursday it seeks to increase fares for its Han River ferry shuttle service on weekends and public holidays next year in a bid to better distribute costs.
· Chae Yun-hwan
The Fed is hiking again — and the rest of the world could feel the squeeze
The U.S. Federal Reserve is tightening monetary policy, and the effects are likely to be felt far beyond the American shores.
· Lee Ying Shan