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Oct 25
23:03
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Serbia’s student movement ousts longtime leader in parliamentary poll
Voters cast ballots in huge numbers on Sunday, with the country recording its highest turnout in more than three decades.
Oct 25
22:12
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Brazil extends voting in tight race between Lula, Bolsonaro
A Supreme Court ruling just minutes after polls were set to close at 5pm local time ordered voting extended across the country until 7pm.
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Oct 25
19:08
PH GMA Network
Philippines
South Korean arrested for alleged ties to illegal gambling, says BI
A South Korean national was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for his alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities linked to unauthorized online game servers operated in the country.
Oct 25
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
BOC vows crackdown on smuggling after Zambales cigarette haul
IBA, Zambales — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) vowed to intensify its campaign against smuggling after seizing four shipping containers loaded with untaxed cigarettes worth an estimated P175 million at BNB Pier …
Oct 25
08:53
CN South China Morning Post
China
Serbia votes as ruling party faces student-led anti-corruption list
Polls opened in Serbia on Sunday in what is set to be its most fiercely contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party …
Oct 25
07:47
CN CGTN state media
China
How does the CPC address the challenges of long-term governance?
As a political party that has been in power for decades, the Communist Party of China recognizes that it faces enduring challenges in maintaining its governing capacity and staying connected with the …
Oct 25
07:26
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Customs log 40 cannabis arrests in 24 days, Indians top arrest list
Thai customs arrested 40 people and seized 577 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers worth 5.8 million baht at Suvarnabhumi Airport from October 1 to 24, with Indian nationals accounting for the most arrests. …
Oct 25
07:02
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
What to know about the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum
President Xi Jinping and other top members of China’s ruling Communist Party will meet in Beijing on Monday for a crucial gathering that could hint at the country’s next generation of leaders. …
Oct 25
05:42
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BI warns vs jobs in Russia
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday renewed its warning against overseas job offers linked to Russia after intercepting another Filipino who was allegedly recruited for a security-related job …
Oct 25
05:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Serbia votes as students seek to unseat Vucic in snap election
The snap parliamentary elections come after almost two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism.
Oct 25
02:24
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Cartel-suspected brewers held beer prices steady after 2023 tax cut
The Japan Fair Trade Commission is investigating a possible cartel regarding shipping prices among Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo.
Oct 25
02:20
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
Man to be charged with cheating, money laundering and unauthorised access to computer material
The former employee of a company had allegedly committed fraud over a period of about six years.
Oct 24
23:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Protesters clash with cops again at Albanian anti-government rally
Several government buildings have been attacked, dozens of demonstrators detained and more than 300 protesters and police injured since mid-October.
Oct 24
23:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump votes early in Florida for US midterm elections
Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, cast their ballots ahead of an appearance by the president at a campaign rally in the southern US state of Georgia.
Oct 24
13:21
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Six arrested in PP raids on suspected online scam operations
Authorities arrested six Cambodian nationals and seized computers, mobile phones, SIM cards and other evidence during raids on two locations in Phnom Penh suspected of involvement in online scams, according to an …
Oct 24
12:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Rocked by protests, Albania to hold new anti-govt rally
Student demonstrators have taken to the streets to protest against poor conditions and corruption and to renew months-long calls for prime minister Edi Rama to resign.
Oct 24
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'pore govt to introduce legislation in early 2027 to strengthen safeguards for young social media users
The legislation will focus on age assurance and safer platform features.
Oct 24
11:21
SG Mothership
Singapore
Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' after father allegedly found with child sex abuse material in Philippines home
Meghan's half-brother had been the one who allegedly found the material and reported their father to the authorities.
Oct 24
05:48
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong customs seizes 600 million illicit cigarettes in first 9 months of 2026
Hong Kong customs officers seized 600 million illicit cigarette sticks in the first three quarters of this year, the department chief has said as he revealed plans to roll out more advanced …
Oct 24
04:40
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
65 harmful apps, 24 wrongly age-rated found in Singapore review of over 7,000 apps
Sexual content, violent content and content facilitating vice and organised crime were the most prevalent types of harmful and inappropriate content found.
Oct 24
04:28
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
RI, Australia push regional cooperation against transnational crime
Indonesian and Australian governments push stronger regional security cooperation to combat terrorism and transnational ...
