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Group by story · Times in UTC| 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 08:34 |
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 08:22 |
South Korea |
Lee to launch YouTube show ‘The President’s Y’
President Lee Jae Myung is launching a new YouTube show to communicate directly with the public, answering citizens’ questions and explaining government policies in a more informal setting, Cheong Wa Dae said …
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| 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 07:29 |
Hong Kong |
US President Donald Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played role
President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his …
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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 06:53 |
South Korea |
(2nd LD) Ex-President Yoon's election law conviction upheld; PPP at risk of returning US$30 mln in campaign funds
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Wednesday upheld a suspended priso...
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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 06:27 |
South Korea |
Yoon's election law conviction upheld on appeal
The Seoul High Court on Wednesday upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s conviction for making false statements during his campaign for the 2022 presidential election, maintaining the lower court’s 18-month prison sentence …
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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 06:01 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) Appeals court upholds ex-President Yoon's suspended prison term in election law trial
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Wednesday upheld a suspended priso...
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| Nov 4 05:57 |
South Korea |
Appeals court upholds Yoon's election law conviction, putting PPP funds at risk
An appellate court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign, a ruling that, if finalized, would require the main …
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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 05:57 |
South Korea |
Appeals court to rule on ex-President Yoon's high-stakes election law case
An appeals court was set to rule Wednesday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's election law violation case in a ruling that could force the main opposition party to cough up nearly …
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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 05:43 |
South Korea |
(URGENT) Appeals court sentences ex-President Yoon to suspended prison term for violating election law
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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 |
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 05:17 |
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 05:11 |
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 03:45 |
Malaysia |
Indonesia arrests top officials over alleged wiretapping of president
Prabowo Subianto's newly appointed chief of staff was among those detained, adding to challenges facing the leader on multiple fronts.
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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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