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Oct 22
01:59
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
AGC given two weeks to address Rulers’ feedback on separating A-G and public prosecutor roles
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) has asked the Attorney-General’s Ch...
Oct 22
01:48
CN CGTN state media
China
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that against the backdrop of a continuously evolving and complex international situation, China and Russia have maintained close coordination, serving as a valuable force for …
Oct 22
00:45
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Melaka seat deal done: BN takes 21, PAS and allies get seven
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 22 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest 21 seats while PAS and its allies will contest seven in ne...
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Oct 21
22:37
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
The money behind Myanmar’s coups, and the test in Paris
Guest contributor James Shwe From Ne Win to Min Aung Hlaing, every military seizure of power has made a narrow circle rich and the people poorer. When the Financial Action Task Force …
Oct 21
22:36
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
EU urged to sanction entire oil and gas sector; Southeast Asian human rights forum expels Myanmar
EU urged to sanction Myanmar’s entire oil and gas sector Fourteen advocacy groups, including human rights groups such as Burma Campaign UK, Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK), and Fortify Rights, have demanded …
Oct 21
21:53
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump envoy criticised for calling Putin ‘humanitarian’
Steve Witkoff’s comment came as US president Donald Trump’s recent pivot away from Ukraine towards Russia faced growing scrutiny.
Oct 21
21:40
JP Japan Today
Japan
Students march into Belgrade while populist Vucic holds rally in Serbia's south ahead of vote
Thousands of people lined the streets of Belgrade on Wednesday to greet marching students arriving to Serbia 's capital on the eve of their final rally ahead of…
Oct 21
21:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Sisi says Egypt will ‘defend Saudi territory’ but will not attack Yemen
The Egyptian president says it is 'inconceivable' for Cairo to stand by as Riyadh's security and stability are threatened.
Oct 21
18:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Kapunan: Pursuing grave threat issue vs VP might have diverted trial
MANILA, Philippines — The grave threats impeachment article filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte could have diverted attention away from the charges against her, as it would have allowed her to …
Oct 21
16:25
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Impeachment case bares regional divide
METRO Manila residents are increasingly inclined to convict and remove Vice President Sara Duterte from office, while a majority of respondents in Mindanao favor her acquittal, reflecting a widening regional divide over …
Oct 21
16:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
VP Sara’s spokesman denies she backs China
VICE President Sara Duterte was not siding with China when she described the Philippines as a “troublemaker” in the Southeast Asian region, her spokesman Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. said on Wednesday, rejecting …
Oct 21
16:23
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Palace to appeal SC budget ruling
THE government will appeal the Supreme Court ruling declaring that unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets unconstitutional, Malacañang said on Wednesday.​Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the high …
Oct 21
16:22
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Bill to protect women in field of politics filed
SEN. Risa Hontiveros has filed Senate Bill 2567 on Tuesday, which seeks to protect women candidates, elected and appointed officials, political party members, campaign volunteers and advocates from abuse directed at them.​”These …
Oct 21
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Court allows labor groups to join wage hike legal tussle
THE Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 152 ruled on Tuesday that labor groups can intervene in the legal battle over Metro Manila’s P85 minimum wage hike, but said the suspension of …
Oct 21
15:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu says ‘toppling’ Iran government only way to end threat
The sabre-rattling came as the Israeli prime minister headed into the last week of a tight race for re-election.
Oct 21
14:56
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, Australia strengthen defense cooperation with AUD$62 million support package
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and Australia have strengthened their defence and security partnership by signing a new cooperation framework backed by an Australian support package worth AUD$62 million. Prime …
Oct 21
14:30
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Signs point to Kim Jong Un preparing for a Trump-Kim summit
As talk of a possible Trump-Kim summit grows in 2026, shifts in North Korea’s domestic political events suggest Kim Jong Un is quietly preparing to meet Donald Trump. The U.S. president told …
Oct 21
14:13
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Merz says EU ready to defend industry against ‘unfair’ Chinese trade
The German chancellor accused China of using subsidies and an undervalued currency to gain export advantages.
