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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| Nov 4 09:29 |
Cambodia |
Rong Chhun Urges Macron to Press Cambodia on Rights Ahead of Summit
Opposition Nation Power Party adviser Rong Chhun on Wednesday called on French President Emmanuel Macron to press the Cambodian government on political and human rights ahead of next year’s commune elections and …
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| Nov 4 09:29 |
Malaysia |
China says avoiding new hostilities in Mideast a ‘top priority’
Beijing has stepped up efforts in recent days to resolve the eight-month-long crisis after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threat against Iran over the weekend.
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| Nov 4 09:23 |
China |
China in contact with relevant parties on China-Russia-US summit
China has been in communication with relevant parties regarding a trilateral meeting among the heads of state of China, Russia and the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
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| Nov 4 09:15 |
China |
Paris Agreement 10 years on: Progress made, gaps remain
Paris Agreement 10 years on: Progress made, gaps remain
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| Nov 4 09:03 |
Myanmar |
NLD and 15 interim administrations urge ASEAN not to undermine Myanmar democracy
Myanmar’s ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) party, which governed the country from 2016 up to the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not …
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| Nov 4 08:51 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia brings 'House of Climate Solutions' pavilion to COP31
Environment Ministry has prepared the Indonesia Pavilion at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) ...
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| Nov 4 08:51 |
Myanmar |
Thai Foreign Minister to visit Myanmar ahead of ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Thai Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is scheduled to visit Myanmar on Nov. 12 ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila, Philippines, from Nov. …
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| Nov 4 08:45 |
Malaysia |
Milei back in Spain for possible new Sanchez showdown
Argentine president Javier Milei returns two weeks after calling Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez a 'disgraceful dictator' and urging Spaniards to 'kick out' his Socialists in the election.
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| Nov 4 08:40 |
Malaysia |
Tengku Zafrul says Malaysia’s RM431.1b approved investments reflect investor confidence as country courts new partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia highlighted opportunities for cooperation in the semiconductor, artifici...
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| Nov 4 08:34 |
Timor-Leste |
Prime Ministers of Fiji and Solomon Islands to visit Timor-Leste for independence celebrations
DÍLI, 04 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit Timor-Leste this month to attend celebrations marking the 51st anniversary of the …
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| Nov 4 08:20 |
Philippines |
Asean chief leads call for regional cooperation on 'ethical, safe AI'
FUZHOU, China — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn led the call for regional cooperation on "responsible governance and ethics, a safety network, and harnessing infrastructure" amid …
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| Nov 4 08:04 |
South Korea |
Nightly check-in calls rattle North Korean traders in China
North Korean consulates in China are calling regime trade officials every night around 9 p.m. to demand details on their whereabouts, meetings, and purposes—a sign of Pyongyang’s tightening control ahead of an …
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| Nov 4 07:27 |
China |
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
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| Nov 4 07:24 |
North Korea |
Senior North Korean party official visits China on heels of Kim Jong Un trip
A top North Korean party official overseeing foreign affairs arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, 10 days after accompanying leader Kim Jong Un on a visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong. …
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| Nov 4 06:49 |
China |
US midterm shift could squeeze China on AI, but bring clarity to bilateral talks
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here Beijing has vowed to continue working with Washington towards a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections on …
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| Nov 4 06:41 |
Philippines |
DFA: China, PH stress need for dialogue, mutual respect
The Philippines and China have emphasized the need to maintain diplomatic dialogue and mutual respect despite their differences, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday.
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| Nov 4 06:02 |
Malaysia |
Putrajaya rejects foreign pressure to hike defence spending, maintains non-aligned stance
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia is not obligated to heed the recommendation made by major powers to raise its defen...
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| Nov 4 05:36 |
Thailand |
Thai FM phones Myanmar counterpart after border fighting injures Thais
BANGKOK – Thailand has urged Myanmar to prevent its military operations against ethnic armed groups from affecting Thai territory after fighting near the border left Thai nationals injured. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand’s Deputy …
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| Nov 4 05:36 |
Timor-Leste |
Vice-Prime Minister Discusses Economic Integration and 2029 Chairmanship Preparations with ASEAN Secretary-General
On November 2nd, 2026, at the ASEAN Secretariat headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs, and Minister of Tourism and Environment, met with Kao …
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| Nov 4 05:33 |
Indonesia |
Open‑Source, Digital Governance in Spotlight as World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Kicks Off
The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit kicked off on November 3 in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang ...
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| Nov 4 05:25 |
Laos |
“Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026” Concludes Successfully in Hong Kong
Participating presidents issue a consensus declaration on the mission of higher education in the age of Artificial Intelligence The 2nd Summit Explores Three Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-Generational Themes: Higher Education, Legal System, and …
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| Nov 4 05:17 |
Malaysia |
Thai foreign minister to visit Myanmar ahead of Asean summit
Sihasak Phuangketkeow's trip also comes amid heightened tensions along the countries' shared border.
