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MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed the creation of an "ambitious" new US-Asean defense framework on Wednesday, telling the bloc's leaders it could help them navigate "critically important" years …

DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The Revolutionary Front for an Independent Timor-Leste (FRETILIN) welcomes the announcement that the Australian Woodside Energy and Timor-Leste’s Timor GAP have struck an agreement to sell …

KANGAR, Oct 28 — All 11 suspects detained following the death of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) of...

The mainland will continue implementing a package of 10 policies and measures to help more high-quality agricultural, fishery and other products from Taiwan expand their presence in the mainland market, a spokesperson …

In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across the country. New smuggling scandals emerge involving e-waste and ivory, while a Bangkok fortune teller faces accusations of fraud and …

China’s massive maritime science infrastructure – an aircraft carrier-sized floating artificial island – has officially entered its engineering construction phase. On October 18, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), the facility’s lead developer, …

Former national security adviser Clarita Carlos has filed a cyberlibel complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West …

MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face questions about Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region when he meets Southeast Asian counterparts in the Philippines on Wednesday.As the …

KUALA NERANG, Oct 28 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will conduct an internal investigation int...

KUALA NERANG, Oct 28 — The remains of Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer Technical Leading Seama...

The latest figure was tied to operational costs, with more than US$29 billion projected to replace expended munitions used in the conflict.

Chinese Coast Guard and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships were seen near Bajo de Masinloc during a Philippine government mission to deliver fuel assistance to Filipino fishermen on Tuesday, the Philippine …

TMD's bulletin of 28 October 2026 expects heavy rain in 17 provinces. Bangkok: scattered showers with gust wind, 25-35°C. Forecast window 06:00 Today To 06:00 Tomorrow. The story Thailand weather today, 28 …

US secretary of state Marco Rubio and vice president JD Vance are widely viewed as top contenders to lead the Republican Party in the post-Trump era.

The vessels carry a combined 924,000 barrels of diesel under a US-Russia deal that sparked fierce Ukrainian backlash.

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THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed closer defense cooperation against emerging regional threats.​AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Rommel Roldan represented the …

KANGAR, Oct 27 — A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) personnel was killed and three others injured when...

MANILA, Philippines — Former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos has filed a cyberlibel complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) …

Started a vehicle pursuit.

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the boat was on routine border patrol shortly after midnight when officers spotted the vessel.

The abrupt suspension of Hong Kong’s first waste incinerator after a fire is a stark warning against relying too heavily on the HK$31.3 billion (US$4 billion) plant, environmentalists have said, while a …

Thai Customs have seized more than 3.1 tonnes of elephant tusks and ivory fragments hidden inside hollowed-out timber shipped from Zambia to Laem Chabang Port. The seized products were valued at approximately …

Three foreigners from Singapore, Taiwan and Myanmar are also wanted by Bukit Aman to assist in the investigation.

LUCENA CITY — The body of a missing 9-year-old boy was recovered from the Pansipit River near the municipal boundaries of Agoncillo and Lemery in Batangas on Monday afternoon (Oct. 26), a …

Hong Kong environmental authorities have instructed the works contractor for a waste incineration plant where a fire broke out on Monday to submit an incident report within seven days, after close to …

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see …

In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Asia. Heavy rain continues to batter the kingdom, with more downpours forecast for Bangkok. A political scandal emerges over …

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is pursuing measures to improve living conditions aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, its spokesman …

The Houthis launched three ballistic missiles towards Saudi Arabia's eastern region and four drones towards the country's southern region.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the public to stay...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a Group of 20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta this week to discuss ways to advance cooperation on shared economic and security challenges, his …

Taiwan is developing an AI-powered system to coordinate drone fleets for maritime surveillance and countering “grey-zone” activities, with researchers completing a simulation involving 20 aircraft, according to the island’s Ocean Affairs Council. …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — A total of 25,592 officers and personnel of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Depart...

SEREMBAN, Oct 27 — Police have arrested three local men to assist in investigations into a fatal a...

HOUSE prosecution panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers on Monday renewed his call for a stronger Philippine Navy or Coast Guard presence in Surigao del Norte following the reported transit of a …

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected P757.406 billion in the first nine months of 2026, surpassing its revenue target by P8.913 billion as it strives for a historic P1-trillion collection goal by …

Pemandu Toyota Vios berusia 32 tahun ditahan bersama dua rakan dipercayai bersubahat menyembunyikan serta menanggalkan nombor pendaftaran kereta terlibat di Puchong, Selangor.

Hong Kong authorities have announced plans to step up traffic management at the revamped Huanggang Port to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s congestion caused by Halloween and concert crowds. A government …

Science, technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang says the studies will assess technology, potential sites, financing, and the development of Malaysia’s nuclear industry.