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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 2 07:57 |
Singapore |
CNA Explains: Could Singapore get its first World Court judge? What is at stake in the Nov 3 UN vote
Experts say the decision to bid for a seat on the International Court of Justice reflects Singapore’s record of championing the rule of law through multilateralism, the peaceful settlement of international disputes, …
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| Nov 2 06:25 |
Thailand |
Thailand and Bhutan sign agreements on health, farming and energy
Thailand and Bhutan signed three cooperation agreements covering public health, agricultural finance and clean energy during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Bhutan from October 30 to November 1. The visit …
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| Nov 2 06:17 |
South Korea |
Finance minister discusses economic ties, cooperation with US ambassador
Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il met with US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, the finance ministry said. During the meeting held at …
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| Nov 2 05:57 |
South Korea |
Overseas Koreans can renew Class 1 driver's licenses at diplomatic missions
Koreans living abroad will no longer need to fly back to Korea to update their driving credentials, as overseas embassies and consulates begin processing Class 1 driver’s license renewals and issuing international …
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| Nov 2 05:57 |
South Korea |
Lee's approval rating rises on summit achievements, economic policies: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating came to 36.9 percent last week, a poll showed Monday, rising slightly from a week earlier on the back of diplomatic achievements and economic policies but …
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| Nov 2 05:35 |
Philippines |
PH, US ties stronger than ever — ambassador
MANILA, Philippines — United States Ambassador to Manila Lee Lipton said the recent visit of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the "genuine importance" the US places on Southeast Asia and on …
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| Nov 2 05:24 |
Indonesia |
Singapore and Malaysia Lead the Largest AppliedEdu ASEAN Rankings to Date
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Sunway University have been named ASEAN's No. 1 public and ...
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| Nov 2 05:16 |
Philippines |
US envoy reaffirms PH alliance 'stronger than ever' after ASEAN defense meet
United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton on Monday reaffirmed Washington"s commitment to Philippine security, describing it as “ironclad” and the two countries" alliance as “stronger than ever.”
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| Nov 2 05:09 |
Thailand |
People’s Party condemns attack on Myanmar migrant workers outside UN office
BANGKOK – The People’s Party has condemned an attack on a leader of the Myanmar migrant workers’ group Bright Future during a demonstration outside the United Nations office on Monday morning (2 …
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| Nov 2 04:51 |
Myanmar |
Airstrikes kill 12 in Rakhine State as bombs target bridge and maternity clinic
At least 12 civilians were killed and 32 others were injured after the Myanmar Air Force launched a coordinated wave of airstrikes across Arakan State on Sunday, targeting civilian transit corridors, residential …
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| Nov 2 04:19 |
Thailand |
Thailand tourism plan targets 4 trillion baht, eyes visa-free expansion
Thailand is considering visa-free entry for travellers from four countries as part of a wider tourism strategy aimed at generating at least 4 trillion baht in revenue and attracting higher-spending visitors. Deputy …
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| Nov 2 04:14 |
South Korea |
Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson prepare for return of war as localized ceasefire ends
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) -- Civilians in Ukraine's southeastern Kherson region prepared Sunday for the end of a localized ceasefire that has marked the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia's …
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| Nov 2 04:10 |
China |
President Xi holds welcome ceremony for Sultan of Oman
President Xi holds welcome ceremony for Sultan of Oman
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| Nov 2 04:10 |
China |
Xi stresses China-Oman partnership in energy, investment, innovation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is ready to deepen the synergy of development strategies with Oman and be a stable and reliable partner in the energy sector, a …
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| Nov 2 04:00 |
Laos |
North London Collegiate School (Singapore) Model United Nations 2026: Students Practise the Hard Skill of Dialogue Despite Division
Dialogue Despite Division: The 2026 Conference Theme SINGAPORE, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — North London Collegiate School (Singapore) hosted its second Model United Nations (MUN) conference at its Depot Road campus in …
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| Nov 2 02:50 |
Malaysia |
Cyberattacks hit Russia, Ukraine after truce ends
The countries reported suspected cyber interference with their air raid alert systems, with false warnings appearing on the apps.
