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Newest first · UTC+11:00Russia's parliamentary election is set to cement the Kremlin's grip
Russians are to elect members of the lower house, the State Duma. They also will cast ballots in local elections. Balloting will be spread over three days in a bid to boost turnout among the 111 million eligible voters, which includes, for the first time, Ukraine’s territories taken by Russia since 2022.
Former Syrian official convicted of torture faces sentencing in US
The exterior of the federal courthouse is seen March 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
· Sudhin Thanawala
Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists
Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’
· Ruth Michaelson
Taiwan confirms new Philippines office in works, China says move 'doomed'
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has emphasized strengthening ties with the Philippines as more than diplomatic gestures. © Reuters
· THOMPSON CHAU
US Air Force officer faces jail for Trump administration protest
Topic:Government and Politics
· Rudi Maxwell
Trump willing to ‘part ways’ with Netanyahu when necessary, has often opposed him, Vance says
US Donald Trump has an unprecedented track record of opposing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when it comes to advancing the interest of the American people, Vice President JD Vance said during a virtual address Tuesday at a Los Angeles-based technology summit.
· TOVAH LAZAROFF/JTA
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The State Department announced Wednesday that it would continue to deny visas to Palestinian officials because of actions taken by their governing and political groups that “internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” including trying to bring cases to international tribunals.
· Edward Wong
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation, and the central bank signaled another rate hike could occur later this year.
· Korea Herald
Estonian defense firms pitch battlefield know-how, NATO access to Korean partners
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
Is Japan’s Okinawa finally moving past anti-base politics?
Frustrated by economic hardship, Okinawans have rallied behind a new governor, leaving long-standing anti-base resistance in disarray
· Maria Siow
Is Japan’s Okinawa finally moving past anti-base politics?
Frustrated by economic hardship, Okinawans have rallied behind a new governor, leaving long-standing anti-base resistance in disarray
· Maria Siow
Morocco’s 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement
Rabat, Morocco – Morocco’s parliamentary election campaign began on September 10, with 27 political parties competing for 395 seats in the House of Representatives. More than 15.8 million voters are registered for the September 23 vote, which will determine Parliament’s composition and play a central role in forming…
PM discusses economic cooperation with Kyrgyz president
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook met with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov on Thursday and discussed ways to boost trade and exchanges between the two countries.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Netanyahu proposes stripping IDF critics of Israeli citizenship
Israelis should be stripped of their citizenship if they are found guilty of slandering the military, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, as the IDF faces new accusations of killing Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
· RT
Planning minister halts Sydney Town Hall Square project
Topic:Urban Development and Planning
· Declan Bowring
Planning minister halts Sydney Town Hall Square project
Topic:Urban Development and Planning
· Declan Bowring
Labor unveils long-awaited plans to trim immigration, targeting students’ families and visa overstayers
Most international students unable to bring dependents or family members to Australia under Labor’s migration policy
· Tom Mcilroy, Sarah Basford Canales
Labor migration plan revealed: Burke to ramp up deportations and bring in backpacker ballot
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke will ramp up deportations, introduce a ballot system for backpackers and prioritise construction workers as he seeks to restore confidence in the migration program and salvage Labor’s long-awaited reforms.
· Paul Sakkal, Brittany Busch, Nick Newling
Stocks almost flat late Thu. morning after Fed rate hike
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading almost flat late Thursday morning as investors digest the Federal Reserve's first rate hike decision in over three years.
· Kang Jae-eun
US denies Abbas visa as UN weighs remote participation
The United States has denied Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, as the UN prepares to consider allowing him to participate remotely.
· IDAN KWELLER
Indian and Pakistani warships collide at sea, adding to tensions
Arch rivals and nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan traded blame over a collision between their warships at sea, summoning each other’s top diplomats to lodge “strong” protests and adding another point of friction between the duo.
· No Author
Paramount Eyes California Exit, Hunts Nashville Offices As "Insane Communist Wackos" Ruin State
Paramount Skydance Chairman and CEO David Ellison is exploring a potential California exit as the studio battles a multistate challenge to its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
· Tyler Durden
FM Cho heads to Washington for talks with Rubio on investment, Hormuz, N. Korea
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun left for Washington on Thursday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio that are expected to cover a range of pending issues, including bilateral economic and security arrangements, North Korea and the Middle East conflict.
· Oh Seok-min
50-storey buildings proposed for development next to Victoria Park
A housing and dining precinct linked to future Olympic infrastructure, that could include 50-storey buildings overlooking the city, has been revealed by the Queensland government.
