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THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ramping up its digitalization drive to cut red tape, speed up cargo clearance and lower transaction costs for Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as …

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 …

MANILA, Philippines—A teacher from Mindanao has filed an administrative complaint against her live-in partner, a police corporal assigned to Camp Crame, accusing him of repeatedly abusing her over nearly nine years, the …

The commander of Korea's Marine Corps will visit Thailand this week to discuss expanding military and defense industry ties between the two countries, Korea's armed force said Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Ju Il-suk …

DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste and São Tomé and Príncipe have called for stronger international judicial cooperation to combat online fraud, human trafficking linked to cybercrime and other forms of …

Newtalk新聞 身兼民進黨台東縣長候選人陳瑩競選總部主任委員的前總統蔡英文，今天（27日）PO出應邀與金曲獎得主桑布伊及多位台東音樂人在台東座談音樂心得感想。蔡英文感謝邀請，並力挺陳瑩提出的「音樂原創基地」政見，強調台東發展不必複製其他城市，應發揮山海與多元文化優勢。 座談中，音樂人分享在台東創作、表演的經驗。有人指出，台東從不缺優秀音樂人，缺的是能穩定演出的場域；也有人期待未來能有更穩定的資源，支持持續創作。蔡英文聽完後表示，台東有山有海、有不同族群文化，以及一批從這塊土地長出來的音樂人，這些都是台東最珍貴的資產。 蔡英文認為，「音樂原創基地」真正重要的不只是多一棟建築，而是要有穩定的演出場地，讓音樂人能表演；有創作、錄音與製作資源，讓年輕創作者有機會被看見；也要有長期支持，讓好的音樂祭與演出不只辦完即結束，而能慢慢累積成台東自己的音樂產業。音樂也能成為吸引外地人到台東的理由，為一場演出而來，住一晚、多待幾天，走進酒吧、餐廳與部落，因一首歌重新認識這個地方。 蔡英文期待，若陳瑩當選縣長，能讓台東的音樂在本地好好長大，再從台東唱到更遠的地方。延伸閱讀：遼寧號「切西瓜」穿越菲島 專家：中國對菲外交再顯失敗AUKUS「第一潛艦」確認 美「科羅拉多號」將首駐澳洲楊宏基觀點》不是「超譯」是「畫錯重點」 「第一天就投入」簡譯不負責又危險台東縣長號次抽籤出爐！ 陳瑩2號、吳秀華4號台南車站鋼琴爆紅！蔡英文驚問變音樂廳 黃偉哲搬出4年前「魔法棒指揮」神哏

Indonesia could gain critical defence technology, investment and export opportunities through a new multi-nation defence pact with Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan, but analysts warn its success hinges on turning high-level ambition into …

Newtalk新聞 軍事專家王臻明今天（27日）分析，中國解放軍海軍遼寧號（舷號16）航空母艦編隊近日幾乎以「切西瓜」方式，直接穿越菲律賓中部水域，威嚇意圖十分明顯，同時也再次暴露習近平政府對菲律賓外交政策的失敗。 王臻明指出，前兩天菲律賓海軍正式確認遼寧號編隊通過巴西蘭海峽（Basilan Strait），進入西里伯斯海（Celebes Sea）北端後繼續向東航行，進入菲律賓海（Philippine Sea）。由於菲方並未全程監控，從已知資料推測，編隊應是進入南海後先穿過民都洛海峽（Mindoro Strait）進入蘇祿海（Sulu Sea），再抵達巴西蘭海峽與西里伯斯海。從文字敘述難以感受這趟航程的特殊性，但繪製成圖面後可清楚看見，遼寧號幾乎橫切菲律賓群島中心，對菲律賓施壓的意圖昭然若揭。 過去因美菲特殊關係，僅有美國航空母艦編隊會採取類似路線，直接穿越菲律賓中央的蘇祿海。王臻明認為，中國此舉除向菲律賓施壓外，也與正在進行的美日「利劍27」（Keen Sword 27）聯合演習互別苗頭。在軍事層面上，更是在宣誓中國有能力阻擋美國航艦編隊從菲律賓海直接穿越菲律賓進入南海。這可能迫使菲律賓重新檢討目前的陸基反艦飛彈部署，因為中國艦隊已進入菲律賓中心的蘇祿海。 王臻明進一步表示，這又是習近平政府對菲律賓外交政策完全失敗的另一個例證。王臻明認為，經濟攏絡才是最有效的手段，中國近幾年卻放棄手上最有效的王牌，改以軍事恫嚇為主。反觀美國主導呂宋經濟廊道，廣邀各國進行投資。遼寧號「切西瓜」的舉動「適得其反」，只是再次強化菲律賓戰略位置的重要性，反而讓菲律賓與美國的經濟合作更為緊密。延伸閱讀：AUKUS「第一潛艦」確認 美「科羅拉多號」將首駐澳洲應對人口老化挑戰台星大不同 新加坡2029年起法定退休年齡提高至65歲楊宏基觀點》不是「超譯」是「畫錯重點」 「第一天就投入」簡譯不負責又危險習近平反腐十多年仍難止高層落馬？矢板明夫點出五中全會3大觀察中國逐步失去對菲涉華言行耐心？菲專家分析：中國恐祭10項反制措施

