How will Beijing receive most senior Taiwan official to attend Apec events this year?
Hung Sun-han will be the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te to travel to mainland China
· Lawrence Chung
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Seoul affirms intent to help with Strait of Hormuz free passage, US investment pledges
South Korea reaffirmed its willingness to make a substantive contribution to restoring free passage through the Middle East's Strait of Hormuz, one of a number of issues discussed by Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during Friday talks in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the ministry said on Saturday.
· REUTERS
An activist depicted a female councillor as Miss Piggy. A judge says it’s political speech
A self-styled council watchdog has won an appeal against an intervention order granted to an inner-eastern Melbourne mayor after a judge ruled his social media posts, including one depicting her as Miss Piggy, were protected political speech.
· Lachlan Abbott
After SALEX tree-cutting, critics see worse traffic, health, heritage loss
PHILIPPINE EXPRESSWAY MAP. The Stop SALEX Movement has released an open map on existing and proposed expressways in the country.
· Angelo Gonzales
After SALEX tree-cutting, critics see worse traffic, health, heritage loss
PHILIPPINE EXPRESSWAY MAP. The Stop SALEX Movement has released an open map on existing and proposed expressways in the country.
· Angelo Gonzales
Former Palestinian minister to reveal message he conveyed from Sinwar to Israel
Former Palestinian Authority minister, Sufian Abu Zaida, has said he acted as a go-between for Israel and Hamas before 7 October 2023, and has promised to disclose the message Yahya Sinwar asked him to pass on.
· Middleeasteye
Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
Parents could lose their benefits or face prison sentences for their children's crimes under reforms to the youth justice system, a minister has said.
· Bbcnews
NSW Liberals pledge to scrap gun buyback amid election countdown
Topic:Government and Politics
Minnesota's Anti-ICE Relief Fund Shut Down Due To Rampant Fraud
Officials in Hennepin County, Minnesota, shut down a $2 million relief fund for businesses claiming to be affected by federal immigration enforcement after officials discovered widespread fraud among applicants, forcing them to end the program. The county board created the fund to help businesses "harmed" by Operati…
· Tyler Durden
Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdraws nomination
Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination Friday, 20 days after being tapped for the post, saying he did not want controversy surrounding him to become a burden on the Lee Jae Myung administration.
· Lee Jung-joo
Justice minister nominee withdraws candidacy amid controversy over lobbying allegations
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won said Saturday he would withdraw his candidacy amid controversy over various allegations, including lobbying for a COVID-19 treatment.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Turkey moves to calm nervous markets after fund crisis sparks selloff
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek seeks to reassure financial markets after a fund scandal triggered a market selloff earlier this week. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
A US federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s policy of rapidly deporting migrants to countries other than their own – a ruling that could next go before the Supreme Court.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Foreign carer scheme may drive up wages, leave poor without help, employers warn
Hong Kong will admit foreign carers with more advanced training and experience in elderly care under pilot scheme unveiled in policy address
· Fiona Sun
Foreign carer scheme may drive up wages, leave poor without help, employers warn
Hong Kong will admit foreign carers with more advanced training and experience in elderly care under pilot scheme unveiled in policy address
· Fiona Sun
US Democrats fight over party's future as Trump targets 'communists'
In a Democratic primary election in Denver, Melat Kiros defeated a congresswoman who had held her seat for several decades. (ABC News: Bradley McLennan)
· Kamin Gock
There’s a prudent path forward for AI — and pols need to push it over politics
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· Josh Hammer
(URGENT) Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won says to withdraw from consideration
(5th LD) Lee says S. Korea reviewing possible contribution to Hormuz but will not get involved in war
· Chae Yun-hwan
How Germany’s far right learned to put on a smile to win elections
Five years ago, the Alternative for Germany’s campaign posters in Saxony-Anhalt carried a single bleak word: “Enough.”
· Jamie Dettmer
Berlin election campaign centers around radical-left drive to seize properties
BERLIN — Berlin’s leftist parties have a radical answer to the capital’s worsening housing crunch: seize the properties of the real estate giants they blame for ruining the city.
· Nette Nöstlinger
Pride in flag, Western culture, and soldiers in schools: Coalition unveils education plan
The Coalition has announced a plan to rewrite the national curriculum, slashing units on Indigenous history and culture, sustainability, and engagement with Asia, and instead emphasising “pride” in the Australian flag and Western culture.
· Nick Newling
Israel Seeks 'Compensation' From Washington Over Saudi F-35 Sale
Israel is expected to seek "compensation" from the US in the form of weapons systems that Washington has so far declined to sell to Tel Aviv, in response to US plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a $25 billion deal, Walla reported on 18 September.
· Tyler Durden
Germany should profit from Ukraine aid – Merz ally
Germany should demand greater economic benefits from the billions it spends supporting Ukraine, including more arms orders and access to raw materials, Bavarian Minister-President Markus Soeder said on Friday.
