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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 16:18 |
Philippines |
Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump
WASHINGTON D.C. — Democrats seized control of the United States Congress on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump set …
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| Nov 4 16:17 |
Philippines |
P555M fine vs Move It for ‘ghost riders’ hailed
A BROAD coalition of consumer, transport, legal and motorcycle rider groups has commended the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for slapping Move It with a P555.75-million fine over “ghost riders” …
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| Nov 4 16:08 |
Philippines |
Pax Silica deal signed during Asean Summit?
MALACAÑANG hinted on Wednesday that the draft framework for the proposed US-led Pax Silica initiative may be signed during the 49th Asean Summit in Manila.”Let us see,” said Palace Press Officer Claire …
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| Nov 4 16:02 |
Malaysia |
US midterm voters deliver rebuke to Trump
Democrats captured the Senate and House of Representatives, giving them the power to block legislation, launch investigations into Trump's administration and thwart his appointments.
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| Nov 4 16:01 |
China |
US Congress welcomes record number of lawmakers of Chinese descent
The incoming US Congress is set to include a record six lawmakers of Chinese descent after Democrat Richard Pan won a California House race. Pan defeated incumbent Kevin Kiley in California’s 6th …
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| Nov 4 15:40 |
Malaysia |
Indonesia deploys troops as president sacks aide accused of wiretapping
Listyo Sigit Prabowo was dismissed a day after his arrest alongside two senior police officers accused of illegally tapping the phones of president Prabowo Subianto and other officials.
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| Nov 4 15:00 |
China |
How Democratic sweep could slow AI growth in US – and help China’s ambitions
The Democratic Party’s sweeping midterm election victory and takeover of both houses of Congress could slow down the pace of artificial intelligence development in the US, with implications for both the global …
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| Nov 4 13:58 |
Malaysia |
Real Madrid set to appoint tennis great Nadal to board
Rafael Nadal has accepted the proposal, and Real Madrid members are expected to ratify his appointment at the club's general assembly on Nov 21.
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| Nov 4 13:56 |
Malaysia |
No directive for Bersatu grassroots to back PH, says Peja
The party's vice-president says this is despite Melaka PH chief Adly Zahari having expressed no objection to PH voters supporting Bersatu in constituencies the coalition is not contesting.
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| Nov 4 13:14 |
China |
Bad to worse? Europe’s relief over US midterms tempered by prospect of Trump backlash
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here After almost two years in which the transatlantic alliance verged on collapse, a Democratic landslide in the US midterm elections was welcomed in Europe on Wednesday, …
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| Nov 4 12:22 |
Malaysia |
No by-election for Mata Ayer state seat in Perlis
Assembly speaker Rus’sele Eizan says the vacancy will not affect the state government’s majority.
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| Nov 4 12:04 |
Malaysia |
Google set to invest RM61bil in Malaysia over 2027-28
The Alphabet subsidiary is expected to contribute an annual average of RM4.48 billion to the nation’s GDP over the two years.
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
Singapore |
Democrats projected to flip US House & Senate from Republican control in stunning Trump rebuke
The election was held on Nov. 3.
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
Singapore |
James Talarico wins Texas senate race, 1st Democrat to win the state since 1994
He defeated Trump-backed Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
Singapore |
Abdul El-Sayed wins senatorial race in Michigan, becomes 1st Muslim U.S. senator: AP
The Democratic candidate won with 52% of the vote, declared the Associated Press at 3:27pm SGT.
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
Singapore |
Govt empowered to restrict business dealings of errant entities in proposed THPA amendment
These proposed restrictions may include the supply or purchase of goods and services or the provision of loans and other financial support.
