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Oct 23
09:18
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Philippines puts bounty on Duterte’s fugitive drug-war enforcer
The bounty on Senator Ronald Dela Rosa comes just over a month before Rodrigo Duterte is to stand trial on Nov 30 for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder.
Oct 23
08:46
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Corporate mafia task force’s terms of reference to go before Cabinet next week, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The terms of reference for a special task force investigating allegations of a “corporat...
Oct 23
08:27
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
China says US should stop discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions
The ministry was responding to US Defence Department restrictions on research funding for dozens of Chinese universities and laboratories.
Oct 23
07:46
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Abang Johari calls for Sarawak state assembly dissolution on Monday
KUCHING, Oct 23 — The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly is set to be dissolved on Monday, Oct 26, 2026, paving th...
Oct 23
07:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Sarawak assembly to dissolve next Monday
Premier Abang Johari Openg says the Yang di-Pertua Negeri has approved his request to dissolve the assembly, with polling due within 60 days.
Oct 23
07:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 23
07:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
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'.
Oct 23
07:03
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Rafizi instructs lawyers to sue Ramanan, says minister’s graft claims crossed defamation line
PETALING JAYA, Oct 23 — Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has instructed his lawyers to begin...
Oct 23
06:07
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Khao San Road businesses ask PM to ease midnight closing rules
Bangkok nightlife operators have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to review Khao San Road closing hours, saying stricter enforcement of midnight restrictions is hurting businesses and tourism in the popular tourist district. …
Oct 23
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Ex-Bangsamoro lawmaker denies link to Laos drug smuggling attempt
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied any involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5-billion worth of illegal drug shipment from Laos, lamenting that he …
Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Lee's approval rating hits 40% for 1st time since early September: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 40 percent for the first time since early September, a poll showed Friday. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday through Thursday on …
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Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Lee appoints special inspector to probe corruption involving first family, aides
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday appointed a former senior prosecutor as special inspector tasked with investigating irregularities involving the president's spouse, close relatives and senior presidential officials. Lee approved the appointment …
Oct 23
04:59
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years
Maria Corina Machado's proxy won the 2024 election, according to vote tallies released by the opposition, but the government backed Nicolas Maduro.
Oct 23
04:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
AFC backs Infantino for re-election as Fifa president
Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa reaffirmed the body’s support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who is seeking a fourth term until 2031.
Oct 23
04:35
CN South China Morning Post
China
‘I am not resigning’: embattled leader digs in as Malaysia royal crisis deepens
Embattled Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim has denied claims that he has resigned, as a constitutional crisis in the Malaysian state spiralled further following a move by his executive council to …
Oct 23
03:26
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Israel’s far-right Ben Gvir seeks new ground in election
Itamar Ben Gvir's divisive influence shows no sign of waning, with polls projecting his Otzma Yehudit party to win eight or nine of parliament's 120 seats.
Oct 23
03:20
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Lim Guan Eng demands govt reveal cost, tender process and approval behind ‘national embarrassment’ TuJu app
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng today called on the federal government to disclose how much the TuJu...
Oct 23
03:14
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Fadhlina: PKR Melaka candidate selection in final stages
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The list of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidates for the Melaka State Election (PRN) is c...
Oct 23
02:58
MY Malay Mail
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...
Oct 23
02:58
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump to move forward with planned arch project despite legal action
Construction of US president Donald Trump’s proposed arch could begin as early as Nov 5, the day a commission is due to vote on its site and building plans.
Oct 23
02:49
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 23
02:48
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
DP lawmaker says long road ahead to bring justice to Itaewon disaster victims
Finding the truth and justice for families of the 2022 Itaewon disaster victims remain a far off goal, Rep. Nam In-soon of the ruling Democratic Party said Friday, adding that those responsible …
Oct 23
02:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Find ‘win-win’ deal among parties before GE16, GRS told
Analyst Arvin Tajari says each component party should be given room to pursue its own interests without undermining the coalition as a whole.
Oct 23
02:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US welcomes conclusion of latest Venezuela democratic transition talks
The third round of talks delivered tangible results, including an agreement to review and revise several repressive laws to increase political and social freedom.
Oct 23
01:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump backs Ramaswamy over attack ad featuring rival’s estranged mother
US President Donald Trump called Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad on Democratic rival Amy Acton 'so good' and accused the media of a coordinated attack to undermine the Republican’s chances.
Oct 23
01:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Karam Singh Veriah, the lawyer who fought injustice at a personal cost
Ahead of what would have been Karam’s 90th birthday, his daughter Jasvinder Kaur pays tribute to the renowned lawyer, politician and activist.
Oct 23
01:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
PAS’s deference strengthens Zahid’s claim to be next PM, says analyst
Mazlan Ali says Umno is unlikely to concede the top post if it emerges as the stronger partner in a pact that wins federal power.
Oct 23
01:02
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Around 150,000 rally in Belgrade as Serbia heads to pivotal poll
A leaderless movement of student-backed candidates is the biggest threat former President Aleksandar Vucic has faced ahead of elections this weekend.
Oct 23
00:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
MILF chief pushed to rule ‘rainbow coalition’
COTABATO CITY — Some 1,500 supporters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) gathered at the city plaza here on Thursday to air their call for the elected Bangsamoro parties and district …
Oct 22
22:11
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
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 …
Oct 22
22:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 22
21:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US judge orders Trump to testify in BBC defamation case by Dec 11
US President Donald Trump accused the BBC of deceptively editing its documentary ‘Trump: A Second Chance’ to portray him as inciting violence before the Jan 6, 2021, US Capitol attack.
Oct 22
21:42
JP Japan Today
Japan
LDP party proposes fewer seat cuts than coalition partner seeks
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday proposed a compromise plan that would cut fewer Diet seats than its junior coalition partner seeks and introduce a proportional seat…
Oct 22
21:34
JP Japan Today
Japan
Asian soccer chief gives no hint about support -- or opposition -- to Infantino
The president of the Asian Football Confederation gave no hint Thursday about the body's support — or opposition — to the re-election of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.…
Oct 22
20:30
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
[Lee Byung-jong] President Lee’s X posts
Addiction to social media is not limited to children and young people. A growing number of political leaders are turning to social media to communicate directly with their constituencies. Indian Prime Minister …
Oct 22
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
China escalating election interference efforts, NSB says
Oct 22
18:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
SWS: Fewer Filipinos follow Duterte trial than past impeachments
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos closely followed the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte compared with past impeachment proceedings, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported. According to its survey conducted from …
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Oct 22
17:38
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Senate president slams critics of ‘Triangle Strategy’ book
Senate President Hun Sen on Wednesday ridiculed critics who accused a newly launched book documenting his Triangle Strategy of distorting the Kingdom’s history, questioning how they could condemn a 1,111-page publication without …
Oct 22
17:34
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
215,000 register to vote in 14 days of roll revision
A total of 215,774 Cambodians registered to vote during the first 14 days of the 2026 voter list revision and registration drive, while more than 414,000 updated their biometric data, according to …
Oct 22
16:23
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Tulfo leads VP survey, support rises to 24.5%
SEN. Raffy Tulfo widened his lead in the race for vice president in the 2028 elections, gaining 6.2 percentage points in August to top the latest survey by Momentum Research.Tulfo garnered 24.5 …