For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all
Federal government touts emergency warning alert test as a success and says no approach works 100% of the time
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Zelenskyy says Russia seeks 30,000 more North Korean troops
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
Protester claims Yarra mayor punched her in the face as he celebrated council re-election
A masked protester claims a prominent Melbourne mayor appeared “filled with rage” before allegedly punching her in the face during an event to celebrate his election in the city’s inner north.
· Gemma Grant
Yoon Suk Yeol handed suspended term for election law violation
People Power Party to return 39.7 billion won in reimbursed election expenses if ruling is confirmed
· Yoon Min-sik
(2nd LD) PPP at risk of losing 40 bln won after Yoon's election law conviction
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Lee eyes wider reach in Latin America as global order shifts
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
Support for female emperors in Japan hits 84% in Nikkei poll
Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (back left), Princess Aiko (center) and Princess Kako (right) attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17. Walking in front of them is Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case
Federal Court rejects free speech defence and upholds racial vilification finding over comments directed at a Muslim senator
· Agence France-Presse
Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case
Federal Court rejects free speech defence and upholds racial vilification finding over comments directed at a Muslim senator
· Agence France-Presse
Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a deadly Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea “cannot go unanswered”, calling it a violation of the United Nations Charter.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Bombshell briefing reveals top officials’ CFMEU warning to Allan
A secret briefing to Premier Jacinta Allan reveals her most senior advisers sought to warn her in writing in June 2023 that the Big Build she was overseeing as minister was being taken over by a lawless CFMEU, that this could cause major blowouts, and, bikies and criminals had reportedly infiltrated taxpayer-funded …
· Nick McKenzie, Kieran Rooney
Sanae Takaichi: The prime minister nobody defended
When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Australia in May, she brought her host a gift chosen with diplomatic care: Crown Melons from Shizuoka, the most prized fruit in Japan, to mark Australia’s decision in January to reopen its market to Japanese melons. In Japan, a single Crown Melon can cost more than…
· Waka Ikeda
Gatchalian sets Senate priority agenda: Laws to ramp up economy, ease cost of living
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Alonso has 'plan' for playing Rogers with Palmer
Morgan Rogers scored 10 goals and registered seven assists in 37 Premier League matches last season for Aston Villa
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Libs face fresh confusion over possible One Nation coalition
The Liberal Party has been submerged in another bout of confusion about how to deal One Nation, after Opposition Leader Angus Taylor dismissed a frontbencher’s suggestion the parties could join forces after the election to form a governing majority.
· Paul Sakkal
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
Thousands of people turned out for the protests last week in different Indian cities
· Bbcnews
(LEAD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to suspended prison term for violating election law
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Mansour Abbas' Ra'am party to hold first ever primary election for Knesset candidates
Ra'am, the party led by MK Mansour Abbas, announced on Sunday that it will hold primary elections for the first time in its history on August 22, during which party members will select its candidates for the Knesset ahead of the next election.
· YOAV ETIEL
(URGENT) Court sentences ex-President Yoon to suspended prison term on election law violation charges
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Kim Yo-jong rejects ARF denuclearization call, signals Pyongyang's push to cement nuclear state status
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan-administered Kashmir, formally known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), has spent the summer under an unofficial state of emergency.
· Abid Hussain
Who is Ben Carroll, the man who wants to be Victoria’s next premier?
Carroll, who has confirmed he will make a leadership challenge, was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitious
· Benita Kolovos, Stephanie Convery
Israel bans import of goods made with forced labor to align with international trade standards
The government has banned the import of goods that are produced with the use of forced labor, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
· JONAH DAVIDOV
North Korea covers Panmungak building at JSA for apparent repairs
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
India’s education minister resigns in major win for youth protesters | South China Morning Post
India’s latest street rallies, also known as ‘cockroach’ protests, have been a challenge to PM Narendra Modi as politicians joined youngsters demanding change.
