ICE worked with Iran to deport over 100 Iranians, emails show
A man waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Safiyah Riddle
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Newest first · UTC+11:00The long shadow of Argentina’s dictatorship: she wasn’t who she thought she was – neither was her father | Meaghan Beatley
A young activist thought her father’s disapproval of her leftwing views was purely political. Then one evening, a kiss goodbye sent her on a remarkable journey that continues today
· Meaghan Beatley
Chinese green tea is bringing people together in West Africa, 3 cups at a time
From government offices to roadside stalls, tea from China is at the heart of a slow ritual that provides time to talk and socialise
· Jevans Nyabiage
Chinese green tea is bringing people together in West Africa, 3 cups at a time
From government offices to roadside stalls, tea from China is at the heart of a slow ritual that provides time to talk and socialise
· Jevans Nyabiage
Seoul estimates N. Korea has '80-120' nukes: defense minister
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Thursday that Seoul estimates that North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, somewhat higher than the figure of 57 suggested by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
· Son Ji-hyoung
(LEAD) N. Korea typically estimated to have 80-120 nuclear weapons: defense minister
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· Kim Seung-yeon
Queensland settles $66m lawsuit with Fortescue over failed hydrogen project
The Queensland government has settled its $66 million lawsuit with mining giant Fortescue, hoping to claw back public money spent on a failed hydrogen project in central Queensland.
· Julius Dennis
Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead after disappearing in NSW national park a week ago
Premier Chris Minns tells parliament ‘this is obviously devastating’ after earlier announcing 18-year-old had been ‘found alive’ with half a bottle of water
· Ima Caldwell
Shaibani's arrival in Pakistan marks first Syrian diplomatic visit in nearly two decades
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday, marking the first visit by a senior Syrian diplomat to the country in 19 years.
· Middleeasteye
Lee backs Trump’s N. Korea outreach, even if it means cutting allied drills
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
Israeli ambassador rejects 'political attacks' on report clearing soldiers in Frankcom killing
Topic:Federal Government
· Jake Evans
Why Albanese's dinner at a billionaire family’s home is under scrutiny
Topic:Government and Politics
· Echo Hui
Impassioned Jacqui Lambie reveals health struggle as she condemns Labor’s ‘callous disregard for veterans’
Independent senator urges prime minister to reconsider, arguing $5,000 cap for allied health services did not go far enough
· Krishani Dhanji
FTC conditionally approves merger plan under gov't-led petrochemical restructuring scheme
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The antitrust watchdog said Thursday it has conditionally approved a merger plan under the government-led program to restructure the local petrochemical industry, which has been suffering a prolonged downturn.
· Kim Boram
Defense minister says N. Korea typically estimated to have 80-120 nuclear weapons
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is estimated to have around 80 to 120 nuclear weapons, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Thursday, declining to offer a specific figure.
· Kim Seung-yeon
As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs
After more than two years of ordering on Israel's enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tough reelection fight, is zeroing in on another perceived villain -- Turkey.
· Yonhap
Russian strike kills 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure at home
Ukraine election debate grows as ousted defence minister challenges wartime politics
CK Hutchison seeks $1.5bn in damages over seized Panama Canal ports
A vessel sails through the Panama Canal on March 27: A unit of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison lost the rights to run ports at both ends of the waterway coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump. © Reuters
· KENJI KAWASE
Missouri Judge Says Redrawn Congressional Map May Be Used in Midterms
A judge in Missouri ruled Wednesday that the state’s newly drawn congressional map could be used in the November elections, handing Republicans a win in a monthslong battle over redistricting.
· Madaleine Rubin
(URGENT) Defense minister says N. Korea typically estimated to have 80-120 nuclear weapons
(2nd LD) Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices
· Lee Haye-ah
China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appeal
BEIJING — Chinese government bonds can play an important role in portfolio diversification as they are likely to continue behaving differently from other countries' debt, strategists say.
· Evelyn Cheng
Governments Don't Like It When We Gather Without Their Permission
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· Tyler Durden
Gov't to offer counseling service for construction workers amid economic hardship
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The government will offer free mental health counseling services to construction workers suffering from depression due to economic difficulties caused by a prolonged slump in the construction sector amid the Middle East conflict, officials said Thursday.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Fauci aide admits conspiring to hide Covid records
A former senior official who worked under US Covid czar Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government records concerning coronavirus research and the origins of the pandemic.
· RT
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A former senior official who worked under US Covid czar Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government records concerning coronavirus research and the origins of the pandemic.
