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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
1601–1640 of 2239 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 23 07:25 |
Malaysia |
How five Boeing 777s linked Madagascar’s power elite to Iran
Tycoon Mamy Ravatomanga faces trial Tuesday over five Boeing 777s allegedly routed to Iran via Madagascar to evade US sanctions.
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| Oct 23 07:15 |
Malaysia |
Ahead of Apec summit, Trump comes knocking on Kim’s door
The US president said last week that he 'may' meet with Kim Jong Un during his Asian tour next month and that it 'would be exciting'.
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| Oct 23 06:11 |
South Korea |
Seoul proposes military talks with Pyongyang as border tensions rise
South Korea on Friday proposed military talks with North Korea to prevent accidental border clashes as tensions rise following a mine blast that injured South Korean troops in the Demilitarized Zone. The …
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| Oct 23 05:57 |
South Korea |
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea over border conflict issue
South Korea on Friday proposed to hold military talks with North Korea to prevent accidental clashes stemming from unclear border lines in the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). The proposal comes as tensions …
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| Oct 23 05:30 |
China |
North Korean silence signals Trump-Kim summit unlikely: US, South Korean officials
US and South Korean officials see the chances fading of a meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year, according to five people with knowledge of the …
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| Oct 23 05:29 |
Vietnam |
From new folk chess sets to culture and ASEAN people-to-people diplomacy VITừ bộ cờ dân gian mới đến văn hóa và ngoại giao nhân dân ASEAN
Sáng nay (23.10), cuộc tọa đàm khoa học quốc tế về 'Văn hóa và ngoại giao nhân dân trong tiến trình xây dựng cộng đồng ASEAN tầm nhìn đến năm 2045' đã …
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| Oct 23 04:42 |
China |
Chinese envoy urges UNSC reform on fairer representation
The ultimate goal of UN Security Council reform is to change the situation where developed countries are over-represented, a Chinese envoy said on Thursday.
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| Oct 23 04:11 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong slams UK’s ‘untruthful remarks’ in 6-monthly report highlighting ‘expanding scope’ of national security laws
Hong Kong authorities have slammed the UK for making “untruthful remarks, slanders and smears” about the city’s affairs in its latest six-monthly report that described the “expanding scope and application” of national …
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| Oct 23 04:09 |
Hong Kong |
Apec finance chiefs' meet 'perfect prelude to summit'
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui said on Friday the Apec finance ministers' meeting that concluded in Hong Kong on Wednesday was the "perfect prelude" to the leaders' summit …
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| Oct 23 02:58 |
Malaysia |
Zahid: BN and PAS to announce Melaka candidates tomorrow
MELAKA, Oct 23 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will announce its candidates for the Melaka State Election, with PAS and it...
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| Oct 23 02:49 |
Philippines |
Bangsamoro groups press Marcos, Murad to seal peace deal before parliament opens
MANILA, Philippines — Bangsamoro leaders and civil society groups have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim before Oct. 30, 2026 to …
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| Oct 23 02:44 |
South Korea |
Seoul calls for North Korean apology over mine blast in letter to UN Security Council
South Korea sent a letter to the UN Security Council president Thursday calling on North Korea to take responsibility for a land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone last month and apologize, …
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| Oct 23 02:44 |
Hong Kong |
130k people used Huanggang over long weekend: Tang
The new Huanggang border crossing facility is operating smoothly but still has room for improvement, Security Minister Chris Tang said on Friday, as he revealed that daily passenger traffic has hit 130,000 …
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| Oct 23 02:33 |
Malaysia |
US diplomat touts Trump alignment with Milei’s Argentina
Javier Milei is one of Donald Trump's Latin American allies, whom the US leader firmly backed a year ago ahead of crucial legislative elections in Argentina.
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| Oct 23 02:29 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste and China strengthen trade and economic cooperation
DILI, 23 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation during the second meeting of their Joint Committee on Bilateral Trade …
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| Oct 23 01:21 |
Timor-Leste |
FLBA participants present 16 projects to address Timor-Leste’s development priorities
DÍLI, 23 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Participants in the third edition of the Futuru Líder Ba ASEAN (FLBA) programme have presented 16 group projects proposing policy recommendations and practical solutions to support …
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| Oct 23 01:10 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia to host D-8 Summit in 2027 after regional conflict delay
Indonesia will host the Developing Eight (D-8) Summit in 2027 following the postponement of this year’s ...
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| Oct 23 00:58 |
China |
Nepal set to receive first-ever US$20 million payout from UN climate damage fund
The United Nations’ climate loss and damage fund moved to provide US$20 million in aid sought by flood-stricken Nepal – the first time it has set aside money for any country – …
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| Oct 23 00:15 |
China |
China's top diplomat holds talks with FM of Republic of the Congo
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Constant-Serge Bounda, minister of foreign affairs, La Francophonie and Congolese Abroad of the Republic of the Congo, on Thursday in Beijing.
