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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 17 15:36 |
Malaysia |
Johor schools to remain closed for another week
The decision was made by the Johor haze management coordination committee, says executive councillor Naqib Ghazali.
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| Oct 17 13:21 |
Philippines |
Approaching typhoon to bring rains to parts of PH starting Monday — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Champi, currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), may bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to eastern Visayas and Mindanao starting Monday, October 19, according to the state …
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| Oct 17 13:19 |
China |
China-Botswana ties 'shine like diamonds' as a new chapter opens
For decades, diamonds have shone as the glittering emblem of Botswana. For China and Botswana, the precious stone offers a fitting metaphor for a friendship that has endured across decades.
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| Oct 17 13:05 |
Malaysia |
Unhealthy air persists over Pasir Gudang, Larkin and Nilai
High levels of smoke pollution were recorded at 25 locations across the country, especially in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
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| Oct 17 12:47 |
Malaysia |
Alien fish species take over 95% of Ampang Hilir lake
A senior official says new regulations may be required to ban certain fish species which will threaten the local ecosystem.
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| Oct 17 11:28 |
China |
How China's Ulanqab is working to power AI with greener energy
How China's Ulanqab is working to power AI with greener energy
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| Oct 17 10:50 |
Malaysia |
Stop dumping pet fish in lakes, govt warns as alien species wiping out natives in Ampang lake
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Alien fish account for 95 per cent of fish recorded in Tasik Ampang Hilir, posing a serious...
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| Oct 17 09:27 |
China |
How a north China city is powering AI development with green energy
Ulanqab, a city in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is known as China's "potato capital" and "oat capital." Today, it is tapping its abundant wind and solar resources to power the …
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| Oct 17 09:17 |
Malaysia |
Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout
The country was without grid power for more than two hours, with no clear timeline for when electricity would be restored.
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| Oct 17 08:18 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia reaffirms commitment to global biodiversity protection at Armenia Summit
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to protecting biodiversity and implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) at the opening of the “Leaders for Nature” Global Biodiversity Summit in Armenia …
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| Oct 17 07:51 |
China |
IRENA Coalition head urges global teamwork as energy storage grows
IRENA Coalition head urges global teamwork as energy storage grows
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| Oct 17 06:01 |
Philippines |
Severe Tropical Storm ‘Champi’ outside PAR intensifies into a typhoon
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm internationally named “Champi” intensified into a typhoon early Saturday morning, Oct. 17. It is forecast to bring rains into the country by Monday, the state weather …
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| Oct 17 04:33 |
China |
China willing to deepen cooperation with Croatia, says Chinese FM
China is willing to work with Croatia to achieve greater outcomes in bilateral cooperation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi when holding talks with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan …
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| Oct 17 04:26 |
Malaysia |
Use trade leverage to tackle haze, Bersama leader tells govt
Former Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung proposes barring companies linked to fires from government procurement, certification and incentives, as well as publicly naming them.
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| Oct 17 04:20 |
Indonesia |
Yude Solar and SEDAYUSolar Form Strategic Joint Venture to Develop Solar Projects in Indonesia
Yude Solar Technologies ("Yude Solar"), a subsidiary of GoodWe Group, and PT Selaras Daya Utama ...
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| Oct 17 03:23 |
Malaysia |
Japan retracts mistaken magnitude 9.9 quake alert
Japan's weather agency corrected its initial warning after an epicentre calculation anomaly led to an incorrect earthquake reading.
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| Oct 17 02:35 |
Philippines |
Lawmaker pushes water management bill amid El Niño threat
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro Quimbo is urging the Senate to pass a proposed national water management law, warning that prolonged dry spells could threaten water supply for Filipino …
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| Oct 17 02:24 |
Malaysia |
‘Very unhealthy’ air quality in Pasir Gudang, Larkin eases this morning
Twenty-four areas across the country reported unhealthy API readings at 9am today.
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| Oct 17 00:51 |
China |
Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026
Telling stories of poverty reduction and shared development from a local perspective
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| Oct 16 23:20 |
Malaysia |
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hits nearly 4-decade low
The data was hailed by leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who reiterated his goal to achieve zero illegal deforestation by 2030.
