Australia to restrict student, backpacker visas in migration clampdown
The Australian interior minister said reducing migration is needed to address housing pressures. The move comes amid a far-right surge in the polls.
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Vietnam President Flies to US, Canada as Trump Tariffs Loom
Vietnam President To Lam will fly to New York to attend the UN General Assembly and meet US businesses as his trade officials continue to wrangle over a deal with the US under the threat of new tariffs.
Canada’s Mark Carney addresses European Parliament — live updates
Prime minister's speech comes as Canada looks beyond the U.S. and Europe seeks closer alliances.
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Kyiv and southern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says tougher U.S. sanctions could force Moscow to end the war.
House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation
House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation pbs.org
Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?
U.S. House has paved the way for a legislation that will allow Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him leverage against India and China.
US threatens SA, but what triggered Washington's latest move? - EWN
Tensions between South Africa and the United States appear to be escalating, but foreign affairs correspondent Peter Fabricius says it remains unclear what prompted Washington's latest move.
ANC to appeal after Electoral Court rejects candidate-list bid - IOL
The ANC will pursue a further legal challenge after the Electoral Court dismissed its appeal over 181 candidates excluded from the November 4 local government elections, bringing the dispute with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to another legal juncture.
South Africa rejects US visa restrictions over race policies - IOL
International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola.
Theft and stone-throwing make up nearly 64% of Prasa security incidents - IOL
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has revealed that theft and stone throwing accounted for 60% of security incidents recorded by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) during the 2025/26 financial year.
One year of Madlanga: 110 witnesses, 26,000 pages and arrests that rocked SA’s criminal justice system - IOL
The Madlanga Commission reaches one year milestone.
Basilan vice governor’s son takes 4th District seat in BARMM Parliament - Rappler
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Palace leaves impeachment vote threshold to Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said Thursday, September 17, that it would stay out of the Senate impeachment court’s deliberations on the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment case.
Prabowo Explains Why He's Establishing URI Amid 'Deep State' Concerns - Tempo.co English
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the decision to establish the Universitas Republik Indonesia (URI) was driven by concerns over human resources quality and coordination gaps across government institutions.
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children
Image source, Getty ImagesByAmy WalkerPublished13 minutes agoThe EU has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-16s across its member states, in a bid to increase wellbeing and tackle online safety.
Brazilian Right Pressures Lula Through Activity in the U.S., Government Sees Interference by the Trump Administration
Brazilian Right Pressures Lula Through Activity in the U.S., Government Sees Interference by the Trump Administration folha.uol.com.br
Life in Venezuela, where 94.5% of the population lives below poverty line - VEJA
A bright poster with a wide smile by Hugo Chávez, president who commanded Venezuela between 1999 and 2013, welcomes patients in the children’s ward of one of the most prestigious hospitals in the capital, Caracas, El Algodoal, a reference in respiratory diseases. At 7 am on a Wed...
‘If Nizam was so good, why did Komuram Bheem and Chakali Ailamma rebel?’, asks Kishan Reddy
Addressing the Telangana Liberation Day celebrations organised by the Centre, Mr. Kishan Reddy criticised the Congress and BRS for allegedly glorifying the Nizam’s rule for appeasing a section and “bowing before” the AIMIM.