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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
1481–1520 of 1728 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 19 11:54 |
Malaysia |
Zelensky says Ukraine got no warning as Russia launched major attack
Russia launched 16 ballistic missiles at Kyiv and its surrounding region and more than 200 drones across Ukraine.
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| Oct 19 11:00 |
Malaysia |
Qatar to announce local defence production hub soon, says minister
Defence affairs minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani says the initiative will build capabilities to counter threats from ballistic missiles, drones and cyberattacks.
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| Oct 19 10:40 |
Malaysia |
AGC to appeal against Session Court’s decision to acquit and discharge Papagomo of sedition
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will file a notice of appeal against the Sessio...
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| Oct 19 10:31 |
South Korea |
Kim Yo-jong threatens loudspeaker broadcast resumption, more tactical weapons along border
Kim Yo-jong said Monday that Pyongyang is considering new military steps against South Korea, including resuming loudspeaker broadcasts and deploying additional tactical strike assets near the inter-Korean border. Kim Yo-jong is the …
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| Oct 19 10:22 |
South Korea |
1 KATUSA soldier killed, 3 USFK soldiers injured in rollover crash in Daegu
A military vehicle crash in the southeastern city of Daegu has left one South Korean soldier assigned to US Forces Korea dead and three others injured, including two US service members, police …
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| Oct 19 10:21 |
Malaysia |
Sarawak targets 15,000MW power capacity by 2035, with 60pc from renewables
KUCHING, Oct 19 — Sarawak aims for an electricity generation capacity of 15,000 megawatts (MW) by 2035, with at le...
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| Oct 19 10:02 |
Malaysia |
Macron opens Gulf tour after violent protests in France
Emmanuel Macron’s visit aims to secure commitments on diesel and oil supplies for France and strengthen economic and defence partnerships with Gulf states.
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| Oct 19 09:57 |
South Korea |
Army to create new security brigades tasked with front-line guard duty
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The Army plans to create new security brigades under ...
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| Oct 19 09:53 |
China |
CGTN launches immersive multilingual experience on the Long March
Put on your headphones and click the link to step into the Long March.
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| Oct 19 09:15 |
Malaysia |
AGC to appeal against Papagomo’s sedition acquittal
The Attorney-General's Chambers says the blogger admitted labelling the government as 'pro-Israel and pro-West', but his defence was a bare denial that the statement was seditious.
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| Oct 19 09:14 |
Philippines |
Teodoro seeks higher capital outlay for 2027 to boost defense coverage
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday is seeking higher capital outlay under its 2027 budget as it seeks to build additional infrastructure that would bolster the country"s security capabilities.
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| Oct 19 09:12 |
Indonesia |
Indonesian Navy destroys Rp34.9 bln in narcotic vapes amid crackdown
The Indonesian Navy, working alongside local law enforcement, destroyed 4,364 narcotic-laced vape cartridges valued at ...
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| Oct 19 09:07 |
China |
PLA hits out at Chinese student accused of wearing Japanese rising sun flag in classroom
The People’s Liberation Army has criticised a Chinese student who reportedly wore the Japanese rising sun flag in a classroom at a Russian university, accusing him of whitewashing Japanese militarism. The flag, …
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| Oct 19 09:03 |
Malaysia |
Japan deploys long-range missiles for joint US military drill
The Keen Sword drill involves 45,000 Japanese Self-Defense Forces personnel and 12,000 US troops, with Japan deploying long-range Type 25 missiles outside their base for the first time.
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| Oct 19 08:53 |
South Korea |
Defense chief, Japanese envoy agree to expand bilateral exchanges in defense sector
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul met with Japanese Amb...
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| Oct 19 08:21 |
North Korea |
US commander’s remarks on extent of South Korean territory draw fire in Seoul
The U.N. Command (UNC) and South Korea’s Defense Ministry have moved to contain political fallout from remarks by the commander of U.S. Forces Korea, after he suggested the South’s territory begins at …
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| Oct 19 07:37 |
North Korea |
ROK kicks off exercise on countering North Korea, postponed drills with US
South Korea kicked off an annual large-scale field exercise on Monday to enhance joint operational capabilities to counter North Korean threats, alongside joint drills with the U.S. that President Donald Trump cut …
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| Oct 19 07:21 |
Myanmar |
Min Aung Hlaing appoints Yar Pyae as new Defence Minister
Yar Pyae, the chairperson of the regime’s National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC), was appointed the Minister for Defence by regime leader Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday, while outgoing Defence Minister …
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| Oct 19 07:12 |
Malaysia |
Papagomo walks free after acquittal on sedition charge over Facebook remarks
SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, was acquitted and discharged by...
