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Newest first · UTC+11:00Remulla pushes PPPs for major infrastructure projects
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon agree that public-private partnerships (PPPs) are better when it comes to the construction of large-scale government infrastructure projects, citing concerns over delays and quality in some projects.
· Kristina Maralit
Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president’s grip
Voters are heading to the polls in Kazakhstan’s snap parliamentary election, which critics say will strengthen the power of the president.
Denmark to further tighten rules affecting Ukrainian refugees
Denmark plans to stop issuing temporary residence permits to Ukrainian refugees from regions least affected by the conflict with Russia, the EU nation’s immigration minister, Morten Bodskov, has said. The announcement follows a wider trend among European nations to cut benefits to those fleeing the conflict with Rus…
· RT
'Malchieli is a murderer!' Shas condemns protests against MK over haredi draft law
Shas condemned on Sunday a group of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters from the Jerusalem Faction (Peleg Yerushalmi) who surrounded MK Michael Malchieli's vehicle and shouted at him after the weekly Torah lesson of the party's spiritual leader, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, in Jerusalem on Saturday night.
· SHIR PERETS
Katz orders IDF to accelerate destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
The IDF is increasing its pace of destroying Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, following instructions given by Defense Minister Israel Katz.
· AMIR BOHBOT
London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?
Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them
· Fiona Harvey
Alyssa Valdez thrilled to finally share court with Jaja Santiago
MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez cherished the moment Jaja Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa, returned to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL)—this time as her teammate at Creamline.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Iran executes man charged with aiding US, Israel in January protests
Iran on Sunday executed a man accused of carrying a chainsaw during January anti-government protests who was charged with acting as an agent of Israel and the United States.
· Middleeasteye
Seoul to connect local medical providers with overseas buyers
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host a business event in September to connect local hospitals, clinics and medical tourism companies with overseas agencies seeking to send patients to Korea.
· Park Yuna
Seoul cultural facilities to extend nighttime opening starting September
Eight municipal museums and other cultural facilities in Seoul will remain open until 9 p.m. five days a week, expanding nighttime access currently available only once a week, according to the city government.
· Park Yuna
Housing policy first on block for reconciliation within ruling bloc
DP Chair Kim calls for 'more exceptions' to tax hike on homeowners who live elsewhere, signaling liberal bloc's leniency from govt. pressure on homeowners
· Son Ji-hyoung
Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election
A woman holds her ballot at a polling station during early parliamentary elections in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Vladimir Tretyakov)
· Yuras Karmanau
Why Cambodia is reviving US military drills despite close China ties
Restarting Angkor Sentinel drills lets Phnom Penh signal strategic autonomy without abandoning Beijing, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Why Cambodia is reviving US military drills despite close China ties
Restarting Angkor Sentinel drills lets Phnom Penh signal strategic autonomy without abandoning Beijing, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Alaska Dem Senate hopeful Mary Peltola racked up hundreds of missed votes during stops at multiple taxpayer-serving jobs
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· Fox News
Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake?
Kazakhstan heads to the polls this week in a snap parliamentary election that is expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s rule over the country. The last parliamentary elections were in 2023.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Taiwan president touts peace through strength on China battle anniversary
KINMEN, Taiwan – Peace can only be secured through strength and not even an inch of territory can be sacrificed, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, visiting a sensitive front-line island to mark a key battle with Chinese forces almost seven decades ago.
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US should take lead in N. Korea talks, switching 2018 roles with Seoul: expert
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
Tulfo pushes criminal liability for negligent gun owners, custodians
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday pressed for the passage of a legislation that will impose criminal liability on negligent gun owners and custodians.
· Catherine S. Valente
Hussein al-Sheikh: Decision to hold Palestinian elections in November stands
Palestinian vice president Hussein al-Sheikh has said the decision to hold legislative elections in November will not be reversed, while ruling out Hamas’ participation as enshrined in the Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian media reports said.
· Middleeasteye
Gov't, ruling party discuss housing policy at high-level meeting
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The government and the ruling Democratic Party (DP) held a high-level policy coordination meeting Sunday to discuss housing policy and other issues affecting people's livelihoods.
· Lee Haye-ah
US judge strikes down Trump policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
A US judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, saying that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statutory authority.
· REUTERS
‘Queenslanders over crooks’: LNP unfazed by prison overcrowding concerns
Detention centres will need thousands more beds to accommodate offenders returned to jail under the Crisafulli government’s proposed breach bail laws, new data has shown, as the LNP dismissed concerns the change will push Queensland’s already stretched prison system to breaking point.
