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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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List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 2 04:16 |
China |
PLA Group Force's MRL ship in Focus
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }Back on October 10th, I blogged about the PLA Ground Force's amphibious …
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| Nov 2 04:16 |
Malaysia |
New Melaka state election cooperation could trigger internal conflict, says veteran journalist MSKerjasama baharu PRN Melaka boleh cetus perbalahan dalaman, kata wartawan veteran
A Kadir Jasin berkata, tarian antara sekutu baharu itu boleh bertukar menjadi perbalahan sesama kumpulan serigala yang kelaparan dan terdesak.
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| Nov 2 03:52 |
Malaysia |
Veteran newsman warns of infighting in new Melaka alliances
The dance between new-found allies could descend into inter-pack aggression among hungry, desperate wolves, says A Kadir Jasin.
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| Nov 2 03:13 |
China |
Chinese scientists found giant ‘chimneys’ in deep water that could alter submarine warfare
Chinese researchers have mapped how energy from surface wind surges thousands of metres into the seabed, revealing massive underwater conduits they called “inertial chimneys”. The discovery, based on data collected by a …
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| Nov 2 01:11 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia’s first FA-50M jets arrive at Kuantan base for final acceptance tests
KUANTAN, Nov 2 — Two FA-50M aircraft arrived at the airbase here yesterday, marking the first delivery of the 18 a...
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| Nov 2 00:29 |
South Korea |
N. Korea denounces S Korea-US joint military drills, vows to bolster nuclear deterrent
North Korea on Monday denounced a recent South Korea-US combined military exercise that integrates South Korea's conventional military capabilities with US nuclear capabilities, saying strengthening the North's nuclear capabilities is "immutable" against …
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| Nov 2 00:00 |
Australia |
The assay problem: battlefield data after the 2026 Iran war
Battlefield data shared between allies for model training needs to be graded for quality, just as oil is. The war in Ukraine is transforming battlefield data into a shareable asset. In August, …
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| Nov 1 22:59 |
Malaysia |
Longest truce of Ukraine war ends in Kherson
The rare pause in fighting, brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, enabled a humanitarian mission to the Russian-occupied city on Tuesday.
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| Nov 1 22:41 |
Malaysia |
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine
Russia struck power infrastructure in four Ukrainian regions overnight, while Ukraine caused 'significant damage' to a Russian industrial site that reportedly manufactures missiles.
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| Nov 1 22:19 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar’s junta must stop rebranding war crimes as diplomacy
Guest contributor Ma Thida Myanmar’s military campaign since the 2021 coup can be described in many ways—but “peace-building” is not one of them. Yet that is precisely what Myanmar’s Defence Minister, Lt-Gen …
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| Nov 1 22:11 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar military and Arakan Army forcibly recruiting Rohingya [AUDIO]
In the Rakhine State capital Sittwe, military commanders have ordered the arrest of men in Rohingya communities and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps if local leaders fail to hand over a designated …
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| Nov 1 21:47 |
Myanmar |
UN Special Rapporteur labels situation in Myanmar ‘catastrophic’; ASEAN envoy denied access to Suu Kyi
UN Special Rapporteur labels situation in Myanmar ‘catastrophic’ United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E. Currie, has issued a comprehensive assessment during a press conference …
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| Nov 1 21:38 |
Malaysia |
Bulgarian president wins runoff vote as Black Sea attacks raise stakes
The country remains divided over its ties with Moscow, particularly after suspected spillover from the Russia-Ukraine war left 21 people missing in the Black Sea.
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| Nov 1 19:14 |
China |
Bulgarian acting president Iliana Iotova wins run-off election, exit polls show
Bulgaria’s acting president Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, won a presidential run-off vote on Sunday, exit polls showed. The vote took place amid security …
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| Nov 1 16:07 |
Philippines |
China denies ex-ambassador’s claim in column
THE Chinese Embassy in Manila described as “utterly wrong” the claim that China avoids conflict in the South China Sea because of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and …
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| Nov 1 16:06 |
Philippines |
House prosecution: Defense could shorten impeach trial
THE impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could be over before the end of November if the defense team limits its presentation of evidence to 10 trial days, House lead prosecutor …
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| Nov 1 14:49 |
Malaysia |
France launches ‘attempted murder’ probe after petrol bomb attack on security forces
Prosecutors say explosive devices were thrown at around 15 gendarmes and police officers during clashes in Paris, causing injuries including second-degree burns.
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| Nov 1 14:39 |
Indonesia |
Jakarta urges Moscow to halt military recruitment of Indonesians
Indonesia urged Russia to halt all practices of recruiting Indonesian nationals as Russian military personnel following ...
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| Nov 1 13:21 |
China |
Japanese spy drama fuels remilitarization concerns, experts warn
A Japanese spy drama has sparked a backlash in China over scenes accused of distorting wartime history, with experts warning that such narratives could fuel anti-China sentiment and build support for Japan's …
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| Nov 1 12:59 |
South Korea |
2 Air Force training aircraft collide mid-air in Sept.; no casualties reported
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Two Air Force KT-1 training aircraft collided mid-air ...
