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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
1521–1560 of 2468 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 28 12:02 |
South Korea |
Appellate court reduces ex-PSS chief's sentence to 3 years
Park Jong-joon, former chief of the Presidential Security Service (PSS), was sentenced by an appellate court Wednesday to three years in prison for blocking investigators from executing a warrant to detain former …
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| Oct 28 11:44 |
Malaysia |
Spain’s high-speed train collision kills 30
Death toll could rise after Renfe and Iryo trains collide south of Madrid, prompting suspension of the main high-speed rail line linking the capital with southern Spain.
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| Oct 28 10:47 |
Cambodia |
NBC Governor discusses policy, literacy at WEF council
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey joined the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Future Council on Financial Education as an online guest speaker yesterday, sharing insights on financial literacy and …
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| Oct 28 10:29 |
Malaysia |
PH decision not to contest Bemban a letdown, say DAP grassroots members
Party supporters urge Pakatan Harapan to reconsider, warning that voters may stay away from the polls.
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| Oct 28 10:24 |
Malaysia |
MCA agrees to contest 2 seats in Melaka polls
Party president Wee Ka Siong says they reached an agreement following discussions with Barisan Nasional leaders, including coalition chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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| Oct 28 10:06 |
Malaysia |
Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires, economic hardship
Hundreds gather in Jakarta to demand emergency measures to tackle wildfires, as blazes have destroyed more than 1.9 million hectares in nine months.
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| Oct 28 09:30 |
Malaysia |
Ex-Selangau MP Baru Bian fails to throw out PKR’s RM10m lawsuit over party exit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Ba’kelalan state assemblyman Baru Bian today failed in his bid to strike out a lawsui...
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| Oct 28 09:26 |
Malaysia |
GPS to contest all 82 seats in Sarawak election, says Abang Johari
KUCHING, Oct 28 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will contest all 82 state seats in Sarawak’s 13th state elect...
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| Oct 28 08:47 |
Malaysia |
GPS to contest all 82 seats in Sarawak polls
Coalition chairman Abang Johari Openg says seat allocation among the component parties has yet to be finalised, though some ministers will step aside.
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| Oct 28 08:22 |
China |
President of Swiss Confederation to pay working visit to China
President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin will pay a working visit to China from October 30 to November 1, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday.
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| Oct 28 08:14 |
Malaysia |
‘All is well, kita Geng Biru’: Zahid signals unity after meeting MCA’s Wee Ka Siong amid Melaka seat row
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and BN secretary-general Datuk...
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| Oct 28 07:17 |
China |
In Melaka, is avoiding another Umno rout Anwar’s best hope?
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is up against it in next month’s Melaka state poll, as his ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition risks yet another electoral wipeout at the hands of its …
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| Oct 28 07:17 |
Timor-Leste |
Europe: Freedom Requires Authority-Migration, Integration and Democratic Defence-A Perspective from Timor-Leste
By: Dionísio Babo Soares* Every political order rests upon a balance between legitimacy and power. Legitimacy without power becomes mere exhortation; power without legitimacy becomes coercion. Enduring societies maintain both in a …
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| Oct 28 07:07 |
Malaysia |
Bersatu wants to use Perikatan logo in Melaka polls? Explain how, says Ahmad Samsuri
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 28 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) needs to explain how it intends to use the Per...
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| Oct 28 06:16 |
China |
As vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
Israelis voted on Tuesday in their highest turnout for decades, with exit polls showing the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his rival are neck and neck. Exit polls …
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| Oct 28 06:06 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia faces billions in 1MDB losses even if further recovery efforts succeed, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia will still face billions of ringgit in losses from the 1Malaysia Development Berha...
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| Oct 28 06:02 |
South Korea |
Ex-justice minister, special counsel appeal martial law-related ruling
Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae and special counsel Cho Eun-suk have both appealed to the Supreme Court, challenging an appellate court ruling that reduced Park's prison sentence from 25 years to nine …
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| Oct 28 05:45 |
Malaysia |
MP questions why police classified Cheras lock-up death as grievous hurt, not murder
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer today called on the police to explain why the investigation into the...
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| Oct 28 05:07 |
Malaysia |
Israel’s elections: What happens next?
Exit polls put both blocs at around 51 seats each in the 120-member Knesset, short of the 61 needed to govern, after initially favouring the opposition led by former army chief Gadi …
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| Oct 28 05:07 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar Ambassador holds up scarf bearing victims’ names in tearful address at UN
Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, made an emotional and solemn appeal to U.N. member states to help end the crisis in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup …
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| Oct 28 04:55 |
South Korea |
No Israel winner, but Netanyahu not defeated
Israeli voters delivered a rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right and religious governing coalition, but exit polls Wednesday suggested the election had no clear winner and indicated that the long-serving Israeli …
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| Oct 28 04:32 |
Malaysia |
Probe into Muhyiddin’s alleged defence of foreigner subsidies referred to AGC
Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching says the authorities are awaiting a decision on the probe after an opposition MP questions the delay.
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| Oct 28 04:24 |
Malaysia |
Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it
Despite hopes that a hostile Congress could restrain Donald Trump, several EU and Nato officials doubt a major electoral defeat would curb his actions abroad.
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| Oct 28 04:21 |
Malaysia |
AI worries expose dollar’s hot-money problem
Heavy foreign investment in US assets has made the dollar vulnerable if AI optimism fades and investors sell off stocks.
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| Oct 28 04:14 |
Malaysia |
Calling for backup: Sarawak police seek 889 more personnel for state election security
KUCHING, Oct 28 — A total of 7,469 police officers and personnel will be deployed to maintain public order and sec...
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| Oct 28 04:01 |
South Korea |
Rubio joins Trump on campaign trail days before US midterms
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a rare appearance Tuesday alongside President Donald Trump on the midterms campaign trail, visiting an oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude just days before the …
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| Oct 28 03:59 |
Philippines |
Lazaro to conduct humanitarian mission in Myanmar
MANILA, Philippines -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will lead a two-day humanitarian mission in Myanmar this week but is not certain whether she will meet with opposition leader Aung San …
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| Oct 28 03:56 |
Malaysia |
Sri Lanka’s Tamil farmers fight to reclaim land after civil war
Land disputes continue to fuel Sinhalese-Tamil tensions in eastern Sri Lanka amid allegations that government settlement programmes aim to alter the ethnic balance in the north and east.
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| Oct 28 03:32 |
Malaysia |
US to grant Bolsonaro visa as he flees Brazil after election loss
The US state department said it would issue visas to Flavio Bolsonaro and his family, amid reports he had left Brazil despite a court order barring his exit.
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| Oct 28 03:25 |
Myanmar |
ASEAN Special Envoy leads humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary, Maria Theresa Lazaro, will lead a two-day humanitarian mission to Myanmar starting Wednesday, ASEAN chair the …
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| Oct 28 03:09 |
South Korea |
Ex-justice minister, special counsel appeal martial law-related ruling
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae and special cou...
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| Oct 28 03:04 |
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 …
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| Oct 28 03:00 |
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 …
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| Oct 28 02:57 |
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 …
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| Oct 28 02:28 |
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.
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| Oct 28 02:22 |
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.
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| Oct 28 02:07 |
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.
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| Oct 28 01:47 |
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 |
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.
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| Oct 28 01:09 |
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...
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