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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
721–760 of 1718 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 30 12:58 |
China |
China poised to restore military presence to top leadership at party congress
Beijing is expected to gradually restore military representation in its top leadership, analysts say, as the Communist Party seeks to strike a delicate balance in its relations with the People’s Liberation Army …
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| Oct 30 12:38 |
Thailand |
Thailand prepares evacuation and energy plans amid global tensions
BANGKOK – Thailand is preparing contingency plans for possible international crises, including disruptions to energy supplies and the wider economy if tensions between the United States and Iran escalate into military conflict, …
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| Oct 30 12:07 |
China |
PLA conducts combat readiness patrols around China's Huangyan Dao
Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) on Friday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and …
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| Oct 30 12:02 |
South Korea |
Seoul expects substantive progress on OPCON transfer at early 2027 defense talks with US
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday that Seoul expects to make progress on the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) at defense talks with Washington early next year. Speaking at a …
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| Oct 30 11:24 |
Malaysia |
Sabah defence build-up not aimed at Philippines, says Khaled
Minister Khaled Nordin says strengthening Malaysia’s defence capabilities is a key priority.
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| Oct 30 11:22 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar junta bombs religious ceremony; kills own POWs in Chin State
The regime’s airstrike in Sagaing Region injured a monk and forced the cancellation of a Paṭṭhāna scripture recitation in what locals say was a targeted attack
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| Oct 30 11:22 |
Thailand |
Six Cambodians arrested for illegal border crossing in Chanthaburi
Thai naval forces and other authorities arrested six Cambodian men for allegedly entering Thailand illegally through a natural border crossing in Chanthaburi province on Friday. The men were detained at Ban Laem …
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| Oct 30 11:04 |
Hong Kong |
China ruling party says ‘eliminated dangers’ after expelling record 33 top officials
China has eradicated “serious hidden dangers” in its Communist Party and military under President Xi Jinping’s leadership, a senior official said on Friday, a day after authorities confirmed the expulsion of a …
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| Oct 30 11:02 |
Malaysia |
China conducts combat readiness patrols around disputed shoal in South China Sea
China's military says patrols around Scarborough Shoal aim to strengthen control over the waters and airspace and counter what it calls rights violations and provocative acts.
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| Oct 30 10:40 |
Malaysia |
Sabah defence upgrades not a response to Philippine military build-up, says Khaled
LABUAN, Oct 30 — Malaysia will continue strengthening its military capabilities in Sabah to safeguard national sec...
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| Oct 30 10:31 |
Malaysia |
Evacuation begins from ravaged Russian-controlled Ukrainian city
Captured by Russia in 2022, locals in Oleshky had faced food, water and medicine shortages for months, with some being forced to hunt and eat pigeons.
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| Oct 30 09:03 |
China |
China carries out GJ-21 drone take-off, landing from first Type 076 warship: state media
China successfully conducted take-off and landing operations of the GJ-21 drone from its first Type 076 warship this month, state media said on Friday. In late October, the Sichuan conducted consecutive sea …
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| Oct 30 08:52 |
North Korea |
All the world’s a stage: Why North Korea put artillery on display at the border
Earlier this week, a small park on the inter-Korean border, about an hour’s drive from Seoul, became the center of media attention. The reason was that North Korean artillery had appeared across …
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| Oct 30 08:49 |
South Korea |
Late Canadian Army officer named Korean War hero of Nov.
The veterans ministry on Friday named a late Canadian Army officer as hero of the month for November for his role in leading a key battle to victory during the 1950-53 Korean …
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| Oct 30 08:08 |
South Korea |
Korea, US near deal on military facility relocations, including Gwangju: Cheong Wa Dae
South Korea and the United States are close to finalizing a comprehensive agreement on relocating US military facilities at several air bases, including Gwangju, national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday. The …
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| Oct 30 08:00 |
China |
China widens PLA anti-corruption campaign, expels corporate chiefs, 16 generals from party
Beijing has provided new details on the scale of its anti-corruption drive across the People’s Liberation Army and defence sector, confirming that a fresh batch of senior figures is under formal investigation. …
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| Oct 30 07:57 |
China |
Saviour or stopgap? Malaysia’s South Korean jets arrive to relieve ageing fighters
Malaysia received its first South Korean-made light combat jet on Friday under a nearly 4 billion ringgit (US$990 million) procurement, in what analysts describe as welcome relief for an ageing air force …
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| Oct 30 07:43 |
Philippines |
PH Army division calls out AI image falsely showing troops' support for Bato dela Rosa
The Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division (10ID) on Friday warned the public against an AI-generated image circulating on social media that falsely portrays its troops expressing support for Senator Ronald "Bato" dela …
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| Oct 30 07:42 |
Japan |
With China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the commitment at a bilateral meeting this week.
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| Oct 30 07:38 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia takes delivery of first two South Korean FA-50M fighter jets
LABUAN, Oct 30 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today received the first two FA-50M light comba...
