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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Collusion
The pro-democracy dissident was accused of urging Western politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio to pressure Hong Kong by imposing sanctions on...
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Mr. Maduro said a judge was required by law to reject the indictment because it cannot be brou...
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Syrians Want Justice for Assad-Era Killings and Torture
Hundreds of thousands were killed and tortured. But prosecuting everyone involved in atrocities could be impractical and risk renewed civil strife.
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The Case for a Stalemate With Iran
America can win if it stays the course.
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Solomon Islands PM sacks minister, accuses rivals of opportunism as no-confidence vote looms
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has come out swinging against a motion of no confidence against him and the MPs backing the leadership cha...
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Ethnic Koreans file motion to seize North Korean warship in Japanese court
A group of ethnic Koreans in Japan that previously moved to North Korea before fleeing requested a Japanese court to seize a North Korean warship to r...
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The West Bank: the Middle East’s orphan war
Israel is methodically emptying the West Bank countryside of hamlets and farms to spur Palestinians to either flee into exile or move into cities hemm...
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
Many of the previous name changes, including Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America”, started off as apparently jovial remarks by the 80-year-old U.S....
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Germany attributes Russia for Leipzig’s August 2026 drone incident
In August 2026, three drones carrying explosive devices and detonators were found at Germany’s Leipzig airport. Leipzig airport serves an important lo...
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
West Asia conflict updates: Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt. website shows
Iran security chief says U.S. to face new war strategy; Bessent warns 'everyone' against backing Tehran
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Preserving freedom to govern in the face of economic coercion
Whenever I write about China’s use of economic coercion, I receive remarkably similar responses. Beijing, I am told, was simply reacting to Australia’...
Sep 03, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail