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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
1121–1160 of 1982 stories (2211 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 28 13:49 |
Philippines |
President Marcos bids farewell to outgoing Sri Lankan envoy
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bid farewell to Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines, who concludes his tour of duty on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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| Oct 28 13:18 |
Malaysia |
Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc has 54 seats and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s camp has 49, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority threshold as 77% of ballots are counted.
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| Oct 28 12:02 |
Singapore |
Indonesia urges Umrah pilgrims to avoid transiting through S'pore & M'sia to support local economy
Around 70,000 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims transit through Singapore and Malaysia, according to Indonesia's Deputy Hajj and Umrah Minister.
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| Oct 28 12:02 |
Singapore |
Vivian Balakrishnan to meet Indonesian President Prabowo in Jakarta on Oct. 28
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| Oct 28 11:06 |
China |
Assailant outside Israeli embassy in Serbia killed after attacking police officer
An assailant with knives attacked a police officer from an elite unit guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade just after midnight on Wednesday, police said. The officer responded by fatally shooting the …
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| Oct 28 10:49 |
Malaysia |
Norway’s premier says call with Putin was effort to present European views
The 90-minute call came ahead of what are expected to be the first face-to-face talks since February between Ukrainian and Russian officials, in Abu Dhabi next month.
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| Oct 28 10:06 |
Malaysia |
Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires, economic hardship
Hundreds gather in Jakarta to demand emergency measures to tackle wildfires, as blazes have destroyed more than 1.9 million hectares in nine months.
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| Oct 28 09:40 |
Thailand |
Bangkok’s Grand Diwali Festival brings fireworks and Bollywood to ICONSIAM
Bangkok will mark Diwali with three nights of free riverside celebrations at ICONSIAM from November 6 to 8, 2026, featuring an illuminated giant lotus, fireworks over the Chao Phraya River and performances …
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| Oct 28 09:38 |
Malaysia |
What if a fire breaks out on the RTS Link? Malaysia and Singapore put their rescue plans to the test
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 28 — Malaysia and Singapore have demonstrated their ability to jointly manage cross-border emerge...
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| Oct 28 09:36 |
South Korea |
(URGENT) Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S. to meet for bilateral talks in Washington next month: Seoul
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| Oct 28 09:08 |
Malaysia |
Govt plans national drought response as El Niño threatens extreme heat in early 2027, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will propose the...
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| Oct 28 09:00 |
Malaysia |
Policeman kills attacker armed with knives outside Israeli embassy in Serbia
Serbia has raised its security threat level to red, the highest, and will increase police presence at key locations.
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| Oct 28 08:56 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste and South Korea to establish Bilateral Consultation Mechanism
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The Government of Timor-Leste has decided to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste …
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| Oct 28 08:47 |
Philippines |
Teodoro urges Asean unity in disaster response amid Super El Niño threat
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stressed the need for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states to unite in disaster response mechanisms across the region, especially in preparation …
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| Oct 28 08:41 |
China |
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
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| Oct 28 08:25 |
North Korea |
Bonnie Jenkins on the future of North Korea diplomacy: North Korea Unpacked
Former U.S. Under Secretary of State Bonnie Jenkins joins North Korea Unpacked with Jacco Zwetsloot to discuss the growing gap between Washington’s denuclearization goals and North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal, the credibility …
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| Oct 28 08:22 |
China |
President of Swiss Confederation to pay working visit to China
President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin will pay a working visit to China from October 30 to November 1, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday.
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| Oct 28 08:01 |
Philippines |
No need to raise alert level in Saudi Arabia or issue a travel advisory, says envoy
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Ambassador to Riyadh Raymond Balatbat said there was no need to raise the alert level in Saudi Arabia or issue a travel advisory amid recent attacks on the …
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| Oct 28 08:00 |
China |
Why China’s ties with Serbia face scrutiny, not severance, after historic Vucic loss
Massive crowds, fireworks and dancing have filled the streets across Belgrade since Serbia’s nationalist strongman Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election after 14 years in power. The political shift could …
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| Oct 28 07:56 |
China |
"The future is here!" US student explores Shenzhen before APEC 2026
Ryan Corkery, an American student from Maryland, visited Shenzhen ahead of APEC China 2026. To him, the future is already in Shenzhen.
