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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 14)

A revised Criminal Act allowing punishment for espionage conducted on behalf of ...

  • Revised espionage law effective September 14, 2023
  • Expands coverage to foreign espionage, South Korean agents, and tech interception
  • Minimum three-year prison sentence for state secrets disclosure

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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 14)

Yong Hye-in, nominee for minister of gender equality and family, bows after a ne...

  • Yong Hye-in withdrew as Gender Equality Minister after 14 days.
  • Conflict of interest arose from her dual role in National Assembly.
  • Resignation emphasizes need for higher accountability standards in Korean politics.

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If you can chase Obi, chase bandits – VDM challenges Benue youths

Popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has challenged youths in Benue State to channel their ability to mobilise against political figures into fighting the insecurity threatening their communities. VeryDarkMan made the call while reacting to the disruption of the movement of 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, during his recent…

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OPINION. It lacks seriousness

Ficou engastado na memória forense o episódio em que o Ministro Aliomar Baleeiro, chamado a julgar a suspeição arguida contra o venerável Ministro Victor Nunes Leal, despachou em quatro palavras…

  • Supreme Court dismissed suspect with "Rejected, lacks credibility."
  • Court maintained credibility during 1960s turmoil by granting habeas corpus.
  • Current Supreme Court faces challenge to restore public trust in Democratic Order of Justice.

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Adams Oloo to chair committee coordinating Raila Odinga’s first anniversary events

The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has constituted a committee chaired by Prof Adams Oloo to coordinate commemorative activities ahead of the first anniversary of his death.

  • Prof Adams Oloo leads committee for Raila Odinga’s anniversary events.
  • Committee coordinates activities for week of October 15, 2026.
  • Family emphasizes inclusivity, coordination for first anniversary.

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Nearly 86,000 people flee fighting in Yemen, UN says

Nearly 86,000 people flee fighting in Yemen, UN says Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 09/13/2026 - 20:59 Meanwhile, a separate report documented more than 900 rights violations following the Houthis’…

  • Nearly 86,000 people displaced by Yemen fighting, UN reports
  • Over 2,000 flee by boat to Djibouti, many women and children
  • Yemen crisis worsens with intensified clashes and cross-border attacks

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Justice officials hope to seize homes, vehicles, jewelry, cash from father, son accused in drug-trafficking operation

A father and son arrested last month are accused of travelling across Canada — and using courier services and Canada Post — to supply their Winnipeg drug-trafficking operation, a recent […]

  • Police seek to seize assets from father and son duo
  • Devinder Singh, 57, and Tarundev, 32, charged with drug-trafficking
  • Project Pink Panther investigation seized drugs, cash, firearms

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Hakeem Jeffries Seizes on Trump's Push to Make the Midterms About Himself

The House minority leader said Sunday that Democrats are happy to make the midterms a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency.

  • Hakeem Jeffries embraces Trump's strategy to make midterms about his performance.
  • Democrats prepare to highlight policy issues like economy and cost of living.
  • Recent polls show majority disapprove of Trump's performance.

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Zulum: After Tinubu, presidency will return to North

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged Nigerians to remain patient with the Federal Government’s efforts to address insecurity, poverty and other challenges.

  • Northern leaders agreed to support Tinubu's re-election, with power returning to North soon.
  • Zulum emphasized unity, peace, and mutual support between North and South Nigeria.
  • Women Ulama meeting highlighted women's role in fostering peace and unity across regions.

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We may be able to turn off the algorithm, but we can’t escape the misogyny of the manosphere

Important as it is, no amount of social media regulation will meaningfully address the manosphere unless we also dismantle the misogyny that underpins it.

  • Federal government announces opt-out model for digital platforms
  • Misogyny deeply ingrained in institutions, persists despite gender equality efforts
  • Education, particularly early childhood, crucial in dismantling misogynistic ideas
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