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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
1681–1720 of 2157 stories (2467 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 22 16:17 |
Philippines |
SC: Unprogrammed funds not illegal per se
THE Supreme Court has clarified that unprogrammed appropriations are not illegal as long as they comply with specific conditions.The high court said that unprogrammed appropriations “are not unconstitutional per se as long …
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| Oct 22 16:16 |
Philippines |
Drilon backs SC ruling, seeks clarification on Congress powers
FORMER Senate president Franklin Drilon welcomed the Supreme Court’s recognition of unprogrammed appropriations as a valid budgetary tool, but urged Congress to seek clarification on provisions he said could encroach on its …
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| Oct 22 16:07 |
Philippines |
CHR probes alleged police abuse in rally
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Thursday it is conducting a probe into alleged excessive use of force by the police against a journalist during a farmers’ protest outside the Department …
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| Oct 22 15:07 |
Philippines |
Ombudsman to review impeachment prosecutors' evidence vs. VP Sara
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said his office will review the evidence that the House prosecution will turn over from the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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| Oct 22 13:42 |
South Korea |
North Koreans dodge style patrols as constitution enshrines the socialist lifestyle
North Koreans are finding quiet ways around the socialist lifestyle crackdown in 2026, even after Kim Jong Un’s government wrote the campaign into the country’s revised constitution. Sources inside the country say …
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| Oct 22 12:46 |
Thailand |
Why Thailand Should Accept Cambodia’s Offer to Normalise Diplomatic Ties Now
Over a year after the undeclared war between Thailand and Cambodia started, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn this week called for the restoration of diplomatic relations with Thailand. …
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| Oct 22 12:30 |
Malaysia |
Forget Zahid and BN, go solo in GE16, Zaid urges PAS
The former Kota Bharu MP claims BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is insincere about working with PAS, which he believes can win 60 parliamentary seats in GE16 on its own.
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| Oct 22 12:15 |
Malaysia |
French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests
President Emmanuel Macron said curfews and other security measures would be imposed, including bans on 'groups without legitimacy' holding protests.
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| Oct 22 12:06 |
Malaysia |
Russia targets European firms, largely spares US rivals
Moscow’s temporary administration of foreign-owned businesses has mainly affected European companies as the Kremlin seeks to restore economic ties with Washington.
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| Oct 22 12:02 |
Singapore |
S'pore & UAE look towards Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, deepening economic & energy ties
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) established a Comprehensive Partnership in 2019.
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| Oct 22 12:02 |
Singapore |
Syed Saddiq hits back at Indonesian ex-minister's haze accusations, says he'll not shield polluters in M'sia
The Indonesian ex-trade minister accused Syed of using the haze to score political points and argued that Malaysian plantation companies should also be held accountable.
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| Oct 22 11:57 |
South Korea |
PPP urges gov't to resume loudspeaker broadcasts against N. Korea's mine blast
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday renewed calls for the government to resume loudspeaker broadcasts along the inter-Korean border to protest against recent mine blasts in the Demilitarized Zone …
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| Oct 22 11:57 |
South Korea |
6 more election offices entered false voter turnout data: special counsel
A special counsel team said Thursday that six additional local election commissions have been found to have falsely entered voter turnout data during the June 3 local elections, bringing the total to …
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| Oct 22 11:57 |
South Korea |
Parliamentary committee adopts confirmation report for special inspector nominee
A parliamentary committee adopted a confirmation hearing report for a special inspector nominee Thursday, clearing the way for the appointment of the first presidential watchdog in over a decade. The parliamentary legislation …
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| Oct 22 11:48 |
Malaysia |
Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize
The ICC thanked the European Parliament for awarding it the Sakharov Prize amid what it described as unprecedented challenges facing the court and its officials.
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| Oct 22 10:42 |
Malaysia |
Samsuri rallies Perikatan machinery for Melaka polls after court freezes RoS deregistration
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has welcomed a High Court...
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| Oct 22 10:00 |
Malaysia |
EC opens 30-day review of September 2026 supplementary electoral roll
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Supplementary Electoral Roll for September 2026 (DPT BLN9/2026) will be open for review fo...
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| Oct 22 09:21 |
China |
Chinese students stand by France study plans despite widespread civil unrest
Social unrest in France is not deterring some Chinese students from pursuing studies there – at least for now. Despite nationwide demonstrations over the rising cost of living and declining public services …
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| Oct 22 09:16 |
Malaysia |
No drones without approval, Melaka police tell election candidates
MELAKA, Oct 22 — Candidates and political parties intending to use drones during the Melaka State Election campaig...
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| Oct 22 09:13 |
Malaysia |
UN expert urges Indonesia to reconsider involvement in Trump’s Gaza board
President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to withdraw Indonesia from the Board of Peace if its membership fails to benefit Palestinians.
