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A US aircraft carrier at the center of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on Tuesday, the first port call for its 5,000 crew since November.
LANDMARKS. The Romualdez mark in Leyte province is emblazoned in infrastructure that bear the family name. Photo Courtesy of James Magayon
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly convened a regular session Tuesday, with heated clashes expected between the ruling and opposition parties over next year's budget and key legislative issues.
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are coordinating a possible visit by Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over North Korea and other key bilateral issues, officials said Tuesday.
New Delhi’s re-engagement with the China-led bloc serves as a reminder to the US that it has other options, analysts say
New Delhi’s re-engagement with the China-led bloc serves as a reminder to the US that it has other options, analysts say
Topic:Federal Government
Increase coincides with proscription of Palestine Action last year which has led to thousands of arrests for allegedly supporting the protest group
Heavy to torrential rain is forecast over the next three days, with authorities warning of floods, landslides and mudslides
Heavy to torrential rain is forecast over the next three days, with authorities warning of floods, landslides and mudslides
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday projected the combined debt of state-run firms to reach 997.4 trillion won (US$728.6 billion) in 2030, calling for comprehensive efforts to improve their financial health.
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Tuesday she will stake her job on ensuring that the government's housing supply plan will go as planned.
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A meeting with Air India looms as a major test for Premier Chris Minns as his government attempts to convince the airline to run direct flights from New Delhi or Mumbai to the new airport in western Sydney.
Marine Le Pen would win France's 2027 presidential election against every major rival now being measured, according to a major survey by Elabe published on August 29 for BFMTV and La Tribune Dimanche.
The government conducted a disaster drill Tuesday, simulating a scenario in which a major earthquake had struck along the Japan and Chishima trenches, off the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to the Tohoku region.
In Tunisia, the cost-of-living crisis has outlasted the government it once toppled.
Topic:Business, Economics and Finance
By-election wins strengthen Canadian leader domestically as he defends against Trump’s tariffs
By-election wins strengthen Canadian leader domestically as he defends against Trump’s tariffs
Former director of Beijing’s Public Security Ministry’s economic crime investigation bureau fills vacancy left by Geng Changyou last year
Former director of Beijing’s Public Security Ministry’s economic crime investigation bureau fills vacancy left by Geng Changyou last year
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The Crisafulli government has turned its back on environmentally friendly buses, with plans to procure a new fleet of more than 600 diesel-powered vehicles to roll out across Queensland.
A second Australian missing in the Nepal flood disaster has been found safe on the Tibet side of the border, as Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed “grave concerns” for the 42 citizens still unaccounted for.
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…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Presiding Officer Francis Escudero on Tuesday clarified that photos circulating online showing an aide of Vice President Sara Duterte wearing an earpiece during his testimony last week at her impeachmen trial was AI-generated and "simply false."
EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara has expressed full support for Senate Bill No. 2426, or the proposed Comprehensive School Safety Act, authored by Senate Committee on Basic Education Chairman Senator Bam Aquino.
SEJONG/SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance ministry said Tuesday that 39.7 trillion won (US$29 billion) has been earmarked for the ministry under the government's 2027 budget proposal, with a focus on fostering future growth engines and expanding export financing.
Speakers at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual convention at the Venetian Resort cast the upcoming midterm elections as a battle against not just the Democratic Party, but specifically its left-wing Democratic Socialists of America faction.
The nation’s biggest home lender has warned property prices will continue to fall until well into next year, led by steep falls in Sydney and Melbourne that could be even worse if the Reserve Bank delivers another interest rate rise to quell inflation.
MANILA, Philippines — Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has appointed Garrick Thompson as the new managing director of FedEx Philippines.
Body-worn camera footage appears to capture a male NSW Police officer revelling after a violent altercation with a protester during a rally against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog in February.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said that the European Union's stance of siding with the US is an indication of its "moral decay and political incompetence".
The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Herald Media Group signed a media partnership agreement Tuesday for the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2026, which will bring senior German and Asia-Pacific political and business leaders to Seoul in October.
Israeli forces have demolished more Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank, as settlers attacked residents of the village of Burqa in an escalation of violence ahead of Israeli elections in October.
PARIS — Former French prime minister Edouard Balladur died in Paris on Monday at the age of 97, his family told Agence France-Presse.
The National Assembly on Tuesday kicked off its 100-day regular session, which will include the 2027 national budget review and a parliamentary audit of the government.
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will deploy 6,800 personnel to manage crowds and handle emergencies during the 2026 Seoul International Fireworks Festival set to take place later this week.
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 …
Lebanon parliament speaker asserted that the country will not give up its right to pursue legal action against Israel over its "genocide crimes".
John Swinney said it was "time to embrace change"
Former Hospital Authority executive Dr Luk Che-chung calls on government to learn from incident and respond faster to user complaints
Former Hospital Authority executive Dr Luk Che-chung calls on government to learn from incident and respond faster to user complaints
Wang Fuk Court residents allegedly obtained more than HK$330,000 in government-backed loans by overstating drop in revenue of their business
Wang Fuk Court residents allegedly obtained more than HK$330,000 in government-backed loans by overstating drop in revenue of their business
One Nation's New South Wales leader Mike Newman spent about 25 years living in Japan and speaks the language fluently. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
One Nation's New South Wales leader Mike Newman spent about 25 years living in Japan and speaks the language fluently. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks as he announces a $11.3 billion contract for icebreakers at the Davie shipyard in Levis, Quebec on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, right, looks on. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)