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
Lee voices need to revise outdated Constitution, says assembly should take lead
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday voiced the need to revise what he described as the outdated Constitution, but said the revision should be led by the National Assembly through bipartisan efforts. …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
Subcommittee passes special counsel bill on alleged fabricated indictments involving Lee
A parliamentary subcommittee on Wednesday approved a bill calling for a special counsel to investigate allegations of fabricated indictments under the previous administration, including those involving President Lee Jae Myung. The subcommittee …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
Decisive Democratic victory could bring tougher OPCON transfer conditions: experts
The Democratic Party’s victory in the U.S. midterm elections could complicate Seoul’s push to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington, with experts warning that the new congressional majority may seek tougher …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
DPK leader's reversal on Shincheonji claim sparks backlash from lawmakers
Ruling party leader Kim Min-seok's decision to reverse his claim of collusion between party lawmakers and a religious sect has fueled internal divisions and backlash among the main opposition. The ruling Democratic …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
Yoon loses appeal in election law case, putting PPP campaign reimbursement at risk
An appellate court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's conviction of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign. If the ruling becomes final, it could …
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| Nov 4 12:01 |
Philippines |
Bangsamoro Parliament sets 100-day legislative agenda
COTABATO CITY – The newly convened first elected Bangsamoro Parliament has set its target legislation for the next 100 days. Deputy Majority Floor Leader Naguib Sinarimbo, a lawyer, said the Parliament will …
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| Nov 4 12:01 |
Philippines |
OSG counters Go, Padilla challenge to Senate impeach vote: No grave abuse
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) asserted that the Senate impeachment court acted within the bounds of the Constitution in lowering the number of votes required to convict or acquit …
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| Nov 4 12:01 |
Philippines |
AFP, PNP personnel cited for securing BARMM parliament inaugural session
COTABATO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) on Wednesday recognized soldiers and police officers who spearheaded security operations during the historic opening of …
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| Nov 4 12:01 |
Philippines |
VP Duterte urged to show proof of business divestment
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte should show documents proving that she had given up her business positions and interests after assuming office in 2022, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, …
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| Nov 4 12:01 |
Philippines |
Sara Duterte camp: Prosecution evidence ‘inadmissible’ in Senate trial
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has asked the Senate impeachment court to reject the documentary evidence presented by the prosecution, arguing that the records are inadmissible, irrelevant, and …
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| Nov 4 12:01 |
Malaysia |
Spain’s Sanchez reshuffles cabinet after transport minister quits over train crashes
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says his deputy, Carlos Cuerpo, will provisionally run the transport ministry after Oscar Puente's resignation following two deadly high-speed train crashes.
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| Nov 4 11:53 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu rivals seize on US election results to push for his ouster
The US vote came a week after Netanyahu’s coalition lost its Israeli parliamentary majority, but his rival Gadi Eisenkot lacked a clear path to power.
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| Nov 4 11:17 |
Malaysia |
Trump’s midterm rebuke gives trading partners room to resist
Political analysts and economists said the US midterm election results could prompt countries to delay investment pledges made to avoid tariffs and give China an advantage in ongoing trade talks.
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| Nov 4 11:02 |
Malaysia |
Musk jokes after Republicans suffer US midterm election defeat
Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent nearly half a billion dollars supporting Republican candidates, including US Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who lost to Democrat James Talarico in Texas.
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| Nov 4 10:53 |
Philippines |
Chinese president to skip Asean Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected not to attend the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits in Manila because Chinese Premier Premier Li Qiang …
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| Nov 4 10:24 |
Malaysia |
Ringgit closes higher ahead of BNM’s OPR decision
The ringgit strengthened following Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, says an analyst.
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| Nov 4 10:00 |
China |
US midterm takeaways: Trump’s blame game, Elon’s space lasers and the rest of the world
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, dealing a heavy blow to President Donald Trump as voters vented frustration …
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| Nov 4 09:55 |
Malaysia |
Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu’s fraud claims
The Central Elections Committee says an audit of 9,069 polling stations found no evidence of electoral fraud, as Arab parties could hold the key to forming the next government.
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| Nov 4 09:51 |
Malaysia |
Global stocks rally, dollar dips after Democrats’ midterm sweep
Polls show Democratic voters favour tighter AI regulation, while investors expect greater scrutiny of the sector under a Democratic-controlled Congress.
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| Nov 4 09:24 |
China |
Blow for Netanyahu as Israeli election body rejects claims of Arab party fraud
Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. …
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| Nov 4 09:19 |
Malaysia |
Indonesia’s president sacks chief of staff over alleged wiretapping
Listyo Sigit Prabowo was dismissed a day after his arrest alongside two senior police officers on suspicion of illegally tapping the phones of the president and other officials.
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| Nov 4 09:09 |
Philippines |
Senate impeachment court asks SC to dismiss Go, Padilla voting threshold petition
The Senate impeachment court, through the Office of the Solicitor General, has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition filed by Senators Robin Padilla and Bong Go seeking to declare null …
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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 09:01 |
China |
Ex-HKEX vice-president and mother charged over alleged confidential data access
A former vice-president of the Hong Kong stock exchange’s operator and his mother have been charged by the city’s corruption watchdog over allegedly accessing confidential information of listed companies, which yielded more …
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