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Newest first · UTC+11:00Far-right Israeli minister boasts of worsening conditions for Palestinian prisoners
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has boasted about worsening conditions for Palestinian prisoners after visiting female inmates, according to AFP.
· Middleeasteye
Malaysia’s Anwar unveils cost of living measures as opposition rises
Anwar has faced declining support over a perceived failure to deliver on reforms as well as the mishandling of several high-profile corruption cases
· Reuters
Malaysia’s Anwar unveils cost of living measures as opposition rises
Anwar has faced declining support over a perceived failure to deliver on reforms as well as the mishandling of several high-profile corruption cases
· Reuters
One Nation secures first seat in WA parliament
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Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for joint policy address, 5-year plan debate
‘For this first joint debate, I hope to secure a longer duration than before so that lawmakers will have more time for a comprehensive discussion,’ Legco president says
· Matthew Cheng
Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for joint policy address, 5-year plan debate
‘For this first joint debate, I hope to secure a longer duration than before so that lawmakers will have more time for a comprehensive discussion,’ Legco president says
· Matthew Cheng
Iceland votes 'No' to resuming EU talks
Iceland voted 'No' to resuming membership negotiations with the European Union, final referendum results showed Sunday, dealing a heavy blow to Brussels which had been keen to welcome a new wealthy member.
· AFP
California AG Rob Bonta’s political bid has put the Paramount merger on hold
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· Charles Gasparino
5, Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s eldest son was flown back to Israel from the United States after a threat to his life, according to Israel’s domestic intelligence agency.
· Mariamne Everett
Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum | Miranda Bryant
The no campaign was well-funded and accused of scaremongering, but the wording of the question may also have made a difference
· Miranda Bryant
Araghchi calls for accountability over US use of Japan's airbase to attack Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the Japanese public to hold their government accountable over reports that US military assets stationed in Japan were used in operations against Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said those responsible do not deserve any concessions and that they will be brought to justice
· Agence France-Presse
Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said those responsible do not deserve any concessions and that they will be brought to justice
· Agence France-Presse
Eisenkot, Bennett continue race toward 61 seats, but could a team-up with Netanyahu be necessary?
B’Yachad leader Naftali Bennett and Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot are no longer waiting for candidate lists to be finalized and have begun competing directly as both seek to define their political camps and coalition paths ahead of the coming election.
· ANNA BARSKY
Icelanders say no to restarting talks to join the EU
Iceland has voted against restarting accession talks with the European Union in a referendum held this weekend.
· Carlo Martuscelli
Iceland set to reject talks to rejoin EU, national broadcaster says
Leaders of the No campaign react as early results from rural Iceland put the No side ahead during an election-night gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Di Marco)
· Kwiyeon Ha
Korea tests Arctic route with first trial voyage in decade
Government-backed container run to Europe will assess costs, cargo demand and geopolitical risks
· Cha Min-jung
Incumbent finance minister heads to G20 after airport reshuffle surprise
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol nearly canceled his trip to the United States on Sunday after learning at the airport that he would be replaced in a Cabinet reshuffle. He ultimately boarded the flight as scheduled, concluding that he remained responsible for official duties until his success…
· Choi Ji-won
Iceland rejects EU membership plan in referendum, after almost all votes were counted
Iceland has rejected the government's proposal to hold accession talks with the European Union, public broadcaster RUV reported on Sunday, with only a small number of votes left to count.
· REUTERS
Behind the Nepal-China border floods lie bad politics
While the solidarity on display in the wake of the disaster is commendable, the tragedy must not be viewed as an unpredictable, unpreventable act of nature
· Narayan Adhikari
Behind the Nepal-China border floods lie bad politics
While the solidarity on display in the wake of the disaster is commendable, the tragedy must not be viewed as an unpredictable, unpreventable act of nature
· Narayan Adhikari
'We will be there to attack': Israeli minister says US deal will not stop strikes on Iran
Israeli minister Eli Cohen said Israel would strike Iran again if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear or ballistic missile programmes, even if it reaches an agreement with the United States.
· Middleeasteye
Iceland appears to have rejected EU accession talks in referendum, reports say
The no camp looks to have prevailed, holding 52.5% of votes with only a few left to be counted, says public broadcaster
· Agencies in Reykjavik
S. Korea employs helicopters for 2nd day to search for 9 missing nationals following massive flood
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to continue using helicopters in search operations Sunday in Nepal to locate nine South Koreans who have gone missing after a catastrophic flash flood devastated the Himalayan country, the foreign ministry said.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Iceland rejects EU-accession talks plan in referendum
Iceland has rejected the government’s proposal to hold accession talks with the European Union, public broadcaster RUV reported, with only a small number of votes left to be counted.
