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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
1201–1240 of 2161 stories (2471 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 30 08:13 |
Malaysia |
Melaka polls: Fire Dept conducts safety checks at nomination, vote-tallying centres
MELAKA, Oct 30 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has inspected 28 nomination and official vote-tal...
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| Oct 30 08:08 |
Malaysia |
Govt, parties to jointly monitor reform commitments under Bersatu CSA, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — The development allocations provided for reforms under the confidence and supply agreement (CS...
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| Oct 30 07:54 |
Malaysia |
Dakar Rally 2027 will be held in Portugal and Morocco, say organisers
The Dakar Rally was moved from Saudi Arabia to Portugal and Morocco over security concerns stemming from Houthi attacks and the war in the Middle East.
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| Oct 30 06:53 |
Malaysia |
Nothing unusual about Bersatu CSA deal, Anwar says, citing previous Perikatan-BN arrangement
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the confidence and supply agreement (CSA...
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| Oct 30 06:43 |
Myanmar |
Ethnic Rakhine returnees from Malaysia released from military custody in Yangon
More than 400 ethnic Rakhine deported from Malaysia have begun returning home since Tuesday after being held in military custody since arriving back to Myanmar on Oct. 4, according to family members. …
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| Oct 30 06:23 |
Malaysia |
Melaka polls: Battle for 28 seats starts tomorrow as nominations open
MELAKA, Oct 30 — The 16th Melaka State Election begins tomorrow with the nomination of candidates, setting the sta...
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
Malaysia |
Confidence and supply pact does not restrict parties’ political decisions, says Adam Adli
MELAKA, Oct 30 — The Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) signed between the Federal Government, Bersatu and inde...
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
President Lee extends deep condolences over death of veteran actor Choi Bool-am
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday extended "deep condolences" over the death of popular veteran actor Choi Bool-am, calling him the "father of our era." Choi died the previous day at the …
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
President Lee's approval rating falls back to 39%: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has slipped to below 40 percent following a brief rebound last week, a poll showed Friday. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday through Thursday …
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
Appellate sentencing in Yoon's high-stakes election law case to be broadcast live
Next week's sentencing hearing for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over election law violation charges will be broadcast live, court officials said Friday, a high-stakes ruling that could force the main opposition …
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| Oct 30 05:34 |
Timor-Leste |
President Ramos-Horta awards Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste to Australian Ambassador Caitlin Wilson
DÍLI, 30 October 2026 (TATOLI) – President José Ramos-Horta awarded Australian Ambassador to Timor-Leste Caitlin Wilson the Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste for her hard work and dedication during her three-year …
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| Oct 30 04:59 |
Malaysia |
Ukraine pauses strikes on Russian refineries after pressure from Trump
The unofficial pause is expected to last until after the US midterm elections and potentially deeper into November, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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| Oct 30 04:49 |
Malaysia |
Wan Fayhsal slams MPs who signed CSA with govt
Machang MP recalls how then PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin rejected a proposed CSA in 2023, arguing that it was not in the opposition’s best interests.
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| Oct 30 04:46 |
China |
President of Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin arrives in Beijing
Swiss President Guy Parmelin has arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit to China, with trade and economic cooperation high on the agenda.
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| Oct 30 04:30 |
Malaysia |
Melaka polls: 13 straight fights, 11 three-cornered, four four-way contests among 75 candidates ahead of nomination day
MELAKA, Oct 30 — The race for the 28 State Legislative Assembly seats in the 16th Melaka state election is heating...
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| Oct 30 04:28 |
South Korea |
Court acquits ex-generals accused of planning martial law at burger joint
A Seoul court on Friday acquitted two former generals accused of involvement in martial law planning at a fast-food restaurant hours before former President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration in late 2024. The …
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| Oct 30 04:25 |
Malaysia |
Melaka polls: 189 forms sold, 45 deposits paid as EC prepares for nomination day
MELAKA, Oct 30 — The Melaka state election saw 189 nomination forms sold as of last night, with 45 prospective can...
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| Oct 30 03:39 |
Malaysia |
No dispute behind delay in naming 6th candidate, says Samsuri
PN chairman says the coalition will finalise its choice before nomination day.
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| Oct 30 03:35 |
Malaysia |
Germany’s Merz calls for stronger global trade partnerships
The chancellor is on a week-long Asia tour aimed at deepening defence and economic ties with like-minded countries as global trade faces pressure.
