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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
881–920 of 1500 stories (1717 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 27 06:02 |
South Korea |
Court temporarily suspends 2-year bidding ban on LIG D&A
LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) said Tuesday a court has temporarily suspended a two-year ban on its participation in defense procurement bids imposed by Korea's arms procurement agency. Last month, the …
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| Oct 27 06:02 |
South Korea |
Supreme Court finalizes 3-yr prison term for ex-commander over Marine's death
The Supreme Court on Tuesday finalized a three-year prison term for a former Marine commander for negligently causing the death of a young Marine in 2023. Lim Seong-geun, former commander of the …
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| Oct 27 06:02 |
South Korea |
N. Korean artillery deployed along western border not seen as new weapon system: JCS
North Korean artillery deployed along the western front line appears to be legacy weaponry rather than a new system that Pyongyang recently threatened to forward-deploy, a South Korean military official said Tuesday. …
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| Oct 27 06:02 |
South Korea |
Defense ministry says Kang's 'US trust' remarks meant to counter lawmaker's OPCON transfer doubts
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul's recent remarks on U.S. trust were intended to counter a lawmaker's doubts over Seoul's push to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington, not to question the ally's …
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| Oct 27 06:02 |
South Korea |
Defense chief heads to Philippines for ASEAN-led defense ministers' meeting
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul heads to the Philippines Tuesday to attend a regional defense ministers’ meeting, his first multilateral security gathering since taking office, the Ministry of National Defense said. Kang will …
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| Oct 27 05:22 |
China |
Jordan strikes targets in Syria after deadly church attack
Jordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the suspects behind last week’s deadly church attack in the kingdom were …
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| Oct 27 05:00 |
Malaysia |
Taiwan rebuffs China’s commemorations for post-World War Two ‘restoration’ of island
Taiwan's defence minister Wellington Koo said China was using the anniversary to carry out 'cognitive warfare'.
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| Oct 27 04:36 |
Japan |
Koizumi heads to Philippines for ASEAN defense talks, but China meeting unlikely
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said his ministry had yet to confirm if the Chinese defense chief would even attend the summit.
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| Oct 27 04:22 |
Timor-Leste |
PM Gusmão urges stronger international cooperation to combat online fraud and transnational crime
DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has called for stronger international judicial cooperation to combat online fraud and other forms of transnational crime, warning that …
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| Oct 27 04:12 |
Philippines |
AFP moves to improve conditions aboard BRP Sierra Madre
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is pursuing measures to improve living conditions aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, its spokesman …
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| Oct 27 03:48 |
Philippines |
Chinese vessels in WPS rise to 54 in past week -- AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reported that 54 Chinese vessels were monitored in several West Philippine Sea (WPS) features from Oct. 20 to 26, up from 31 in …
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| Oct 27 03:29 |
South Korea |
MDL issue requires concessions unlikely from either side: experts
South Korea's push for military talks with North Korea over the Military Demarcation Line faces a basic problem: Agreeing on where the line lies could require one of two sides that have …
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| Oct 27 03:16 |
Malaysia |
US, UK among 31 countries warning of ‘alarming’ Sudan famine
Without urgent action, severely malnourished children could exceed the projected 825,000 as food-insecure areas are expected to double.
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| Oct 27 02:34 |
South Korea |
Saudi defense pact countries push for peace in Tehran
Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday in a bid to deescalate the Middle East conflict, as Yemen's Houthis launched new attacks on Saudi …
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| Oct 27 02:30 |
Japan |
On nuclear policy, Koizumi agrees with Finnish defense chief: Japan ‘must not be naive’
The two defense ministers discussed the Nordic country's decision to allow nuclear weapons onto its soil as Japan weighs a similar policy shift.
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| Oct 27 02:28 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu’s political survival on the line as Israel votes
Israel's longest-serving leader remains a formidable survivor as nationalist politics deepen and a fragmented system leaves him best placed to form a government.
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| Oct 27 01:45 |
South Korea |
With military service on horizon, pitcher hoping to leave Tigers on positive note
baseball-pitcher With military service on horizon, pitcher hoping to leave Tigers on positive note By Yoo Jee-ho DAEGU, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Over the past three seasons, Kia Tigers reliever Jung Hai-young …
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| Oct 27 01:41 |
Philippines |
PH, Cambodia boost defense ties amid regional security threats
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed information sharing and closer defense cooperation as the two Southeast Asian countries seek to …
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| Oct 27 00:51 |
Malaysia |
Fire and Rescue Department mobilises 25,592 personnel, 1,248 assets ahead of Northeast Monsoon
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — A total of 25,592 officers and personnel of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Depart...
