In the cradle of Tunisia's revolution, anger gave way to apathy. Then Gaza happened
Fifteen years ago, this was a city that changed the Arab world.
· Middleeasteye
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Newest first · UTC+11:00The UK has its first Catholic PM – but don’t expect a US-style religious culture war to follow
Trump administration has clashed with Vatican on social issues but Burnham’s faith is shaped by different principles
· Aamna Mohdin
PH, Thailand deepen economic ties as foreign policy shifts to trade
House prosecutor and Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon says National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag has been firm in his testimony under defense cross-examination on the grave threat charge against Vice President Sara Duterte during the impeachment trial on July 21, 2026. Assessing the ei…
· The Manila Times
Nxled sweeps Capital 1 for first PVL On Tour win, spoils Pepito’s debut
MANILA, Philippines — The Nxled Chameleons shrugged off the absence of three-time PVL Most Valuable Player Brooke Van Sickle and cruised to their first victory in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour, sweeping the Capital 1 Solar Spikers, 25-17, 25-23, 25-18, on Saturday at the Chavit Coliseum in Ilocos …
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Tehran says Yemen conflict 'cannot be attributed to Iran'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen "cannot be attributed to Iran" and that the escalating tensions in the Bab al-Mandeb strait are “rooted in old disputes and issues" between the two countries.
· Middleeasteye
Saudi military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after the Iran-backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping
Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that its coalition forces struck Houthi militia in Yemen after the Iran-backed group claimed to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea earlier in the week.
· Azhar Sukri
India’s education minister resigns after mass protests by Cockroach movement
Dharmendra Pradhan steps down after demonstrations over exam leak scandal in major victory for youth political movement
· Hannah Ellis Petersen
Italy’s defense minister offered adviser job to ousted Ukrainian defense chief
Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister ousted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this month, can start a new life in Rome, if he wants to.
· Giorgio Leali
India’s education minister quits in major win for youth protesters
India’s latest street protests have been a challenge to PM Narendra Modi as politicians joined youngsters’ calls to demand action
· Reuters
India’s education minister quits in major win for youth protesters
India’s latest street protests have been a challenge to PM Narendra Modi as politicians joined youngsters’ calls to demand action
· Reuters
NGO sounds alarm on PH joining Pax Silica: Whose interest does it serve?
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· Mia Gonzalez
How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition
Volker Turk has been elected as United Nations human rights chief for another four-year term, despite strong objections from the United States, Russia and Israel.
· Al Jazeera Staff
How a tug-of-war over a ‘handsome mayor’ may shape the political fortunes of the Nationals
An unexpected decision by Nationals MP Kim O’Keeffe to vacate her seat of Shepparton before the November election has abruptly transformed the Goulburn Valley electorate into one of the state’s most fascinating political contests.
· Chip Le Grand
India's education minister resigns after weeks of protests against him
Student wing activists of different political parties join in a rally demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement, in Kolkata, India, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)
Minor Rebuilding Korea Party elects new leader
SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- The minor Rebuilding Korea Party on Saturday elected Rep. Shin Jang-sik as its new leader after former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, who founded and led the party, stepped down last month following the June 3 local elections.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Revealed: history of Spain’s fearless 1970s trans-rights political collective
Pioneering activists risked arrest and imprisonment amid lingering persecution after Franco dictatorship
· Ashifa Kassam
NATO intern arrested over espionage suspicions
Belgian police on Friday arrested an intern at NATO's strategic headquarters of the Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE,) suspecting her of "spying on behalf of a third country and of being a member of a criminal organization," the Belgian Federal Prosecutor Office wrote in a statement on Saturday.
· Giorgio Leali
Five key questions that went unanswered in the first week of Qld’s scrutiny show
For five (often long) days, Queensland ministers and their public sector officials have faced questions of varying difficulty in the annual show of budget scrutiny by state parliament.
· Matt Dennien
Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line
Taiz, Yemen – Um Yousef knew that living on the front line in Taiz was dangerous. The area had been quieter for the past few years thanks to a general de-escalation of the war in Yemen, but it still lay between territory controlled by Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Takaichi stresses secure crude oil supplies as U.S.-Iran war spirals
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday reiterated that enough crude oil supplies have been secured in the country for the time being.
· No Author
Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, analysts warn of ‘brinkmanship’ that could yet spiral into all-out conflict
· Tom Hussain
Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, analysts warn of ‘brinkmanship’ that could yet spiral into all-out conflict
· Tom Hussain
Meet Yu Donglai, founder of China’s viral supermarket chain and guest of Premier Li Qiang
Yu’s company has caught the public’s attention for its business practices and high-quality goods
· Zhu Wenqian
Meet Yu Donglai, founder of China’s viral supermarket chain and guest of Premier Li Qiang
Yu’s company has caught the public’s attention for its business practices and high-quality goods
· Zhu Wenqian
White City. Government slots one club $86m, the other can't get a toilet - Michael West
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· Andrew Brown
Lacson eyes plunder raps vs those behind anomalous infra projects in Taguig
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said that plunder - a non-bailable offense - may be among the charges that could be filed against those involved in the anomalous infrastructure projects in Taguig City, the bailiwick of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano.
