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Newest first · UTC+11:00FM Cho meets U.S. lawmakers to discuss alliance, regional security
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has met with U.S. lawmakers in Washington and discussed bilateral relations and issues related to the Korean Peninsula and global security, the foreign ministry said Friday.
· Oh Seok-min
N. Korea's vice defense minister justifies nuclear arsenal at Chinese defense forum
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Vice Defense Minister Kim Kang-il has reaffirmed his country's nuclear program at a defense forum in China, calling it "self-defensive," Pyongyang's state media reported Friday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Lee says ‘no intention’ of reelection, maintains constitutional reform push
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
Secrecy over Olympic rowing course fuels south-east rower backlash
The Queensland government took a victory lap of Rockhampton on Friday, celebrating the previous day’s announcement in parliament that the contentious Olympic rowing course had received international sign-off.
· Cameron Atfield
Brussels announces next round of China-EU trade talks to be held in Beijing next month
October 8-9 schedule revealed after video call between European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao
· Xiaofei Xu
Brussels announces next round of China-EU trade talks to be held in Beijing next month
October 8-9 schedule revealed after video call between European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao
· Xiaofei Xu
Authorities aim to launch revamped Huanggang Port on October 12
Start date will meet government’s fourth-quarter target, with travellers able to clear Hong Kong and mainland Chinese immigration under joint system
· Wynna Wong
Authorities aim to launch revamped Huanggang Port on October 12
Start date will meet government’s fourth-quarter target, with travellers able to clear Hong Kong and mainland Chinese immigration under joint system
· Wynna Wong
Adverse-event reports involving Wegovy, Mounjaro top 1,700 in Korea
Reports of adverse events following the use of Wegovy and Mounjaro have reached 1,780 in Korea as prescriptions for the weight-loss drugs have surged, government data showed Friday.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Leaders to lay out their visions for Melbourne’s future
Premier Ben Carroll and Opposition Leader Jess Wilson will lay out their visions for Melbourne’s future at a major public forum held on the eve of a consequential and unpredictable state election.
· Eleanor Campbell
Minister dodges migration modelling question eight times amid farmers’ fury
Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth has repeatedly failed to say whether Labor modelled the impacts of its new migration plan on wages or the broader economy, despite the government claiming plans proposed by One Nation and the Coalition would damage the Australian economy.
· Nick Newling, Benjamin Preiss
Former Labor councillor tasked with helping Jean Nassif with ‘company processes’
Former Strathfield Labor councillor and Toplace executive Sharangan Maheswaran worked at Ashlyn Nassif’s law firm, where he was introduced to her disgraced developer father who wanted help to improve his “company structure and processes”.
· Alexandra Smith, Jessica McSweeney
Factsheet series: Hong Kong’s debut 5-year plan and 2026 policy address
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesFactsheet series: Hong Kong’s debut 5-year plan and 2026 policy addressThis is a Factsheet series on Hong Kong’s debut five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. The series was produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government. Updated: 10:15am, 18 Sep 2026Adv…
· SCMP Staff
Factsheet series: Hong Kong’s debut 5-year plan and 2026 policy address
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesFactsheet series: Hong Kong’s debut 5-year plan and 2026 policy addressThis is a Factsheet series on Hong Kong’s debut five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. The series was produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government. Updated: 10:15am, 18 Sep 2026Adv…
· SCMP Staff
AI companies would need to report 'rogue' incidents under proposed laws
The federal government is seeking feedback on the future of AI training and large data centres in Australia. (ABC News: Kylie Silvester)
· Cam Wilson
Australia announces immigration changes, including new visa policy for foreign students – video
The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, has proposed changes to visa rules to stop international students from automatically bringing family members to Australia. Speaking at the National Press Club, Burke said exceptions would apply to students from Pacific and Asean nations and those undertaking certain courses, in…
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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies
· SCMP Plus
The story begins …
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies
· SCMP Plus
Tony Burke on Labor’s immigration shake-up - podcast
The minister for home affairs, immigration and citizenship, Tony Burke, delivered a speech at the National Press Club on Thursday this week – announcing changes to help achieve the government’s forecasts for net overseas migration. After being postponed at short notice six weeks ago, the speech comes in the same wee…
Hong Kong’s new chapter
The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards
· SCMP Plus
Germany’s Merz girds for a post-election fight for political survival
BERLIN — Chancellor Friedrich Merz is bracing for a fresh barrage of bad news that is expected to intensify questions about his capacity to remain Germany’s leader when results of two regional elections come in on Sunday.
· James Angelos, Nette Nöstlinger
What six failed predictions taught Australia about its future
There is one certainty about Jim Chalmers’ upcoming intergenerational report – it will be wrong.
