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Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
US denies it tried to influence Malaysia’s political leadership in 2014
The response came after PAS leader Hadi said a US envoy once asked the party whom it would propose as prime minister if it took power
· Bloomberg
US denies it tried to influence Malaysia’s political leadership in 2014
The response came after PAS leader Hadi said a US envoy once asked the party whom it would propose as prime minister if it took power
· Bloomberg
Bangsamoro gun violence up despite election gun ban
MANILA, Philippines — Gun-related violence in the Bangsamoro region has increased despite the implementation of a gun ban ahead of the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary election, a report said, raising concerns on the security of voters and the credibility of the polls.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan's government reinforces male-only succession rules
TOKYO — Prince Hisahito turned 20 on Sunday as he faces growing attention as a future monarch in Japan following the government's unpopular revision to the Imperial House Law that reinforces male-only succession rules.
· Associated Press
Anonymous sources can become powerful tools of political manipulation - opinion
“A senior diplomatic official said,” “a security official says,” “a source familiar with the details claims,” and “those close to the minister believe.” We hear and read phrases like these almost every day. They are sometimes followed by dramatic revelations, but one detail is missing: Who exactly is speaking to us?
· DAVID BEN-BASAT
Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes
Military forces of Yemen’s internationally recognised government have been engaged in intense clashes with Houthi rebels across multiple fronts, most heavily in the Taiz and Hodeidah provinces and along the western Red Sea coast.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Calls for Hong Kong anti-stalking law after man acquitted of following teen girl
Magistrate said charge of loitering did not address defendant’s actions, and lawmakers urge government to revisit proposal for dedicated legislation shelved in 2014
· Fiona Chow
Calls for Hong Kong anti-stalking law after man acquitted of following teen girl
Magistrate said charge of loitering did not address defendant’s actions, and lawmakers urge government to revisit proposal for dedicated legislation shelved in 2014
· Fiona Chow
Filipino-Americans rattled by Trump’s migrant-chasing ‘xenophobia’ games
Immigrant advocates say the ‘frightening’ games normalise human suffering and violence, deepening fear among the migrant communities
· Sam Beltran
Filipino-Americans rattled by Trump’s migrant-chasing ‘xenophobia’ games
Immigrant advocates say the ‘frightening’ games normalise human suffering and violence, deepening fear among the migrant communities
· Sam Beltran
S. Korean foreign minister visits Nepal as two sides step up search cooperation
South Korea is stepping up efforts to secure Nepalese cooperation in the search for nine Koreans missing after devastating floods, with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun meeting with Nepalese and rescue officials.
· Choi He-suk
Mixed political views of California shadow Newsom's presidential ambitions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to supporters during a campaign event at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in West Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
· Steve Peoples
Yemeni forces claim control regained over Hays district in Hodeidah province
Yemeni government forces claim they have regained "complete control" of the district of Hays in the province of Hodeidah from the Houthis, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
The Real Elites Vs. The Ruling Elites
Authored by Ryan McMaken via The Mises Institute,
· Tyler Durden
Lee heads to France for Lumiere Summit, talks with Macron
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Coalition denies flag-burning ban an attempt to undercut One Nation as Labor says push has ‘element of desperation’
Policy unveiled on Sunday would create new criminal offences for flag burning and defacing historical monuments, and legislate 26 January as Australia Day
· Tom Mcilroy
Senate can proceed with impeachment vote — lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court can proceed with a vote on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte even if its conviction threshold is challenged before the Supreme Court, a member of the House prosecution team said Sunday.
· Kristina Maralit
Netanyahu dismisses 'all this controversy' around Qatar as 'big hoax'
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed “all this controversy around Qatar” as a “big hoax”.
· Middleeasteye
Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’
Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’
· Tom Mcilroy
U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador
U.S. forces operating near Ecuador on Saturday intercepted and destroyed several commercial vessels believed to be used for refueling boats smuggling drugs to the United States.
· John Ismay
Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 20 as government reinforces male-only succession
In this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japan’s Prince Hisahito, right, visits the Science Museum of Map and Survey in Tsukuba, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, ahead of his 20th birthday on Sept. 6, 2026. (The Imperial Household Agency of Japan via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has boasted about bombing Qatar, while dismissing domestic accusations that funds sent to Gaza were used for anything other than aid.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Cutting cigarette tax will not create more smokers, Angus Taylor says
Topic:Federal Government
· Jake Evans
FEMA needs funding extension for fire victims — politics aside
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· CA Post Editorial Board
Labor commits $550m for freeway upgrade in Melbourne's outer west
Extra traffic lanes will be part of the Western Freeway upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs. (Supplied: Engage Victoria)
Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60, including 26 soldiers
Fighting between Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces and the country's Houthi rebels killed more than 60 people on Saturday, including civilians, medical and military sources told AFP.
