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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
1281–1320 of 2013 stories (2249 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 26 23:14 |
Malaysia |
Machete-wielding mob attack health workers responding to Ebola in Congo
An experienced nurse was killed and another wounded in the latest in a series of attacks fuelled by misinformation about the fast-spreading virus.
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| Oct 26 23:03 |
Cambodia |
RAC and South Korean Embassy host seminar on future of bilateral relations
The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cambodia, organised a seminar yesterday to mark the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic …
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| Oct 26 22:56 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia vows to uphold Kuala Lumpur peace accords on first anniversary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) underscored the Kingdom’s commitment to the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration and to pursuing lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand on the first anniversary …
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| Oct 26 22:22 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar war crimes survivors look to Denmark for justice
Guest contributor Chris Gunness Forty homes. That is how many a woman, now living in Denmark, watched burn in her village in Chin State, western Myanmar. Family members and friends were killed …
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| Oct 26 22:05 |
Malaysia |
Iran holds ‘very good’ talks with Mecca pact nations on region’s security
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran to de-escalate the current crisis in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting.
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| Oct 26 21:58 |
Myanmar |
Iran sends jet fuel to Myanmar despite sanctions; War crimes survivor from Chin State files case
Iran sends jet fuel to Myanmar despite sanctions In December 2025, the U.S.-sanctioned tanker Reef arrived in Burma’s waters with some 113,000 barrels of fuel backed by sham paperwork. Burma-based energy broker …
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| Oct 26 21:39 |
Japan |
Japan embassy official meets reporter nearly 2 weeks after Russia detention
A Japanese Embassy official in Russia conducted a consular visit Monday with a Japanese journalist detained in the country nearly two weeks ago, according to the Japanese Foreign…
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| Oct 26 21:38 |
Malaysia |
UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israel’s Hebron operation
More than 3,000 people were forced from their homes during the operation launched after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers at a checkpoint near the city.
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| Oct 26 21:35 |
Japan |
U.N.-commissioned experts say Gaza ceasefire has not stopped Israel from committing genocide
A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent experts commissioned by the U.N. say is genocide carried out by Israel in the territory,…
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| Oct 26 21:28 |
Malaysia |
Serbian student movement eyes power after election triumph
The election result that forced right-wing leader Aleksandar Vucic to concede defeat will be closely watched across Europe amid a wave of youth-led demonstrations.
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| Oct 26 19:47 |
China |
Mecca pact countries in Iran in bid to stop war restarting
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran in Tehran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting. Officials from the three Mecca …
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| Oct 26 19:30 |
South Korea |
North Korea screens young single women for factory jobs in China
North Korea has begun final screening of unmarried female workers in their 20s bound for jobs in China, and they could start work at Chinese factories as early as December 2026. They …
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| Oct 26 17:32 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, South Korea seek to deepen 30-year strategic partnership
Cambodia and South Korea should deepen their strategic partnership by expanding economic cooperation, investing in human resources and strengthening efforts to combat transnational crime as the two countries prepare to mark 30 …
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| Oct 26 17:29 |
Cambodia |
Oxfam urges extended support for border conflict victims
Oxfam International has called for sustained humanitarian assistance and long-term recovery support for thousands of Cambodian families displaced by the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, warning that many remain unable to safely return home …
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| Oct 26 17:25 |
Cambodia |
China and ASEAN forge enduring ties through shared growth
China and ASEAN countries are neighbours that cannot be moved, Wang Xiaolong, a counsellor at the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Department of Asian Affairs, told visiting Southeast Asian journalists during a briefing …
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| Oct 26 16:13 |
Philippines |
Barbers seeks stronger PH presence in Basilan Strait
HOUSE prosecution panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers on Monday renewed his call for a stronger Philippine Navy or Coast Guard presence in Surigao del Norte following the reported transit of a …
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| Oct 26 16:08 |
Philippines |
3 Filipinos hired for military jobs in Europe held
THREE Filipino men allegedly recruited for military and border guard jobs in Eastern Europe were detained at Davao International Airport after falsely claiming they were headed to Thailand for a Muay Thai …
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| Oct 26 16:01 |
Philippines |
Several Pasay roads closed for Asean summit
SEVERAL roads around the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will be closed as part of preparations for the 49th Asean Summit on Nov. 16 to …
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| Oct 26 14:58 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, hints at renewed war with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said US President Donald Trump was willing to take action to remove the Iranian threat.
