Indonesia’s AI copyright push opens new front in war over digital content
With traffic slumping, a draft bill aims to force tech giants to pay media outlets for using their journalism
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Newest first · UTC+11:00More than 3,000 settlers led by Ben Gvir storm Al-Aqsa
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Islamic Endowments in Jerusalem, the Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex along with more than 3,000 Israeli settlers, under heavy protection from Israeli forces.
· Middleeasteye
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, which the government estimates will save firms around £1,100 next year.
· Bbcnews
Israel looks toward record-breaking election season with over half a million first-time voters
A record 595,000 Israelis between the ages of 18 and 22 are expected to cast ballots for the first time in the election for the 26th Knesset, according to an analysis published Wednesday by geographic and demographic data firm Points Location Intelligence.
· URI SELA
Unification minister says policy on N. Korea has shifted to peace-first approach
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday the government has shifted away from a policy focused on the denuclearization of North Korea, instead pointing to peace as a precondition to resuming stalled talks with Pyongyang.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Further strikes on the cards as teachers insist fight isn’t centred on their pay packets
Victoria’s powerful education union has kept alive the prospect of further strike action as its leadership pushes its message that the battle with the government is not just about pay but improved funding for state school students.
· Bridie Smith, Alex Crowe
Dasmariñas LGU donates P50M to Comelec for special elections
MANILA, Philippines — The Dasmariñas government in Cavite has donated P50 million to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the conduct of special polls in the city’s lone legislative district.
· Dianne Sampang
Gay Cruise Debacle Proves Liberals Are Deluded About Alliance With Muslims
In a world where "Queers for Palestine" is a real thing and a Muslim communist with an LGBT cabinet is the mayor of the largest city in the US, the far-left vision of total intersectional multiculturalism seems to be in reach. The only people not welcome in this new world order would be straight, white Christian con…
· Tyler Durden
Husic says Labor ‘allergic to dissent’ as he breaks ranks on key government positions at party conference
Criticism comes as prime minister frames unity as point of difference to political opponents, saying ALP chooses ‘progress over protest’
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Lee orders review of 'marriage penalty' in housing policies
The government is looking into "marriage penalties" in housing financing, and will roll out measures to address the issue, President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday.
· Cha Min-jung
Nat'l Assembly elects chairs of 6 parliamentary standing committees
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly elected the chairs of six standing committees allocated to the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday, ending weeks of bipartisan deadlock over the formation of the parliamentary committees.
· Yi Wonju
India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to set up fast-track courts to punish those involved in examination paper leaks, offering his first public response to youth-led protests challenging his government.
· Heba Habib
Thai firms pivot to defense as government pushes local procurement
NacDrone CEO Asawin Rompasert poses at the company's booth at a defense industry exhibition in Bangkok on July 8. (Photo by Joseph Rachman)
· Staff Writer
S. Korea calls for N. Korea's return to dialogue at ARF security forum
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday called on North Korea to respond to Seoul's offers for dialogue and join efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula at a regional security forum in Manila, the foreign ministry said.
· Oh Seok-min
S. Korea proposes 2027 ODA budget at $4.6 billion
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The government finalized a budget proposal for official development assistance (ODA) for 2027 at 6.3 trillion won (US$4.6 billion) on Thursday, marking an increase of 871.2 billion won from this year.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Politician’s claim Earth’s magnetic poles could flip if NT doesn’t use more groundwater criticised by experts
NT minister for trade and business Robyn Cahill makes scientifically inaccurate claims while pushing to make territory ‘datacentre capital of the globe’
· Donna Lu
Parliament extension grounds some lawmakers from overseas travel
The extension of parliament is playing havoc with lawmakers’ overseas travel plans, as a Lower House committee turned down an overseas trip request from some ruling lawmakers but approved others’ plans during the eight-day extension that ends Saturday.
· Eric Johnston
‘I failed as a parent’: Lesli’s children didn’t feel safe in their own home during Bondi attack
A Jewish community leader felt like he had failed as a parent on the day of the Bondi massacre because his children were home alone and scared their house would be targeted, the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been told.
· Christine Lacy
If you’ve heard online that London is dystopian and dangerous – read this. It just isn’t | Sadiq Khan
Britain's capital has faced social media, press and political attacks designed to make residents and tourists feel unsafe. Ignore that: we have the facts
· Sadiqkhan
Why resignation is not an option for Sara Duterte — at least for now
VEEP. Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate on July 7, 2026, to meet with her lawyers but does not attend the impeachment trial.
· Jairo Bolledo
AI poses many risks, but is government regulation the best tool to tackle them? | The National
A petition launched last week by economists regarding artificial intelligence’s transformative effect on the economy has secured the support of a glittering list of the profession’s heavyweights. The core demand is that policymakers must immediately intervene to protect society from the potential ill effects of AI.