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| Oct 16 23:15 |
China |
China’s tourists flock to experience a pretend typhoon as ‘dark tourism’ flourishes
The concept of ‘paying to suffer’ soars in popularity, with simulated disasters proving a modern twist on visiting sites of historic tragedies When Leon Lv was looking for somewhere to travel last …
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| Oct 16 21:59 |
Singapore |
Commentary: Haze chokes plants too - how air quality can be a food security issue
Southeast Asia must address the damage of the haze on agriculture, especially food crops, says Paul Teng of ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
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| Oct 16 20:42 |
Japan |
Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: U.N.
Climate change is threatening livelihoods and forcing people from their homes across South Asia, but technology and government action could help limit the damage, the U.N. migration chief…
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| Oct 16 16:05 |
Singapore |
2 S’pore-listed palm oil companies named in Greenpeace report on Indonesia plantation fires
One company pointed to this year’s El Niño event as a factor for the increase in fire risk.
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| Oct 16 13:04 |
Malaysia |
Singapore takes legal action against 7 Indonesian firms over haze
The environment agency will issue notices to the firms to extinguish fires on land owned or occupied by them and prevent the fires from spreading.
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| Oct 16 12:25 |
China |
Chinese foreign minister meets with his Turkish counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction …
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| Oct 16 12:09 |
Malaysia |
El Niño could hit fishermen, fish farms as temperatures soar to 40°C, says Mat Sabu
KOTA BHARU, Oct 16 — Coastal fishermen and aquaculture operators could be hit if El Niño pushes temperature...
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| Oct 16 12:01 |
Philippines |
Marine protection gaps threaten Mindoro food security, group says
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Persistent pollution and gaps in marine rehabilitation threaten fisheries and food security in the Verde Island Passage (VIP), an environmental group warned Friday, citing elevated oil-and-grease levels …
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| Oct 16 11:46 |
Thailand |
Yala seeks to become a ‘GI metropolis’, turning local produce into economic soft power
Yala, Thailand’s southernmost province, is known for its slogan, “The southernmost of Siam, a beautiful border city”. But beneath its mountains, fresh air and fertile land lies a natural advantage that the …
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| Oct 16 11:36 |
China |
President Xi stresses ecological conservation, green development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to unswervingly follow the path of prioritizing ecological conservation and pursuing green development.
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| Oct 16 11:23 |
Malaysia |
Haze watch: 29 areas recording unhealthy or worse air, Larkin, Pasir Gudang API hits 202
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Air quality in Larkin and Pasir Gudang, Johor, deteriorated to very unhealthy levels this e...
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| Oct 16 10:12 |
Singapore |
Philanthropy can help bridge gaps as AI and climate change reshape societies, says Philanthropy Asia Alliance chief
The Tsinghua-Philanthropy Asia Alliance Impact Summit brought together leaders from philanthropy, business, government and academia to explore how innovation and collaboration can help tackle challenges.
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| Oct 16 09:54 |
Malaysia |
Spain records hottest September on record, says weather agency
Spain’s heatwave is the latest in a series of record temperatures across Europe this year, with scientists linking the intense summer heat to human-driven climate change.
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| Oct 16 09:25 |
Malaysia |
Very unhealthy air quality in Pasir Gudang, Larkin
Twenty-seven other areas across the country also report unhealthy API readings as of 4pm.
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| Oct 16 09:14 |
Philippines |
Ombudsman files 3 graft charges vs ex-Pampanga lawmaker over P611M flood control projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed three graft charges against former Pampanga representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. over his alleged financial interest in a construction firm awarded more …
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| Oct 16 08:57 |
China |
UN warns global biodiversity action off track, urges implementation
UN warns global biodiversity action off track, urges implementation
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| Oct 16 08:44 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia’s fury rises as Indonesian haze shuts schools, blankets region, and sparks calls for accountability
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Closed schools, shuttered sports centres and mass mask handouts. Indonesian wildfire haze h...
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| Oct 16 08:00 |
Malaysia |
UN chief says ‘subsidising fossil fuels is subsidising suicide’
The United Nations (UN) says that for every dollar invested in protecting or restoring nature, about US$30 still goes into activities that degrade it.
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| Oct 16 04:28 |
Malaysia |
Budget 2027 debate dominates Dewan Rakyat as MPs tackle haze, health and school safety
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027 was the main focus of the Dewan Rakyat in the secon...
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| Oct 16 04:14 |
China |
How AI is redefining precision farming in China
How AI is redefining precision farming in China
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