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| Oct 22 23:17 |
Malaysia |
UK PM announces military aircraft to help fight future wildfires
The government earmarked up to £45 million to counter the increase in blazes after recent summers exposed Britain's lack of preparedness and response capacity.
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| Oct 22 22:39 |
Myanmar |
Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi allowed first call with her son in 5 years
Myanmar’s detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday was allowed her first telephone call in more than five years with her son, Kim Aris, who announced the occasion in a post …
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| Oct 22 22:35 |
Myanmar |
UK facing backlash over 2-year sanctions pause and diplomatic outreach to Myanmar
Advocacy group Burma Campaign UK issued a strong condemnation of the British government, accusing London of executing a quiet policy shift toward normalizing relations with Myanmar’s military regime while abandoning its commitment …
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| Oct 22 22:32 |
Myanmar |
What should Myanmar expect from Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship?
Napas Thein for ISP-Myanmar Ultimately, the significance of Singapore’s chairmanship will depend not only on what benchmarks ASEAN can develop, but also on whether it can create enduring institutions that help people …
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| Oct 22 22:11 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar jailers allow Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son; 400 returnees from Malaysia still in custody
Myanmar jailers allows Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, shared on Thursday that he had spoken to his 81-year-old mother …
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| Oct 22 22:10 |
Malaysia |
Putin says talks must focus on security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready to resume US-mediated talks with Kyiv next month, but seeks a lasting peace agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire.
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| Oct 22 21:59 |
Singapore |
Commentary: Which G7 economy is the poster child for debt woes?
Among the G7, France and the US are heading into a wall, says Chris Giles for the Financial Times.
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| Oct 22 21:03 |
South Korea |
Trump-Kim summit unlikely in near future amid N. Korean demands: U.S. experts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The prospects of a summit between U.S. President...
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| Oct 22 20:32 |
China |
EU mulls sanctions reprieve for Chinese fabric-maker accused of aiding Russia
Diplomats from the EU’s 27 member states were pressured this week to lift sanctions on Yusha Group, a Chinese textiles manufacturer accused of selling sensitive European technology to Russian buyers. In exchange, …
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| Oct 22 18:11 |
South Korea |
U.S. envoy highlights shipbuilding cooperation with S. Korea in visit to Samsung Heavy's Geoje shipyard
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on...
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| Oct 22 17:39 |
Cambodia |
UN offers forum for peace as Cambodia-Thailand row persists
The United Nations has helped internationalise the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute and create space for diplomacy, but its inability to enforce settlements highlights the limits of multilateral diplomacy in securing lasting peace, an …
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| Oct 22 17:39 |
Cambodia |
King Sihamoni receives credentials of Philippines envoy
King Norodom Sihamoni has received the credentials of newly appointed Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Senen Mangalile, expressing hope that the envoy will elevate bilateral relations ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic …
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| Oct 22 17:37 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia upholds sovereignty amid maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia has reasserted its pledge to uphold international law and protect its territorial integrity after Thailand sent a letter to the Cambodia-Thailand Conciliation Commission under the United Nations Convention on the Law …
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| Oct 22 17:30 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia voices ASEAN call for stronger arms control at UN
Cambodia, speaking on behalf of ASEAN at the United Nations, called for stronger action against illicit arms trafficking and greater regional cooperation on mine action, as the Kingdom continues clearing cluster munitions …
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| Oct 22 17:27 |
Cambodia |
Youth leaders champion sovereign equality at China-ASEAN camp
Cambodia has called on young people from China and ASEAN to uphold sovereign equality, international law and ASEAN centrality while strengthening mutual understanding. The post Youth leaders champion sovereign equality at China-ASEAN …
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| Oct 22 17:23 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia to host Black Swan summit in November
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) will host the Black Swan Summit Cambodia 2026 on November 15-16, bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, technology companies …
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| Oct 22 16:26 |
Philippines |
Report: Beijing considers sanctions
CHINA is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in fuel and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of a Philippine Navy ship grounded at Ayungin …
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| Oct 22 16:10 |
Philippines |
UN monitoring effects of El Niño in PH
THE United Nations (UN) on Thursday said it is closely monitoring the “very strong” El Niño’s impact on the country’s food security and other sectors, which is expected to continue affecting multiple …
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| Oct 22 16:09 |
Philippines |
Warning issued vs working in Iran
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has cautioned Filipinos against illegally seeking employment in Iran, saying the country has imposed a ban on foreign workers.The DFA issued the warning after an unidentified …
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| Oct 22 15:00 |
China |
Quad confirmed, Manila envoy signals likely ‘Squad’ talks before Trump-Xi summit
The Philippine ambassador to the United States signalled possible meetings of the “Squad” bloc ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathering in Manila, as Washington confirmed that the Quadrilateral Security …
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| Oct 22 15:00 |
Malaysia |
Regional cooperation key to lasting solution on haze, says ex-AICHR chair
Edmund Bon says national measures alone are insufficient to tackle the problem.
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