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Oct 28
03:04
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
With Myanmar, the media can raise the cost of normalization
Guest contributor James Shwe An assurance of safety is not proof of safety. For governments seeking closer relations with Myanmar’s military, that distinction should be a test of policy, not an inconvenience …
Oct 28
03:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Will US midterm battles blind Washington to Asia? Japan isn’t taking any chances
Japan is bracing for a more unpredictable ally in Washington, as the US midterm elections threaten to deepen political gridlock and complicate Tokyo’s long-term security calculations, analysts say. Observers warn that post-election …
Oct 28
02:57
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Budget deadlock looms as Senate races against time to secure economic stimulus
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian warned of the critical economic stakes surrounding the 2027 national budget, calling it the country’s "most effective stimulus program" while acknowledging the growing risk of …
Oct 28
02:28
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Russia woos African leaders at Moscow summit
Moscow seeks to strengthen ties with countries it sees as 'natural allies' against the West amid heavy sanctions over its Ukraine offensive.
Oct 28
02:22
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UK set for cautious budget as borrowing costs climb
Finance minister John Healey said the budget would provide 'breathing space' for households and 'targeted support' for businesses.
Oct 28
02:07
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu vows to form ‘strong’ new right-wing government
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says no leader should rule through the backing of Israeli Arabs, whose parties posted strong gains.
Oct 28
01:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
French Senate passes bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage
The legislation has been sent to the National Assembly, which is split between France's political factions, for debate and voting.
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Oct 28
01:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US costs of Iran war rise to over US$47bil, Pentagon estimates
The latest figure was tied to operational costs, with more than US$29 billion projected to replace expended munitions used in the conflict.
Oct 28
01:09
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Melaka polls: Pakatan eyes more seats beyond defending incumbents, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) aims to retain its existing seats and targets to wrest potentially win...
Oct 28
01:07
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
The US president made the announcement at a rally in support of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, who faces a tough battle for a US Senate seat in the midterm elections.
Oct 28
01:05
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Melaka polls: Ab Rauf claims progress in MCA seat talks despite Wee Ka Siong’s reservations
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 28 — Discussions between Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and MCA Pr...
Oct 28
00:57
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Melaka polls: Respect Pakatan’s decision to give Bemban seat to Bersatu, Amirudin tells dissenters
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) component parties must respect the coalition’s decision to hand...
Oct 27
23:58
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Sara's defense team dared: Bring on the ‘bloodbath’
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte at her impeachment trial is expected to deliver the "bloodbath" she had warned of when it begins presenting its evidence in …
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Oct 27
23:45
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Hong Kong lawmakers’ monthly pay tops HK$110K after unannounced 1.6% salary rise
Hong Kong lawmakers have been given a pay rise retroactive to October 1 after a one-year pay freeze, bringing their monthly basic salary to more than HK$110,000. Sing Tao Daily reported on …
Oct 27
23:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Leadership question looms over proposed Warisan-STAR-KDM pact?
One analyst says a key issue the alliance must navigate is the distribution of seats in KDMR- and Chinese-majority constituencies.
Oct 27
23:06
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Israeli opposition leads Netanyahu after inconclusive vote
Voter turnout was close to record highs throughout the day, reaching almost 78% as of 10 p.m. local time.
Oct 27
23:02
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
ASEAN Special Envoy arrives in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi requests clothes from her home
ASEAN Special Envoy arrives in Myanmar The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 Chair, the Philippines, Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro will lead a humanitarian …
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Oct 27
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Parliament gets more independence: What will its new council actually do?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Parliament is expected to scrutinise government decisions, debate laws and examine how publ...
Oct 27
21:55
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Wall Street ends higher on revived AI momentum
The buzz surrounding details of Anthropic's impending initial public offering helped boost chip stocks for the third consecutive session.
Oct 27
21:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump says will respect US midterm results ‘if they’re honest’
Donald Trump has ramped up his baseless claims of mass voter fraud as polls show Republicans could lose control of Congress in the Nov 3 elections.
