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List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 4 08:03 |
Malaysia |
Hadi did not call MPs ‘Dajjal’, says PAS MP
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang yesterday described the agreement signed between 13 MPs and the government MPs as ‘Dajjal-like’.
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| Nov 4 08:01 |
Malaysia |
Vote based on experience, not age, says BN’s Rosli Abdullah
The Kuala Linggi incumbent expresses confidence that his five years as an assemblyman, and his good relations with the residents, will serve him well.
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| Nov 4 07:11 |
China |
‘Fake democracy’ or a plus for Beijing? Chinese internet users on the US midterms
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here Chinese social media users have voiced mixed views on the US midterm elections, criticising American politics while debating the implications of President Donald Trump’s political future …
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| Nov 4 07:10 |
South Korea |
Seoul shares close higher on early US midterm election outcome
South Korean stocks closed slightly higher Wednesday as early results from the US midterm elections pointed to Democratic victories in both chambers of Congress. The local currency was trading lower against the …
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| Nov 4 07:04 |
Timor-Leste |
Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Defence mark the opening of the academic year at the Joint Military Academy
On October 29th, 2026, in Liurai village (suco), Aileu Municipality, the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister Coordinator for Social Affairs, Mariano Assanami Sabino, presided over the solemn opening ceremony for the 2026–2027 academic …
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| Nov 4 07:03 |
Malaysia |
‘No need to go to such extremes’: Azalina tells Hadi to drop ‘Dajjal’ label in CSA criticism
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang could...
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| Nov 4 06:58 |
South Korea |
Democratic gains unlikely to derail Korea-US investment deal
Democratic gains in Tuesday's US midterm elections could bring tougher congressional scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's trade and industrial policies, adding uncertainty for South Korean companies investing billions of dollars in …
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| Nov 4 06:32 |
Thailand |
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate and were getting closer to taking a House majority on Tuesday night, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington …
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| Nov 4 06:18 |
China |
Foreign political party representatives hail CPC's governance approach
Foreign political party representatives have spoken highly of the Communist Party of China's (CPC) commitment to full and rigorous self-governance, saying its experience in strengthening Party discipline, combating corruption and putting people …
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| Nov 4 06:04 |
South Korea |
Court upholds Yoon's sentence that could cost opposition party W39.7b
The Seoul High Court on Wednesday upheld a sentence that would invalidate former President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2022 election victory, putting the main opposition People Power Party at risk of having to …
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| Nov 4 05:57 |
South Korea |
Special counsel raids NEC headquarters over alleged bid rigging
Investigators raided the National Election Commission (NEC) headquarters Wednesday over allegations of preferential treatment in choosing a ballot printer maker, a special counsel team said. Thirty-two personnel, including two prosecutors, were mobilized …
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| Nov 4 05:48 |
China |
‘I wasn’t on the ballot’: Trump deflects blame as Democrats on track to control Congress
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here In what appears to be an early attempt to distance himself from the Democrats’ historic gains, US President Donald Trump has sought to shift attention away …
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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 |
China |
US voters unleash blue wave, handing Congress to Democrats and rebuking Trump
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here After weeks of insults, fearmongering and eye-popping spending on advertising, Americans settled down to vote on Tuesday, unleashing a blue wave that saw Democrats projected to …
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| Nov 4 05:31 |
Malaysia |
Top US House Democrat vows to go after those ‘enriching themselves’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, set to become speaker in the new Congress, said Americans have made clear they have had enough of extremism.
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| Nov 4 05:18 |
Hong Kong |
'World unis to step up collaboration over NM'
Leaders from universities around the world attending a conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday said they believe the Northern Metropolis project will foster closer collaboration among institutions. On the sidelines of the …
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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 05:17 |
Malaysia |
Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump
Tens of millions of voters delivered a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump, scoring sweeping victories that reached deep into Republican strongholds.
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| Nov 4 05:11 |
Malaysia |
Kansas sends Democrat to US Senate for first time since 1932
The result is a blow to Donald Trump, who carried Kansas by more than 10 points in each of his three presidential campaigns and travelled there last week.