· Shane Wright
Task Force Arrests 12 In $10 Million Daycare Fraud Scheme In San Diego
Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
After long-awaited BARMM polls, voters look ahead with hope
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After long-awaited BARMM polls, voters look ahead with hope
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Like Shenzhen, the Northern Metropolis is animated by the spirit of experimentation
As the flagship project of Hong Kong’s five-year plan, the cross-border hub is built to function as a sandbox – a special zone for bold policy and economic innovation
· Chow Chung-yan
Like Shenzhen, the Northern Metropolis is animated by the spirit of experimentation
As the flagship project of Hong Kong’s five-year plan, the cross-border hub is built to function as a sandbox – a special zone for bold policy and economic innovation
· Chow Chung-yan
Ilocos Norte: In Marcoses’ ‘political project,’ loyalty is not blind
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· Miriam Grace Go
‘You can’t put everything on immigration’: The suburbs at breaking point
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· Eryk Bagshaw, Patrick Hatch, Ellie Busby
Trump’s envoy arrives in Australia after lengthy delay, ‘grumbling’ about pet quarantine
Incoming United States ambassador David Brat has arrived in the country to begin his role as US President Donald Trump’s top representative in Australia, ending an almost two-year wait for the post to be filled.
· Matthew Knott
Waste Of The Day: Medicare Paid For Wrong Organs
Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations,
· Tyler Durden
Nebraska Senate hopeful mocked Trump supporters in leaked audio: ‘Their lives probably suck so f—king bad’
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· Victor Nava
Seoul stocks open sharply higher on eased inflation woes
Seoul stocks opened sharply higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as falling oil prices and the Federal Reserve's rate hike eased inflation woes.
· Yonhap
Lee designates town in southwestern county as special disaster zone
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has designated a town in the southwestern county of Yeonggwang as a special disaster zone eligible for government support after torrential rains battered the region, a presidential spokesperson said Friday.
· Park Boram
Govt. to closely monitor energy price volatility, vows diversification
The finance minister on Friday vowed to make diplomatic efforts and diversify import sources to address recent energy price volatility amid geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
Blanket of security planned for state funeral of Tung Chee-hwa in Hong Kong
Beijing officials Shi Taifeng, Wang Dongfeng and Xia Baolong to arrive on Saturday, but memorial service will be invitation-only, sources say
· Simpson Cheung
Blanket of security planned for state funeral of Tung Chee-hwa in Hong Kong
Beijing officials Shi Taifeng, Wang Dongfeng and Xia Baolong to arrive on Saturday, but memorial service will be invitation-only, sources say
· Simpson Cheung
Loophole closed after rare private prosecution shuts Hepburn council
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· Coco Veldkamp
Report: Israel's security lines cannot be maintained amid financial crisis, Israeli army warns Netanyahu
The Israeli army warned Benjamin Netanyahu’s government that security lines on three fronts cannot be maintained without "without billions of shekels added to the budget", the Israeli Army Radio reported.
· Middleeasteye
USC, UCLA Study: 2028 Olympics Could Uproot 1000s Of 'Unhoused' People
Authored by College Fix Staff via The College Fix,
· Tyler Durden
Seoul stocks open sharply higher on eased inflation woes
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened sharply higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as falling oil prices and the Federal Reserve's rate hike eased inflation woes.
· Kang Jae-eun
Hundreds of Michigan Jews pledge to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in open letter
More than 600 Michigan Jews have signed a new open letter pledging to vote for Abdul El-Sayed for the US Senate, seeking to grow the Democratic candidate’s rocky Jewish support in what is expected to be a close and pivotal election.
· ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Poland eyes deeper Philippines defence ties following Black Hawk deal
Warsaw is targeting drones, air defence and artillery exports to Manila as European rearmament fuels global arms ambitions
· Sam Beltran
Poland eyes deeper Philippines defence ties following Black Hawk deal
Warsaw is targeting drones, air defence and artillery exports to Manila as European rearmament fuels global arms ambitions
· Sam Beltran
Badenoch brings in lawyers over Tory-run borough's 94% council tax hike
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she has brought in lawyers to challenge the government over local funding cuts, after a record council tax rise in one of her party's flagship local authorities.
· Bbcnews
Gov't to closely monitor energy price volatility, vows diversification
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- The finance minister on Friday vowed to make diplomatic efforts and diversify import sources to address recent energy price volatility amid geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Netanyahu attacks Eisenkot's Yashar, says elections are direct struggle between Left, Right
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu framed the upcoming Knesset elections as a direct struggle between the Right and Left, and sharply attacked Yashar party leader and prime ministerial candidate, Gadi Eisenkot, during a Likud party rally in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening.
· AVI SOLOMON
US conducted 'tremendous terror,' worse than al-Qaeda, Hasan Piker says in Axios interview
Far-left Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker said that the US conducted more terrorism than al-Qaeda while talking to Axios in a podcast released on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Blue States With Strong Teachers' Unions Are Terrible At Literacy Reforms
A 2026 analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute found a strong negative correlation between the political power of state teachers' unions and states' adoption of evidence-based early literacy policies. PPI Director of Education Policy Rachel Canter conducted the analysis, comparing union-strength rankings from…
· Tyler Durden