One Nation could revive NSW trade posts scrapped in 'jobs for the boys' saga
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· Alexander Lewis
Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit
Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa
· Krishani Dhanji
Transfer latest as deadline looms, Premier League buildup and more – matchday live
Reaction to Saturday’s action and more football news
· Emillia Hawkins
(profile) Basic income advocate tapped as gender equality minister
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- Yong Hye-in, a two-term lawmaker advocating universal basic income, was named Sunday as the nominee to head the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition
Last week, on his 45th visit to Western Australia, Anthony Albanese promised his government would never alter the outrageously generous GST deal that hands extra cash to Australia’s richest state.
· James Massola
Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?
The prime minister's announcement that he will keep hundreds of criminals behind bars who would otherwise have been released early is one he has wanted to make for weeks.
· Bbcnews
Britain just shelved a key defence goal. That’s not good for Australia.
London: When the British government imploded in June, one key factor was a public dispute between ministers about how much the country could afford to spend on defence.
· David Crowe
Netanyahu says ‘handful of rioters’ behind West Bank settler violence | The National
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank villages of Qusra and Jalud, calling those responsible a “handful of rioters” after dozens of masked settlers attacked Palestinian homes.
· The National
Korea considers in-flight meals for foreigners awaiting deportation
The government is reviewing a plan to provide regular in-flight meals to foreign nationals awaiting deportation, a move aimed at better protecting basic rights.
· Jung Seo-young
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use.
· The Manila Times
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules
SAN JOSE, California — Citing the importance of the First Amendment, a federal judge in California says the U.S. government is unconstitutionally silencing critics of Israel's war in Gaza and others as part of the Trump administration 's quest to deport noncitizens who it says disrupted college campuses while expres…
· Associated Press
(profile) Prosecutorial reform advocate tapped as new justice minister
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Seung-won of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) was named Sunday as the nominee for new justice minister.
· Woo Jae-yeon
S. Korea steps up search for 9 missing in Nepal, reviews drone deployment
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
Two-term lawmaker Lee So-young tapped as SMEs minister
President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday nominated two-term Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Lee So-young as minister of SMEs and startups, ending a 61-day vacancy following Han Seong-sook’s departure to become prime minister.
· Moon Joon-hyun
Sewol activist tapped as gender equality minister
Yong Hye-in’s path into public life began with a silent march she organized as a university student to mourn the victims of the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster. Over a decade later, the two-term lawmaker has been nominated as gender equality and family minister.
· Park Han-na
Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Donald Trump's "Lake America" decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline — "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" — as Canadian leaders met the move with ridicule rather than outrage.
· The Manila Times
Housing policy veteran nominated as land minister
South Korean Vice Minister for Transport Hong Jee-sun was named to lead the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Sunday.
· Kan Hyeong-woo
(profile) Ambassador to Saudi Arabia tapped as new defense minister nominee
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- Kang Shin-chul, South Korea's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was named Sunday as the nominee for defense minister.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Veteran technocrat tapped as finance minister
South Korea’s First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyung-il was nominated Sunday as deputy prime minister and minister of finance and economy, placing a veteran technocrat with deep experience in macroeconomic policy at the helm of the country’s economy.
· Choi Yeon-jae
Singapore’s blueprint for economic success: plan, but be prepared to adapt
External shocks and changing domestic conditions often render plans unfeasible, so being agile is a better policy
· Donald Low
Singapore’s blueprint for economic success: plan, but be prepared to adapt
External shocks and changing domestic conditions often render plans unfeasible, so being agile is a better policy
· Donald Low
(profile) Climate lawyer tapped as new SME minister
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Minister nominee Lee So-young is a two-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), known for her career as a climate and environmental lawyer.
· Kim Boram
Prosecution reform architect tapped as justice minister
A former judge who became a leading architect of the ruling party’s prosecution overhaul has been nominated to lead Korea’s Justice Ministry.
· Park Han-na
Discurso de Warsh en Jackson Hole es recibido con elogios y críticas
El presidente de la Reserva Federal Kevin Warsh en Moran, Wyoming, el 28 de agosto del 2026. (AP foto/Amber Baesler)
· Christopher Rugaber