Sweden setting up own ‘MI6’ to spy on Russian leaders – Carl Bildt
Sweden is establishing a new civilian intelligence agency to improve its monitoring of Russia’s political leadership, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt has told The Economist.
· RT
Singapore tightens monetary policy for second time in 3 months
MAS moves to strengthen currency as Middle East volatility threatens to keep inflation elevated into early 2027
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Singapore tightens monetary policy for second time in 3 months
MAS moves to strengthen currency as Middle East volatility threatens to keep inflation elevated into early 2027
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My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Laura Kuenssberg his dog Axel will be staying in Greater Manchester and will not be moving to No 10 Downing Street.
Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
"You can clap now," a Downing Street official with a clipboard instructed the staff eagerly lining the halls of No 10 in the moments before the new prime minister walked in.
· Bbcnews
Sheikh Abdullah and Omani Foreign Minister discuss Iran war in phone call | The National
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, reviewed efforts to achieve regional security and stability in a phone call with Badr Al Busaidi, Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
· The National
North Korea sending 30,000 troops to Russia is a ‘win-win’: analysts
Moscow gets more soldiers without risking another mass mobilisation, Pyongyang receives money and military tech
· Park Chan-kyong
North Korea sending 30,000 troops to Russia is a ‘win-win’: analysts
Moscow gets more soldiers without risking another mass mobilisation, Pyongyang receives money and military tech
· Park Chan-kyong
How Victorian Labor's leadership challenge could play out
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· Rachel Eddie
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
WASHINGTON — Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is "fomenting hate" by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested over the war in Gaza if he visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly.
· Associated Press
Victorian politics is a mess. Who on earth can you vote for in this state?
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· Michael Bachelard
Donald Trump jokes about 2028 re-election bid
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Guterres's visit to Damascus is a chance for the UN to reset with Syria | The National
Antonio Guterres’s arrival in Damascus over the weekend made him the first UN secretary general to visit Syria in 17 years. He was received by Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani and went on to meet President Ahmad Al Shara, with recovery projects and the future of UN peacekeeping on the agenda. In a year crowded with…
· The National Editorial
PPP to demand voluntary departure of party member over scuffle with floor leader
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The supreme council of the main opposition People Power Party (...
· Yi Wonju
PM vows to defend freedom, peace based on solid alliance with U.S.
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will safeguard freedom and peace based on the solid alliance with the United States and cooperation with participant countries in the 1950-53 Korean War without forgetting the sacrifices they made to help repel invading North Korean troops, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Mo…
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BREAKING: Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith elected ACT's new deputy chief
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· Monte Bovill
Japan Inc.'s competitiveness issue isn't technology, it's management
AI-generated images made by IMD to demonstrate an ideally competitive country, left, and Japan. The bicycle represents the government, while the rider is the private sector. © IMD 2026
· Staff Writer
June 3 election records were revised 72 times: report
Some constituencies changed numbers hours after votes were done
· Yoon Min-sik
Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's Bolsonaro rally speech
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina for consultations Sunday following "insults" leveled by President Javier Milei against his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and others at a Sao Paulo political event, the Foreign Ministry said.
· Yonhap
Elections Committee, Employment Service announce effort to hire thousands of election personnel
In preparation for the upcoming elections, which are set for October 27, the Central Elections Committee and the Employment Service announced a joint effort to hire thousands of job seekers for election-related positions on Friday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Marcos faces nation at Sona as corruption crackdown hits Philippine growth
The president enters his final two years in office juggling a corruption crackdown, a slowing economy and rising hunger
· Raissa Robles
Marcos faces nation at Sona as corruption crackdown hits Philippine growth
The president enters his final two years in office juggling a corruption crackdown, a slowing economy and rising hunger
· Raissa Robles
72 turnout corrections reported to election watchdog on June 3 election day
The National Election Commission received a total of 72 reports of voter turnout corrections on the day of the June 3 local elections, information submitted by the watchdog to a lawmaker showed Monday.
· Yonhap
Lee calls Latin America key to Korea’s diplomatic reach in shifting world order
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