· RT
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Germany should demand greater economic benefits from the billions it spends supporting Ukraine, including more arms orders and access to raw materials, Bavarian Minister-President Markus Soeder said on Friday.
· RT
How much has Iran war cost US? Pentagon estimates US$43.6 billion so far
Polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, as the November midterm elections approach
· Tribune News Service
How much has Iran war cost US? Pentagon estimates US$43.6 billion so far
Polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, as the November midterm elections approach
· Tribune News Service
Philippines says Chinese ship ‘rammed’ government vessel in South China Sea
Manila – The Philippines said a China Coast Guard ship “rammed” one of its fisheries department boats on Friday in contested waters in the South China Sea.
· No Author
Trump Signs Memo To Remove Canadian Goods From US Federal Procurement
Authored by Jason G. Antonio via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Will making WA's freight network public be cost-effective?
Topic:Rail Transport Industry
· Kate Forrester
Polish PM reveals ‘record’ Ukrainian casualty figures
The Ukrainian army is suffering 27,000 casualties a month in its conflict with Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, offering a rare public assessment of Kiev’s losses.
· RT
Polish PM reveals ‘record’ Ukrainian casualty figures
The Ukrainian army is suffering 27,000 casualties a month in the conflict with Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, offering a rare public assessment of Kiev’s losses.
· RT
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, days after Congress sent the bill to the White House with rare bipartisan support.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Kennedy Center Supporters Rally Amid Speculation About Possible Demolition
A large group of demonstrators led by workers at the Kennedy Center assembled to oppose President Trump’s effort to close and remake the center in his image, amid speculation about a possible effort to demolish the building.
· Chris Cameron
Senate Democrat Blocks Immediate Passage Of House-Passed Data Center Utility Rate Bill
Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
World rowing hoses down premier’s ‘signed, sealed and delivered’ Rocky claim
Just days after the state government trumpeted an apparent victory over its Rockhampton Olympic rowing course, the sport’s international bodies have dampened down the premature party.
· Catherine Strohfeldt
Senior US officials to 'Post': Trump-Netanyahu meeting not currently planned at UNGA
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not currently on the agenda during Netanyahu's upcoming visit to the United States, a senior US official told The Jerusalem Post on Saturday, with the latest schedules placing the two leaders in New York at different times.
· IDAN KWELLER
Minnesota Authorities Arrest ICE Agent On State Assault Warrant In January Shooting
Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Trump administration pushes on with construction of controversial Big Bend border wall
Customs and Border Protection faces bipartisan backlash from locals for 30ft border wall through Texas national park
· Roque Planas
Trump announces deal with Denmark to boost US military in Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the deal will be signed by the three governments next week. (AP: Evgeniy Maloletka)
Princeton faculty’s political contributions favored Dems over GOP 98% to 0%, study reveals
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· Chris Nesi
Aboriginal leaders say 'I quit' leaving NT government in defence mode
Topic:Indigenous Peoples
· Matt Garrick
Gavin Newsom’s AI ‘kill switch’ is good persuasion, ridiculous policy
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· CA Post Editorial Board
Many Jamaicans don't want migrants expelled by the US
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — A deal to accept migrants expelled by the United States is sparking protests by Jamaica’s main opposition party and a host of other groups.
Brentford stay unbeaten as they put three past Chelsea
Brentford maintain their unbeaten start in the Premier League as they score three second-half goals to beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Trump Has Tried to Ban Reporters From Government Spaces Before
The Trump administration has repeatedly moved to ban reporters from the White House and other government property.
· Erik Wemple
Comelec: BSKE will push through sans law
Preparations for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will continue under the current election calendar unless a new law is enacted changing or postponing the Nov. 2 polls. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said enough time is needed to distribute election materials t…
· INQUIRER.net
Holdout Clancy Juror Lawyers Up, Goes Into Hiding
Attorney Edward Paltzik said Thursday that he is representing Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who would not agree that Clancy was not criminally responsible for strangling her three children in January 2023. According to Paltzik, Desronvil has relocated to an undisclo…
· Tyler Durden
Brentford blitz Chelsea as Fábio Carvalho caps stunning second-half display
Those early-season thoughts that Chelsea might be the team best-placed to challenge Arsenal are beginning to look extremely over-optimistic. The two chaotic wins with which they began were always difficult to read: they might have been useful points picked up on the way to a more solid structure, or they might have …
· Jonathanwilson
Lula ramps up federal push against organized crime in Rio ahead of presidential election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives for a ceremony to announce a new security plan to combat organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
· El Onore Hughes
Farmers warn of food security impact from visa changes
Farmers are concerned the policy will limit the number of working holiday-makers able to renew their visas. (ABC News: Stephanie Anderson)
· Sophie Johnson