Singapore police question 5 over racist comments on Nepal floods, Air India investment
Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam had denounced the remarks as ‘shameful and totally unacceptable’
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· Josh Koehn
Right-wing activists protest Ofer Winter’s independent Knesset run with wreath outside his home
Right-wing activists placed a flower wreath on Monday at the entrance to the home of Ofer Winter, chairman of the People of Israel Party, in Mitzpe Netofa, protesting his decision to run independently in the upcoming elections. The wreath read “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Gali Baharav-Miara,” in an appa…
· AVI SOLOMON
Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amidst sanctions - editorial
Political signals have consequences.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Next round of Lebanon-Israel talks likely to be split between Rome and Florida | The National
Direct US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel are expected to be split between Rome and Florida, sources told The National, with no breakthrough expected before Israeli elections are held next month.
· Nada Homsi
As reuse market thrives, Japan works to combat malicious businesses
As the reuse market continues to boom, Japan’s government has begun working with an industry group to take steps against malicious actors among businesses that collect used items from homes to then sell at secondhand shops.
· No Author
Federal judge rules Missouri can use GOP-friendly map in midterms – for now – after Supreme Court declines to hear case
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· Victor Nava
Gambian leader pledges halt to rolling blackouts as protests turn violent
Gambian President Adama Barrow has said the country will boost energy supplies by next month, hoping to quell violent protests over prolonged power outages as the premier stands for re-election.
Visitor tax on short-stay accommodation dies in Tasmanian parliament
The proposed levy was a 2024 election promise from the Tasmanian Liberals. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
· Lucy Macdonald
Ukraine contracting around 1,000 Patriot missiles from allies, defence chief says
Ukraine is contracting a supply of around 1,000 missiles for US-designed Patriot air-defense systems with the help of allies and through a European Union loan, Kyiv's defense minister said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Carney touts Canada 'pivot' away from US as Trump levels new threat
MONTREAL — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that reducing economic ties with the United States would come at a cost but the benefits were clear, as President Donald Trump threatened new penalties targeting Canada.
· Agence France-Presse
Mamdani hands 9/11 ceremonial pen to lawyer who defended bin Laden ally
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed two executive orders on Friday related to the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Attack in preparation for its upcoming 25th anniversary. Following the signing, Mamdani handed off the ceremonial pen to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and reportedly asked her to hand it to…
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
California Gov. Newsom, a presidential hopeful, slams Netanyahu and AIPAC in PBS interview
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a 2028 presidential hopeful, ventured farther than ever in his criticisms of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a weekend interview that delved into the Democratic Party’s relationship with Israel.
· SHARON UDASIN/ JTA
At HIT Forum, PM calls for ‘irreplaceable Korea’
Korea's export-led growth continues at a brisk clip this year, and the government moves in tandem to advance capital market innovation, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said at the latest edition of The Korea Herald's HIT Forum on Tuesday.
· No Kyung-min
PM calls for shared prosperity with Africa in era of AI transformation
South Korea is ready to work with African nations to share and combine its prowess in artificial intelligence and digital technologies with the massive growth potential of the resource-rich continent for mutual prosperity, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
US Supreme Court rejects Missouri bid to reactivate GOP-backed voting map
The United States Supreme Court has declined to reinstate a Republican-backed congressional map in Missouri, leaving in place an older map for November’s midterm elections.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Russia's hybrid war in Europe has repercussions in Asia: 5 things to know
A police officer in protective clothing and a bomb disposal robot at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug. 5, after a drone packed with explosives was found near a runway. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Lindsay Clancy Supporters Threaten The Father Of The Children She Murdered
Patrick Clancy, the father of three children killed by his former wife, Lindsay Clancy, inside the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023, is now the target of an online harassment campaign built on the false claim that he was involved in their deaths.
· Tyler Durden
'Darwin is a small place': NT deputy chief defends data centre disclosure
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Jason Walls
Tributes pour in as Hong Kong mourns death of Tung Chee-hwa, first chief executive
Tung, who oversaw Hong Kong’s 1997 return to Chinese rule and worked to improve China-US relations, died on Tuesday at the age of 89
· Emily Hung
UAE committed to 'zero Hormuz' strategy, says diplomat | The National
The UAE will accelerate efforts to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran war, advancing its “Zero Hormuz” strategy to diversify trade routes and supply chains, while stressing that the waterway will remain important, an adviser at the office of the Foreign Minister said.
· Vanessa Ghanem
French centrists struggle to find unity candidate as extremes surge in polls
PARIS — Senior representatives for France’s feuding centrist presidential candidates are sitting down for lunch Wednesday to figure out who is best placed to take on Marine Le Pen in the spring 2027 election race to replace Emmanuel Macron.
· Clea Caulcutt
Merz’s SPD partners rebel after far-right rout
BERLIN — Friedrich Merz’s center-left coalition partners increasingly see themselves facing a stark choice: Turn against the reform course they’ve struck with the chancellor or risk sinking with him.
