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Oct 23
22:22
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 years
The son of Myanmar’s jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Friday that when he finally got to speak with his mother, who has spent more than five years in detention in …
Oct 23
22:07
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
European, Middle East foreign ministers push for peace at Istanbul talks
Ministers from Britain, France, Germany and Italy met counterparts from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt to discuss Hormuz, Yemen and ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Oct 23
21:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu launches major West Bank operation after Israeli soldiers killed
First steps would see residents displaced, homes searched and 'terrorist infrastructure' destroyed, threatening operations on a scale unseen since Israel captured the Palestinian territory in 1967.
Oct 23
18:54
KR Yonhap
South Korea
U.S. Army activates air defense battalion in Guam amid N. Korean, Chinese missile threats: report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Army has activated an air defense batta...
Oct 23
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Teodoro: Forcibly towing Sierra Madre an act of war
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal constitutes an act of war against the Philippines.“We …
Oct 23
14:40
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Why only now, Shahril asks on timing of Waze ban for civil servants
The former Umno information chief says Malaysia needs a serious, long-term plan to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
Oct 23
14:26
CN CGTN state media
China
From Long March to Chinese modernization: China's new journey forward
The Long March is history. But its great spirit remains a source of strength for China's journey today.
Oct 23
14:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu warns of major West Bank military operation after attack
The initial phase would see residents displaced, homes searched and 'terrorist infrastructure' destroyed, said the premier, who is seeking re-election.
Oct 23
13:52
CN CGTN state media
China
China deploys satellites and drones to Xizang quake zone
China has deployed satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to aid rescue efforts following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in the country's southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday evening.
Oct 23
13:11
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Cambodia renews call for return of artifacts from Prasat Khana
PHNOM PENH — 22 October 2026, Cambodia has renewed its call for Thailand to return archaeological objects it says were removed from Prasat Khana and taken across the border. In a statement …
Oct 23
12:51
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
France, Britain stage first joint nuclear air strike simulation
The exercise did not involve any actual nuclear weapons and was aimed at enhancing coordination between Western Europe's two nuclear powers.
Oct 23
12:12
CN CGTN state media
China
Sparks of Long March inspire ethnic unity on the grasslands
Sparks of Long March inspire ethnic unity on the grasslands
Oct 23
12:02
KR Hankyoreh
South Korea
Chief of US 8th Army calls unit a ‘global force,’ hinting at deployment beyond Korea
Oct 23
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Army's Ground Operations Command stages field training drills linked to counterfire warfare
The Army's Ground Operations Command (GOC) has conducted an annual counterfire field training exercise (FTX) to enhance its readiness for wartime operations, the armed service said Friday. The drills were conducted from …
Oct 23
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Middle schooler bitten by pet cobra, spotlighting illegal exotic pet ownership
A middle school student bitten by a cobra while trying to trade it illegally has been caught by police, raising concerns about illegal ownership of wild animals. According to the police, a …
Oct 23
12:00
CN US-China Perception Monitor
China
Is Hong Kong Hong Kong Enough? w/ Wang Xiangwei
The post Is Hong Kong Hong Kong Enough? w/ Wang Xiangwei appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
Oct 23
12:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
What Beijing’s two-to-one shipbuilding lead means for the US in war over Taiwan
Mainland Chinese shipyards delivered more than twice as much naval tonnage as their US counterparts in 2024 and 2025, according to a new survey, exposing a growing production gap that analysts say …
Oct 23
11:01
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
At least 9 killed in Sittwe explosion as clashes near military command intensify
At least nine people have been killed and at least five others are in critical condition at the Sittwe Hospital after an explosion near an intersection on Min Bar Gyi Road in …
Oct 23
10:50
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Teodoro: Forcibly towing Sierra Madre an act of war
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to forcibly tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine …
Oct 23
10:48
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea donates 8 retired military helicopters to Kenya
South Korea has donated eight decommissioned military helicopters to Kenya after an overhaul, delivering on its pledge to support the U.N. peacekeeping missions in the region, officials said Friday. A ceremony marking …
Oct 23
10:41
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korea donates 8 retired military helicopters to Kenya
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has donated eight decommissioned military...
