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· Joshua Boscaini
Korean drone boom creates new rumblings in old conflict
U.S. Marines with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, participate in live-fire attack drone training at Camp Humphreys, a military base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea on Aug. 5. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
· STEVEN BOROWIEC
True scale of Meghan and Harry’s US political plans revealed — from request for Biden Oval Office meeting to eyeing Senate seat
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· Emily Goodin, Sara Nathan
Quake aftermath, Brazil election campaigns and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
Noemi Marrero, left, and her sisters sit at a cemetery in La Guaira, Venezuela, during the funeral of Marrero’s two children, who died in the earthquakes, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
"No Thanks!" Has A Price: Trump Guts Korea War Games, Courts Kim As The Seoul Alliance Buckles
Hours before 18,000 South Korean troops were due to kick off this year's Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise alongside their American counterparts, President Trump pulled the rug - instructing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to "substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises" with Seoul. By Wednesday the allies confirmed…
· Tyler Durden
Japan weighs tax benefits for retail buyers of government bonds
The Finance Ministry and the Financial Services Agency plan to call for tax perks for government bonds for individuals in fiscal 2027 tax reforms. (Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
LA may have witnessed the worst streamed political debate in history
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· CA Post Editorial Board
US should abandon hostility toward North Korea: China foreign minister
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Seoul on Aug. 19. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 8/20/2026
The relief that swept the bond market just a day earlier disappeared as oil prices, worries about high inflation and the U.S. government’s debt kept rising.
'Family is not important?' Australians face uncertain future after visa change
Amy Hu launched an online petition calling on the federal government to treat offshore visa applications fairly. (Supplied: Amy Hu)
· Iris Zhao
Albany woman charged with federal terrorism for Capitol explosive plot
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An Albany woman who authorities said had been plotting to bomb the New York state Capitol building in an effort to kill lawmakers because she believed laws were being passed that were an affront to Islam is facing a federal terrorism charge.
US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizing ties to Iranian government
The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it over actions on behalf of the Iranian government, according to a statement seen by Reuters.
· REUTERS
Exclusive Brethren secretly paid far-right activists to perform stunts disrupting the federal election
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· Sherryn Groch, Michael Bachelard
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Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of Hormuz
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Cairo on Thursday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional deescalation.
· AfricaNews
US Treasury secretary says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ Iran
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that a new series of economic measures will “collapse” the Iranian government, calling on countries to join the effort.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Premier League returns and Arsenal sense opportunity with rivals in flux
New managers galore suggest many of the usual suspects will struggle to dethrone the champions, but their own hunger could be the key
· Davidhytner
As Hanson and Taylor change tack, the PM can maintain a steady course
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· James Massola
The Harp Defense: Jennings Jockeys For SPOX After Leavitt Leaves
CNN political contributor and nationally syndicated radio host Scott Jennings just dropped a full-throated defense of Natalie Harp after reports surfaced that the conservative commentator is angling to replace outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, according to Politico's Playbook.
· Tyler Durden
Outlook worsens for government to meet 1.2 million houses promise
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· Jake Evans
Putin Orders Government to Shore Up Russia’s Debt-Laden Regions
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to stabilize regional finances as local authorities face a combined budget deficit of 1.9 trillion rubles ($22.6 billion) this year.
· The Moscow Times
Tonight: Trump To Appear On Turncoat Michael Cohen's Radio Show
Michael Cohen - Donald Trump's former 'fixer' who once vowed to take a bullet for him, only to flip after he was raided by the FBI in 2018 in the Stormy Daniels hush-money probe - says that Trump has agreed to appear on his New York City-area radio show this week.
· Tyler Durden
FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe
Federal agents have raided the Washington, DC, home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell amid an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, according to US media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Arteta disfruta ser el 'cazado' y pide al Arsenal deseo para retener la Liga Premier
El director técnico del Arsenal, Mikel Arteta (derecha), abraza al entrenador del Manchester City, Enzo Maresca, antes del partido de fútbol de la final de la FA Community Shield entre el Arsenal y el Manchester City en Cardiff, Gales, el domingo 16 de agosto de 2026. (Foto AP/Alastair Grant)
'I can unite the camps': Gantz tells 'Post' that gov. should exclude radicals, Ben-Gvir - interview
The next government must bring together moderate Zionist parties from across the political spectrum and exclude extremists such as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz told The Jerusalem Post in a recent interview.
