(LEAD) Industry minister says U.S. likely to announce new Section 301 probe by end-Aug.
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· Choi Kyong-ae
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Newest first · UTC+11:00BREAKING: Transport groups call off Friday's transport strike
Transport organizations have called off their transport strike, which was supposed to take place tomorrow. DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez praised the decision of the major transport groups to cancel the protest action. In return, he said the government has offered various benefits for jeepney and bus drivers and oper…
· The Manila Times
The American left is making strides. But can they win in November? | Ben Davis
The left is increasingly winning within the Democratic party. But it still needs to prove that it can build general-election coalitions capable of beating Republicans
· Ben Davis
The real meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan | Robert Reich
We’re seeing America wake up to the tyranny that’s engulfed us
· Robert Reich
"If Clarity Dies, Democrats Killed It": Lummis Urges Senate To Act On Crypto Bill Before Recess
Pro-bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis has said that bipartisan work is going into the crypto Clarity Act but warned that some lawmakers are still making unreasonable demands.
· Tyler Durden
Opposition leaders voice concerns over Takaichi’s Hiroshima address
Hiroshima – Opposition party leaders attending an annual peace ceremony in Hiroshima on Thursday, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city, voiced concerns about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s address at the event.
· No Author
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s phone turned over to Senate panel ahead of contempt vote
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· Samuel Chamberlain
Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – US politics live
Hearing called after the former chief medical advisor invoked the fifth and refused to answer questions at a hearing on Covid-19
· Vivian Ho, Melody Schreiber
Tibetan studies conference in Nepal canceled by government officials
FILE -Exile Tibetan Buddhist monks carry a portrait of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama as they gather to celebrate Losar, or Tibetan New Year, celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha, File)
DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates, marking a major escalation in its push to force domestic processing.
· AfricaNews
Seoul seeks exemption from U.K. sanctions on Russian LNG: official
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade minister on Thursday asked his British counterpart to exempt South Korea's imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Britain's upcoming sanctions, citing concerns over Seoul's energy security.
· Choi Kyong-ae
(2nd LD) Unification ministry defends N. Korea policy after Lee's call for caution
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· Woo Jae-yeon
Pilot’s arrest spotlights Malaysia’s growing status as regional drug transit hub
The country’s proximity to major drug-producing areas and porous borders make it an attractive transit point for traffickers, analysts say
· Ushar Daniele
Pilot’s arrest spotlights Malaysia’s growing status as regional drug transit hub
The country’s proximity to major drug-producing areas and porous borders make it an attractive transit point for traffickers, analysts say
· Ushar Daniele
Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequences
· Davidsmith
Two sides of the coin on government priorities
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Fetterman rejects Gaza genocide claim, says he would rather lose voters than abandon Israel
US Sen. John Fetterman, in perhaps the most in-depth and toughest interview he has faced in recent memory, defended his unwavering support for Israel and his harsh criticisms of fellow Democrats when pressed by Jon Stewart in a podcast episode released Wednesday.
· SAM JANESCH/ THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
German interior minister suggests state actor behind drone attack
BERLIN — German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has suggested a state actor was behind the explosive-laden drone that was found at Leipzig airport.
· Nette Nöstlinger
Former PM joins list of French presidential candidates reportedly targeted by Russian interference
PARIS — Former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is the latest in a string of French presidential candidates allegedly targeted by a Russian disinformation campaign.
· Victor Goury-Laffont
Data diviners urge Aussies to keep faith in census and ignore digital crusades
The nation’s chief statistical agency has issued a plea to Australians to ignore a battle being waged by non-believers and people of faith over how to answer this month’s census question on religion.
· Shane Wright
Spain's Ceuta appeals for urgent aid with unaccompanied migrant minors
Spain’s Ceuta territory on Wednesday appealed for urgent government assistance to help deal with the hundreds of unaccompanied children still in the enclave following an influx of migrants.
· AfricaNews
US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has asked the Philippine government to extradite a Filipino church leader, who was once an influential adviser to former president Rodrigo Duterte, to face trial on charges, including child sex trafficking and fraud that landed him on the FBI’s most wanted list, two Philippine…
· Associated Press
Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Two years after she was ousted and forced to flee to India following a student-led uprising, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has made her strongest commitment yet to return, saying she is prepared to face arrest, imprisonment or even death, but cannot remain away from her supporters.
· Moudud Ahmmed Sujan
Why was a US Yale graduate hounded out of his job promoting Chinese culture?
His supposedly sky-high salary and internship at a conservative think tank sparked online fury and rumours he was a US spy
· Phoebe Zhang
Why was a US Yale graduate hounded out of his job promoting Chinese culture?