· Julius Dennis
Malaysia's UMNO rattles Anwar but lacks path out of coalition
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, center, and members of his United Malays National Organization (UMNO) call for solidarity during the party's annual assembly in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 12. (Photo by Norman Goh)
· NORMAN GOH
The fight to save Sweden’s soul from the far right – podcast
The Swedish journalist Martin Gelin tells Helen Pidd about the impact the far right has had on Sweden’s politics over the last four years – and what the latest general election results could mean for the Nordic country’s future
Friedrich Merz’s endgame: All the scenarios, rated
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces the threat of being ousted as soon as this weekend, just 16 months after entering office promising an ambitious reform agenda and vowing to bring back German leadership in Europe.
· Hans von der Burchard
Don’t get ‘locked in’ by EU rules, top nuclear adviser warns Burnham
LONDON — Britain should not feel “locked into” pre-Brexit EU environmental rules as it tries to rapidly boost its nuclear power capacity, a top adviser to the government has warned.
· Nicholas Earl
How 12 people you probably don’t know knocked down Donald Trump
In the end, all the bullying from President Donald Trump meant little to 12 largely unknown people who a few hours ago increased American short-term interest rates.
· Shane Wright
‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes
President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’
· Lauren Gambino, Davidsmith
Kirk Family Plans Wrongful Death Suit Against Utah Valley University, Others
Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
(LEAD) Special counsel team raids election watchdog in probe into ballot shortages
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases
Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’
· Kate Lamb
North Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?
Pyongyang is sending its largest-ever delegation to Japan, signalling a calculated bid to test Tokyo and pave the way for US re-engagement
· Park Chan-kyong
North Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?
Pyongyang is sending its largest-ever delegation to Japan, signalling a calculated bid to test Tokyo and pave the way for US re-engagement
· Park Chan-kyong
Rocky rowing course passes assessment ‘with flying colours’
The controversial Rockhampton Olympic rowing and canoe course has cleared a major hurdle, with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli telling parliament on Thursday it had been cleared by the sports’ world governing bodies.
· Cameron Atfield
Federal judge issues order limiting immigration arrests without warrant in Southern California
People gather on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall during a protest on Jan. 30, 2026 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
· Jaimie Ding
Financial authorities say Fed's rate hike to have limited market impact
The US Federal Reserve's decision to raise its key rate for the first time in more than three years to combat inflation is expected to have a limited impact on financial markets as expectations of the move had already been priced in, financial authorities said Thursday.
· Yonhap
UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held their first bilateral meeting to advance cooperation on defence and artificial intelligence, capped by an evening watching a football match together at Everton’s stadium in Liverpool.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Financial authorities say Fed's rate hike to have limited market impact
SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to raise its key rate for the first time in more than three years to combat inflation is expected to have a limited impact on financial markets as expectations of the move had already been priced in, financial authorities said Thursday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
US still committed to disarming Hamas, source says, after Katz claims it will not happen - report
The United States remains committed to disarming Hamas, and Defense Minister Israel Katz's statement claiming that "everyone understands" that it will not happen goes against the Board of Peace's efforts, a source close to the BoP told KAN News on Wednesday.
· TZVI JASPER
Gov't supports bill easing restrictions on civilian contact with N. Koreans: lawmaker
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The government has expressed support for a bill that would ease restrictions on South Koreans seeking to contact North Korean residents by removing its authority to block such contacts, officials said Thursday.
· Yi Wonju
Seoul stocks open higher despite first Fed rate hike in over 3 yrs
Seoul stocks opened higher Thursday, led by gains in tech stocks, despite the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in over three years.
· Yonhap
Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The United States House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia over its continued war in Ukraine.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Labor backs down on veterans’ health services cap after furious backlash from Jacqui Lambie and ex-ADF members
Independent senator had denounced as ‘cruel’ the plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans
· Krishani Dhanji, Tom Mcilroy
Fed raises key interest rate by quarter point in 1st hike since 2023
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point in its first hike since July 2023, while signaling the possibility of another increase later this year amid persistent inflation and high oil prices.
· Yonhap
Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
US interest rates have been raised for the first time in more than three years to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% by the Federal Reserve. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh warned they could be increased further later this year in a bid to slow rising prices.
Special counsel team raids election watchdog in probe into ballot shortages
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Thursday raided the national election watchdog and other local election commissions as part of its probe into shortages of ballots during the June 3 local elections.
· Chae Yun-hwan
BOK pressed to further raise key rate to track Fed's latest hike
The Bank of Korea is likely to come under growing pressure to further raise its benchmark rate after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in over three years to combat rising inflation, watchers said Thursday.
· Yonhap