· KESHET NEEV
Piloto de lancha que volcó en el puerto de Nueva York estaba ilegalmente en EEUU: autoridades
Manuel Hernandez sale del tribunal federal de distrito en Manhattan con su abogada, Amy Gallicchio, el lunes 10 de agosto de 2026, tras ser acusado de las muertes de dos personas en un accidente de navegación en el puerto de Nueva York. (AP Foto/Larry Neumeister)
· Michael R Sisak
FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual assault claims inquiry – report
Federal agents also ‘seized electronic devices’ from former Democratic representative at San Francisco airport
· Victoria Bekiempis
Cameroon's President Paul Biya returns after long stay abroad raised concerns over his health
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement party, waits to cast his vote during the presidential elections, Oct. 7, 2018, in Yaounde, Cameroon. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)
Trump champions data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Jesse Bedayn
Pakistani minister hints at private hospital treatment for imprisoned former PM Khan
El ex primer ministro paquistaní Imran Khan en conferencia de prensa en Lahore, Pakistán, el 18 de mayo del 2023. (AP foto/K.M. Chaudary)
· Munir Ahmed
Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president
Members of parliament in Bangladesh have elected ruling party veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the next president, following the premature resignation of the former president for health reasons.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Japan's Takaichi eyes September cabinet shuffle to cement power base
Takaichi at a July meeting of the LDP leadership. Despite the prime minister's relatively high approval ratings, her political base in the party is fragile. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
Yemeni government forces carry out dozens of ‘operations’ against Houthis
Yemeni government forces said they have carried out “81 qualitative military operations” against Houthis in the past 24 hours, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Prosecution pushes for independent media access to senate impeachment court
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court should allow accredited news organizations to operate their own cameras inside the proceedings to ensure broader media coverage, House prosecutor and Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said Thursday.
· James Daniel Danio
US targets Hezbollah with fresh sanctions
The United States will on Thursday issue fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it under a terrorism authority, according to a statement seen by Reuters, in a move aimed at emphasizing its links to the Iranian government.
· Middleeasteye
US ramps up Cuba sanctions in latest pressure tactic
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, not shown, to the Treaty Room at the State Department, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross)
· Matthew Lee
Why Europe can’t escape the fallout from $40 trillion US debt woes
The United States government’s $40 trillion debt pile is rapidly becoming everybody’s problem.
· Geoffrey Smith
Harry and Meghan’s security arrangements a ‘private matter’, UK PM says
London: Prince Harry is waiting on an official review of security before learning whether he and his family will gain government support to protect their personal safety after their surprise decision to settle in the United Kingdom.
· David Crowe
Board Won't Add Trump's Name To Kennedy Center Before Sept. 8, Filing Says
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· Tyler Durden
Exclusive: UK condemns 'abhorrent' Ben Gvir comments on killing Palestinians
The British government has condemned recent remarks made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calling for the killing of "30-40" Palestinians in Gaza every night as "abhorrent" and "dehumanising", in comments to Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
How Ghalibaf’s visit could redefine Iran-Iraq ties amid regional tensions - analysis
This week, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf traveled to Iraq. His visit comes as Iraq seeks to rein in Iranian-backed militias. Notably, this follows IRGC head Ismail Qaani’s recent visit to Iraq, in which he discussed the militias and the Strait of Hormuz.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Syria's FM in Pakistan for historic visit as regional countries' alliances strengthen - analysis
A day after Israel carried out airstrikes on northern Syria, the country’s foreign minister arrived in Pakistan. On August 20, Syrian state media SANA noted that “Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday …
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to lead Shas, participate in launch conference with Deri's approval - report
Shas Party spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef was selected to lead the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) party by Council of Elders head Rabbi Moshe Maya, KAN News reported on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets? | Richard Partington
As yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching
· Richard Partington
Inflation concerns higher during Fed’s July meeting
WASHINGTON — Concern about inflation deepened at the Federal Reserve’s meeting last month, with “several” policymakers ready to raise interest rates and “many” saying a hike in borrowing costs would be needed if inflation did not decline to the US central bank’s 2.0-percent target, minutes of the session showed on W…
· Reuters
Scrapping system loss charge could hurt electric co-ops – ERC
THE government can prohibit or reduce the recovery of system loss costs, but completely shifting the burden to distribution utilities could put financially vulnerable electric cooperatives at risk, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said on Thursday.
· Javier Joe Ismael
Bulacan declares state of calamity
CITY OF MALOLOS — Following the widespread flooding brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), the provincial government of Bulacan has placed the entire province under a state of calamity.
· Frederick Silverio
Samsung set to launch shareholder return plan
SEOUL — Samsung Electronics is set to announce a new shareholder return policy later this month worth more than 100 trillion won ($71.75 billion), media reported on Thursday, as the company plans to share record profits with shareholders amid an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chip supercycle.
· Reuters
Coventry quedo sin hogar y en liquidación. Ahora vuelve a la Liga Premier tras ausencia de 25 años
El director técnico del Coventry City, Frank Lampard, el 18 de julio de 2026. (James Holyoak/PA vía AP, archivo)
· Steve Douglas