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Oct 26
04:42
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Investors eye elections, central banks and earnings
Global markets started the week cautiously, with Wall Street futures and most of Asia slightly down ahead of central bank meetings.
Oct 26
04:07
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Anwar congratulates ‘dear friend’ Lula on Brazil election triumph
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Brazilian President Luiz In&aac...
Oct 26
03:59
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Win first, settle after: Zambry tells BN parties to focus on Melaka race
LUMUT, Oct 26 — All parties in Barisan Nasional (BN) must prioritise securing victory for the coalition in the 16t...
Oct 26
03:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bolsonaro seeks to annul Brazil election after Lula victory
The vote was marked by confusion after a Supreme Court ruling extended polling by two hours following complaints over transport disruptions and heavy rain.
Oct 26
03:05
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Cayetano backs Escudero’s pledge to reject VP post if Sara Duterte is impeached
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday supported Sen. Francis Escudero’s pledge to turn down the vice presidency if Vice President Sara Duterte is removed from office through …
Oct 26
03:04
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
When Medicines Run Out, Patient Safety Is At Stake
Ermelinda Marques Master’s Student in Health Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada Medicines are not merely good stored in the warehouses of hospital or health centres. For patients, they are an …
Oct 26
02:55
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Global leaders congratulate Brazilian president Lula on re-election
Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.
Oct 26
02:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks
President Xi Jinping and other top leaders will look to tighten discipline within their ranks, curb corruption and make cadres more effective and loyal.
Oct 26
02:46
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Lawmaker urges Indonesian police chief to intensify drug crackdown
Habiburokhman, chairman of Commission III of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR), urged National Police ...
Oct 26
02:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
PBB support, local party preference pose hurdles for PAS in Sarawak
Analysts say the 'Sarawak First' sentiment is strong, and that the Muslim Malay-Melanau community has little reason to switch to PAS.
Oct 26
02:42
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi and the courage to lead beyond domination
Guest contributor Alan Clements Myanmar’s detained Nobel Peace laureate and former State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, led the country’s democratically elected civilian government before the military seized power in February 2021. …
Oct 26
02:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
France’s debt woes in focus as ECB meets
French bond yields surged to their highest level since 2002 last week amid a budget standoff over plans to reduce the country's vast debt.
Oct 26
02:11
CN CGTN state media
China
China marks anniversary of Taiwan's recovery
China on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of its recovery of Taiwan and observed Taiwan Recovery Day, with commemorative events held across the Taiwan Strait to honor the shared history of resistance …
Oct 26
01:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
March to Parliament over death of detainee in police custody
Tomorrow's march to demand justice for Noorizwan Zulkefly’s death in police custody is scheduled to begin at Taman Tugu at 10.30am before proceeding to Parliament.
Oct 26
01:35
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump invokes 9/11 to urge Michigan voters to oppose El-Sayed
The US president has sought to paint the Democratic Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed as an anti-American Muslim radical, likening him to the attackers.
Oct 26
01:16
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
PKR takes aim at ‘Big Brother’ Umno as MCA walkout exposes deeper BN rifts
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The move by MCA to walk out of an event to unveil Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the...
Oct 26
01:04
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Perikatan confirms using own logo for Melaka election as tensions with Bersatu mount
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) will initiate disciplinary proceedings against Parti Pribumi Bersat...
Oct 26
01:02
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Fukushima Gov. Uchibori wins fourth term in landslide election
Uchibori, 62, received support from local chapters of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and three opposition parties.
Oct 26
00:56
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil’s President
DÍLI, 26 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s presidential runoff election. Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court reported that Lula secured …
Oct 26
00:46
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Sarawak election countdown begins with assembly dissolution today, EC meeting next
KUCHING, Oct 26 — The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved today, paving the way for the 13...
Oct 26
00:22
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Machado returns to Venezuela to urge democratic transition
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's return risks complicating the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy for Venezuela.
Oct 25
23:40
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat in historic election win for student protest movement
Oct 25
23:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in decades
Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including in areas near the 960km desert border with Algeria.
Oct 25
23:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
‘Marine has to win’: Le Pen supporters fear for France’s future
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen vows to restore the rule of law, accusing president Emmanuel Macron's government of being soft on violent protesters.
Oct 25
23:03
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Serbia’s student movement ousts longtime leader in parliamentary poll
Voters cast ballots in huge numbers on Sunday, with the country recording its highest turnout in more than three decades.
Oct 25
22:46
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement; UK facing backlash over diplomatic outreach to regime
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement Thailand welcomes U.S. engagement with Burma and expects discussions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila next month on how ​to proceed with the …
Oct 25
22:41
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
SC urged to rule swiftly on Manila electoral case
FORMER Manila councilor Luis “Joey” Chua Uy has urged the Supreme Court (SC) to swiftly resolve his petition challenging the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) decision to nullify his victory in the May …
Oct 25
22:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Thousands gather in Prague to protest public media funding changes
Czech lawmakers voted to fast-track a bill that would replace public media licence fees with state funding.
Oct 25
22:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Zelensky says trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting to take place in November
The Ukrainian president confirms an earlier statement by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov that a trilateral meeting is planned to take place in the UAE.
Oct 25
22:12
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Brazil extends voting in tight race between Lula, Bolsonaro
A Supreme Court ruling just minutes after polls were set to close at 5pm local time ordered voting extended across the country until 7pm.
Oct 25
21:50
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Brazil pauses presidential vote count after Supreme Court extends voting hours
The election pits leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Oct 25
21:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela
Maria Corina Machado has been in exile since covertly leaving her South American homeland in late 2025 to receive her Nobel Peace Prize.
Oct 25
21:33
JP Japan Today
Japan
Serbia's Vucic concedes election defeat in historic win for student protest movement
Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to ‌a student-led protest movement in a historic election on Sunday that ends his long grip on power and heralds a new political…
Oct 25
21:18
CN South China Morning Post
China
Brazil’s election left hanging as judge extends vote after polls close, sparking chaos
A Supreme Court justice in Brazil ordered polls in the presidential run-off to stay open for two more hours on Sunday, minutes after voting had officially ended at 5pm Brasilia time (4am …
Oct 25
21:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Israel’s Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran
Gadi Eisenkot pledged to heal divisions, portraying Benjamin Netanyahu as unfit to lead at his final major rally before Israelis vote.
Oct 25
20:21
SG Mothership
Singapore
No new faces in PAP's top leadership signals party's preference for stability & continuity: Analysts
But some first-term political office-holders such as Jeffrey Siow and Jasmin Lau might get co-opted later, analysts believe.
Oct 25
19:31
CN South China Morning Post
China
Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns home after fraught year in exile
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned home on Sunday after nearly a year away, and after several failed attempts to return that strained her ties with US President Donald Trump’s administration. …
Oct 25
18:49
CN South China Morning Post
China
Trump ‘not trying to meddle’ in Alaska election results by suing over Senate race: Blanche
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Trump administration’s lawsuit to block certification of Alaska’s Senate results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses the race and argued that the legal challenge …
Oct 25
18:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Escudero says he’s not biased in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Escudero has said that he is not being biased in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutert and that the proceedings ar fair. During an episode …
Oct 25
16:11
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson hopes Bato’s arrest will be peaceful
SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday expressed hope that the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa would be carried out peacefully, without violence or tragedy.Lacson made the comment on social media as …