Oct 21
13:28
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PBBM balances Filipinos’ welfare, territorial interests amid spat with Chinese envoy
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said the government needs to balance the country's interests and the welfare of Filipinos in China in addressing calls to expel Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan for …
Oct 21
13:20
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Govt approves four law proposals to modernise electoral system
DÍLI, 22 October 2026 (TATOLI) — The Government has approved four draft Law Proposals to amend electoral legislation and the electoral register, update and harmonise electoral procedures, modernise the voter registration system, …
Oct 21
13:18
CN CGTN state media
China
CGTN Poll: Long March spirit explains why the CPC can succeed
The CGTN poll shows that 63.9% of global respondents closely associate CPC leadership with China's development achievements; among Global South respondents, this figure reaches 71.4%. When describing their deepest impression of the …
Oct 21
13:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Thousands of Greek students, teachers protest over education, pay
The protests add pressure on prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' centre-right government, which faces elections in mid-2027.
Oct 21
12:52
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Activists raise human rights issues ahead of Thailand’s four-yearly UN review in Geneva
Activists and grassroots leaders held a press conference on 21 October to highlight persistent problems in half a dozen areas ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process in Geneva, a United …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Hankyoreh
South Korea
Appeals court slashes prison term for Yoon’s justice minister over martial law role
Same story: 4 more articles · 3 outlets
Oct 21
12:02
KR Hankyoreh
South Korea
Before they can vote, Korea’s teens are already swimming in election fraud content
Oct 21
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Kapunan: Evidence filed early to prevent delays in Nov. 9 VP trial
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel filed its formal offer of evidence on Tuesday, deliberately ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to prevent procedural delays from disrupting the resumption of Vice …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
DPK considering parliamentary probe into Supreme Court chief amid impeachment calls
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Wednesday it is considering launching a parliamentary investigation into Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae amid an ongoing debate within the party over whether …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Election official found dead after special counsel questioning
A National Election Commission (NEC) official was found dead Wednesday, a day after being questioned by a special counsel team investigating the election watchdog in connection with the unprecedented ballot shortages in …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Prosecutors seek 5-year prison term for pastor over courthouse riot
Prosecutors on Wednesday requested a five-year prison term for conservative activist pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon over his alleged involvement in a courthouse riot last year by supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
President Lee to increase engagement through live broadcasts, social media
President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he will increase engagement with the public through live broadcasts, the press, on-site visits and social media. The president made the remarks on the social platform …
Oct 21
11:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain
The French leader made the remarks as he and his government struggled to get on top of a crisis that has scarred France's image both abroad and in financial markets.
Oct 21
11:37
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
President uses Gemini to defend plans to invite prosecution chiefs to Cabinet meetings
President Lee Jae Myung turned to Google's artificial intelligence assistant Gemini to defend his plans to invite the chiefs of two newly established agencies to attend Cabinet meetings, a move that would …
Oct 21
10:37
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Prabowo berates countries that ‘insult’ Indonesia over wildfires
The Indonesian president blamed unnamed corporations for the wildfires that have devastated large areas and sent toxic haze into neighbouring countries.
Oct 21
10:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Not a single minister around: Hassan pans absence during budget debate
The Pasir Gudang MP also urges equal funding for all constituencies, saying the current administration may no longer be in power the next term.
Oct 21
10:22
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand welcomes 971 foreign firms amid nominee crackdown
Thailand authorised 971 foreign businesses and firms linked to more than 271 billion baht in foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, even as the government intensifies its nationwide crackdown …
Oct 21
10:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Argentina’s Milei calls Spanish PM Sanchez a ‘dictator’ in Madrid visit
Javier Milei's visit comes less than six weeks before Spain's tightly fought legislative elections on Nov 29.
Oct 21
10:02
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong’s Election Committee race: should you care? Here’s what you need to know
Nominations have closed for Hong Kong’s Election Committee election, setting the stage for the November 22 poll. The poll, the second since Beijing overhauled the city’s electoral system to ensure patriots rule …
Oct 21
09:56
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Home Ministry: Govt has no plans to amend citizenship law for children born before parents’ marriage registration
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The government has no plans to amend Section 17 of Part III of the Second Schedule of the F...
Oct 21
09:16
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
PM Anwar expresses concern over Middle East conflict, condemns Houthi attacks
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia continues to view with great concern the dangerous escalation of conflict unf...
Oct 21
09:13
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysian Bar, office-bearers awarded RM59,499 after winning part of appeal over 2022 independence march
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 21 —The Court of Appeal today partly allowed the Malaysian Bar’s appeal over its 2022 Walk fo...