Hong Kong government statistician cleared of loitering charge near girls’ school
Defendant, 59, admits photographing 16-year-old girl, but judge rules loitering charge unsuitable as his conduct did not amount to a threat to the pupil
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Newest first · UTC+11:00What does your Premier League club still need in the transfer window?
Mykhailo Mudryk, Bradley Barcola and Omar Marmoush have all been linked with moves away from their current clubs
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'Violent provocateur': Opposition leaders decry MK Sukkot's destruction of West Bank monument
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot called MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionist Party) a "violent provocateur" who "claims to represent 'religious Zionism' is doing an injustice to an entire sector" in a statement condemning Sukkot for destroying a monument in Kafr Madama near Nablus on Tuesday.
· SHIR PERETS, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Colombia lifts coal export ban on Israel imposed over Gaza genocide
Colombia’s new right-wing government has authorised coal exports to Israel, overturning an embargo imposed by former President Gustavo Petro to prevent Colombian resources from fuelling Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Federal Darwin MP charged with breaching bail after alleged assault on King’s representative
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been charged with breaching bail in relation to the ongoing allegations he assaulted Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly.
· Rob Harris
Watch : Senate panel OKs 2026 BSKE postponement, fixing officials' term
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· The Manila Times
[Key Points] Lee orders police reform push as accountability concerns mount
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
Federal politician allegedly breached bail weeks after it was granted
Luke Gosling has been accused of breaching his bail conditions. (ABC News: Matilda Colling)
· Olivana Lathouris
Israel’s strikes push Syria towards Mecca defence pact membership
Air strikes intended to curb Turkish expansion risk triggering the very encirclement Israel fears, analysts say
· Tom Hussain
Israel’s strikes push Syria towards Mecca defence pact membership
Air strikes intended to curb Turkish expansion risk triggering the very encirclement Israel fears, analysts say
· Tom Hussain
Muslims are not creating an 'Islamic Republic' in Britain. This is their home
A few days ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered a startling description of one of Israel’s oldest allies.
· Middleeasteye
‘The longer this goes, the harder it gets’: Industry scrambles as Labor agonises over immigration
The federal government’s sweeping changes to Australia’s migration system could be pushed back up to a month, with industry groups seizing on the delay to lobby Labor against reducing the number of temporary workers in Australia.
· James Massola, Natassia Chrysanthos
China denounces 'economic wars' as US starts campaign to cut off Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing in September 2025. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Hasina spat stalls Bangladesh-India reset. What would break the deadlock?
Dhaka, Bangladesh — New Delhi and Dhaka had been quietly planning Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first visit to India since taking office earlier this year, when a news conference shattered those efforts.
· Moudud Ahmmed Sujan
Ranking the best managers in Premier League history
When it comes to ranking managers, titles are a good place to start.
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Korea plans 24/7 AI help for taxes, welfare and safety
South Korea plans to offer round-the-clock AI assistance for public services ranging from welfare and taxes to food and drug information as part of a broader push to bring artificial intelligence into government operations.
· Park Yuna
Burnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missiles
UK prime minister ‘likely’ to travel to US in September, after meeting Zelenskyy and saying supply problem is ‘fixable’
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Man denied parole a second time over anti-Israel graffiti despite judge’s scathing critique of case
NSW parole authority says Mohommed Farhat followed ‘extremist ideology of antisemitic character’ while separately judge ruled ‘Fuk Israel’ was ‘political comment’
· Jordyn Beazley
Prime minister dodges WA byelection dominated by One Nation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has insisted he doesn’t campaign in state byelections after his absence from Secret Harbour was mocked by the WA Liberals, who paraded life-sized ‘Where’s Albo’ cardboard cutouts at the pre-polling booth.
· Hamish Hastie
China’s anti-corruption fight: data deep dive
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveThe South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-corruption campaign. A series accompanying the data project looks at its main conclusion and the story behind the…
· SCMP Staff
China’s anti-corruption fight: data deep dive
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveThe South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-corruption campaign. A series accompanying the data project looks at its main conclusion and the story behind the…
· SCMP Staff
North Macedonia has made ties with Israel ‘foreign-policy priority’, FM tells 'Post' - exclusive
North Macedonia has made strengthening relations with Israel a priority of its foreign policy and is seeking to expand cooperation in areas ranging from defense and investment to tourism and water management, Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski told The Jerusalem Post during his first official visit to Israel.
