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Oct 20
23:53
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump envoy to meet Putin as US hails Zelensky talks
The talks came as Washington and Kyiv sought to heal a rift following Donald Trump's announcement of a diesel deal with Russia.
Oct 20
21:37
JP Japan Today
Japan
2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at U.S.-run air base
British police said Tuesday they have rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service over a suspected plot at a U.S.-run air base in England last…
Oct 20
19:11
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Chongjin railway official expelled after bribing his way into party school
North Korea has expelled a Chongjin railway official from the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea in an October 2026 party school bribery case. The wife of the official he pushed aside exposed …
Oct 20
17:51
KR Daily NK
South Korea
North Korean mothers sent to China struggle with years apart from their children
Married women in their mid-40s make up a growing share of the North Korean workers sent to China in 2026. Many of them left young children at home, and the long separation …
Oct 20
17:49
CN South China Morning Post
China
UK rearrests duo on suspicion of aiding Iran in alleged plot at US-run airbase
British police said on Tuesday that they had rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in a suspected plot at a US-run airbase in England last month. Counter Terrorism …
Oct 20
16:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Atong Ang slips out, spotted in Cambodia
(UPDATED) FUGITIVE gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang has left the Philippines through unofficial channels and was last reported in Cambodia, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday, raising questions about how the …
Oct 20
16:17
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH bats for tighter Asean coordination vs threats
THE Philippines on Tuesday said no member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should face transnational crimes alone as Manila sought improved coordination to combat security threats in the …
Oct 20
14:45
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Farm workers balk as Pyongyang pushes electronic payment cards
North Korean authorities are pressing South Pyongan province farm workers to load their savings onto electronic payment cards, saying the cashless shift will prevent lost money and make everyday transactions easier. Many …
Oct 20
14:17
Check Point Research
International cyber press
The Risk of AI-Powered Antidetect Browsers in Online Fraud and Influence Operations
Key Findings Introduction Antidetect browsers conceal their users’ digital identities, enabling a single operator or small team to simultaneously run thousands of isolated accounts across multiple platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, …
Oct 20
12:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Chinese military vessels and spy drones track Keen Sword war games off Japan
Japan says it has spotted PLA aircraft, spy drones and warships, including a supply ship that could support the Liaoning aircraft carrier, in recent days as Tokyo and Washington started drills focused …
Oct 20
09:46
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Statistics should not be just decorative numbers, says Akmal MSStatistik jangan jadi angka perhiasan, kata Akmal
Menteri ekonomi berkata kerajaan perlu beralih daripada sekadar menilai jumlah perbelanjaan kepada hasil sebenar yang dinikmati rakyat.
Oct 20
07:08
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla: Atong Ang has fled to Cambodia
MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang has left the Philippines and was last seen in Cambodia, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday, renewing questions about how the businessman evaded …
Oct 20
05:23
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Filipino's death at center of Saipan manslaughter trial
SAIPAN, Northern Marianas — The mother and other family members of Filipino Alvin Rebamba attended the start of a manslaughter trial on Oct. 19 in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, …
Oct 20
05:20
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Japan slams lack of access to journalist detained in Russia
Diplomats were unable to visit the suspect, who faces espionage charges, despite a bilateral protocol that guarantees the right to consular access.
Oct 20
05:07
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Lee urge ‘significant’ rocket launch investment boost for national security
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for a “significant expansion” of investment in rocket and satellite launches, stressing their importance to national security. Lee said space launch vehicles and …
Oct 20
04:18
KP NK News
North Korea
Nonprofit fined after defector data found in balloon launched toward North Korea
A South Korean nonprofit organization has been fined over $5,000 for failing to protect the personal information of North Korean defectors, after an employee launched a balloon toward the DPRK that carried …
Oct 20
03:05
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Ukraine claims US missile holdup as Trump floats summit without Zelensky
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States on Monday of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his country, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated over …
Oct 20
01:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
2 decades of building people who build Malaysia MS2 dekad bina insan yang membina Malaysia
Dari universiti hingga ke makmal cip berteknologi tinggi, Khazanah terus menaikkan lantai ekonomi negara melalui peluang ke peringkat tertinggi.
Oct 19
23:59
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
CCTV cameras at Hong Kong malls to be linked to police surveillance network, says security chief
The police are linking CCTV cameras at malls across the city to its AI-enabled SmartView surveillance system, Secretary for Security Chris Tang told TVB on Sunday. Without naming the malls involved, Tang …
Oct 19
22:21
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case
The suspect accused of planting a recording device at the company's San Francisco office will remain in custody without bail after being deemed a flight risk.