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| Nov 4 04:54 |
Malaysia |
Did Hadi imply that Umno is the ‘lesser Dajjal’, Puad asks
Former Umno supreme council member urges the party's ulama council to state its stance on the matter.
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| Nov 4 04:38 |
South Korea |
US to halt $4 billion in aid to Israel as Mideast ally reduces dependence on Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will continue selling arms to its closest ally in the Middle East, …
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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 04:22 |
Malaysia |
Tabung Haji has implemented 76pc of RCI recommendations, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has implemented up to 76 per cent of the recommendations put forwar...
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| Nov 4 03:58 |
Malaysia |
South Africa votes under shadow of service failures
The vote comes amid crumbling infrastructure, water shortages, persistent inequality and unemployment above 30%, fuelling public disillusionment with the political establishment.
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| Nov 4 03:47 |
Malaysia |
Trump’s White House ‘defiant’ despite Democratic midterm gains
A bunker mentality increasingly appeared to be taking hold in Washington as journalists were not allowed into the watch party.
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| Nov 4 03:41 |
China |
Frequently labelled as communists, who are the Democratic Socialists of America?
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here For years, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) had little influence over the machinery of the Democratic Party. That is beginning to change. The organisation has …
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| Nov 4 03:39 |
Malaysia |
India puts food before fuel as El Niño dents ethanol ambitions
India curbed sugar and corn use for ethanol as prices hit record highs, undermining prime minister Narendra Modi’s plan to cut oil imports.
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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 03:12 |
Malaysia |
At 26, Pakatan candidate Nana says age is no barrier to serving voters as she contests Kelebang seat
MELAKA, Nov 4 — Age should not be the deciding factor in selecting election candidates, as greater emph...
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| Nov 4 03:04 |
Malaysia |
Bottoms becomes first Black woman elected US state governor
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms ended more than two decades of Republican control of Georgia’s governorship.
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| Nov 4 02:53 |
Philippines |
Candidates with Filipino roots score victories in Northern Marianas elections
SAIPAN, Northern Marianas — Several candidates with Filipino ancestry won in the Northern Mariana Islands' general election last Nov. 3, including lawmakers tracing their family roots to Pangasinan, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Quezon …
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| Nov 4 02:25 |
Malaysia |
Democrats show early US election strength in stinging reckoning for Trump
Popular Democratic former governor Roy Cooper defeated Donald Trump's handpicked candidate for the Senate in North Carolina.
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| Nov 4 02:12 |
Malaysia |
Dollar dips with US midterm results in focus
Investors are bracing for a strong Democratic showing that could fuel a further US dollar sell-off on expectations of tighter government spending.
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| Nov 4 02:00 |
Malaysia |
Foreign AI election interference claims under Online Safety Act probe, ministry tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The federal government will deploy existing communications and cyber safety laws to counter...
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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 01:42 |
Malaysia |
New Zealand votes with economy, cost of living in focus
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon seeks to retain power with a 'no new taxes' pledge while portraying opponents as an unpredictable alliance of left-wingers.
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| Nov 4 01:26 |
Malaysia |
Ossoff wins reelection, holding Georgia for Democrats
Jon Ossoff, widely seen as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, defeated President Donald Trump-backed Republican US representative Mike Collins.
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| Nov 4 01:10 |
Malaysia |
Anwar moved by 1982 photograph showing late supporter celebrating his first election victory
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was deeply moved upon receiving an old photogr...
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| Nov 4 01:03 |
Malaysia |
Sabah Pakatan chief condemns use of religious sentiment in political debate over parliamentary agreement
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4 — Sabah Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has reminded political part...
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| Nov 4 01:02 |
South Korea |
Hanwha names new president of US shipyard in Philadelphia amid expansion
South Korea's Hanwha Group has appointed a new president of its Philadelphia shipyard in the United States, as the conglomerate seeks to expand its US naval shipbuilding operations, according to the company. …
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