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Reuters reports that China and the Philippines are disputing details of a maritime encounter in contested South China Sea waters, with Manila saying a navy officer was struck on the head and Beijing saying Manila provoked the incident. The confrontation comes as ASEAN members and...

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington on July 21, 2026, as Lebanon's military deploys into southern regions under a ceasefire agreement with Israel that requires disarming Hezbollah. According to France 24, the deployment establishes pilot 'safe zones' in...

French lawmakers were expected to pass legislation on July 21, 2026, banning social media access for children under 15, according to France 24. France 24 reports the bill would restrict platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for minors below the threshold, which would make...

South Korea is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time, according to an exclusive Arirang News interview with Korean National Commission for UNESCO Secretary-General Hong Hyun-ik. Hong said the meeting reflects Korea's growing leadership within UNESCO. South Korea has been a member...

South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment on July 21, 2026, extending the special counsel investigation mandate through August 23, according to Arirang News. The ruling party-led vote followed a 24-hour opposition filibuster during Monday's plenary session. The move reflects ongoing political tensions between South...

Following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, South Carolina's governor appointed his sister, Darline Graham Nordine, to fill the vacant Senate seat until the next election. The appointment was legally permissible under state law but has sparked debate about whether family members should inherit powerful political offices...

Australia's Northern Territory parliament passed controversial changes to child protection laws on July 21, 2026, following a review into the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby in Alice Springs. The government argues the reforms prioritize child safety, but Aboriginal leaders and family legal services have...

South Australia's government is pursuing legal action against developer Wel.Co after the company cancelled 75 housing contracts at a Gawler East residential development, according to ABC News Australia. Premier Peter Malinauskas announced the state will examine both legal remedies and legislative changes to prevent similar...

Brisbane, Australia faces mounting pressure to deliver Olympic and Paralympic venues on schedule ahead of the 2032 Games, six years before the event. Since Brisbane's selection five years ago, the state government has changed and stadium disputes have delayed construction, prompting industry experts to warn...

South Korea's Democratic Party and People Power Party agreed on Tuesday to pass legislation authorizing a special counsel investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted local elections in June 2026. The two parties ended weeks of dispute over how to nominate the special counsel, pledging...

Thousands of supporters of India's youth-led 'cockroach' party clashed with police in New Delhi on July 20, 2026, as they attempted to march on parliament demanding the education minister's resignation, according to ABC News (Australia). ABC News reports police deployed tear gas and canes against...

South Korean student Lee Seung-ho describes losing $200,000 in stock market investments made with a 500% margin loan over a four-week period in May. Despite the significant loss, he indicates plans to return to trading once he accumulates additional capital.

According to ABC News Australia, Australia's corporate regulator ASIC has been ramping up enforcement and recorded a $830 million penalty haul in 2026, its highest on record. ABC News Australia also reports that ongoing Middle East tensions pushed global oil prices higher, supporting buying in...

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus testified before Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, recommending 'protest exclusion zones' around Jewish schools and synagogues, according to ABC News Australia. Dreyfus, a Labor MP and Jewish cabinet minister, described antisemitic incidents he experienced following the October 7,...

Andy Burnham officially became prime minister of the United Kingdom after King Charles III invited him to form government at Buckingham Palace on July 20, 2026. Burnham delivered his maiden speech at 10 Downing Street following the appointment, with ABC News Australia's Europe correspondent Kathryn...

South Korea's KOSPI index fell more than 4 percent on Monday to close at 6,516.27, triggering sell-side circuit breakers on both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ exchanges, according to Arirang News. The tech-heavy KOSDAQ also fell sharply, dropping 5.33 percent to close at 749.64. Arirang News...

South Korea hosted the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan on July 20, 2026, where delegates unanimously adopted the Busan Declaration to strengthen global cooperation in protecting world heritage sites. The declaration represents a formal commitment from UNESCO member states to coordinate heritage...

Heavy rainfall brought flooding to Central and South Texas on July 19, 2026, affecting communities still recovering from destructive floods the previous year. CBS News documented the event as part of its coverage of weather emergencies in the region.

According to Al Jazeera, Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, on July 19, 2026, setting homes, vehicles, and a mosque on fire. Palestinian media reports that Israeli forces provided a security presence during the assault.

Andrew Bragg, Australia's Shadow Housing Minister, appeared on ABC News' Insiders program, where host Patricia Karvelas interviewed him on multiculturalism, Pauline Hanson's stance on transgender rights, artificial intelligence policy, negative gearing, housing affordability, and immigration.