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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
1561–1600 of 2007 stories (2243 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 21 10:53 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, China-ASEAN youth urged to strengthen regional cooperation
Cambodia has called on young people from China and ASEAN to uphold sovereign equality, international law and ASEAN centrality while strengthening mutual understanding and turning shared challenges into practical cooperation. The post …
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| Oct 21 10:38 |
Hong Kong |
'Apec meeting builds trust for future cooperation'
Hosting the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting enabled international decision makers to have a first-hand look at the city’s strengths and set the stage for further cooperation, according to a think tank representative. …
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| Oct 21 10:37 |
Philippines |
ASEAN declaration aims for safe, fair recruitment of migrant workers --DMW
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is crafting a declaration that calls for stronger regional action against fraudulent online recruitment and safer migration amid the prevalence of human trafficking across the …
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| Oct 21 10:17 |
China |
Putin holds Ukraine peace talks with Trump’s envoy Witkoff, frees American Hubbard
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted US special envoy Steve Witkoff in a grand imperial palace on Wednesday to review new ideas on ending the war in Ukraine amid Washington’s latest push to …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 21 10:15 |
Thailand |
North Korean leader’s sister inspects border fortifications as tensions rise with the South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister visited frontline areas where soldiers are reinforcing the heavily armed border with South Korea and renewed a threat to retaliate …
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| Oct 21 10:08 |
Hong Kong |
Apec discussions candid and substantive: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Wednesday said discussions during the two-day Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting were candid and substantive, covering macroeconomic policies, infrastructure financing and digital co-operation. Chan hailed the joint statement …
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| Oct 21 10:07 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia reviews framework for technical aid to developing countries amid global challenges
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry is reviewing ways to strengthen the institutional framewo...
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| Oct 21 09:50 |
China |
Attitudes shifting in Hong Kong’s favour as city reaps Apec benefits: Paul Chan
Hong Kong has reaped the benefits of the Apec finance ministers’ meeting with foreign political leaders broadly supporting cross-border digital finance development and showing renewed appreciation for the city, Financial Secretary Paul …
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| Oct 21 09:23 |
Indonesia |
Global Government AI CITY Innovation Summit Successfully Held
During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, the Global Government AI CITY Innovation Summit was successfully held. Themed " ...
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| Oct 21 09:06 |
China |
Apec meeting highlights Hong Kong’s ‘Going Global’ pathway
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations agreed to boost economic coordination amid mounting challenges after a meeting of finance ministers in Hong Kong. “We note that global imbalances have persisted, creating risks to …
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| Oct 21 09:02 |
South Korea |
Nuclear tests, purges and a pandemic: The long road to the New Yalu River Bridge
China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct. 15, 2026, a full 17 years after the two neighbors first agreed to build it. Strained North Korea-China relations explain …
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| Oct 21 08:55 |
Hong Kong |
Defence, debt, diplomacy: Takaichi’s first year as Japanese prime minister
Wednesday marks the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle markets with her expansive spending and establish herself as a workaholic leader. Here …
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| Oct 21 08:51 |
Timor-Leste |
Govt approves roadmap to implement ASEAN economic commitments 2026-2030
DILI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — The Council of Ministers has approved a national roadmap for the implementation of ASEAN economic commitments 2026–2030. The roadmap was presented by the Minister of Foreign …
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| Oct 21 08:47 |
Thailand |
Thailand pushes back against China’s tourist kidnapping warning
Thailand’s foreign minister has urged China to avoid causing panic with its kidnapping warning to travellers after the Chinese embassy raised concerns about fake job offers targeting Chinese nationals in Thailand. Deputy …
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| Oct 21 08:43 |
China |
Chinese FM to attend 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) opening
Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) …
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| Oct 21 08:41 |
Malaysia |
China condemns Florida arrest warrant for Cuba’s Raul Castro
Beijing's foreign ministry urged Washington on Wednesday to cease 'all forms of coercion and pressure against Cuba', a close ally of China.
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| Oct 21 08:24 |
South Korea |
Top U.S. envoy cites 'turbulence' in S. Korea-U.S. alliance amid rift in security, trade priorities
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. envoy to South Korea on Wednesday descri...
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| Oct 21 08:21 |
Malaysia |
UK lawmakers back contentious Northern Ireland conflict bill
The legislation follows a 2025 UK-Ireland deal to repeal a law ending investigations and prosecutions linked to the Northern Ireland conflict.
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| Oct 21 08:04 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste, South Korea to sign MoU on intellectual property cooperation
DILI, October 21, 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and South Korea are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation on intellectual property. As part of the preparations for …
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| Oct 21 07:58 |
Malaysia |
Micron, Taiwan union sign deal, withdraw from mediation
The agreement with the union at Micron’s largest Taiwan operation in Taichung comes a day before a separate union in Taoyuan plans a one-day warning strike over bonuses and profit-sharing.