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| Oct 19 06:39 |
South Korea |
Army plans general outpost security units as border surveillance shifts toward AI
The Army plans to create specialized brigades dedicated to guarding the border with North Korea as it moves toward artificial intelligence-based surveillance, amid shrinking troop numbers. According to the Army, front-line security …
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| Oct 19 06:02 |
South Korea |
S. Korea to launch solid-fuel space rocket postponed in June by year-end
South Korea plans to push for the launch of a solid-fuel space rocket by the end of this year, after it was postponed in June due to safety concerns, the defense ministry …
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| Oct 19 06:02 |
South Korea |
1 KATUSA killed, 3 USFK soldiers injured in rollover crash in Daegu
DAEGU — One Korean soldier attached to the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) was killed and three others, including two U.S. servicemembers, were injured Monday after their vehicle crashed in the southeastern city …
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| Oct 19 06:02 |
South Korea |
Yongsan to deploy 2,550 personnel in Itaewon to prevent repeat of Halloween tragedy
With the approach of Oct. 31, a Saturday that promises packed streets and spirited celebrations, local authorities in the heart of the capital are taking no chances. The Yongsan District Office announced …
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| Oct 19 06:01 |
Philippines |
Army recovers weapons after clash with NPA in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops recovered a squad automatic rifle, an improvised explosive device (IED), and ammunition following a brief armed encounter with suspected remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in …
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| Oct 19 05:49 |
Malaysia |
Rubio says Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war
The US secretary of state said President Donald Trump has been clear about his desire to end the war in Ukraine.
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| Oct 19 05:37 |
Singapore |
Australia's new 'Ghost Shark' submarines to carry aerial drones, sea mines
The Ghost Shark can travel long distances and would work in tandem with the crewed submarine fleet, officials said.
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| Oct 19 04:58 |
Malaysia |
Australia’s new Ghost Shark submarines grow some ‘teeth’
US defence technology start-up Anduril jointly developed the extra-large underwater drone with Australian defence scientists.
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| Oct 19 04:37 |
Myanmar |
How Malaysia’s Rohingya debate is shaping the politics of return
Guest contributor Nur Sadek Anti-Rohingya hate speech is not merely influencing public opinion; it is helping shape the political environment in which Malaysia’s foreign policy towards refugees is being pursued. As Rohingya …
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| Oct 19 04:31 |
South Korea |
Hyundai Rotem to acquire Hyundai Wia's defense unit for 358.4 bln won
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Rotem Co., a defense affiliate of Hyundai Mot...
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| Oct 19 04:02 |
South Korea |
Strong winds fueled grass fire at Canadian military base that killed four
Flames that killed four Canadian soldiers and left 19 people in critical condition began with a smoldering grass fire that quickly grew in an Alberta base's training area where personnel were carrying …
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| Oct 19 03:35 |
Myanmar |
Arakan Army advances on Rakhine State capital, seizing outposts 4 miles from military base
Fighting between the Arakan Army (AA) and regime forces continued on Sunday after it seized control of two regime outposts near Kyarmathauk village in the Arakan State capital Sittwe Township on Friday. …
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| Oct 19 02:25 |
South Korea |
Navy seeks to acquire new maritime patrol aircraft to replace aging P-3CK fleet: lawmaker
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The Navy is seeking to acquire a new maritime patrol ...
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| Oct 19 02:24 |
Malaysia |
Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada breakup
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that a separatist win would bring dangerous uncertainty during a trade war with the US.
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| Oct 19 02:12 |
China |
Bomb threat forces Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria
A bomb threat against an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna on Sunday forced the plane to divert to Bulgaria, according to Bulgarian authorities and the airline. The Austrian Airlines …
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| Oct 19 01:26 |
Malaysia |
Flood victim count at PPS records slight increase; Royal Malaysian Navy sends 100 personnel to Pangkor
IPOH, Oct 19 — A total of 156 flood victims from 50 families are seeking shelter at relief centres (PPS) in t...
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| Oct 19 00:51 |
Japan |
Grass fire at Canadian military base kills four and injures 39
An official described the sudden high winds and spread of the fire as an "uncommon, rapid" event in which flames advanced 1 km in 30 to 60 seconds.
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| Oct 18 23:39 |
China |
China's Two Different UUV Motherships Under Construction and More on China's Procurement Philosophy
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| Oct 18 22:55 |
Japan |
Four dead, 39 injured at Canadian military base in grass fire fanned by high winds, officials say
A fire that killed at least four soldiers and left 19 people in critical condition began with a smoldering grass fire that ignited in an Alberta military base's…
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| Oct 18 22:51 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar lawyer wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award; Iran ships jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade
Myanmar lawyer wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award Zar Li Aye, a lawyer and human rights defender from Burma’s Chin State, received the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 2026 Award for Outstanding Contribution …
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| Oct 18 22:44 |
Malaysia |
Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria
Austrian Airlines said all 51 passengers and six crew members were evacuated after the aircraft landed, which prompted a security search.
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