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| Oct 26 14:44 |
China |
A seafood feast relies on a healthy ocean
A seafood feast relies on a healthy ocean
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| Oct 26 13:38 |
China |
Steinmeier's China visit to deepen bilateral ties on shared interests
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to China highlights the importance of dialogue, mutual trust and shared economic interests in advancing bilateral ties. Stronger China-Germany engagement can also help manage differences and bring …
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| Oct 26 13:24 |
South Korea |
Why is North Korea opening bulgogi restaurants when meat is so scarce?
North Korea has opened a string of state-run bulgogi restaurants across the country since September 2026. The glossy venues offer a striking display of abundance from a country still known for chronic …
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| 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 13:05 |
China |
Canadian scholar: China-proposed GGI offers multipolar order of peace
The China-proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI), launched one year ago at a time of "great chaos" in the world, reinforces China's resolve to act as a force of peace and invites all …
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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 12:20 |
China |
Death of former PM Yasuo Fukuda leaves void in fraught China-Japan relations
Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who championed closer ties with China during his brief tenure and later served as a crucial diplomatic intermediary during bilateral crises, has died at the age …
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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 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 11:18 |
North Korea |
No summit, new bridge: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s unusual visit to Dandong
Kim Jong Un’s one-day trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong over the weekend was a departure from his tried-and-tested approach to diplomacy, marking the first time the North Korean leader …
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| Oct 26 10:43 |
China |
Wenzhou summit puts young scientists at the center of innovation
Wenzhou summit puts young scientists at the center of innovation
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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 10:19 |
Cambodia |
Agriculture minister thanks outgoing FAO representative for supporting Cambodia’s agriculture
Minister Dith Tina has thanked outgoing Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in Cambodia Rebekah Bell for her contributions to the country’s agricultural development. The post Agriculture minister …
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| Oct 26 10:12 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste reviews ASEAN integration and preparations for 2029 chairmanship
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste has reviewed progress in its integration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and preparations to lead the regional bloc in 2029, as the …
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| Oct 26 10:07 |
Myanmar |
Thousands visit Bagan for first-ever Sky Lantern Festival over Thadingyut holiday
Thousands of domestic visitors traveled to the ancient city of Bagan in Mandalay Region for the inaugural Sky Lantern Festival, held from Oct. 25-27 across the UNESCO World Heritage site. Organized by …
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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 08:58 |
North Korea |
North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui appeared toting a handbag worth over $3,500 during a trip to China on Saturday, despite sanctions prohibiting the export of luxury goods to the regime …
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| Oct 26 08:50 |
Malaysia |
Canada-EU summit seeks deeper alliance as US ties fray
Leaders meeting in Montreal aim to deepen cooperation in defence, artificial intelligence and critical minerals as Canada and the EU navigate strained relations with the US.
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| Oct 26 08:50 |
Cambodia |
First lady learns Khmer Sbai embroidery for Francophonie Summit souvenirs
First Lady Dr Pich Chanmony, President of the Samdech Techo Voluntary Youth Doctor Association, learnt about traditional Khmer Sbai and embroidery techniques today as part of preparations for souvenirs The post First …
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| Oct 26 08:41 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar regime accused of multimillion-dollar trade fraud to smuggle banned jet fuel
Activist whistleblower group Justice for Myanmar on Monday accused the regime in Naypyidaw of bypassing international sanctions and “misdescribing and misclassifying” jet fuel as high-speed diesel to conceal the import of U.S.-sanctioned …
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