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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to pass a law that would revoke the citizenship of anyone who defames Israel’s soldiers, including the directors of NAZA, a documentary about Israeli soldiers’ killings of civilians in Gaza.
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 …
At least one person has been killed in Saudi-led coalition strikes in the Yemeni city of Avs, in the Hajjah province, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reports.
ILIGAN CITY – Member of Parliament Abdullah Macapaar, better known as “Commander Bravo” of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has accepted defeat in the Sept. 14 historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.
Working holiday-maker numbers will be cut significantly under changes announced by the Albanese government. (ABC Kimberley: Tom Forrest)
Mark Carney is addressing the European Parliament a day after Ursula von der Leyen’s surprise proposal to make Canada the EU’s first “associate member” left capitals scrambling.
Bessent’s intervention could have adverse implications for Japan’s economy, the BOJ’s credibility and tech-heavy stock markets in Asia
Bessent’s intervention could have adverse implications for Japan’s economy, the BOJ’s credibility and tech-heavy stock markets in Asia
The grandmother of three murdered children in South Hedland says protections have not improved four years on. (ABC Pilbara: Alistair Bates)
The Trump Tower Tbilisi project, the Trump brand's first luxury tower in the Caucasus, was launched in Tbilisi on Tuesday with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in attendance.
An AI system that interferes with a nuclear command network or launches a military cyber operation could leave Washington or Beijing with minutes to decide whether the other government attacked, according to US and Chinese security experts.
Housing costs and other economic and social issues have emerged as the leading concerns among young Israelis ahead of the elections, while the security situation ranked far lower, according to a new Israel 2050 survey published Wednesday night.
In a rare development, Belarus - which forms a 'Union State' with Russia, has received partial US sanctions relief after it agreed to free 25 political prisoners.
WA local government minister Hannah Beazley insists the inquiry into the City of Perth announced at the start of the week is “a natural form of justice”.
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The government has no plan to seek further legal action against North Korea for damaging South Korean properties in the reclusive North, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday.
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Seoul stocks closed almost flat Thursday, paring earlier gains, as investors digest the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in over three years. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Thursday it will dispatch a joint government rapid response team to Nagoya, Japan, during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to help prevent and respond to incidents involving South Korean nationals.
A source close to the Board of Peace has criticized Israel’s current policy in the Gaza Strip, arguing that while Israel’s targeted killings of Hamas operatives may be justified, the strategy will not ultimately lead to the dismantling of the terrorist organization.
REGISTRATION. Eligible voters line up at a Commission on Elections satellite registration site on the final day of registration to secure their eligibility for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), at a mall in Cebu City on May 18, 2026.
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The Australian Education Union said the government had not provided enough detail on minimum staffing guarantees in its latest offer. (ABC News: Adam Shirley)
A federal immigration officer wanted on assault charges for shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested there on Wednesday, eight months after a confrontation that became a flashpoint over US President Donald Trump's deportation sweeps.
His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles
His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles
One Nation’s WA leader Rod Caddies says it is too big a job to vet every volunteer who puts their hand up for his party after the founding member of a now-disbanded WA right-wing group handed out how-to-vote cards during the Secret Harbour byelection.
Topic:Migration Policy
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled constitutional a legal provision requiring the unification minister's approval to bring in items from North Korea.
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday that resuming dialogue with North Korea would never be possible if Pyongyang is asked to denuclearize first.
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Thursday adopted the confirmation report on its embattled justice minister nominee despite resistance from the main opposition.
Treasury yields edged lower on Thursday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years.
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed almost flat Thursday, paring earlier gains, as investors digest the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in over three years. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.
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Australia’s population growth has slowed to its lowest non-pandemic rate in 15 years with net overseas migration dropping below 300,000 for the first time since the Albanese government came to power.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin transferred authority to the Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency) on Wednesday to determine the security arrangements required for party leaders who do not currently hold official state positions, after every other member of the ministerial committee responsible for Shin Bet affairs failed…
North Korea's vice defense minister said on Thursday that a growing US-led military buildup and what he called an expanding nuclear alliance among Washington, Seoul and Tokyo justified Pyongyang's efforts to strengthen and expand its nuclear forces.
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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 …
Topic:Federal Parliament
Chancellor Friedrich Merz braces for potential double election blow this weekend as pressure mounts on his leadership
Chancellor Friedrich Merz braces for potential double election blow this weekend as pressure mounts on his leadership
Warplanes belonging to the Saudi-led coalition have targeted three telecommunications towers in Yemen’s Taiz province, the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV channel reported.
The sands have shifted rapidly in Australia’s migration debate and Labor has belatedly sniffed the wind.
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…
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will maintain a joint government response team in Nepal to continue efforts to locate nine South Korean nationals who have remained missing since massive floods hit the country last month, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.
Iran's foreign minister held two separate calls with Pakistan and Turkey to discuss regional developments, local media reported.
An inquest will not be held into the shark attack that killed Queensland teenager Charlize Zmuda, with a coroner finding the Queensland government’s management of drum lines and nets to be appropriate.
City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has accused the NSW government of attempting to block a controversial $150 million plan to raze seven buildings for a new civic square, after Planning Minister Paul Scully sought independent advice on whether he should seize control of the project.
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…