Oct 19
21:52
CN South China Morning Post
China
Zelensky accuses US of delaying missiles as Trump calls for new Ukraine negotiator
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States on Monday of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his country, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated over military aid and …
Oct 19
21:49
CN South China Morning Post
China
US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks
Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In …
Oct 19
21:49
CN South China Morning Post
China
US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks
Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In …
Oct 19
17:57
KR Daily NK
South Korea
How Kim Jong Un’s state is taming trade outside North Korea’s general markets
Where do North Koreans buy their food and daily necessities in 2026? Most still go to the general markets that have anchored the country’s private economy for two decades. A growing share …
Oct 19
16:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US Supreme Court denies bid by 9/11 mastermind to revive plea deal
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others charged with involvement in the Sept 11, 2001 attacks struck pre-trial agreements to avoid the death penalty in 2024.
Oct 19
14:54
Check Point Research
International cyber press
19th October – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 19th October, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES CenterPoint Energy, a US utility company serving Texas and …
Oct 19
12:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Make RM2,705 income the benchmark for welfare assistance, says MP MSJadikan pendapatan RM2,705 penanda aras bantuan kebajikan, kata Ahli Parlimen
Ahli Parlimen Bukit Bendera Syerleena Abdul Rashid berkata angka RM1,236 digunakan kini hanya merangkumi perbelanjaan makanan, tanpa mengambil kira kos sewa rumah, bil dan keperluan asas lain.
Oct 19
12:19
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Ruling party lawmaker says US intelligence 'not omniscient'
A ruling party lawmaker, who also serves as President Lee Jae Myung's special adviser for peace diplomacy, said Monday that US intelligence capabilities are "not omniscient," as he stressed the need for …
Oct 19
11:54
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Zelensky says Ukraine got no warning as Russia launched major attack
Russia launched 16 ballistic missiles at Kyiv and its surrounding region and more than 200 drones across Ukraine.
Oct 19
06:39
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Army plans general outpost security units as border surveillance shifts toward AI
The Army plans to create specialized brigades dedicated to guarding the border with North Korea as it moves toward artificial intelligence-based surveillance, amid shrinking troop numbers. According to the Army, front-line security …
Oct 19
06:11
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Sarawak infectious disease centre 90pc complete, set for launch in 2027
KUCHING, Oct 19 —The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) is 90 per cent complete as of August 2026 and is exp...
Oct 19
04:04
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Government aid appeal open to financially affected individuals including M40 MSRayuan bantuan kerajaan terbuka kepada individu terjejas kewangan termasuk M40
Timbalan Menteri Kewangan Liew Chin Tong berkata mekanisme rayuan membolehkan penerima yang tidak lagi penuhi rekod dahulu, mengemukakan permohonan jika situasi kewangan berubah.
Oct 18
23:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump just renamed AI. He’s telling us what’s coming next
Washington now calls it super intelligence, not artificial intelligence. If the name proves accurate, our schools, our jobs and even our homes will be unrecognisable.
Oct 18
23:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Logistics subsidies help keep basic goods affordable in Sabah and Sarawak MSSubsidi logistik bantu barang asas kekal mampu dibeli di Sabah, Sarawak
Ahli ekonomi berkata bantuan pengedaran penting untuk penduduk pedalaman, namun pelaksanaan dan penambahbaikan infrastruktur perlu bergerak seiring.
Oct 18
22:51
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar lawyer wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award; Iran ships jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade
Myanmar lawyer wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award Zar Li Aye, a lawyer and human rights defender from Burma’s Chin State, received the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 2026 Award for Outstanding Contribution …
Oct 18
22:02
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Pressure on China mounts to free prominent Myanmar analyst held incommunicado
The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and the Forum 2000 Foundation issued a joint statement on Oct. 15 demanding that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese authorities immediately and unconditionally release …
Oct 18
21:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Macron denounces ‘unbridled’ violence as France hit by new clashes
The French president said local authorities would be able to ban certain rallies in the coming days, but he stopped short of announcing drastic measures.
Oct 18
19:40
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Zelenskyy tells NBC 'thankful' US has unblocked intelligence sharing
Kyiv earlier reported restrictions on satellite services operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, which Ukraine relies on for battlefield communications, shortly after US President Donald Trump criticised Ukraine.
Oct 18
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Scrutiny of China’s strategy pushed
A NATIONAL security expert has urged the Philippines to scrutinize China’s actions and rhetoric more closely, warning that portraying Manila as a regional troublemaker could undermine its efforts to defend its maritime …
Oct 18
16:01
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Police nab 8 suspects, seize P4M ‘shabu’ in raid
THE Southern Police District (SPD) over the weekend seized more than P4 million worth of dangerous drugs and arrested eight drug personalities in a series of anti-illegal drugs operations initiated within a …