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| Nov 1 11:38 |
Malaysia |
Iran army says any new war with US could last ‘longer than previous conflict’
Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia says the US president would not be in a position to dictate the timing or conditions of a future conflict's conclusion.
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| Nov 1 10:51 |
Thailand |
Air force deploys two F-16 jets for patrol over Mae Sot
TAK — 1 November 2026, The Royal Thai Air Force deployed two F-16 fighter jets for an aerial patrol over Mae Sot district and surrounding areas on Sunday, warning residents that they …
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| Nov 1 10:33 |
Thailand |
Second Army Region commander inspects Hill 642, orders tighter defences
BURIRAM — 1 November 2026, The Second Army Region commander has personally inspected Hill 642 along the Thai-Cambodian border, spending more than two hours assessing the terrain and security situation before ordering …
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| Nov 1 10:13 |
China |
PLA Getting Ready for a Cross Desert Expedition?
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }One of the recurring themes on this blog is that the PLA …
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| Nov 1 10:00 |
China |
From rifles to radar: China upgrades its African arms trade as Russia and the West retreat
For decades, China has supplied African militaries with small arms and land-based equipment such as armoured vehicles, trucks and artillery. Now, it is selling them more specialised weapons, including armed drones and …
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| Nov 1 09:50 |
Malaysia |
Divided Bulgaria votes in tense presidential runoff
President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, will face pro-Western rival Andrey Gyurov following a close first-round vote.
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| Nov 1 09:28 |
Thailand |
Mae Hong Son buildings damaged after Myanmar bombs Karen positions
Myanmar military airstrikes on a Karen National Union (KNU) position near the Thai border damaged 17 buildings in Mae Hong Son province, including homes and public facilities. Two bombs were dropped across …
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| Nov 1 08:00 |
Thailand |
Myanmar bombs near Thai border village damage health centre
Myanmar military aircraft dropped two bombs across the Salween River on the evening of 31 October, damaging a health centre, a meeting hall and a church on the Thai side in Mae …
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| Nov 1 08:00 |
China |
Armour vs altitude: India’s light tank dilemma along China border
India’s new high-altitude combat tank was designed to go where its heavier armoured fighting vehicles cannot: the thin mountain air, narrow roads and small bridges along its disputed border with China. In …
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| Nov 1 07:00 |
Japan |
Defense Ministry aims to build capability to rapidly launch rockets
Japan's Defense Ministry is soliciting research proposals from private companies as part of efforts to develop small rockets that can quickly launch alternative satellites if existing ones in…
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| Nov 1 05:33 |
Indonesia |
Natuna air base conducts defense readiness drills
Raden Sadjad Air Force Base in Natuna, Riau Islands, has conducted a defense exercise to strengthen personnel readiness ...
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| Nov 1 04:10 |
Thailand |
KNU says Myanmar warned Thailand against supplying rival forces
MAE HONG SON — 1 November 2026, Myanmar’s military had formally warned Thai officials and business operators against supplying goods to the Karen National Union (KNU), threatening military attacks on a KNU-controlled …
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| Nov 1 04:00 |
Singapore |
At least 20 S’pore schools hire external manpower to help with student discipline and management
Several schools preferred those with experience in the armed forces, police force or prison service.
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| Nov 1 03:56 |
Malaysia |
UN chief ‘appalled’ by Sudan drone strikes on civilians
A UN spokesman says drone strikes have killed hundreds of people across the country, in attacks that constitute violations of international humanitarian law.
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| Nov 1 03:45 |
Hong Kong |
Zhang Shengmin, Xi’s lone ‘hatchet man’ at the top of China’s military
Zhang Shengmin, the last general remaining in the highest echelon of China’s military, has received an unexpected promotion to the Politburo, the rarefied group of about 20 Communist Party officials who run …
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| Nov 1 03:28 |
Thailand |
Myanmar airstrikes hit base opposite Mae Sam Laep, damaging Thai buildings
MAE HONG SON — 31 October 2026, Myanmar military aircraft dropped two bombs on a resistance base opposite Mae Sam Laep village in Mae Sariang district on Saturday evening, causing explosions powerful …
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| Nov 1 03:00 |
Thailand |
Bangkok serviceman shoots pregnant wife, then himself, in military flat
A serviceman is believed to have shot his pregnant wife dead before killing himself inside a military housing block in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district on 31 October, Bang Khen Police said. Police …
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| Nov 1 02:25 |
Malaysia |
Trump says US still has to ‘take care’ of one or two targets in Iran
The president reiterated that the US was not in a hurry to take offensive action because it had decimated Iran's military and nuclear programme.
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| Nov 1 02:22 |
South Korea |
FM outlines S. Korea's position on DMZ mine blast at G20, calls for inter-Korean talks
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has explained Seoul's position on a recent land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone at a Group of 20 meeting and highlighted the need for inter-Korean dialogue, his …
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| Nov 1 01:35 |
Singapore |
North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system
The test was intended to “assess adaptation to combat and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be tipped on tactical ballistic missiles”, state media KCNA said on Saturday (Oct 31).
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