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| Oct 30 03:34 |
Malaysia |
Squabble over ‘membership’ label emerges as irritant at EU-Canada summit
The issue first emerged when European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada could become the EU's first 'associate member'.
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| Oct 30 03:27 |
Japan |
Netanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
The results set the stage for tough coalition talks or potentially another vote.
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| Oct 30 03:03 |
Malaysia |
India’s Modi to sign EU trade deal in Brussels in December
The EU and India closed negotiations for a huge trade pact earlier this year, but the accord is yet to be formally signed.
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| Oct 30 02:59 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste opens voter registration for Timorese citizens living in the UK
DILI, 30 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste has launched the voter registration information dissemination and registration activities for the Timorese diaspora in the United Kingdom. The initiative, organised by the Ministry of …
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| Oct 30 02:54 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar’s Chin National Front on forming a new Chin National Council
In an exclusive interview with DVB, Chin National Front (CNF) executive committee member and veteran leader of the 1988 generation Salai Khua Uk Lian revealed that rival Chin resistance factions have agreed …
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| Oct 30 02:48 |
Malaysia |
New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell
The announcement follows widespread criticism of the university's handling of an alleged gang-rape on campus.
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| Oct 30 02:40 |
Malaysia |
Democrats push anti-corruption message in midterm homestretch
A Gallup poll released in September showed that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, the highest level in 20 years.
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| Oct 30 02:36 |
Malaysia |
PKR urges Umno not to mislead public over rural road projects
MELAKA, Oct 30 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has urged Umno not to mislead the public about the Ministry of Financ...
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| Oct 30 02:19 |
Malaysia |
Budget 2027 passes policy stage; committee debate from Nov 2 as govt mulls tighter GLC rules, 1MDB recovery
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Supply (Budget) Bill 2027, which was passed at the policy stage following a two-week de...
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| Oct 30 02:14 |
Malaysia |
Sports chiefs face losing battle to keep sport separate from politics
Politically, there are concerns that lifting bans on countries excluded from international competitions could embolden future aggressors to invade neighbouring countries and commit atrocities without facing the consequences.
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| Oct 30 01:59 |
Malaysia |
Bersatu confirms use of own logo in Melaka state election
MELAKA, Oct 30 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will use its official party logo in the 16th Melaka Stat...
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| Oct 30 01:54 |
Malaysia |
Perikatan delays naming candidate for one Melaka state seat, denies allocation dispute
MELAKA, Oct 30 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has postponed announcing its candidate for one remaining state seat alloc...
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| Oct 30 01:47 |
Malaysia |
PAS’ Tuan Ibrahim claims Pakatan fears BN-Perikatan unity ahead of Melaka polls
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is deeply wary of the unity between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikata...
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| Oct 30 01:39 |
Malaysia |
Lim Guan Eng says SMEs oppose mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged the government to exempt existing foreign workers from mand...
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| Oct 30 01:01 |
Malaysia |
Differing views among ministries part of healthy policy process, not disunity, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Differing views or approaches among ministries do not necessarily reflect division within t...
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| Oct 29 23:32 |
China |
Netanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated allegations that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, potentially with foreign help, as final results showed his bloc had lost its majority …
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| Oct 29 23:08 |
Cambodia |
Senate President extends condolences over passing of former Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda
Senate President Hun Sen has expressed his deepest condolences to Madam Kiyoko Fukuda and the people of Japan following the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda on Thursday at the …
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| Oct 29 23:01 |
Malaysia |
Trump hardens stance on Brazil election ‘disgrace’
The US president declined to say whether he recognised leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's victory over right-wing ally Flavio Bolsonaro.
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| Oct 29 22:53 |
Malaysia |
Machado says Trump opened ‘floodgate to freedom’ for Venezuela
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate made the comment after returning to Venezuela from 10 months in exile.
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| Oct 29 22:27 |
Malaysia |
US inflation stubbornly high in challenge to Trump
US GDP grew 3.4% in Q3, beating forecasts and offering a boost to the US president despite persistent high prices, as inflation rose to 3.6% in September.
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| Oct 29 22:10 |
Malaysia |
Asean envoy ends Myanmar trip with no public Suu Kyi meeting
The Philippines, which holds the rotating Asean chair, has repeatedly called for access to Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been detained since a 2021 military coup unseated her.
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