· Catherine S. Valente
Hop On issuing more Tai Po fire refunds after sorting ‘chaotic’ records: minister
Home affairs chief Alice Mak says administrator still managing process of settling contracts after organising 800,000 documents
· Edith Lin
Hop On issuing more Tai Po fire refunds after sorting ‘chaotic’ records: minister
Home affairs chief Alice Mak says administrator still managing process of settling contracts after organising 800,000 documents
· Edith Lin
Premier League: club-by-club guide to transfer business so far – and what they still need
The English transfer record has been smashed, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers on the move during a busy summer of signings
· Will Unwin, Louisetaylor, Andyhunter, Billy Munday
Coffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa ― survival and politics of North Korea subsitute economy
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
Zubiri pushes self-defense bill, responsible gun ownership
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Tuesday laid out his legislative agenda on firearms policy before industry stakeholders at the 32nd AFAD Defense & Sporting Arms Show at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, balancing expanded gun rights with stricter accountability for negligent owners.
· The Manila Times
Road closures, rerouting set for Marcos' 5th SONA
MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed and traffic rerouting schemes will take effect beginning July 26, 20266 in preparation for the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 27, the Manila City government has announced.
· Dan Madrazo
Robin Padilla responds to fellow actor Angel Locsin's criticism with understanding
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla chose not to confront actress Angel Locsin following an open letter on her Instagram account where she criticized the politics of the actor-turned-politician and urged him to "wake up."
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Soaring EV sales to shield Australia from fuel shortages
Soaring electric vehicle uptake is materially reducing Australia’s petrol demand, as experts forecast the ongoing global oil crisis could put enough clean cars on the road to leave the country less exposed to future fuel shortages.
· Mike Foley
Rail and air services cancelled and schools shut as southern China braces for Typhoon Noul
The third typhoon to hit the country this month is expected to make landfall overnight bringing heavy rains and strong winds
· Phoebe Zhang
Rail and air services cancelled and schools shut as southern China braces for Typhoon Noul
The third typhoon to hit the country this month is expected to make landfall overnight bringing heavy rains and strong winds
· Phoebe Zhang
Korea, US tech giants forge $950 billion in chip partnerships: Cheong Wa Dae
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
The UK’s first TikTok PM? Andy Burnham channels Zohran Mamdani as he hits social media
From Mo Farah to Bus Aunty, new prime minister makes good on promise to ‘do things differently’ when it comes to communication
· Priya Bharadia
Today in Korean history
1950 -- About 300 South Korean civilian refugees are killed by retreating U.S. troops at Nogun-ri, a village in central South Korea, during the early weeks of the Korean War. In 1999, after repeated denials, the U.S. government under then President Bill Clinton acknowledged that the massacre took place and expressed…
· Lee Minji
Federal government says fuel supply 'solid and secure' as prices climb again
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pm
· Jacqueline Breen
‘Show must go on’, Trump tells scaled-back press gala 3 months after assassination attempt
Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping
· Mark Magnier
‘Show must go on’, Trump tells scaled-back press gala 3 months after assassination attempt
Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping
· Mark Magnier
Germany declines to disclose intel on Nord Stream sabotage – media
The German government has refused to clarify whether it received warnings ahead of the Nord Stream sabotage, Ostdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (OAZ) reported on Friday, citing a written response to an opposition lawmaker.
· RT
Germany’s Merz refuses to disclose intel on Nord Stream sabotage – media
The German government has refused to clarify whether it received warnings ahead of the Nord Stream sabotage, Ostdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (OAZ) reported on Friday, citing a written response to an opposition lawmaker.
· RT
Maine Democrats to pick US Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
From left, U.S. Senate candidates Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Dr. Nirav Shah, and Jordan Wood prepare for their televised debate at the WCSH-6 studio Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
· Patrick Whittle
‘All about Ed’: Labor MP’s Gaza motion shut down as party powerbrokers step in
Rebel MP Ed Husic says Labor’s determination to avoid public policy stoushes will push voters to One Nation, after the party killed off his attempt to force debate about the conflict in Gaza.
· Paul Sakkal, Natassia Chrysanthos
Here's what you need to know about Woodside's Federal Court case
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 1:41pm
· Alistair Bates
Trump says Jewish Senator Chuck Schumer 'turned Palestinian' amid remarks at correspondents' dinner
US President Donald Trump said US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has "turned Palestinian," amid remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday.
· REUTERS
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest US outbreak of cyclospora.
· Associated Press