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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
1041–1080 of 1716 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| 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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| Oct 26 11:39 |
Indonesia |
Indonesian Air Force airlifts 4.6 tons of dry ice for rainmaking
The Indonesian Air Force has airlifted 4.6 tons of dry ice to South Sumatra and South Kalimantan to bolster emergency ...
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| Oct 26 11:27 |
Malaysia |
LTAT sold Ampang Hilir land to US via tender, says Khaled
The defence minister says the US government bought the land for RM420 million after a successful bid to build a new embassy.
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| Oct 26 11:07 |
China |
Diplomats: this Long March exhibition is inspiring
Diplomats: this Long March exhibition is inspiring
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| Oct 26 11:03 |
China |
Pentagon chief Hegseth to visit Philippines to meet US allies at Asean events
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to the Philippines this week to meet regional allies, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. The visit comes amid a push by Washington to tighten security …
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| Oct 26 10:32 |
Malaysia |
UK to outline path to Nato spending targets in budget, says PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the finance ministry will outline a plan to fully fund existing defence commitments and a pathway to meeting Nato’s 2035 spending target.
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| Oct 26 09:56 |
Malaysia |
Mass outages in Sudan after RSF drones hit five power stations
The UN has warned that regular attacks on power stations threaten health and services for millions of people already facing the world’s largest hunger crisis.
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| Oct 26 09:54 |
Philippines |
Army unit receives new facilities for peacebuilding efforts in Davao del Sur
Officials inaugurated new infrastructure facilities at a military headquarters in Matanao, Davao del Sur, on Saturday, October 24. The facilities will serve as venues for multi-sector dialogues aimed at maintaining peace in …
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| Oct 26 09:25 |
Thailand |
Thai army ready to respond if Myanmar fire damages Thai lives or property
MAE SOT – The Naresuan Force has outlined four measures to address bullets and artillery shells crossing into Thailand amid fighting along the Thai-Myanmar border, pledging to protect Thai sovereignty and safeguard …
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| Oct 26 09:20 |
Malaysia |
Israeli strike in Gaza kills three including child
Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed 11 people and wounded 50 in Gaza over the past 24 hours.
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| Oct 26 08:34 |
North Korea |
US court orders North Korea to pay $400M over 1968 seizure of USS Pueblo
A U.S. court has ordered North Korea to pay $400 million to compensate the crew of the USS Pueblo, a warship Pyongyang seized in 1968, bringing the total amount of damages related …
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| Oct 26 08:34 |
Malaysia |
Israel defence minister denies report of rift between PM, army chief on Iran
Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources, that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had clashed with army chief Eyal Zamir over an unspecified new directive.
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| Oct 26 07:22 |
Thailand |
Myanmar airstrike kills 3-year-old child in Karen State near Thai border
MAE HONG SON – A 3-year-old child died while being transported by boat to Thailand for medical treatment after a Myanmar military airstrike hit a village in Karen State near the Thai …
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| Oct 26 06:54 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar war crimes survivor files precedent-setting case against military in Denmark
An unnamed war crimes survivor from Myanmar’s Chin State filed an unprecedented criminal complaint with authorities in Denmark today against members of the Myanmar military, leveraging recently enacted Danish legislation that specifically …
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| Oct 26 06:14 |
Malaysia |
Dr Akmal Saleh’s lawyers to file second representation after prosecutors reject bid to drop charge
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 26 — Prosecutors have rejected a representation by Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh seeking to hav...
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| Oct 26 06:02 |
Philippines |
Army boosts readiness with new Davao del Sur facilities
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In a bid to bolster its operational readiness and territorial defense capabilities, the Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion (39IB) has opened its newly constructed command facilities in the …
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| Oct 26 06:02 |
Philippines |
DND launches probe into Batangas crash that killed 4 PAF pilots
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday said an investigation had been launched following an aircraft incident in Batangas that killed four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots. The …
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| Oct 26 06:02 |
South Korea |
French Korean War veteran's remains to be laid to rest in Busan
The remains of a French veteran of the 1950-53 Korean War will be brought to Korea on Tuesday and buried at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Busan this weekend, fulfilling his wish …
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| Oct 26 06:02 |
South Korea |
Korea, US kick off combined air drills this week
Korea and the United States kicked off their combined air drills this week, focusing on counter-air and air interdiction missions aimed at enhancing wartime joint operations, the Air Force said Monday. The …
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| Oct 26 05:49 |
China |
Saudi coalition intercepts missile as Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport
The Saudi-led military coalition said Monday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis, after the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on the international airport in Riyadh. The operation came …
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| Oct 26 05:27 |
Myanmar |
KIO marks 66th anniversary by accusing military of sabotaging resistance goal of federal union
The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) stated that the regime in Naypyidaw is sabotaging “union-building efforts” made by ethnic armed resistance forces during a speech to mark the 66th anniversary of the KIO …
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| Oct 26 05:16 |
Malaysia |
Mecca Pact officials to meet Iranian counterparts
The planned talks would mark the first high-level contact between Iran and Saudi Arabia since Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
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| Oct 26 05:05 |
Myanmar |
How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar
In December 2025, the U.S.-sanctioned tanker Reef arrived in Myanmar waters with some 113,000 barrels of fuel backed by sham paperwork. Myanmar-based energy broker Dynamic Wave ordered the shipment, agreeing in a …
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| Oct 26 04:45 |
Malaysia |
Saudi coalition says intercepted missile after Houthis hit Riyadh airport
The operation came a day after explosions rattled the Saudi capital and authorities sent text messages to residents warning them of a 'hostile aerial threat' targeting the city.
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| Oct 26 04:42 |
Australia |
AI-enabled emergency management: a hint at PLA’s future AI integration
China’s Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) compares disaster response to ‘fighting a war’ and, since 2022, has used a digital common operating picture to orchestrate operations. This data-driven approach integrates AI into …
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| Oct 26 04:42 |
Malaysia |
Investors eye elections, central banks and earnings
Global markets started the week cautiously, with Wall Street futures and most of Asia slightly down ahead of central bank meetings.
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| Oct 26 03:45 |
Malaysia |
Akmal fails to have charge over Jalur Gemilang post dropped
His lawyer Aizat Azam says the defence will file a second representation to the attorney-general.
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| Oct 26 02:48 |
Malaysia |
China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks
President Xi Jinping and other top leaders will look to tighten discipline within their ranks, curb corruption and make cadres more effective and loyal.
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| Oct 26 02:42 |
Myanmar |
Aung San Suu Kyi and the courage to lead beyond domination
Guest contributor Alan Clements Myanmar’s detained Nobel Peace laureate and former State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, led the country’s democratically elected civilian government before the military seized power in February 2021. …
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| Oct 26 02:38 |
Malaysia |
Ex-army corporal loses suit over 364-day detention
Former corporal Marzuki Mat Jusoh was convicted by a court martial in 2021 after testing positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.
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| Oct 26 02:22 |
Myanmar |
Hundreds of troops advance across Magway Region to recapture resistance-held oilfields
Around 400 regime troops have advanced from Magway Region’s Pakkoku Township into Myaing Township since Oct. 18 to retake control of oilfields seized by resistance forces in 2024. Residents told DVB that …
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