· Omar Al-Ubaydli
S. Korea seeks to cut reliance on foreign defense chips
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
S. Korea urges stronger ASEAN+3 supply chain cooperation, seeks support for Korean Peninsula peace
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
Israel's most volatile election season begins with integrity warnings, coalition chaos
Israel's upcoming elections are already shaping up to be among the most contentious in the country's history, with concerns over voter integrity, inflammatory political rhetoric, and deepening coalition fractures dominating the national conversation.
· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Science minister to promote investments from big tech firms on U.S. trip
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science minister expressed willingness to promote investments in local companies from U.S. big tech firms, ahead of his planned trip to Silicon Valley later Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
‘Cockroach’ protests: India’s Modi promises to punish corrupt officials in bid to quell anger
Prime minister says ‘those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared’ as exam leaks scandal spirals into widespread anger with his government
· Amrit Dhillon
Gold Coast CEO's resignation blamed on 'unrelenting personal attacks'
Topic:Local Government
· Dominic Cansdale
Why Barnaby barking at his dog was a political masterstroke
July 23, 2026 — 3:30pm
· Michelle Cazzulino
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigns from cabinet
Topic:State and Territory Government
‘He fears for his life’: Calls for ASIO whistleblower to be given visa to appear at Bondi royal commission
Supporters of a former ASIO undercover agent who spent extensive time with one of the alleged perpetrators of the Bondi terror attack are redoubling their efforts to secure him a visa to allow him to testify in person before the royal commission into antisemitism.
· Matthew Knott
Rate hike fear grows as nation adds 76,000 jobs in June
Expectations of an interest rate rise have jumped after new figures show the country added more than 76,000 jobs through June even though signs grew that the overall employment market is weakening.
· Shane Wright, Mike Foley
Philippines plugs into Indonesian power link to shockproof energy supply
Efforts to establish links under the Asean Power Grid scheme would first need to overcome technical and political hurdles, experts say
· Sam Beltran
Philippines plugs into Indonesian power link to shockproof energy supply
Efforts to establish links under the Asean Power Grid scheme would first need to overcome technical and political hurdles, experts say
· Sam Beltran
'Cash cow': Pauline Hanson on newly surfaced podcast
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Besieged by lobbyists, will UK ministers protect our ecosystems? No, they’ll chicken out | George Monbiot
Industrial poultry farming is killing our rivers. But rather than stop it, the government has been facilitating it. Will Andy Burnham end this ecocide?
· Georgemonbiot
Today in Korean history
1948 -- Rhee Syng-man takes office as South Korea's first president. The U.S.-educated leader went into self-imposed exile in 1960 after his government was toppled in a student-led pro-democracy uprising. He died in Hawaii five years later, and his body was flown to Seoul and buried at the National Cemetery.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Canada pushes new UK government to join defense bank
LONDON — Canada has urged the new-look British government to join its defense bank, as it tries to deepen its European presence.
· Mason Boycott-Owen
US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles
The US Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation Wednesday to toughen a government ban on Chinese automakers entering the American market that could bar German automaker Mercedes-Benz from selling vehicles in the US.
· Yonhap
US House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few Republican holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections.
· Yonhap
(News Focus) Sharper-than-expected Q2 growth fuels expectations for another rate hike
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- As better-than-expected second-quarter growth puts the South Korean economy on track for annual growth of 3 percent or more this year, expectations are growing that the Bank of Korea (BOK) could raise the benchmark interest rate again at its next monetary policy meeting.
· Kim Boram
S. Korea seeks int'l support for Korean Peninsula peace at ASEAN+3 talks
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called on regional partners Thursday to support South Korea's efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula at an ASEAN-related foreign ministers' meeting.
· Oh Seok-min
Watchdog sends NSW emissions warning amid 'insatiable' data centre surge
Topic:Environmental Policy
· Bridget Murphy
Convicted child abusers, service members could lose pension credits
South Korea plans to block national pension credits for parents convicted of child abuse and conscripts sentenced to at least 18 months in prison for crimes committed during military service, the government said Thursday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Pauline Hanson on newly surfaced podcast
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Opposition confirms 7 standing committee chairs, ends boycott
The main opposition People Power Party on Thursday confirmed seven of its lawmakers as chairs of standing committees, moving to normalize parliamentary operations after nearly two months.
· Son Ji-hyoung
ASEAN, major powers tackle regional security threats at annual meeting
Foreign ministers from major powers join their counterparts from Southeast Asia on July 23 at the ASEAN Regional Forum, part of the bloc's annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in Manila. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Lavrov-Rubio meeting: Ukraine war, dead Anchorage plan, renewed bilateral ties (VIDEO)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Thursday on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila, Philippines.
· RT
Senate to prioritize bill banning children from using social media — Gatchalian
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian on Thursday said the Senate will prioritize legislation banning minors from using social media when Congress resumes session, citing growing international efforts to protect children from the harmful effects of online platforms.
· Javier Joe Ismael
Ukraine trades its old guard military for a new generation of leadership
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, from left, acting Minister of Defense Major General Yevhen Khmara, former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Mykhailo Drapat…
· Samya Kullab