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| Oct 30 07:22 |
South Korea |
N. Korea slams S. Korea, US' Freedom Flag air drills, vows to deter with force
North Korea on Friday denounced the ongoing combined air drills between South Korea and the United States, vowing to "thoroughly" deter the allies' exercise with force, Pyongyang's state media reported. A spokesperson …
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| Oct 30 07:16 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia puts over 100,000 rescue personnel on standby for north-east monsoon, identifies 3,045 flood hotspots
PUCHONG, Oct 30 — A total of 101,901 officers and personnel from various rescue agencies have been placed on stand...
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| Oct 30 07:06 |
Thailand |
Myanmar drone attacks continue as Thailand restricts border trade
Fighting along the Thai-Myanmar border continued overnight as Myanmar drones repeatedly dropped explosives on resistance positions near Mae Sot, prompting Thai forces to suspend trade through unofficial crossings for seven days. The …
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| Oct 30 06:51 |
Japan |
Pentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia, sources say
The officials argued that some statements by European leaders and officials have undermined continental security.
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| Oct 30 06:43 |
Myanmar |
Ethnic Rakhine returnees from Malaysia released from military custody in Yangon
More than 400 ethnic Rakhine deported from Malaysia have begun returning home since Tuesday after being held in military custody since arriving back to Myanmar on Oct. 4, according to family members. …
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
Seoul to take necessary measures based on 'clear principles' over DMZ: security adviser
South Korea will continue taking necessary measures based on clear principles in response to the recent mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the country's top security adviser said Friday, reiterating the …
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
Defense minister says Hegseth dismissed talk of alliance strains as 'fake news'
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Friday that U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had dismissed recent speculation about strains in the Korea-U.S. alliance as “fake news” during their meeting earlier this week. …
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
President Lee extends deep condolences over death of veteran actor Choi Bool-am
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday extended "deep condolences" over the death of popular veteran actor Choi Bool-am, calling him the "father of our era." Choi died the previous day at the …
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet conducts 1st formation flight with US aircraft
Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet has made its first formation flight with U.S. aircraft over the West Sea, Seoul officials said Friday. The KF-21 Boramae, assigned to the 156th Fighter Squadron, 16th …
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| Oct 30 05:53 |
Thailand |
Amnesty links Cambodian security firms to slavery and rape at scam compounds
Private security companies linked to Cambodia’s military, police and powerful business networks helped operate scam compounds where trafficked workers were subjected to forced labour, torture, sexual violence and slavery, Amnesty International said …
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| Oct 30 05:35 |
Thailand |
Mae Sot tightens border security as Myanmar-Karen clashes pause after overnight drone strikes
MAE SOT – Fighting between Myanmar troops and Karen resistance forces near the Thai-Myanmar border remained temporarily quiet on Friday morning, but tensions stayed at their highest level as both sides were …
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| Oct 30 05:23 |
North Korea |
Kim Jong Un keeps up busy schedule amid growing inter-Korean border tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un kept a busy public schedule this week amid rising inter-Korean tensions, traveling to China, posing for photos with military commanders and attending a drone exhibition. But …
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| Oct 30 04:30 |
Australia |
AI may help, but it’s no substitute for sturdy cyber defence
Sprinkling AI pixie dust around the place doesn’t automatically provide cyber defence. In its Annual Cyber Threat Report 2025–26, the Australian Signal Directorate urges organisations to embrace AI for cyber defence, but …
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| Oct 30 04:28 |
South Korea |
Court acquits ex-generals accused of planning martial law at burger joint
A Seoul court on Friday acquitted two former generals accused of involvement in martial law planning at a fast-food restaurant hours before former President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration in late 2024. The …
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| Oct 30 04:26 |
South Korea |
Kim Jong-un spotlights drones, defense AI in North Korean weapons display
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un urged the country’s scientists to accelerate development of military artificial intelligence and unmanned aircraft technology, as Pyongyang showcased drones and held demonstrations involving cruise missiles and a …
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| Oct 30 04:20 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia, Türkiye strengthen defense cooperation, self-reliance
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics, Defense Industry and Technology, Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, ...
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| Oct 30 03:58 |
North Korea |
Why a proposed US military unit to counter North Korea could put China on alert
A U.S. general’s pitch to bring an advanced military task force to Korea has highlighted Washington’s view of the peninsula as more than a standalone front against North Korea, while raising the …
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| Oct 30 02:54 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar’s Chin National Front on forming a new Chin National Council
In an exclusive interview with DVB, Chin National Front (CNF) executive committee member and veteran leader of the 1988 generation Salai Khua Uk Lian revealed that rival Chin resistance factions have agreed …
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| Oct 30 02:43 |
Japan |
U.S. fires senior army general over alleged leaks: reports
Since returning to office early last year, Trump has overseen a purge of top military personnel, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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| Oct 30 02:31 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar’s illicit economy fuels escalating violence, with civilians bearing the brunt
Myanmar’s human rights situation is “catastrophic”, a U.N. independent expert on the country warned at a press briefing Thursday, as the war spirals with no end in sight. Myanmar has been engulfed …
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