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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
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Group by story · Times in UTC| Nov 12 06:27 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar embassies in Singapore and Philippines tie passport renewals to forced remittances
Myanmar embassies in Singapore and the Philippines announced this week that holders of Passports for Job (PJ), which are issued to nationals working abroad, must now provide receipts when renewing their passports …
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| Nov 12 06:26 |
South Korea |
Justice minister nominee pressed on dropping charges against president
Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol declined Thursday to say whether he would direct the prosecutor general to seek the withdrawal of charges against President Lee Jae Myung if a special counsel investigation …
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| Nov 12 06:25 |
Malaysia |
If elected, PH to repeal Melaka law allowing nominated reps
Melaka PH withdrew from the state government in July after the state assembly approved an amendment allowing the appointment of up to seven unelected assemblymen.
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| Nov 12 06:21 |
Malaysia |
Gobind tells Umno, BN to resign if they lack confidence in Anwar’s leadership
AMPANG, Nov 12 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today said parties unhappy with the unity government’s le...
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| Nov 12 06:10 |
Malaysia |
Gobind leaves it to Anwar to decide Anthony Loke’s replacement
AMPANG, Nov 12 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today said the decision on who should replace Anthony Loke as t...
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| Nov 12 06:05 |
Philippines |
Sara Duterte impersonator Inday Tasha goes to Senate amid impeachment trial
Online personality BP Inday Tasha, a known impersonator of Vice President Sara Duterte, arrived at the Senate Thursday amid the impeachment trial.
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| Nov 12 06:05 |
Philippines |
Global powers head to Asia with trade, AI, security in focus
MANILA, Philippines — Global leaders are set to descend on Asia for a series of high-stakes meetings that will tackle everything from AI to trade to, potentially, nuclear disarmament.AFP looks at a …
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| Nov 12 06:01 |
Philippines |
WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 12, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 43rd day on Thursday, with her defense team set to present four witnesses, led by Bank of the Philippine …
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| Nov 12 06:01 |
Philippines |
Prosecution seeks clarity on VP Duterte’s alleged dollar accounts
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution has raised concerns over Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged dollar accounts after her defense team dropped a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) official from its witness …
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| Nov 12 06:01 |
Philippines |
Carpio’s pal says 11 people chipped in for P200,000 meal in Tokyo
MANILA, Philippines – A witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte testified on Thursday that 11 people chipped in for a P200,000 meal in Tokyo, which was paid for …
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| Nov 12 06:01 |
Philippines |
Duterte impeachment: Witness shows Carpio buying shoes for youth team
MANILA, Philippines — A defense witness on Thursday showed a photo of Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, buying shoes in Malaysia for a youth basketball team in early …
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| Nov 12 06:01 |
Philippines |
Defense witness admits being friends with Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio
MANILA, Philippines — The witness presented by Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp to dispute allegations of unusual credit card spending has admitted being close to her and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, …
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| Nov 12 06:01 |
Philippines |
Duterte impeachment trial to resume after Asean Summit
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was adjourned on Thursday and is set to resume on Nov. 19, after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. …
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| Nov 12 06:00 |
Indonesia |
Jokowi responds to Gibran's resignation, vows support for Prabowo
Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said on Thursday that he viewed Vice President Gibran Rakabuming ...
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| Nov 12 05:59 |
Indonesia |
Gibran says little when submitting resignation letter: MPR speaker
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka offered little explanation when submitting his resignation letter to the ...
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| Nov 12 05:58 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar regime excluded from 49th ASEAN Summit despite Min Aung Hlaing’s diplomatic push
The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stated on Wednesday that a representative from Myanmar’s ASEAN Affairs Department will attend the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila, Philippines, …
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| Nov 12 05:57 |
South Korea |
Lee's disapproval rating again outruns approval rating: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's disapproval rating rose to 47 percent this week, surpassing his approval rating, a survey showed Thursday. In a survey of 1,001 adults nationwide conducted Monday through Wednesday, positive …
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| Nov 12 05:57 |
South Korea |
Ruling party lawmaker accused of defamation for calling journalists 'pack of hyenas'
A police complaint was filed Thursday accusing ruling party Rep. Choi Min-hee of defamation for referring to journalists as "a pack of hyenas." The complaint against Choi of the Democratic Party of …
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| Nov 12 05:45 |
Malaysia |
AGC objects to Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge Najib’s house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) is objecting to the Malaysian Bar’s appli...
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| Nov 12 05:42 |
Indonesia |
Gibran meets Prabowo amid reports of vice president's resignation
Gibran Rakabuming Raka met President Prabowo Subianto at the presidential palace on Wednesday, ahead of a planned visit ...
