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Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southern Japanese city, with its mayor denouncing growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan and demanding his own government do more for nuclear disarmament. The atomic bomb dropped by the United Stat…
Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae on Monday dismissed speculations that the party could splinter after the leadership election.
Subianto puts only one name forward, limiting House's role in choosing Warjiyo's successor
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Finland will not hand over more of its air defense missiles to Ukraine, Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen has said, insisting that Helsinki cannot risk its combat readiness amid tensions with Russia.
Finland will not hand over more of its air defense missiles to Ukraine, Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen has said, insisting that Helsinki cannot risk its combat readiness amid tensions with Russia.
The berry industry in Coffs Harbour and the Nambucca Valley has come under fire after a parliament report alleged migrant workers are facing modern slavery in the region. (Four Corners)
Islamabad, Pakistan – Voting is under way in the third and final phase of Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s Legislative Assembly elections, but just four of the 11 constituencies originally scheduled to vote are going to the polls due to unrest in the region.
You’re due to fly out of Sydney airport for your dream holiday, so you show up in good time for the flight. If you have family seeing you off, they pay a small fortune to park for an hour or so. When you go to check in, you’re in a long, long queue.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could also come under suspicion if Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. does not identify government officials allegedly siding with China.
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee on Monday visited an Army boot camp in the central region to inspect training systems and safety measures amid the extreme heat wave, the defense ministry said.
U.S. and South Korean soldiers take part in a joint river-crossing exercise, part of their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield training, in Yeoju, South Korea, on Aug. 27, 2025. © Reuters
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) has highlighted the multilateral role of the 18-member coalition in defending South Korea, serving as a vital deterrence component that is "well understood" by North Korea.
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The announcement by US President Donald Trump that Washington intends to “low-key it” on the Iran issue has reignited debate over the White House’s changing policy toward the ayatollah regime.
Ten minutes before Monday morning’s hearing was due to commence, a party of five – a key witness and his four lawyers – strode down Elizabeth Street towards the headquarters of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
The electoral watchdog has cleared Ali France following an investigation into claims the Queensland federal Labor MP is enrolled to vote at a vacant block of land.
This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region. (AP Photo)
Mohsen Rezaei’s appointment as Iran's new security chief looks less like a change in policy than an attempt to tighten control over how policy is made and carried out.
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Tibetan girls perform next to a cutout of the Dalai Lama at an event marking the 90th birthday of their spiritual leader at a refugee camp in Lalitpur, Nepal, on July 6. © Reuters
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…
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 …
The state Coalition will seek to prohibit unions entering a person’s house and create occupational health and safety exemptions for employers as the Victorian government pushes ahead with its working-from-home laws.
The shooting comes just days after a teenager’s killing rampage at a school in the same province reignited debate over gun control
The shooting comes just days after a teenager’s killing rampage at a school in the same province reignited debate over gun control
Transport minister says improved staff rostering will be in place from next month after ‘unacceptable’ delays and incident involving Qatar Airways and Jetstar planes
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…
Prime minister and opposition leader meet in Canberra to advance agreement on gambling advertising
Zambians vote Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether recent economic gains can offset frustration over the high cost of living in one of Africa's most stable democracies.
Roger Cook has backed Labor candidate Georgia Tree over remarks she made about the party five years ago. (ABC News: Courtney Withers)
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Pauline Hanson has vowed to forge ahead with a legally questionable bill targeting foreign fighters and hit out at Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s oversight of migration policy, as the One Nation leader seeks to set the agenda for parliament’s return.
Hao Shen has lived in Australia long enough to know he wants to stay here forever.
The Queensland premier says a long-promised plan will support the state’s veterans and bolster the economy, disputing suggestions it lacked substance and was underbaked.
If opposition wins November’s state election, leader Jess Wilson vows households will not pay more under the change
During a press conference in Tehran, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi stated that negotiations with Oman over a "temporary route" for the Strait of Hormuz are "very close to reaching a conclusion".
A couple arrive to vote at a polling station in Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
MINNEAPOLIS — In the streets surrounding a drab federal office complex next to the Minneapolis airport, the beleaguered resistance to President Donald Trump found its footing.
People Power Party Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, a four-term lawmaker and former software entrepreneur, has joined with nine other PPP lawmakers to propose a two-year extension of a tax deferral scheme for venture business shareholders who reinvest capital gains back into venture businesses.
Hong Kong court cites five legal issues deserving further scrutiny over appellants’ involvement in unofficial 2020 primary to take over legislature
Hong Kong court cites five legal issues deserving further scrutiny over appellants’ involvement in unofficial 2020 primary to take over legislature
The Liberal Democrats have urged Andy Burnham to stop the "bonfire of patient safety" as part of the government's plans to modernise the NHS.
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday stepped up its criticism of a ruling party lawmaker's proposal to remodel old buses into housing for young people, calling it an irresponsible idea that mocks the public.
Big Oil enjoyed a blockbuster profit windfall in the second quarter. A key question now is whether the industry will use this cash bonanza to reward shareholders, strengthen balance sheets or invest for the future — all while trying to avoid a growing political backlash.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch a nighttime running program along Yangjaecheon on Aug. 28, inviting residents to exercise in the cooler night air while supporting nearby commercial districts.
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Passengers urged to check with airlines while heavy rains continue and multiple districts battle flooding after Sunday’s landfall
Passengers urged to check with airlines while heavy rains continue and multiple districts battle flooding after Sunday’s landfall