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| Oct 22 09:01 |
Malaysia |
PN supreme council to meet, Bersatu invited
Takiyuddin Hassan says 'PN is back' following the High Court’s stay of the coalition’s deregistration.
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| Oct 22 08:40 |
Thailand |
Phuket activists plan new Chabad protest for October 31
The Phuket Land Protection Group (PLPG) and allied networks are planning another protest against Chabad House Patong on October 31, with a rally scheduled at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town amid continued …
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| Oct 22 08:35 |
Philippines |
OSG to seek clarification on SC 'guardrails' on executive's budget power
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), will seek clarification on the limits and "guardrails" set by the Supreme Court for the exercise of …
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| Oct 22 08:24 |
Malaysia |
Prabowo’s allies distance themselves from flagship free meals programme
Mass food poisoning and graft linked to the programme have emerged as the first major test of their support for the Indonesian president.
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| Oct 22 06:29 |
Myanmar |
Min Aung Hlaing meets Nippon Foundation chair amid backchannel talks in Japan
Pro-democracy activists in Japan told DVB that they were “concerned” over a recent meeting between regime leader Min Aung Hlaing and Japan’s Special Envoy for National Reconciliation in Myanmar, Yohei Sasakawa, in …
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| Oct 22 06:09 |
Malaysia |
No Perikatan, no problem? Political analysts say Opposition faces a tricky Melaka campaign
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The split between PAS and Bersatu following an internal crisis in Perikatan Nasional (PN),...
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| Oct 22 06:01 |
Philippines |
Bangsamoro groups hold Murad-led ‘rainbow’ coalition rally at Mendiola
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro groups and their supporters will hold a rally at Mendiola in Manila on Thursday, Oct. 22, to urge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to back a “rainbow parties coalition” …
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| Oct 22 06:00 |
Philippines |
Lawmaker warns of escalation after report of possible Chinese sanctions vs Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña on Thursday warned that China’s alleged consideration of retaliatory measures against the Philippines could further escalate tensions between the two countries, following a report …
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| Oct 22 05:57 |
South Korea |
Veterans minister to pay tribute to 2 late former presidents
Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul will visit the graves of two former presidents, including controversial former dictator Park Chung-hee, the veterans ministry said Thursday, following through on his pledge to honor past leaders …
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| Oct 22 05:18 |
Philippines |
SC upholds unprogrammed funds but bars Congress from increasing president’s budget
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations under strict conditions but barred Congress from increasing the president’s proposed budget, saying such increases violate the Constitution.In a …
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| Oct 22 04:56 |
Malaysia |
DAP lawmaker condemns police action against lawyers over sharing of Noorizwan’s custodial death photos
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Jelutong Member of Parliament RSN Rayer today criticised the police for opening an investig...
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| Oct 22 04:39 |
Malaysia |
Last phone pings of 54 missing Malaysians traced to Nepal glacial flood site, foreign minister tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The last signals emitted from the mobile phones of the missing Malaysians in Nepal were tra...
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| Oct 22 04:30 |
Thailand |
Thailand video news | App Fee Crackdown, Pad Kra Pao Lawsuit, Pattaya Thief Escapes Police
In Thailand video news, Jay brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and beyond. The headlines include a proposed crackdown on rising delivery app fees, a million-baht legal dispute over a …
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| Oct 22 04:23 |
Malaysia |
Kyiv and Moscow trade attacks after US envoy visits Russia
Attacks continued despite US envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, with 630 drones launched towards the Moscow region.
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| Oct 22 04:19 |
Malaysia |
Trump campaigns in South Carolina to support Senate candidate Graham
US president Donald Trump has campaigned for Republican Senator Darline Graham, who is running neck and neck with Democrat Annie Andrews in a traditionally Republican state.
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| Oct 22 04:18 |
Malaysia |
Parties urged to put transfer of RoS powers to EC in GE16 manifestos
Civil society group Projek Sama says transferring the RoS’s power over party registration to the EC will ensure the department is no longer under the home minister’s control.
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| Oct 22 03:53 |
Hong Kong |
What’s holding up Washington’s $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan?
Taiwan has been waiting months for US President Donald Trump to approve a $14 billion sale of weapons and equipment, which the island democracy would use to fend off a potential Chinese …
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| Oct 22 02:51 |
Malaysia |
Don’t question proposal for ‘new PN’, Bersatu leader tells PAS
Bersatu associate wing chief R Sri Sanjeevan says PAS should reflect on its own record and explain why PN was deregistered while under the party's administration.
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| Oct 22 02:36 |
Malaysia |
Abu Bakar to appeal against Bersatu suspension
Perlis menteri besar acknowledges the disciplinary board's decision and says he will file his appeal through the prescribed procedures.
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| Oct 22 02:18 |
Malaysia |
Canada’s Carney visits Turkey in push to ease US trade dependence
The Canadian prime minister and President Tayyip Erdogan are expected to sign a declaration deepening cooperation in four areas including defence and energy.
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