Oct 24
01:58
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Stop the ‘doomscrolling’: Fahmi says parents need to be digital traffic cops for their own kids
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Parents are reminded not to rely solely on platform providers to ensure their children&rsqu...
Oct 24
00:02
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Phnom Penh court rejects corruption allegations
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has rejected allegations by Facebook user Dara Vong that plaintiffs must pay judges and prosecutors to have their cases heard. The post Phnom Penh court rejects corruption …
Oct 24
00:00
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Police arrest 2 over HK$900K street scam involving fake lockout stories
Police have arrested two people after two victims lost a combined HK$900,000 to a scammer claiming to be locked out of their home and in need of money for a locksmith. Police …
Oct 23
22:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
What will China’s fifth plenum mean for the root-and-branch corruption drive?
Plenary sessions of the Central Committee, the upper echelon of China’s ruling Communist Party, are major events on the country’s political calendar. In the third part of this series, William Zheng and …
Oct 23
16:04
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Authorities nab 1 suspect, seize P8.5M in ‘hot cigarettes’
A JOINT anti-smuggling operation in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, led to the confiscation of about 8,875 reams and 418 packs of illegal cigarettes worth approximately P8.5 million, authorities announced on Friday.Operatives from …
Oct 23
12:28
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Federal Court rules when knowledge of drugs can be presumed
It rules that the substances must be found under the accused’s custody and control and not merely within the same vehicle.
Oct 23
12:26
CN South China Morning Post
China
Xi Jinping leads early Politburo meeting to signal anti-corruption drive ahead of plenum
China’s Communist Party convened an early monthly Politburo meeting on Friday to review a key internal inspection report, doubling down on its high-pressure anti-corruption campaign ahead of a major party conclave next …
Oct 23
11:28
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia moves to criminalize foreign bribery for OECD membership
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to overhaul its anti-corruption rules to criminalize foreign bribery, a key ...
Oct 23
07:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
How five Boeing 777s linked Madagascar’s power elite to Iran
Tycoon Mamy Ravatomanga faces trial Tuesday over five Boeing 777s allegedly routed to Iran via Madagascar to evade US sanctions.
Oct 23
07:03
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Rafizi instructs lawyers to sue Ramanan, says minister’s graft claims crossed defamation line
PETALING JAYA, Oct 23 — Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has instructed his lawyers to begin...
Oct 23
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Ex-Bangsamoro lawmaker denies link to Laos drug smuggling attempt
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied any involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5-billion worth of illegal drug shipment from Laos, lamenting that he …
Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Lee appoints special inspector to probe corruption involving first family, aides
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday appointed a former senior prosecutor as special inspector tasked with investigating irregularities involving the president's spouse, close relatives and senior presidential officials. Lee approved the appointment …
Oct 23
05:34
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Tighter rules for Malaysian dealers, agents, and accountants? BNM to review money laundering risks next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will conduct the next iteration of the National Risk Assessment...
Oct 23
04:40
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
9 alleged ‘Geng Yunaa’ members face organised crime charges
However, no pleas are recorded.
Oct 23
04:37
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Rafizi to sue Ramanan over corruption allegations
Bersama leader says the PKR vice-president made several allegations at a recent press conference which crossed the line.
Oct 22
23:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Gangsterism among M’sian Indians takes root in schools, says activist
In a new book, Janakey Raman Manickam says Indian students join gangs in search of acceptance and recognition.
Oct 22
20:27
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Tinio: Marcos accountable for budgets that fueled flood control corruption
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. must be held accountable for signing and implementing the 2024 and 2025 national budgets declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, House Deputy Minority Leader and …
Oct 22
17:35
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Authorities raid Phnom Penh scam site, detain foreigners
Phnom Penh authorities raided a suspected online scam operation in Por Senchey district, finding 20 Chinese and South Korean nationals. The post Authorities raid Phnom Penh scam site, detain foreigners appeared first …
Oct 22
17:30
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia voices ASEAN call for stronger arms control at UN
Cambodia, speaking on behalf of ASEAN at the United Nations, called for stronger action against illicit arms trafficking and greater regional cooperation on mine action, as the Kingdom continues clearing cluster munitions …