International relations

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese announces the closure of the Iranian embassy and the expulsion of its ambassador after an investigation suspects Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps involvement in the 2024 Melbourne synagogue attack and the IRGC be designated as an terrorist organization. (Sydney Morning Herald)

• https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/iran-suspected-of-involvement-in-synagogue-arson-attack-20250826-p5mpx8.html

Politics and elections

Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. relieves Nicolas Torre III as Chief of the National Police, as confirmed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. (Rappler)

• https://www.rappler.com/philippines/pnp-chief-nicolas-torre-iii-relieved/

Politics and elections

Two-term National Assembly member Jang Dong-hyuk is elected as the leader of the People Power Party in South Korea during the runoff voting of party's sixth national convention with 220,301 votes, beating former presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo with 217,935 votes. (Chosun Biz)

• https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy/2025/08/26/6ENJVTY2QVFUNNRD3LZME4IR64/