· RT
Missouri court approves GOP-friendly US House districts to be used in November election in huge win for Trump admin
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· Associated Press
Minimum wage rises in at least 17 prefectures to exceed central recommendations
Minimum hourly wages are expected to rise more than recommended by a government advisory panel for fiscal 2026 in at least 17 of Japan’s 47 prefectures, a tally showed Wednesday.
· No Author
DPWH to build detention basins to prevent overflow from San Juan River
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said on Thursday that the government would pursue the construction of detention basins aside from the continued dredging and de-clogging operations to increase the capacity of the San Juan River and reduce flooding in areas around the waterway.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Opposition leader blasts Lee's praise of Trump's decision to reduce S. Korea-U.S. drills
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok on Thursday criticized President Lee Jae Myung's remarks portraying the reduction of South Korea-U.S. military exercises as a big decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula, calling it "an unprecedented moral victory."
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Guteza withdraws allegations vs Romualdez, dealing blow to Ombudsman complaint
Former security aide of Rep. Zaldy Co, Orly Guteza (R), testifies at the Senate hearing on flood project anomalies, on September 25, 2025.
· Dwight de Leon
Arrest Warrants Issued For 6 DC Cops Accused In $440K Overtime Fraud
A D.C. Superior Court judge signed arrest warrants on August 18, 2026, for six current and former members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District, accusing them of fraudulently claiming overtime and regular-duty hours they did not work in 2024. The warrants target Peter Sheldon, Frantz Fulcher, Thomas…
· Tyler Durden
‘Lily Hooper has been found alive’: missing teen hiker found week after disappearing in NSW national park
Chris Minns tells parliament ‘this is obviously devastating’ after earlier stating 18-year-old had been ‘found alive’ with half a bottle of water
· Ima Caldwell
‘Get rid of him’: ICAC hears details of smear campaign against NSW building commissioner
A senior political staffer to the then-NSW planning minister showed a colleague a video she could use to “get rid of” building commissioner David Chandler, a major corruption inquiry has heard.
· Bevan Shields, Jessica McSweeney
‘Hawkie would like to see you’: Lessons, power and nostalgia from 30 years in the press gallery
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· Tony Wright
Labour’s Farage donor crackdown hits a Downing Street roadblock
Labour MPs want a cap on political donations to stave off Nigel Farage’s big-money backers. Andy Burnham is set to disappoint them.
· John Johnston, Sam Blewett
Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel’s new villain amid tough re-election fight
The Israeli PM has escalated tensions with Turkish President Erdogan over Syria in a bid to ‘unify’ his voter base around him
· Agence France-Presse
Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel’s new villain amid tough re-election fight
The Israeli PM has escalated tensions with Turkish President Erdogan over Syria in a bid to ‘unify’ his voter base around him
· Agence France-Presse
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North Korea
Wang also says Beijing is committed to playing ‘constructive role’ in peace and stability of peninsula in talks with counterpart in Seoul
· Liu Zhen
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North Korea
Wang also says Beijing is committed to playing ‘constructive role’ in peace and stability of peninsula in talks with counterpart in Seoul
· Liu Zhen
Victorian premier to call royal commission into construction sector amid CFMEU scandal
Ben Carroll to announce inquiry that will include examining allegations of union corruption on state government building sites
· Benita Kolovos
The personal is political: Honoring Marra PL Lanot
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· Miriam Grace Go
Open letter calls for immediate halt to planned bush camps for kids
A peak national group representing First Nations children has urged the Queensland government to withdraw a controversial new youth justice bill, citing fears for the safety and welfare of vulnerable kids.
· Courtney Kruk
Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms
Indian shipment arrives as Ukrainian strike campaign forces reversal of petroleum flow; Kyiv under missile attack. What we know on day 1,639
· Warrenmurray
Who’s funding WA’s parties ahead of the Secret Harbour byelection?
Resources giants have tipped tens of thousands of dollars into the parties considered frontrunners in the looming battle for Secret Harbour.
· Holly Thompson, Michael Philipps
Navy to hold civil-military anti-terrorism drills on eastern island
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- A joint anti-terrorism exercise involving the military, civilians, government and police will be held later Thursday on South Korea's eastern Ulleung Island as part of the ongoing combined exercise with the United States, the Navy said.
· Kim Seung-yeon
LIVESTREAM: Senate hearing on school violence
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is holding a hearing on Thursday, August 20, to tackle recent incidents of violence inside schools and the impact of digital platforms on children.
· Acor Arceo
Minister says sitting out feral pig cull 'not fair' on neighbours
Topic:Agricultural Pest Control
· Lucy Thackray