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| Nov 4 05:14 |
China |
Why North Korea’s Kim sees no need for another Trump ‘photo-op summit’
Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister on Wednesday rejected holding any further talks with the United States, days after the FBI accused North Korea of stealing more than US$6 billion from a cryptocurrency exchange …
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| Nov 4 04:43 |
Japan |
North Korea pours cold water on Kim-Trump meeting as APEC summit looms
The powerful sister of North Korea's leader issued a familiar ultimatum to Trump, telling him to drop his country's "hostile policy."
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| Nov 4 04:25 |
Malaysia |
Israel’s Herzog faces crucial decision on next government
Israeli president Isaac Herzog begins talks with parties on Wednesday to choose a candidate best placed to form a government, regardless of which party holds the most seats.
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| Nov 4 03:32 |
Malaysia |
Investors poised for US gridlock as Democrats projected to win control of House
The outcome could hold broad implications for market-sensitive sectors, including AI infrastructure, fiscal policy and defence spending.
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| Nov 4 03:29 |
Singapore |
Rena Lee, 57, elected as ICJ judge,1st S'porean & Southeast Asian woman to take up role
Second Southeast Asian in history.
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| Nov 4 03:27 |
Myanmar |
Rohingya activist urges UN Security Council to hold Myanmar military accountable
Lucky Karim, the founder of Refugee Women for Peace and Justice (RWPJ), delivered an impassioned address before the United Nations Security Council during its annual open debate on Women, Peace, and Security …
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| Nov 4 03:21 |
Hong Kong |
Yau highlights benefits of RCEP accession for HK
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau said Hong Kong's entry into the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership could inject fresh impetus into advancing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) …
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| Nov 4 03:03 |
South Korea |
Russia bombards Ukraine power grid before Abu Dhabi talks; Merz urges Moscow to engage
KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -- Russia bombarded Ukraine‘s energy infrastructure in waves on Tuesday, knocking out power to large parts of the country with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, a week …
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| Nov 4 02:36 |
Cambodia |
What to Expect at Black Swan Summit Cambodia
15-16 November 2026: Two days in Phnom Penh, hosted by the National Bank of Cambodia. From sessions on how Cambodia built its own payment infrastructure to a new corridor opening between Southeast …
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| Nov 4 02:04 |
China |
Full text of Li Qiang's speech at 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit opening
Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit.
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| Nov 4 01:53 |
Timor-Leste |
Kao Kim Hourn, Francisco Kalbuadi Lay discuss Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Integration and 2029 Chairmanship Preparations
DILI, 04 November 2026 (TATOLI) – ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn has reaffirmed the ASEAN Secretariat’s commitment to supporting Timor-Leste’s full integration into the regional bloc during a meeting with Vice Prime …
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| Nov 4 01:46 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia ensures food, water and legal assistance for 130 citizens detained in Pakistan over cyber-scam links
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The government is monitoring the welfare of 130 Malaysians detained by Pakistani autho...
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| Nov 4 01:35 |
China |
Will US midterm results lead to disruption in Washington’s ties with China?
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here The United States’ midterm elections are unlikely to deliver a “disruptive” shock to relations between Beijing and Washington despite potential volatility over the issue of Taiwan, …
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| Nov 4 01:21 |
South Korea |
Senior officials of S. Korea, Switzerland discuss N. Korea situation after Swiss FM's Pyongyang trip
Senior officials of South Korea and Switzerland have discussed bilateral cooperation and the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the Swiss foreign minister's recent visit to North Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said …
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| Nov 4 01:12 |
China |
China to work with parties for fruitful APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
China is willing to work with all parties to do a good job in the final stage of the 2026 APEC "China Year" and contribute to the fruitful results at the upcoming …
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| Nov 4 01:09 |
South Korea |
Melania Trump to meet Ukrainian, Russian representatives at White House this week
US First Lady Melania Trump will bring representatives of Ukraine and Russia together at the White House later this week, following a ceasefire in southern Ukraine that her office says she helped …
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| Nov 4 00:55 |
Timor-Leste |
Ramos-Horta to undertake historic official visit to South Korea
DÍLI, 04 November 2026 (TATOLI) – The President of the Republic and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, José Ramos-Horta, will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Korea from 5 to 7 …
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| Nov 4 00:00 |
China |
China training Solomon Islands police to use water cannons under security pact
China is helping to train Solomon Islands police to use water cannons as part of an ongoing security partnership that is viewed with scepticism by the West. The Chinese embassy said on …
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