Oct 23
10:00
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
Drones, 5G battlefield comms take centre stage at SAF’s largest overseas drill in Australia
The annual exercise sees SAF validate the resilience of its battlefield connectivity.
Oct 23
09:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election
Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to immediately cordon off Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank starting today.
Oct 23
09:50
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ukraine reports problems with Starshield after Trump said access restored
A Ukrainian defence ministry source said signal loss was still being reported, with no confirmation that restrictions had been lifted.
Oct 23
09:39
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to ease tensions along border
South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military talks with North Korea to discuss their conflicting views on where the inter-Korean border sits, seeking to ease tensions sparked by last month's …
Oct 23
09:31
CN South China Morning Post
China
Japan’s university defence bids surge as post-war taboo fades amid China concerns
Japanese universities and other educational institutions more than doubled their applications for defence ministry research funding this year to a record 291, up from 123 last year, as Tokyo moves to strengthen …
Oct 23
09:24
CN South China Morning Post
China
Girl arrested after taking US$111 from Russia to poison Ukrainian troops
Ukrainian police said on Friday they had detained a 17-year-old girl suspected of helping Russia’s security services to poison Ukrainian soldiers and that two had died. Ukraine and Russia have throughout their …
Oct 23
09:11
CN CGTN state media
China
China urges US to drop restrictions on research institutions
China urges US to drop restrictions on research institutions
Oct 23
09:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
How the Philippines’ energy crisis is opening doors for deeper US military ties
The Philippines is turning to the United States to build its oil stockpile amid the global energy crunch, with observers saying the move could also serve Washington’s military interests and deepen strategic …
Oct 23
08:36
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
South Korea proposes holding border talks with North
Tensions between the two Koreas have soared since the South blamed the blast inside the Demilitarised Zone separating the countries on landmines laid by the North.
Oct 23
08:29
CN South China Morning Post
China
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure after attack on Israelis ends in gun battle
Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a prolonged shoot-out with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a lockdown in the occupied West …
Oct 23
08:27
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
China says US should stop discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions
The ministry was responding to US Defence Department restrictions on research funding for dozens of Chinese universities and laboratories.
Oct 23
08:05
KP NK News
North Korea
Seoul again proposes talks with North Korea on border lines amid rising tensions
South Korea’s Defense Ministry renewed its proposal for military talks with North Korea to verify the exact location of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on Friday, amid heightened tensions after land mine …
Oct 23
08:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Typhoon Champi grounds hundreds of Taiwan flights, threatens Shanghai and Japan
Flight disruptions and cancellations surged across East Asia as Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan on Friday, prompting emergency precautions in eastern mainland China, including Shanghai, and in Japan during a large-scale joint military …
Oct 23
07:45
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(2nd LD) S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to ease tensions along border
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military...
Oct 23
07:24
JP Japan Today
Japan
S Korea proposes military talks with N Korea to calm rising border tensions
South Korea on Friday proposed military talks with North Korea to resolve disagreements about where their border lies and prevent accidental clashes in frontline areas, seeking to ease…
Oct 23
06:53
PH GMA Network
Philippines
China towing away BRP Sierra Madre is 'act of war' against PH -- Teodoro
Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro said that if China forcefully towed away the sunken warship BRP Sierra Madre, it would be an act of war against the Philippines.
Oct 23
06:53
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Army's Ground Operations Command stages field training drills linked to counterfire warfare
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Army's Ground Operations Command (GOC) has conduc...
Oct 23
06:50
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(LEAD) S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to resolve border location issue
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military...
Oct 23
06:32
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Hanwha takes Korean defense, manufacturing ETFs to Abu Dhabi
Hanwha Asset Management is set to become the first Korean asset manager to list exchange-traded funds on a Middle Eastern exchange, taking two US-listed products tracking Korea's defense and manufacturing sectors to …