Gao Fu: Fighting 'Disease X' requires global cooperation

The comment was part of a long statement reacting to Saudi Arabia's defence minister's visit to Tehran on Monday.

DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste and Indonesia have discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in housing and social infrastructure, including the exchange of policy experience and expertise in residential development. Vice …

Newtalk新聞 交通部今(27)日召開道安記者會，並公布國內道安狀況最新統計數據，根據死亡人數統計，115年1月至8月交通死亡人數較112年同期減少 212人(-10.7%)，國內道安的狀況，近年來持續改善。 交通部表示，國內道安狀況，近年來持續改善，根據統計顯示，115年1月至8月整體30日死亡人數為 1,777 人，較 112 年同期減少 212 人(-10.7%)；因此，在115年1月至9月的A1事故死亡人數為 1,132人，較 112 年同期減少188人(-14.2%)。A1事故是指OHCA或發生24小時內有人死亡。 另外，在115年1-8月的各項重要指標中，與112年同期相比，機車事故減少217人(-17.1%)、高齡者族群減少10人(-1.3%)、行人事故減少21人(-9.5%)、兒少族群減少29人(-52.7%)；其中酒駕造成事故減少99人(-56.6%)，減幅為各類指標中最大。 交通部指出，在各縣市統計分析數據表明，在115年1-8月整體30日死亡人數與112年同期相比，共有19縣市呈現減少或持平，其中以國道增加 19 人最多。若以人口數換算，115年1-8月整體30日，每十萬人口死亡，以台東縣、屏東縣、花蓮縣較高；行人30日每十萬人口死亡，以新竹縣、花蓮縣、台東縣較高。延伸閱讀：台61線施工遇收假潮 省道12路段恐塞車鼓勵考照前參加普重訓練班 高市交通局加碼補助2400元 AUKUS「第一潛艦」確認 美「科羅拉多號」將首駐澳洲日本內閣通過政令設「副首都」具備要件 這「4地方」符合資格黃金連假空戰 她曝：沈伯洋「洋流」捲起基隆選情 蔣萬安「蔡康永」捲入兩岸爭議