His supposedly sky-high salary and internship at a conservative think tank sparked online fury and rumours he was a US spy
· Phoebe Zhang
Why the UK is doubling down on Asean ties amid European reset
Observers say the move to engage Asean is less a policy reset than continuity in Britain’s post-Brexit engagement with the bloc
· Sam Beltran
Why the UK is doubling down on Asean ties amid European reset
Observers say the move to engage Asean is less a policy reset than continuity in Britain’s post-Brexit engagement with the bloc
· Sam Beltran
What to know about this week’s US primary elections in Tennessee and Hawaii
Voters in Tennessee and Hawaii are headed to the polls for another key round of midterm primaries, where they will choose the Republican and Democratic candidates to compete in November’s elections.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Disarm by September 30 or face terrorism charges, Iraqi leadership warns Iran-backed militias | The National
Iraq’s top political leadership has issued its strongest warning yet to Iran-backed armed groups, stating that failure to comply with the September 30 deadline for disarmament will result in terrorism charges.
· Sinan Mahmoud
More than 300 abducted people rescued in Nigeria, president says
FILE -Nigerian President Bola Tinubu speaks to the media ahead of his meeting with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer inside 10 Downing Street in London, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool, File)
· Dyepkazah Shibayan
‘Performative reductions’: Labor MPs and business groups urge Burke against sweeping immigration changes
MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categories
· Josh Butler, Krishani Dhanji
Bangladesh's ousted 'Iron Lady' plans to return to politics. Can she do it?
Thu 6 Aug 2026 at 6:35pm
· Rachel Clayton
US seeks to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
Apollo Quiboloy takes his oath as he attends a hearing at the Philippine Senate on Oct. 23, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
· Jim Gomez
North Korea launches missiles into East Sea: JCS
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
Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements
Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate
· Tom Mcilroy
Indonesia warns against users spreading fake news ahead of its Independence Day
The move by some shopping centres and office complexes in Jakarta to erect barricades has fuelled speculation about potential unrest
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Indonesia warns against users spreading fake news ahead of its Independence Day
The move by some shopping centres and office complexes in Jakarta to erect barricades has fuelled speculation about potential unrest
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Korea to employ AI to cut traffic deaths by 30 %
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Thursday revealed a target of cutting traffic accident deaths by 30 percent by 2030 through wider use of artificial intelligence, data and advanced technologies.
· Cha Min-jung
Japan’s Takaichi stops short of clear pledge to maintain non-nuclear principles
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoids explicit pledge on non-nuclear principles at Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial
· Kyodo
Japan’s Takaichi stops short of clear pledge to maintain non-nuclear principles
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoids explicit pledge on non-nuclear principles at Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial
· Kyodo
Rheinmetall stock volatile after trimming guidance as Germany's F126 warship cancellation hits sales outlook
Rheinmetall on Thursday trimmed its 2026 guidance after a cancelled project to make large warships for the German government fell through earlier this year.
· Elsa Ohlen
PM calls for drone, AI, cyber attacks in Ulchi exercise scenarios
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- This year's Ulchi civil defense exercise should reflect scenarios for drone and cyber attacks and other new types of threats as well as compound disasters amid a rapidly changing security environment, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Thursday.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan win sets up a reckoning among Jewish Democrats
When Spencer Lucker saw the notification that Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary had been called for Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive who spent much of his campaign attacking AIPAC and Israel, it felt like a gut punch.
· GRACE GILSON/JTA
Trump hits out at Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Sayed, says he hates Israel, Jewish people
US President Donald Trump accused Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of hating Israel and Jewish people during a speech in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
· RUBY SADIKMAN
Transport groups call off Friday's strike
MANILA, Philippines — Transport organizations have called off a strike this Friday after the government offered several benefits pending approval of their fare hike petitions.
· Arlie O. Calalo
‘Orange elephant in the room’: Pauline Hanson’s political rise is inspiring racism, inquiry hears
Former AFL inclusion manager tells inquiry One Nation leader’s conduct is encouraging people to use ‘similar behaviour and words’
· Sarah Collard
Australia retains AAA as tax changes and spending cuts help bottom line
Australia has retained its triple-A credit rating from S&P Global, with the federal budget’s property tax changes and proposed cuts to the NDIS highlighted as reasons for the nation’s strong fiscal position.
· Shane Wright
‘Desperate’ Trump running out of options in Iran war as Tehran exploits Hormuz leverage
With Iran holding firm to its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, Trump faces one of two choices: capitulate or risk a ‘forever war’, experts say
· Tom Hussain
‘Desperate’ Trump running out of options in Iran war as Tehran exploits Hormuz leverage
With Iran holding firm to its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, Trump faces one of two choices: capitulate or risk a ‘forever war’, experts say
· Tom Hussain
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
One of Britain's most wanted arrested in Madrid, Spanish government ally urges Spain not to co-host 2030 World Cup, phone companies brace for data traffic jams during total eclipse and more news on Thursday August 6th.
· The Local