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| Oct 21 07:51 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia does not need to ‘play the victim’, says Prak Sokhonn (VIDEO)
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said Cambodia does not need to play the role of a victim because it has already been victimised. The post …
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| Oct 21 07:37 |
Japan |
Takaichi marks one year in office but battles, diplomatic challenges await in 2nd year
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marked one year in office on Wednesday, facing tough parliamentary deliberations ahead on key policy items and mounting diplomatic and security challenges while public…
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| Oct 21 06:34 |
China |
Premier Li's remarks at SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Dushanbe, the …
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| Oct 21 06:32 |
China |
China to actively advance global climate negotiations ahead of COP31
China will send a delegation to the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), scheduled for November 9 to 20 in …
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| Oct 21 06:22 |
South Korea |
AmCham hosts US envoy, military chief for security, economic talks
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea brought together US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Park Steel and US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier T. Brunson on Wednesday to discuss strengthening the …
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| Oct 21 06:05 |
Hong Kong |
Apec meeting 'achieves results, consensus'
Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an said the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting has achieved "practical" results. The 2026 Apec Finance Ministers' Joint Statement and a policy statement on enhancing regional cooperation on digital …
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| Oct 21 06:01 |
Myanmar |
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s ‘5-Point’ Rohingya plan
Guest contributor Shafiur Rahman The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government of Bangladesh has a damning verdict on how former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handled the Rohingya crisis: years of theatre, donor-chasing and …
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| Oct 21 05:58 |
China |
What’s behind the quiet US diplomatic thaw with Myanmar?
Fresh from walking down red carpets laid out by his Southeast Asian neighbours, Myanmar’s ex-military chief Min Aung Hlaing appears to have a new diplomatic feather in his cap: re-engagement with the …
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| Oct 21 05:57 |
South Korea |
PPP slams diplomat withdrawal from Ukraine as 'emotional response'
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday criticized the Lee Jae Myung government's decision to withdraw additional diplomatic personnel from Ukraine, describing the move as an "emotional response." The foreign …
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| Oct 21 05:57 |
South Korea |
Korea expands farm technology support for war-scarred South Sudan
Korean peacekeepers deployed under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are leveraging advanced agricultural science to help improve food security in one of the country's most vulnerable regions. The initiative, led …
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| Oct 21 05:35 |
Japan |
Japan envoy Sasakawa meets Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing, state media says
The meeting comes as international reengagement with the Southeast Asian nation has ramped up after years of diplomatic isolation.
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| Oct 21 05:24 |
Thailand |
Thai FM urges China to keep tourist warnings proportionate to situation
Thailand’s foreign minister has urged the Chinese Embassy to ensure its travel warnings are proportionate to the situation and avoid causing unnecessary panic, following a recent warning to Chinese nationals about suspected …
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| Oct 21 05:01 |
Philippines |
Sara Duterte not siding with China amid Chinese ambassador issue --spox
Vice President Sara Duterte is not siding with amid the heated exchange between Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan and other Philippine government officials, her spokesperson said Wednesday.
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| Oct 21 04:52 |
Philippines |
China to Ridon: Why not suggest closing the entire embassy?
"Why not suggest closing the entire embassy?" This was the response of the Chinese Embassy in Manila to Bicol Saro party-list Representative Terry Ridon's statement urging the Philippine government to deport lower-ranking …
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| Oct 21 04:35 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia sets the pace for stronger ASEAN sports ties
Cambodia is looking to strengthen sporting ties across Southeast Asia as it brings regional sports officials together to shape a shared vision for the future of sports within ASEAN. The post Cambodia …
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| Oct 21 04:25 |
Malaysia |
Evidence becomes a hurdle for transboundary haze act MSBukti jadi halangan akta jerebu rentas sempadan
Malaysia berdepan cabaran kenal pasti punca kebakaran, pemilik tanah dan pihak bertanggungjawab sebelum tindakan undang-undang dapat diambil.
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| Oct 21 03:52 |
Hong Kong |
'HK key to regional digital infrastructure financing'
Hong Kong can contribute to digital infrastructure financing for Apec and its Business Advisory Council, according to the SAR’s alternate representative to the council. Digital infrastructure financing was among the topics discussed …
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| Oct 21 03:44 |
Vietnam |
Black Sea becomes a 'death route', NATO deploys forces to respond VIBiển Đen thành 'tuyến đường tử thần', NATO tung lực lượng ứng phó
Trước hàng loạt cuộc tấn công bằng máy bay không người lái (UAV) nhằm vào tàu hàng khiến hàng chục thủy thủ thương vong, NATO quyết định tăng cường hiện diện tại …
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| Oct 21 02:33 |
Malaysia |
Israel becomes Pacific Islands Forum partner
Israel has strengthened ties with Pacific nations, with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and Fiji among a handful of countries to open embassies in Jerusalem.
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| Oct 21 01:47 |
China |
Premier Li calls for deeper, more substantive cooperation with Russia
China is ready to work with Russia to make sustained efforts to steer bilateral cooperation in a direction that is deeper, more substantive and more resilient, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday …
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