Newtalk新聞 美、澳、英三國防務官員26日共同宣布，美國海軍維吉尼亞級（Virginia-class）快速攻擊核潛艦「科羅拉多號」（USS Colorado，SSN 788）將成為首艘派駐「西部潛艦輪駐部隊」（Submarine Rotational Force-West，SRF-West）的美國潛艦，預計2027年底起在澳洲西澳州皇家海軍史特林基地（HMAS Stirling）執行輪駐任務。 這是AUKUS第一支柱（Pillar I）的重要里程碑。美國戰爭部長赫格塞斯（Pete Hegseth）、澳洲副總理兼國防部長馬勒斯（Richard Marles）及英國國防大臣斯特里廷（Wes Streeting）在聯合聲明中指出，選派「科羅拉多號」標誌AUKUS「全速前進」，並強化太平洋地區的集體嚇阻能力。聲明強調，此舉將加速澳洲建立主權、常規武裝但核動力的潛艦能力，同時擴充區域內維修與後勤基礎設施，支援AUKUS夥伴的潛艦部署。 SRF-West計畫在史特林基地輪駐最多4艘美國快速攻擊潛艦及一艘英國快速攻擊潛艦。相關行動將依美澳部隊姿態協議等國際協定進行，並符合核不擴散條約與南太平洋無核區條約義務。此宣布時機適逢美方即將在澳洲展開潛艦維修期，進一步展現澳洲支援美、英核動力快速攻擊潛艦的能力成長。 「科羅拉多號」為維吉尼亞級Block Ⅲ改型艦，2018年服役，是以科羅拉多州命名的第四艘軍艦。AUKUS於2021年成立，目的在透過美英技術支援，協助澳洲取得核動力潛艦，以強化印太安全架構。三國領袖川普（Donald Trump）、艾班尼斯（Anthony Albanese）與柏南（Andy Burnham）均重申合作持續推進。延伸閱讀：美五角大廈與洛馬達成10年框架協議 至少生產850架F-35談台海再扯偷晶片 川普：若美國有聰明總統「台灣跟中國問題就不會存在」美戰爭部宣布：中國孔子學院是美國國安威脅韓美關係生變？最新數據：韓赴美B1/B2簽證 拒簽率躍升至24.73%干擾美國期中選舉 俄羅斯特工植入深偽影像

US, China bear global responsibility to cooperate, veteran pilot says

The proposed rules, which pose a particular threat to Britain's car industry, form part of the EU's efforts to reduce reliance on cheap imports, particularly from China.

By Ambassador of Malaysia to Timor-Leste, Fairuz Rozali DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste marked the first anniversary of its admission to ASEAN as the organisation’s eleventh member. The Embassy of …

Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold their first bilateral talks in the Philippines this week ahead of a ministerial meeting led by the Association of Southeast …

Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul heads to the Philippines Tuesday to attend a regional defense ministers’ meeting, his first multilateral security gathering since taking office, the Ministry of National Defense said. Kang will …

Indonesia and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on immigration oversight and combating transnational ...

At a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that there is “much more” both countries can do …

DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has called for stronger international judicial cooperation to combat online fraud and other forms of transnational crime, warning that …

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 …

Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football star apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. In China jokes …

Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian officials ‌in Tehran on Monday in a bid to deescalate the Middle East conflict, as Yemen's Houthis launched new attacks on Saudi …

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 Chair, the Philippines, Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro will lead a humanitarian delegation to the country on Wednesday …

Israel's longest-serving leader remains a formidable survivor as nationalist politics deepen and a fragmented system leaves him best placed to form a government.

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed information sharing and closer defense cooperation as the two Southeast Asian countries seek to …

The loss of another important partner in Europe comes just six months after ally Viktor Orban was ousted in an election in Hungary.

DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Justice ministers from Portuguese-speaking countries are meeting in Díli to strengthen cross-border judicial cooperation and develop coordinated strategies to tackle transnational organized crime, digital fraud and …

A coalition unable to explain how it governs itself will struggle to persuade voters that it can govern everyone else.

Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran to de-escalate the current crisis in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting.

Donald Trump had been hoping for a victory for Flavio Bolsonaro, who pledged to join conservative Latin American leaders seeking closer ties with Washington.

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran in Tehran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting. Officials from the three Mecca …

Cambodia and South Korea should deepen their strategic partnership by expanding economic cooperation, investing in human resources and strengthening efforts to combat transnational crime as the two countries prepare to mark 30 …

THE Office of the Ombudsman has joined the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) to strengthen the government’s fight against corruption, address delays in corruption cases, and improve coordination among justice institutions.Ombudsman Jesus …

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 …

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Singapore, Japan and South Korea, while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier travels to China.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to China highlights the importance of dialogue, mutual trust and shared economic interests in advancing bilateral ties. Stronger China-Germany engagement can also help manage differences and bring …

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to the Philippines this week to meet regional allies, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. The visit comes amid a push by Washington to tighten security …

DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste has reviewed progress in its integration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and preparations to lead the regional bloc in 2029, as the …