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| Oct 27 00:19 |
South Korea |
North Korean teen defies mother to join army
A widowed mother in Tanchon, South Hamgyong province, has begged her son’s school to keep him off North Korea’s 2026 conscription rolls. The teenager, however, is refusing his military service exemption and …
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| Oct 27 00:00 |
China |
What message is China sending with latest footage of ‘no-notice’ DF rocket drill?
China has released footage of its troops carrying out a “no-notice” rocket launch as part of an ongoing effort by state media to showcase the People’s Liberation Army’s rapid-response capabilities. State broadcaster …
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| Oct 26 23:22 |
Myanmar |
Malaysia seeks answers from Myanmar over continued detention of returnees
Malaysia will formally seek clarification from Myanmar’s military authorities following reports that hundreds of recently repatriated migrants were transferred directly into military custody upon arrival in Yangon, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan …
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| Oct 26 22:05 |
Malaysia |
Iran holds ‘very good’ talks with Mecca pact nations on region’s security
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran to de-escalate the current crisis in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting.
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| Oct 26 21:58 |
Myanmar |
Iran sends jet fuel to Myanmar despite sanctions; War crimes survivor from Chin State files case
Iran sends jet fuel to Myanmar despite sanctions In December 2025, the U.S.-sanctioned tanker Reef arrived in Burma’s waters with some 113,000 barrels of fuel backed by sham paperwork. Burma-based energy broker …
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| Oct 26 21:38 |
Malaysia |
UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israel’s Hebron operation
More than 3,000 people were forced from their homes during the operation launched after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers at a checkpoint near the city.
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| Oct 26 21:06 |
Malaysia |
Trump pledges US$1mil for info leading to vote fraud conviction
The US president’s announcement follows a series of extraordinary pre-election promises, including US$5,000 for every adult American if Republicans retain both chambers.
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| Oct 26 16:13 |
Philippines |
Barbers seeks stronger PH presence in Basilan Strait
HOUSE prosecution panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers on Monday renewed his call for a stronger Philippine Navy or Coast Guard presence in Surigao del Norte following the reported transit of a …
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| Oct 26 16:08 |
Philippines |
3 Filipinos hired for military jobs in Europe held
THREE Filipino men allegedly recruited for military and border guard jobs in Eastern Europe were detained at Davao International Airport after falsely claiming they were headed to Thailand for a Muay Thai …
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| Oct 26 14:58 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, hints at renewed war with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said US President Donald Trump was willing to take action to remove the Iranian threat.
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| Oct 26 13:39 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia to receive first 2 South Korean-made FA-50M jets on Friday, says Khaled
The defence minister says the aircraft will be based at the Kuantan and Labuan air force bases.
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| Oct 26 13:14 |
Malaysia |
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia ahead of high-stakes talks in Tehran
Senior officials from the kingdom, Turkey and Pakistan are due to hold high-stakes talks with Iran in Tehran, following warnings of a return to war.
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| Oct 26 13:00 |
Malaysia |
Nepal turns to SMART’s drones, detection gear after declining two Malaysian rescue offers
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 26 — Malaysia’s third offer to assist Nepal in its search and rescue (SAR) operati...
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| Oct 26 12:33 |
Malaysia |
Govt to ask Myanmar on claims returnees being detained by army
Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan says Myanmar had guaranteed the safety of those sent home from Malaysia.
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| Oct 26 12:22 |
Thailand |
Discover Yala’s 8 culinary treasures, from premium durian to rare freshwater fish
YALA – Beyond its scenic mountain landscapes and distinctive urban planning, Thailand’s southernmost province of Yala is home to a wealth of local produce whose flavours are shaped by the region’s geography, …
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| Oct 26 12:08 |
Malaysia |
Thousands of trucks stuck as Iran-Pakistan trade partially resumes
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan blamed the border closures on changes to Pakistan’s E-Form import procedure, saying traders were unable to dispatch cargo from Iran to Pakistan.
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
Singapore |
S'pore woman, 35, admits to helping dispose of Megan Khung's body & not stopping abuse by mother & boyfriend
She also took videos of Megan getting abused.
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
South Korea |
LIG D&A CEO denies company's involvement in bribery allegations
The chief of Korean defense company LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. (LIG D&A) on Monday denied the company's involvement in a bribery scandal linked to weapons procurement bids. Appearing as a witness …
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
South Korea |
Korea seeks to complete key OPCON verification, set transfer year by Dec.
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Monday that Seoul is working with Washington to complete the second stage of verification for the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) and agree on a target …
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
Philippines |
AFP ends Territorial defense drill off eastern Mindanao seaboard
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) wrapped up a four-day joint inter-agency defense exercise on Sunday across Surigao City, the Dinagat …
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| Oct 26 11:43 |
Malaysia |
Russia says open to mini Ukraine ceasefires, but no let up in war
The Kremlin said that it was open to short-term 'humanitarian' ceasefires along the front line, ahead of a truce in the ravaged Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.
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