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Simona Mohamsson, Sweden’s minister for education and integration, wore a Star of David necklace during a televised political debate this week, seeking to spread awareness about the rise of anti-Semitism in Sweden, she said.
Pima county figures show highest number of monthly migrant deaths in two years as critics condemn US policy
Turkey’s Ministry of Justice has asked Interpol to issue Red Notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official on genocide charges, Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced on Friday.
Iran’s acting Defence Minister Seyed Majid Ebn al-Reza says Tehran will resist any attack on the country’s territory, independence or security.
Beninese cyberactivist Steve Amoussou has been released after serving a two-year prison sentence for charges including politically motivated insult and spreading false news. His case had become a prominent test of the government's treatment of critics and online dissent.
BERLIN — The German government expects it will need almost €12 billion to build a new arsenal of long-range weapons aimed at deterring Russia, according to defense ministry documents seen by POLITICO.
The South Korean government will keep fuel price ceilings unchanged for another four weeks as renewed tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher, the Industry Ministry said Friday.
First Muslim woman and Afghan American elected to California legislature held lead throughout race over main opponent Melissa Hernandez
A conservative German mayor’s €10,000 donation to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is making things awkward for his party’s leaders.
Iran’s parliament speaker said efforts by "enemies" to drive Iran and Iraq apart will instead deepen their relationship, as Trump threatened "tremendous" costs for those working with the Islamic Republic.
Law enforcement authorities in the southern Saratov region arrested Communist Party firebrand Nikolai Bondarenko on Friday, a move the politician slammed as an attempt to bar him from running in parliamentary elections next month.
Law enforcement authorities in the southern Saratov region arrested Communist Party firebrand Nikolai Bondarenko on Friday, a move the politician slammed as an attempt to bar him from running in parliamentary elections next month.
As the domestic season begins, reporter Paul McNamara backs Kitchee to win again and names two potential surprise packages
As the domestic season begins, reporter Paul McNamara backs Kitchee to win again and names two potential surprise packages
Africa’s attempt to build a continent-wide market is entering a more difficult phase. The political agreement exists; the bargaining over how it will work has moved to customs offices, central banks, regulatory agencies and company boardrooms.
China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short
China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz should, in principle, have caused a far greater shock to oil markets than it has. This, in large part, is due to China’s policy of using its strategic stockpiles rather than purchasing crude oil at inflated prices due to the war.
A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official said Thursday. The attack comes amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces and fears the region could slide back into war.
Fifteen years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya remains deeply divided. Hopes for stability following the 2011 revolution have given way to a prolonged political, institutional and security crisis, fuelled by the existence of two rival centres of power.
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MANILA, Philippines — At least 15 gun ban violators have been recorded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) since the start of the election period on July 16.
AI race contender’s decision to offer GL-5.2 a sign of how European political and commercial incentives can pull in different directions
AI race contender’s decision to offer GL-5.2 a sign of how European political and commercial incentives can pull in different directions
President Lee Jae Myung has designated parts of the southeastern cities of Geoje and Tongyeong as special disaster zones eligible for government support after torrential rains battered the region, a presidential spokesperson said Friday.
England international Ezri Konsa has joined the Premier League champions Arsenal from Aston Villa on a four-year deal after the two clubs agreed a £51m fee.
Bitcoin rose by more than 4 per cent in early Asia trading, continuing a tear that began on Wednesday after the US Treasury revealed plans to rein in long-term bond yields and US President Donald Trump called for passing crypto legislation.
In order for the “serving bloc”, the state-oriented Zionist bloc, to win the upcoming elections, the four main opposition parties must adhere to one clear strategy and understand that the key to victory is transferring 5 to 6 seats from the “evaders bloc,” rather than engaging in an internal bloc struggle and “steal…
Department of Justice plan raises questions over its ability to recruit so many people – and what they would do
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Friday kept its price ceilings for fuel products unchanged for the second consecutive period amid elevated oil prices and prolonged tensions in the Middle East, the industry ministry said.
In what can only be described as a stunning failure of state and local policy and leadership, Los Angeles County recorded its highest tally of flea-borne typhus cases in 2025, confirming 220 diagnoses, up from 187 the year before, according to the county's Department of Public Health. Almost nine in ten of those pat…
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has designated parts of the southeastern cities of Geoje and Tongyeong as special disaster zones eligible for government support after torrential rains battered the region, a presidential spokesperson said Friday.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khan, left, speaks as Khan’s personal physician Faisal Sultan watches during a press conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Major outlays are being planned for drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and support for the domestic defence industry
Major outlays are being planned for drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and support for the domestic defence industry
Oregon’s spending on low-income housing has exploded in the past five years. The state has given developers an unprecedented $1.4 billion, and the cost of developing each apartment has nearly doubled, to $540,000. Dozens of projects are lined up for an additional $850 million in future state funding. Federal tax cre…
Two of Victoria’s leading anti-corruption campaigners have urged the Big Build royal commission to look beyond the involvement of crooks and bikies on construction sites to deeper government failures that might have led to massive cost overruns on publicly funded building projects.
Iran’s parliament speaker has paid tribute to Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis during a visit to Iraq, according to Iran’s Student News Network.
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…
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 …
Longer-dated U.S. government bond yields steadied on Friday, as investor jitters over the Treasury Department's extended debt repurchase program and soaring national debt continue to weigh on markets.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during a summit on May 14. Rubio has determined that China "wrongfully detained" an American citizen, academic Min Zin. © Reuters
A last-minute bundle of accounts released to this masthead reveal the scale of One Nation’s thriving online merchandise business and significant revenue from “candidate fees” as well hefty legal bills and consultancy fees.
Iran’s parliament speaker says efforts by “enemies” to drive Iran and Iraq apart will instead deepen their relationship.
Manchester City have accepted a £75 million bid from Premier League rivals for winger Savinho.
Both sides of federal politics have used appearances in Perth to promise WA will continue to receive its fair share of the GST, with Nationals leader Matt Canavan and the Prime Minister’s assistant minister Patrick Gorman committing to the current deal.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky is once again under immense internal pressure, amid new corruption investigations which run straight through the presidential office as well as growing calls to finally hold elections despite the ongoing war with Russia.
Six weeks after ‘historically rare’ disaster, Guangxi authorities update fatalities, quadrupling total from 39
Six weeks after ‘historically rare’ disaster, Guangxi authorities update fatalities, quadrupling total from 39