· ALEX WINSTON
Saudi Arabia, France reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood
Saudi Arabia and France restated their backing for Palestinian statehood and called for an end to Israel’s settlement policy and settler violence.
· Middleeasteye
S. Korea yet to decide attendance at int'l economic forum in Russia: ministry
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday the government has yet to decide whether to attend an international economic forum to be held in Russia next week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
‘Who will staff them?’ Dentists slam Labor’s promise of free dental care
Victoria’s dental industry has slammed an election promise by Premier Ben Carroll to establish 10 free public dental clinics, dubbing it a political ploy to buy votes and warning it could blow out years-long waiting lists for the state’s most vulnerable patients.
· Melissa Cunningham
Libya factions draft initial election pact amid lingering mistrust
Libyan negotiators have agreed to an initial election pact aimed at ending years of political divisions within the country.
Ruling party calls for expansionary fiscal policy
Govt. seeks full tuition support for students at regional national universities, all-time high subsidies for electric vehicles
· Son Ji-hyoung
Manchester City player salaries: Erling Haaland leads the way by a distance in 2026/27 | The National
Manchester City will step into a new era when they start the Premier League season without the guidance of transformative manager Pep Guardiola.
· Ajit Vijaykumar
Major Sydney property developer collapses after ‘perfect storm’, leaving buyers in limbo
Bathla Group says softening sales and impacts from federal government’s May budget contributed it being placed in voluntary administration
· Australian Associated Press
Pessimism grows over prospects for Trump-Kim summit despite renewed outreach
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
DOJ to file criminal case vs aunt of minor in Tacloban shooting
SENATE HEARING. Police Staff Sergeant Arla Ray Paciencia, the aunt of one of the two minors tagged in the Tacloban City school shooting, attends the Senate inquiry into the incident, on July 1, 2026.
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New mortgage loans per borrower drop at sharpest clip in Q2
New mortgage loans per borrower dropped at the sharpest pace in the second quarter amid the government's regulations to cool the overheated housing market, central bank data said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
China’s anti-corruption legal framework is about to extend beyond its borders
A draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption has been submitted for its first reading by the country’s top legislature
· Xinlu Liang
China’s anti-corruption legal framework is about to extend beyond its borders
A draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption has been submitted for its first reading by the country’s top legislature
· Xinlu Liang
DRC opposition urges Tshisekedi to abandon constitutional changes
A leading Congolese opposition figure has called on President Felix Tshisekedi to abandon proposed constitutional changes that opponents fear could pave the way for a third presidential term.
· AfricaNews
Lee asks PM to take lead in police reform drive amid scandal over missing person cases
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
‘National Treasure’ director predicts upcoming third film won’t be able to ‘ignore’ politics
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· Fox News
Western Power rocked by second sexual assault claim
Western Power’s workplace culture will be put under the microscope after Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson revealed her office had fielded a “very credible” historic sexual assault complaint from a former employee.
· Hamish Hastie
Can Japan and South Korea draw up a Plan B for Asian security?
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi share overlapping and divergent interests. (Source photos by Kyodo/AP)
· Staff Writer
Netanyahu claims ‘Iran tried to murder one of my sons’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, making the explosive allegation without saying which of his children was allegedly targeted, when the supposed plot took place or how close it came to being carried out.
· RT
Netanyahu claims ‘Iran tried to murder one of my sons’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, making the explosive allegation without saying which of his children was targeted, when the supposed plot took place, or how close it came to being carried out.
· RT
Supreme Court's order doesn't change elections yet. But it could bring 'chaos'
An election worker sorts vote-by-mail ballots at the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Office for the Florida primary election in Doral, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
· Nicholas Riccardi
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., left, looks on as Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., speaks during a debate ahead of the special GOP Senate runoff election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in Newberry, S.C., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
· Meg Kinnard
Former NT Young Australian of the Year to run for Labor in remote by-election
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· Matt Garrick
Trump's trade war could have Senate midterm side effects
President Donald Trump speaks with Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen after a back to school event in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Bill Barrow
‘Beggars belief’: The proposed industrial port within WA’s newest marine park
A proposal for a major industrial port just 10 kilometres south of Exmouth goes against government plans to transform the region into Western Australia’s newest marine park, conservationists argue.
· Holly Thompson
California political candidate facing six years in prison after listing dive bar as home address
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· Marina Peña
More than $60m in Tasmanian labour hire contracts awarded without tender
The 742 contracts were awarded to just 65 companies, with 22 companies receiving 10 or more contracts. (Supplied)
· Josh Duggan