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Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election to fill all 450 seats in the State Duma, with about 111 million people eligible to vote. Polling stations opened first in Kamchatka, Chukotka, Magadan and other eastern regions, where local officials urged residents to turn out. The Kremlin is closely watching part…
DUBLIN — Closer ties between the EU and Canada won't mean a worse relationship between the bloc and the U.S., according to Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris.
Presiding Judge Joanna Korner warns parties to ‘avoid speculation’ and urges prosecutors to trim their witness list and evidence
Presiding Judge Joanna Korner warns parties to ‘avoid speculation’ and urges prosecutors to trim their witness list and evidence
Treasury yields were mixed on Friday morning, as investors continued to look for clues on the trajectory of monetary policy.
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Europe is moving dangerously close to a direct clash between NATO and Russia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned, accusing the West of seeking a “pretext” for a major conflict between the two sides.
Europe is moving dangerously close to a direct clash between NATO and Russia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned, accusing the West of seeking a “pretext” for a major conflict between the two sides.
Former US senator Jon Kyl of Arizona died at the age of 84 from complications of a neurological disease, it was announced on Thursday. Kyl served 18 consecutive years in the US Senate, from 1995 to 2013, before briefly returning to the chamber in 2018.
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Friday kept its price ceilings for fuel products unchanged for the third consecutive period amid elevated oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East, the industry ministry said.
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted the work of election workers at polling stations in southern Russia and parts of occupied Ukraine, Russian authorities said Friday, the first day of a three-day voting period for parliamentary and regional races.
Cairo: Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied on Friday in a government-organised show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February.
Heavy clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters have been reported in Taiz governorate, particularly in the al-Waziyah district around the al-Dharifah intersection, Al Jazeera reported, quoting government military sources.
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 …
President Lee Jae Myung has drawn a firm line against sending troops or assets to the Middle East, defying pressure from Washington
President Lee Jae Myung has drawn a firm line against sending troops or assets to the Middle East, defying pressure from Washington
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An investigation into the 2023 Taipan helicopter crash that killed four soldiers should be reviewed due to claims of corruption, a senate committee recommends.
Topic:Migration Policy
Is the tide finally turning against the mass immigration agenda in Europe? Events surrounding the tiny village of Piddington have spread like wildfire concerning UK government plans to relocate and house over 1200 third world migrants. The golden horde will be dropped in the middle of the county of Oxfordshire at an…
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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…
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Public utility buses queue for passengers at the Pasay EDSA busway/carousel on March 24, 2026.
Commercial districts across South Korea are being developed into tourism destinations that combine regional culture, local businesses and K-culture, as the government seeks to draw international visitors beyond Seoul and revitalize local economies.
Australian Greens senator compares government’s policy to ICE as Tony Burke calls it a ‘ridiculous claim’
Following a two-day board meeting, the BOJ decided to bump up its uncollateralized overnight call rate. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Queensland’s human rights watchdog has taken its first major swing at the Crisafulli government, offering a scathing assessment of a proposed bail crackdown that is feared will ultimately lift crime in the state.
Since 2018, I have covered South Korea’s economic and financial landscape, with experience spanning the economy, banking, financial markets and securities industry.My current beat focuses on Korea’s major chaebol groups and technology industry, including Samsung, SK and LG, as well as global technology companies ope…
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Japanese markets reacted in a seemingly counterintuitive fashion on Friday after the country's central bank hiked benchmark interest rates to their highest in 31 years.
A feeling of despair swept over the media room after only half an hour of the much-anticipated evidence of the Everywhere Man of the current inquiry, Sharangan Maheswaran.
Some protesters wore masks bearing Benjamin Netanyahu’s face, while others carried placards warning of an “election disruption war”. A missile-shaped sign suggested that a new security crisis could be used to justify postponing the vote. Organiser Assaf Sati El-Bar alleged that political leaders were escalating tens…
Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policy
Dozens of protesters marched through San Francisco on 17 September, calling on AI companies to “stop the AI race”. The demonstration began outside OpenAI’s headquarters in Mission Bay before moving to Anthropic’s offices at 500 Howard Street, next to the Dreamforce conference. The march ended at City Hall, where pro…
The billionaire’s departure will change little day-to-day but could be significant for club’s stadium plans
A reimagining of a secret meeting between Bob Hawke, Kerry Packer and cricket legend Clive Lloyd, a solo performance of Richard III by Kate Mulvany, and a new production of War of the Worlds are among the major offerings in Melbourne Theatre Company’s newly unveiled program for 2027.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla said on Friday said he no longer has plans to run for public office in the 2028 National Elections.
Spain's property prices surpass highs of 2008 bubble, Mbappé draws political fire in Spain over Ceuta t-shirt snub, top AI player Anthropic to open office in Madrid and more news on Friday September 18th.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a news conference at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on Sept. 18. © Reuters
Israeli politicians reacted to sanctions by states including the United Kingdom, France, and Canada on the country’s illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank with self-righteous anger. But what is the latest example of Israel’s international isolation brought on by its treatment of the Palestinian people has no…
The United States informed the Prime Minister's Office that it intends to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a $25 billion deal, an Israeli official confirmed to Walla on Friday.
A majority of Israelis, 54%, believed Israel should assist Saudi Arabia in its struggle against the Houthis, a Friday Maariv poll revealed.
Men born in the 21st Century have an incredibly difficult uphill battle in front of them in face of a liberal establishment that has declared outright war. One of the key components of this war is the use of feminism as a tool to steal hard earned assets away from men so they can be redistributed to women (and to th…
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 …
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The Attorney General is being urged to create national youth justice standards. (ABC News: Jane Bardon)
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…
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Friday sentenced Rep. Jeong Jun-ho of the ruling Democratic Party to a fine of 10 million won (US$7,220) for violating election and political fund laws, a sentence that could strip him of his National Assembly seat if finalized.
The Palestinian Columbia student snatched by ICE writes about his Kafkaesque ordeal with a quiet fury