· Courtney Kruk
‘The country of my birth has lost its heart’: Miriam Margolyes on how to fix broken Britain
At 85, the actor has lived through much political upheaval. But, she writes, today’s hostile times feel like ‘the worst yet’. She reflects on her journey from teenage Tory to full-throated leftist – and says there’s still time to save the nation from the bad guys
· Miriam Margolyes
Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump – and a headache for Britain’s new PM
North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debate
India's 'cockroach' movement exposes cracks in Modi's political machine
Supporters of the 'cockroach' movement join a rally in New Delhi on June 20. Such youth-led protests rocked the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Coalition wants to split Court of Appeal to focus on tougher sentences
Topic:State and Territory Elections
Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, US President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.
· Yonhap
US judge blocks Trump visa pause
A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration deemed likely to require public assistance in the US.
· Yonhap
Qld youth offenders who breach bail to receive mandatory sentences
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Stephen Clarke
Liberal plan to split Victorian appeals court attacked as ‘thought bubble’ that would politicise judiciary
Opposition leader Jess Wilson says new dedicated court of criminal appeal would set precedents for tougher sentences
· Benita Kolovos
One Nation MP concedes party’s migration target ‘not too different’ from Labor’s once rural workforce included
David Farley says party wants 100,000 migrant rural workers in addition to the 130,000 migration target it considers the ‘true’ number
· Sarah Basford Canales
Mexican Governor Ruben Rocha requests office leave amid US drug charges and ruling party tension
Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha, indicted by US federal prosecutors on drug-trafficking, bribery, and cartel-protection charges, again requested a leave of absence from office on Saturday, days after defiantly reclaiming his post.
· REUTERS
Settler violence: Not a fringe problem, but a national security threat - editorial
As extremist settler violence rears its ugly head yet again this past week in the Palestinian village Kusra and south of Hebron, Defense Minister Israel Katz has proposed shifting responsibility for enforcing law and order among Israeli residents in the West Bank from the IDF to the Israel Police.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Taiwan's security council quietly steps up as architect of China strategy
Joseph Wu, right, secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council, accompanies President Lai Ching-te, center, at a briefing co-hosted by the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club in June. (Taiwan Presidential Office)
· THOMPSON CHAU
Aipac told to stay away from pro-Israel Mike Rogers' campaign, report says
Allies of Mike Rogers, a Republican Senate nominee in Michigan, have asked the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) not to run ads on his behalf, according to Axios.
· Middleeasteye
LGBTQ Agudah faces backlash for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Likud primary win
The Aguda, the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel, faced heavy criticism after posting a celebratory message on Wednesday about Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana securing a top position on the Likud party list.
· WALLA! CULTURE
(LEAD) Police officer under arrest for prematurely closing missing person cases in Jeju
(ATTN: UPDATES with senior police official's apology, prime minister's instructions in last 4 paras; CHANGES dateline)
· Lee Haye-ah
Hull of a debut: Socceroos teenager ‘buzzing’ after win over Manchester United in first Premier League outing
Lucas Herrington, 18, came on as a second half substitute as Hull stunned the Premier League giants
· Guardian staff and Australian Associated Press
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll vows free dental care if re-elected
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Pope Leo calls for courage in Rimini visit after stop in tiny San Marino
SAN MARINO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV visited the tiny republic of San Marino Saturday and later the Italian seaside resort of Rimini, where he exhorted attendees of an influential cultural and political event to be "courageous pioneers" in fighting inequality and poverty.
· Agence France-Presse
N. Korea to send more troops to Russia, but deployment not imminent: Seoul
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
Canada’s Carney refuses to take Trump’s ‘bait’, confronting US in trade war
The prime minister’s tough stance on Washington draws strong support from the Canadian public and politicians despite the economic risks
· Agence France-Presse
Canada’s Carney refuses to take Trump’s ‘bait’, confronting US in trade war
The prime minister’s tough stance on Washington draws strong support from the Canadian public and politicians despite the economic risks
· Agence France-Presse
Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson visit the makeshift memorial.
· Bbcnews
NT government pursues Fair Work action over firefighters, corrections dispute
By Joseph Hathaway-Wilson
· Joseph Hathaway Wilson
Family Structure Determines Kids' Success In School More Than Race Or Income, Researchers Say
Authored by Kevin Stocklin via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes chiefs after censorship row
The Pentagon has fired senior employees of its official newspaper Stars and Stripes after they publicly criticized what they called government interference in its editorial policy.
· RT