· Middleeasteye
DHS Seeks Faster Dismissal Of Some Asylum Claims
Authored by Timothy Frudd via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
American Jews don’t vote in Israel - so why are they being polled on its election? - opinion
A recent Jerusalem Post report carried an intriguing finding: A majority of “connected” American Jews surveyed by the Jewish People Policy Institute would prefer to see Israel’s opposition defeat the current governing coalition in the upcoming election.
· STEPHEN M. FLATOW
Gafni, Maklev to leave Knesset as ultra-Orthodox Degel HaTorah party refreshes lineup
Rabbi Dov Lando, spiritual leader of the Degel HaTorah faction of the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party, sent letters to MK Moshe Gafni, the faction's Knesset leader, and party member Rabbi Uri Maklev, thanking them for their years of service as they prepare to leave the Knesset, Lando's office said Saturday…
· KESHET NEEV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Opt-out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to parliament
The federal government wants to require social media platforms to offer an opt-out of their algorithms. (Supplied: Unsplash)
· David Speers
Nigel Farage wants to be a global statesman. First he needs distance from Trump.
BIRMINGHAM, England — Nigel Farage has one overriding task: to convince voters he’s ready to take over as British prime minister in an election he believes may be just months away.
· Tim Ross
Kremlin says Ukraine talks with U.S. envoys were useful, but no signs of breakthrough
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of “highly useful” talks on Saturday with two U.S. envoys seeking a deal to end the Ukraine war, a Kremlin aide said, but he gave no indication of any breakthrough.
· No Author
Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'
The Sunday edition of the Telegraph is heavy on criticism of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, leading with a warning from the shadow foreign secretary that any plans to sanction Israel "risks jeopardising British national security". Earlier this week, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Parliament he would be introducing…
· Bbcnews
Trump-backed group announces $10m ad spend for midterm Senate race in Texas
A political group associated with United States President Donald Trump has announced it will spend $10m on television and digital advertisements in the state of Texas ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
· Al Jazeera Staff
EU leader refuses to point finger at Russia over German drone incident
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has refused to assign blame for last month’s drone incident in Germany squarely to Russia, citing “reckless” Western weapons deliveries to Kiev.
· RT
LA fire victims are getting cut off as $15B in recovery funds stall
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· Titus Wu
"Experiencing A Psychotic Episode...": First 'Clancy Copycat?' Mom Hangs 2-Year-Old Son
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,
· Tyler Durden
The Fraudulence of Theory in Political ‘Science’
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$368 Billion for Nothing, War Criminals Sydney Marathon, Palantir in Government | Scam of the Week
by Michael West | Sep 6, 2026 | Scam of the Week
· Michael West
La Liga: Aubameyang guía al Deportivo y el Athletic de Bilbao vence al Atlético de Madrid
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang de Arsenal previo al partido contra Southampton en la Liga Premier, el 16 de diciembre de 2020, en Londres. (Peter Cziborra/Pool vía AP)
Coalition vows to criminalise flag burning
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DeepSeek's 160,000 Huawei Order Is A Real Threat To Nvidia In 2027
Roughly 350 kilometers northwest of Beijing, in the city of Ulanqab, DeepSeek is constructing a data center measured in gigawatts. Running at full capacity, the site would draw enough power to supply 750,000 homes. On Friday, Bloomberg reported that DeepSeek intends to fill a portion of this massive footprint with a…
· Tyler Durden
Trading 'woke palaces' for 'basic' homes reduces cost but comes with drawbacks
Topic:Government and Politics
· Erin Handley
Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey — The political group associated with President Donald Trump is spending $10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission.
· Associated Press
Big tobacco is back in town as cigarette tax fight lights up Australian politics
The industry has been pushing for cuts to excise for decades. With the explosion in illegal cigarette sales, those calls have grown louder
· Henry Belot, Tom Mcilroy
Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?
A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major parties
· Benita Kolovos, Henry Belot
‘Firewall’ breach? Germany is heading for potential upheaval in Saxony-Anhalt – here’s what you need to know
This weekend, Germans in the state of Saxony-Anhalt will elect their regional legislature and, by proxy, the new state government. A normally routine event in German political life that happens every five years, this year’s vote is drawing attention far beyond the state as its results could send shockwaves through G…
· RT
‘Treasonous’: Pentagon forces staff to take polygraphs in hunt for leaks to journalists
Washington: US government investigators have taken the extraordinary step of subjecting about 50 members of the US military’s Joint Staff to polygraph tests over leaks to journalists, including about how the Iran war has created a shortage of crucial munitions, according to officials briefed on the move.
· Jonathan Swan, Adam Entous, Maggie Haberman, Eric Schmitt