Oct 27
21:39
JP Japan Today
Japan
Israeli exit polls show election deadlock, no clear path to power
Israel's election appeared deadlocked on Tuesday with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot showing a clear path to power, exit polls showed, after record turnout…
Oct 27
21:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Russia says three tankers with diesel en route to US
The vessels carry a combined 924,000 barrels of diesel under a US-Russia deal that sparked fierce Ukrainian backlash.
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Oct 27
21:03
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
First Israeli election exit polls show narrow edge for opposition
The opposition bloc is projected to win 52 or 53 seats, while Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is set to take 50, although his Likud would be the largest single party in parliament.
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Oct 27
18:58
SG Mothership
Singapore
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he'd like to take learnings from S'pore's NS to Germany
Merz was delivering the 49th Singapore Lecture at the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute.
Same story: 2 more articles · 2 outlets
Oct 27
18:13
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'pore & Germany unveil new Joint Work Plan for next stage of relations
Singapore and Germany's enjoy warm ties in areas such as trade and defence relations.
Oct 27
18:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Barbers: What’s the exact extent of VP Duterte’s business interests?
MANILA, Philippines — What are the value and extent of Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests, and did she disclose all of these in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth? …
Oct 27
18:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Prosecution presents review of VP Duterte’s financial records
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution expects Vice President Sara Duterte to explain, through her defense team, the items, both cash and properties, that are not in her statements of assets, liabilities, …
Oct 27
18:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Checkmate? Barbers says evidence vs VP Sara hard to counter
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has been checkmated in her impeachment trial as the evidence presented against her is hard to debunk and dispute, prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers …
Oct 27
18:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
CBCP president urges scrutiny of P190B in House budget insertions
MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the House to explain the nearly 7,000 infrastructure projects worth P190 billion that were added …
Oct 27
17:56
SG Mothership
Singapore
Brazilian stocks plunge by as much as 50% after Lula's election win
Correction or overreaction?
Oct 27
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Dizon cites reforms at DPWH as he exits
OUTGOING Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday reported to the public that the agency under his watch has blacklisted or suspended 29 contractors and removed more …
Oct 27
16:06
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Gatchalian: Senators ready to work through holidays
​SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian said Tuesday that the Senate would temporarily pause the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte for about 1 to 1 1/2 weeks to focus exclusively on plenary …
Oct 27
16:01
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson on Cayetano’s proposal to reject VP post: Foolish
SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday slammed as “foolish” a proposal urging senator-judges to commit to rejecting a possible appointment as vice president if Vice President Sara Duterte is removed from office through …
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Oct 27
15:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Positive for me, says Rauf on talks with MCA
The Melaka BN chairman also maintains that the seat allocation dispute has been resolved.
Oct 27
15:28
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Exiled Russian dissident Navalnaya warns dictators are becoming ‘more cunning’
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urges people not to underestimate the threat that 'very dangerous' dictators and their networks pose.
Oct 27
15:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Lula’s win in Brazil deals blow to Trump’s Latin America push: former China envoy
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election marks a turning point for Latin America and US-Latin American relations, said Chile’s former top envoy to China, who predicted a slowing of Washington’s …
Oct 27
14:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Egypt detains prominent journalist Lina Attalah after trial
Mada Masr’s chief editor was fined for operating the website without a licence, in what rights groups call an escalation of Cairo’s crackdown on press freedom.
Oct 27
14:24
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Palestinians protest against military demolitions in West Bank as Israelis vote
Over 3,000 Palestinians had been forced from their homes by the Israeli military operation, which targeted neighborhoods near the checkpoint where Palestinian gunmen killed the two Israeli soldiers on Oct 23, the …
Oct 27
13:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Batu Lintang rep applies to join SUPP
See Chee How submitted his application form to the party today.
Oct 27
12:15
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
4 Filipinos charged with illegal voting in US elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four Filipinos were among 48 foreign citizens charged by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) with election-related offenses, including illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and falsely claiming American …