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| Nov 2 02:00 |
China |
Apec China summit: from traffic curbs to tree planting, Shenzhen’s plans enter final phase
Construction workers have been working late into the night in downtown Shenzhen as the city makes its final preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in two weeks’ time. On a weekday …
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| Nov 2 01:31 |
China |
Yerevan Pathway sets course for biodiversity action
Yerevan Pathway sets course for biodiversity action
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| Nov 2 01:10 |
South Korea |
Lee's approval rating rises on summit achievements, economic policies: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating came to 36.9 percent last week, a poll showed Monday, rising slightly from a week earlier on the back of diplomatic achievements and economic policies but …
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| Nov 1 23:45 |
Hong Kong |
Technopole to University Towns: Why Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis shifted focus from hi-tech to higher ed
Government ministers, academics, and business leaders gathered at a Hong Kong auditorium for a two-day summit last week to discuss an ambitious project: building three universities towns in a sprawling area near …
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| Nov 1 23:43 |
Japan |
Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region as Oleshky ceasefire expires
Ukraine's military said it evacuated 167 people from threatened areas of southern Kherson region on Sunday as a temporary local ceasefire expired — two days after buses carried…
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| Nov 1 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Confidence pact loosens BN’s hold on Anwar’s govt, say analysts
The confidence and supply agreement is seen as a long-term strategy to show that the Anwar Ibrahim government 'still has something up its sleeve'.
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| Nov 1 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Why Malaysia should have national long-term care insurance and how it can be funded
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — If Malaysia introduces a new nationwide insurance to cover the cost of long-term care of old...
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| Nov 1 22:59 |
Malaysia |
Longest truce of Ukraine war ends in Kherson
The rare pause in fighting, brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, enabled a humanitarian mission to the Russian-occupied city on Tuesday.
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| Nov 1 22:41 |
Malaysia |
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine
Russia struck power infrastructure in four Ukrainian regions overnight, while Ukraine caused 'significant damage' to a Russian industrial site that reportedly manufactures missiles.
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| Nov 1 22:19 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar’s junta must stop rebranding war crimes as diplomacy
Guest contributor Ma Thida Myanmar’s military campaign since the 2021 coup can be described in many ways—but “peace-building” is not one of them. Yet that is precisely what Myanmar’s Defence Minister, Lt-Gen …
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| Nov 1 22:14 |
Philippines |
BOC holds first Export Summit for Filipino businesses
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) said that Filipino products boast world-class quality but still struggle to break into foreign markets.Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the BOC is stepping up efforts to help …
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| Nov 1 21:50 |
Malaysia |
Trump holds call with Netanyahu over state of Iran war
Axios reported that the Israeli prime minister wants the US to launch strikes on Iran immediately after the US midterm elections.
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| Nov 1 21:47 |
Myanmar |
UN Special Rapporteur labels situation in Myanmar ‘catastrophic’; ASEAN envoy denied access to Suu Kyi
UN Special Rapporteur labels situation in Myanmar ‘catastrophic’ United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E. Currie, has issued a comprehensive assessment during a press conference …
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| Nov 1 21:40 |
Singapore |
Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region as expiry of Oleshky ceasefire nears
The Oleshky ceasefire is the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
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| Nov 1 20:32 |
Singapore |
Iran, Qatari mediators hold third day of talks to end US-Iran war
Speaking to state media, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said discussions on a "two-day proposal" were continuing, but that no final conclusion had been reached.
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| Nov 1 17:27 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia calls for support for women in peace and security roles
Cambodia has called for stronger international cooperation, capacity building and predictable financial support to increase women’s participation in peace and security, reaffirming its commitment to gender equality during a high-level United Nations …
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| Nov 1 17:23 |
Cambodia |
Xi vows to strengthen China-Cambodia bilateral ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to strengthen bilateral relations with Cambodia following greetings from Senate President Hun Sen on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. …
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| Nov 1 17:20 |
Cambodia |
MEF, UNDP sign LDC graduation finance deal
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Wednesday signed a partnership agreement to support Cambodia’s development priorities and advance inclusive growth with a jointly-mobilised financing framework. …
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| Nov 1 16:07 |
Philippines |
China denies ex-ambassador’s claim in column
THE Chinese Embassy in Manila described as “utterly wrong” the claim that China avoids conflict in the South China Sea because of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and …
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| Nov 1 16:04 |
Philippines |
Tulfo pushes oil hub deal with UAE
THE Philippines is pursuing a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to build a strategic oil storage hub that could help protect consumers from global price shocks and fuel supply disruptions.Sen. …
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| Nov 1 16:00 |
Philippines |
BOC holds export summit
The Bureau of Customs recently held its first-ever Export Summit to help exporters better understand customs procedures and navigate processes when transacting with the BOC.
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| Nov 1 14:00 |
China |
Could a midterm defeat tame Trump? Not on foreign policy, Chinese experts say
A potential lame-duck phase may not deter US President Donald Trump from pursuing more “transactional” or “risky” foreign policy moves after the midterm elections, Chinese experts warn, while casting doubt on expectations …
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| Nov 1 13:29 |
Malaysia |
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 8, including a child
Five people were killed in Khan Yunis and three in Gaza City, according to Gaza's civil defence service.
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| Nov 1 13:28 |
China |
Xi's special envoy attends opening ceremony of 4th Youth Olympic Games
Gao Zhidan, special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping and director of China's General Administration of Sport, attended the opening ceremony of the fourth Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, capital of Senegal, …
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