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| Nov 12 05:38 |
Indonesia |
Gibran resignation would halt 120-lawmaker impeachment motion
A proposal by 120 lawmakers to invoke the House of Representatives' right to express an opinion on Vice President ...
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| Nov 12 05:37 |
South Korea |
UK lawmaker calls for legal limits on heading in soccer training
A British lawmaker has called for legal restrictions on repetitive heading during soccer training amid growing concerns about the risk of brain damage among players. According to the BBC, Labour Party lawmaker …
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| Nov 12 05:34 |
China |
Chinese VP urges Global South solidarity to achieve green development
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Wednesday that countries of the Global South are bound by a shared future, and only through solidarity and cooperation can they achieve green development.
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| Nov 12 05:33 |
Indonesia |
Gibran conveys VP resignation letter to MPR leaders
Gibran Rakabuming Raka has tendered his resignation as vice president as he meets the leaders of the ...
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| Nov 12 05:31 |
Indonesia |
MPR leaders arrive at parliament amid reports of Gibran's resignation
Several leaders of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) arrived at the parliamentary complex in ...
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| Nov 12 05:28 |
Malaysia |
Take house arrest proposal to Cabinet, not NGOs, Wan Saiful tells Mat Sabu
Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan says NGOs typically make appeals to ministers, not the other way around.
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| Nov 12 05:26 |
China |
Gibran officially resigns as Indonesia’s vice-president after degree scandal
Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka handed in his resignation to the upper house of parliament on Thursday in the midst of a scandal over his high school diploma. Ahmad Muzani, speaker of …
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| Nov 12 05:24 |
Malaysia |
Taiwan ‘reunification’ a historical inevitability, says Xi
China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its territory, a claim Taipei firmly rejects.
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| Nov 12 05:15 |
Malaysia |
Anwar hits back at Hamzah over ‘rock the boat’ criticism on Taiwan
Prime minister says he did not endorse a Chinese military attack on Taiwan in a recent Al Jazeera interview.
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| Nov 12 05:13 |
Malaysia |
Johor MB invokes Rukun Negara, warns politicians against dragging palace into Najib row
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 12 — The royal institution must not be dragged into partisan squabbles surrounding former prime m...
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| Nov 12 04:58 |
China |
Chinese vice president meets Turkish president on sidelines of COP31
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, as President Xi Jinping's special representative, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Antalya Leaders' Summit of the 31st United …
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| Nov 12 04:58 |
Malaysia |
No extra cost to taxpayers for Najib’s 24/7 home detention security, says home minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Security arrangements for Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s home detention incur no additional...
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| Nov 12 04:35 |
Malaysia |
Global powers head to Asia with trade, AI, security in focus
The global spotlight turns to Asia as world leaders gather for back-to-back summits — Asean in Manila from Nov 16-18 and Apec in Shenzhen from Nov 18-19.
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| Nov 12 04:02 |
Malaysia |
Taiwan’s Apec participation on equal basis, says president
The Nov 18-19 Apec summit in Shenzhen comes amid tense Taipei-Beijing ties, with Taiwan seeking meaningful participation in the regional trade and economic cooperation.
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| Nov 12 03:48 |
Malaysia |
Najib’s immediate family can stay with him during house arrest, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Only immediate family members are permitted to reside in the same house as Datuk Seri Mohd...
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| Nov 12 03:45 |
Philippines |
P205,000 Tokyo dinner puts Duterte couple’s ‘modest lifestyle’ under scrutiny
MANILA, Philippines — A dinner bill exceeding P200,000 at an upscale restaurant in Japan has come under scrutiny during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with prosecution counsel questioning whether the spending …
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| Nov 12 03:25 |
Philippines |
VP Sara's defense team no longer presenting BPI official
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday decided not to present a witness from Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) for her impeachment trial.
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| Nov 12 03:25 |
Philippines |
FACT CHECK: Bianca Gonzalez did not say she’d be disappointed if VP Sara isn’t jailed
No reports confirm that the television host made the statement; she has previously been the subject of fabricated quote cards on social media
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| Nov 12 03:22 |
Malaysia |
UK PM eyes EU ‘prize’ as leaders meet ahead of crunch summit
Polls show most Britons regretted leaving the EU.
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| Nov 12 03:16 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong 2019 protest prosecutions ‘no barrier’ to BN(O) visa route, UK home secretary confirms
Britain’s home secretary has confirmed that prosecutions for taking part in the 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong will not prevent otherwise eligible applicants from accessing the British National (Overseas) visa route. …
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