· Nette Nöstlinger
Natl. Assembly to begin interpellation sessions amid partisan tensions
The National Assembly was set to begin four days of interpellation sessions Wednesday, with the ruling and opposition parties expected to clash over President Lee Jae Myung's recent Cabinet reshuffle and other contentious issues.
· Yonhap
‘Really disrespectful’: Liberal apparatchik wanted payment because Porsche was being delivered
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· Alexandra Smith, Jessica McSweeney
No Turkish police to be deployed for BARMM polls
COTABATO CITY – Turkish police will not be deployed to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to secure the historic Sept. 14 parliamentary elections, according to the Independent Election Monitoring Center (IEMC).
· Drema Quitayen-Bravo
PM calls for shared prosperity with Africa in era of AI transformation
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is ready to work with African nations to share and combine its prowess in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies with the massive growth potential of the resource-rich continent for mutual prosperity, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Berlin slams Kiev for not spending aid cash on German guns
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized Kiev for failing to spend enough of its Western-provided procurement money on German weapons, arguing that Berlin’s massive support for Ukraine should at least benefit its defense industry.
· RT
Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’
Penny Wong has concerns about blanket ban announced by UK, France and Canada, but says new ‘targeted measures’ planned over Israeli settlers
· Tom Mcilroy
'Never nasty, always naughty': Blanche d'Alpuget was far more than just Bob Hawke's wife
Topic:Government and Politics
· Phoebe Pin
UN hails Libyan agreement to move toward elections
UNITED NATIONS — The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya's rival political groups that paves the way for elections to be held within two years.
· Agence France-Presse
Communities in Victoria's west push for the return of passenger trains
Topic:Rail Transport Industry
· Nethma Dandeniya
Nat'l Assembly to begin interpellation sessions amid partisan tensions
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly was set to begin four days of interpellation sessions Wednesday, with the ruling and opposition parties expected to clash over President Lee Jae Myung's recent Cabinet reshuffle and other contentious issues.
· Yi Wonju
Ombudsman to block Romualdez’s bid for continued hospital stay
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it will block any bid by the camp of former speaker Martin Romualdez to remain in hospital and will seek an examination by a team of government physicians to determine whether he requires confinement.
· Kristina Maralit
Blanche d'Alpuget, author and wife to Bob Hawke, dies at 82
Topic:Government and Politics
· Phoebe Pin
Almost half of Victoria’s roads in poor condition, as decline outpaces repairs
Almost half of the state’s government-managed roads are in poor or very poor condition, with decline outpacing repairs, according to a new report from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO).
· Angus Delaney, Craig Butt
Defense minister to visit Croatia this week ahead of Chunmoo export deal
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back will travel to Croatia on Wednesday to discuss bilateral defense ties with top officials and attend a ceremony for a South Korean rocket artillery export deal, Seoul's defense ministry said.
· Kim Seung-yeon
The Papers: 'Israel reacts with fury' and 'air traffic collapse'
Several of Wednesday's papers lead on the fallout from Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement that the UK will impose sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Times says Israel has "reacted with fury", describing the Labour government as "hostile". The paper also highlights comme…
· Bbcnews
Netanyahu's UN trip will be quick after Mamdani called for his arrest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, casts his ballot in his Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October, in Jerusalem, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, Pool)
· Edith M Lederer
Trump-backed John Sununu wins New Hampshire Republican Senate primary
Frontrunner Sununu beats Scott Brown to earn Republican nod in closely watched race in November
· Shrai Popat
John Sununu, Chris Pappas win New Hampshire Senate primaries in race to replace Jeanne Shaheen
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· Victor Nava
Mamdani's 9/11 Pen: A Socialist's Contempt For The Dead
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· Tyler Durden
N. Korean cadres, officials pay tribute to late former state leaders on founding anniv.
North Korea's senior party and government officials have visited the mausoleum of late former state leaders to commemorate the national founding anniversary, state media said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary
Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne Shaheen
· Shrai Popat
Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers
The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governance
· Agence France-Presse
No foreign soldiers: Japan shuts down proposal to fix military shortfall
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi rules out non-nationals in uniform, even as a report warns personnel levels could fall to 130,000 by 2045
· Julian Ryall
No foreign soldiers: Japan shuts down proposal to fix military shortfall
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi rules out non-nationals in uniform, even as a report warns personnel levels could fall to 130,000 by 2045
· Julian Ryall
US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war with longtime ally escalates
The measure comes as Canada imposes $20bn in retaliatory tariffs and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney vows to reduce his country’s economic dependence on the US
· Associated Press
N. Korean cadres, officials pay tribute to late former state leaders on founding anniv.
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's senior party and government officials have visited the mausoleum of late former state leaders to commemorate the national founding anniversary, state media said Wednesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Missouri congressional maps thrown into chaos after conflicting court rulings
Tug of war as federal judge says old maps cannot be used in November, hours after supreme court blocked new maps backed by Trump
· Dani Anguiano, Uwa Ede Osifo