JD Vance faces test in White House meeting with Israel-backing radio host
The meeting with New York-based Sid Rosenberg comes as Vance tries to court skeptical Jewish Republicans ahead of a likely 2028 run.
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Key South African Legislation Stuck in Parliamentary Limbo
The process of passing legislation in South Africa has slowed to a crawl, with a number of key bills awaiting approval by parliament years after they were first proposed.
Israel adds tender for 2,167 housing units to settlement expansion plan, rights groups say
JERUSALEM, Sept 17 - Israel has added a tender for 2,167 housing units to its E1 settlement expansion plan, Israeli rights groups said of a project that critics say endangers a future Palestinian state.
Iran war triggers cooking gas supply crunch, Nigeria hit
A supply crunch triggered by the Iran war has tested the resilience of emerging Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) markets across sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria suffering the sharpest disruption as import constraints and lower domestic production pushed demand down by almost...
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Fikile Mbalula’s path to higher office faces new hurdles from ANC turmoil - Daily Maverick
Fikile Mbalula faces mounting pressure as the ANC’s electoral setback and his legal battle with Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma threaten to reshape his political prospects. The crises could also expose deeper factional tensions within the ANC and test Mbalula’s ambitions for higher office...
Electoral court exposes ANC's incompetence as party fails to submit crucial documentation - IOL
The Electoral Court has rejected the ANC's appeal against the IEC, highlighting serious administrative failures within the party. With potential candidates excluded from the November ballot, the implications for the ANC and South Africa's electoral integrity are profound.
Von der Leyen vows tough stance with China, using EU’s tools to rebalance trade - South China Morning Post
Xiaofei Xuin ParisPublished: 6:56pm, 16 Sep 2026European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the bloc’s resolve to use all available tools to rebalance trade with China.
Carpio will seek SC help if Congress passes House's anti-political dynasty bill - GMA Network
Retired Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday said they will seek recourse from the High Court should Congress pass the controversial anti-political dynasty bill principally authored by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader Ferdinand ...
Defense may question voting threshold rule before SC
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team said questioning the ruling of the Senate impeachment court on the threshold to convict Vice President Sara Duterte before the Supreme Court remains an option.
Management, Supervision Strengthening Measures for 15,000 Pharmaceutical Promotional Sales Operators Discussed by Government
Management, Supervision Strengthening Measures for 15,000 Pharmaceutical Promotional Sales Operators Discussed by Government health.chosun.com
Planning minister halts Sydney Town Hall Square project
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully has forced the City of Sydney's Town Hall project to pause work on the development.
Netballer learns selection fate after unprecedented assault charge
Sarah Klau has been reprimanded by Netball Australia for bringing the game into disrepute. (Getty: Daniel Pockett)
With eight words, Tony Burke may have handed his opponents a campaign ad
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on Thursday unveiled Labor's immigration crackdown. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
Syrian court issues first sentences over 2025 massacres of Alawites
Syria's judiciary on Thursday issued its first verdicts over the massacres of Alawites on the Syrian coast last year, sentencing a former member of government forces to 20 years in prison. A supporter of deposed president Bashar al-Assad received a death sentence and another was ...
Democrats propose bill to strike down controversial Saudi nuclear deal
Congress has 90 days to review the agreement on nuclear energy projects.
Netanyahu threatens to revoke Israeli citizenship of NAZA filmmakers
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.
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Indonesia president calls for stricter sanctions against forest fire perpetrators
Indonesia president calls for stricter sanctions against forest fire perpetrators Reuters