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| Oct 28 07:36 |
Timor-Leste |
FRETILIN welcomes the purchase of Woodside’s stake in Greater Sunrise Project
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The Revolutionary Front for an Independent Timor-Leste (FRETILIN) welcomes the announcement that the Australian Woodside Energy and Timor-Leste’s Timor GAP have struck an agreement to sell …
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| Oct 28 06:17 |
China |
China urges US to immediately end blockade and pressure on Cuba
China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Tuesday urged the United States to immediately end its blockade and pressure on Cuba.
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| Oct 28 06:17 |
South Korea |
DP launches advisory body on foreign affairs, inter-Korean ties
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday launche...
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| Oct 28 05:20 |
Indonesia |
One of ASEAN's Largest Japanese F&B Exhibitions Returns for Its 14th Edition
Food Japan 2026, ASEAN's premier exhibition for Japanese food and beverage (F&B) products, technology and ...
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| Oct 28 05:19 |
Malaysia |
Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties
Jordan's strike sparked the worst crisis between the two countries since the ousting of long-time Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
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| Oct 28 05:10 |
Myanmar |
ASEAN envoy visits Myanmar as junta seeks return to summits
ASEAN envoy Maria Theresa Lazaro’s Myanmar visit comes as military authorities seek a return to regional summits and speculation grows over a possible meeting with detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi
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| Oct 28 05:09 |
Malaysia |
Kerajaan cari jalan tuntut ganti rugi jerebu rentas sempadan
Menteri Arthur Joseph Kurup berkata mekanisme pampasan perlu diteliti kerana perjanjian Asean sedia ada tidak memperuntukkan tuntutan ganti rugi antara negara.
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| Oct 28 05:07 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar Ambassador holds up scarf bearing victims’ names in tearful address at UN
Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, made an emotional and solemn appeal to U.N. member states to help end the crisis in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup …
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| Oct 28 05:00 |
China |
What a local ceasefire means for the Russia-Ukraine war
Washington and Moscow are discussing a potential return by American companies to the…
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| Oct 28 04:57 |
Japan |
From students to space: What’s at stake at EU-Canada summit
Already enjoying a free trade pact and a defense procurement program among other deals, Brussels and Ottawa hope to deepen cooperation in other areas.
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| Oct 28 04:47 |
Indonesia |
President Prabowo to receive Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday
Indonesian President Prabowo will receive Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday afternoon as ...
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| Oct 28 04:26 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia offers full support for Singapore's 2027 ASEAN chair role
Foreign Affairs Minister Arrmanatha Nasir reaffirmed Indonesia's full support for Singapore ahead of its rotating ...
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| Oct 28 04:24 |
Malaysia |
Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it
Despite hopes that a hostile Congress could restrain Donald Trump, several EU and Nato officials doubt a major electoral defeat would curb his actions abroad.
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| Oct 28 04:20 |
Thailand |
Thailand gears up for 2028 ASEAN chairmanship, plans over 100 events
Thailand will chair ASEAN in 2028 and has declared the chairmanship a national priority for 2027 and 2028, with more than 100 meetings and events expected to take place during its term. …
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| Oct 28 04:10 |
Malaysia |
New threats, old methods won’t do: Khaled urges Asean to step up disaster readiness
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for a stronger, more coordinated and effective regional disaster respon...
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| Oct 28 03:56 |
Malaysia |
Sri Lanka’s Tamil farmers fight to reclaim land after civil war
Land disputes continue to fuel Sinhalese-Tamil tensions in eastern Sri Lanka amid allegations that government settlement programmes aim to alter the ethnic balance in the north and east.
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| Oct 28 03:53 |
South Korea |
Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss
Human rights monitors criticized senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy to be the next UN chief on Tuesday, citing her role in championing the country's foreign policy and denying the UAE's role …
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| Oct 28 03:24 |
Philippines |
Hegseth in Manila for Asean defense summit amid Iran war, tension with China
MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face questions about Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region when he meets Southeast Asian counterparts in the Philippines on Wednesday.As the …
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| Oct 28 03:21 |
Malaysia |
Ministry: Malaysia’s refugee screening system to guide repatriation and resettlement decisions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The registration and determination of refugee status under the Refugee Registration Documen...
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| Oct 28 03:17 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar military and Arakan Army forcibly recruiting Rohingya to fight in battle for Rakhine State capital
The Myanmar military and the ethnic Rakhine armed group, the Arakan Army (AA), have been forcibly conscripting and recruiting Rohingya and other Muslim youth in Arakan State to deploy them to active …
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