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1841–1880 of 2002 stories (2238 articles)

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Oct 17
06:45
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Death in custody, family rejects police claim of following SOP MSMati dalam tahanan, keluarga tolak dakwaan polis ikut SOP
Waris tuntut siasatan di bawah kes bunuh susulan bedah siasat trauma objek tumpul di kebanyakan bahagian badan mangsa.
Same story: 1 more article
Oct 17
06:35
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
From neighbour disputes to legal reform, Malaysia moves to strengthen community mediation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) is reviewing proposed improvements to the Mediation Ac...
Oct 17
05:49
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
DPM Zahid strengthens Malaysia-China ties, advances global TVET cooperation after five-day visit
TIANJIN, Oct 17 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s five-day working visit to China has...
Oct 17
05:45
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia eyes export expansion in six West African nations
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting domestic businesses in exploring and capitalizing on export ...
Oct 17
05:30
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Ruling party lawmaker accuses USFK chief of violating S. Korea's territorial sovereignty
Rep. Kim Byung-joo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Saturday accused the commander of US Forces Korea of infringing on South Korea's territorial sovereignty over recent remarks concerning the Military …
Oct 17
05:27
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump
US President Donald Trump's reversal on the Russia sanctions comes after he struck a deal with Russia President Vlamidir Putin to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts …
Oct 17
05:26
CN South China Morning Post
China
Asean climate monitor issues highest alert level over toxic haze
Ongoing fires in Indonesia that have blanketed parts of Southeast Asia with toxic haze have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc’s climate and fire monitor. “Activation of Alert Level 3 …
Oct 17
05:15
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Chinese Embassy tells lawmakers to 'stop bluffing' amid persona non grata talks
The Chinese Embassy has released a statement amid talks of possibly declaring Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata after his comments perceived by some lawmakers as "threats" against the Philippines.
Oct 17
05:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’
Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials helped broker talks between Cambodia’s warring factions, supplementing international efforts to end conflict …
Oct 17
04:55
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Guna pengaruh dagang tangani jerebu, pemimpin Bersama beritahu kerajaan
Lee Chean Chung cadang syarikat terkait kebakaran dilarang menyertai perolehan kerajaan, menerima pensijilan, dan insentif.
Oct 17
04:33
CN CGTN state media
China
China willing to deepen cooperation with Croatia, says Chinese FM
China is willing to work with Croatia to achieve greater outcomes in bilateral cooperation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi when holding talks with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan …
Oct 17
04:26
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Use trade leverage to tackle haze, Bersama leader tells govt
Former Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung proposes barring companies linked to fires from government procurement, certification and incentives, as well as publicly naming them.
Oct 17
04:25
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
China dares PH to declare envoy persona non grata
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila hit back at lawmakers who are threatening to declare the Chinese envoy to the Philippines persona non grata.This comes after Sen. Risa Hontiveros said …
Oct 17
03:22
JP Japan Today
Japan
Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in…
Oct 17
02:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions, tariffs
The sanctions would have targeted Russia's energy and defence sectors, president Vladimir Putin and other senior officials, as well as Moscow's so-called shadow fleet.
Oct 17
02:26
CN South China Morning Post
China
Trump pauses Russian sanctions package after striking diesel deal with Putin
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. …
Oct 17
02:01
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Steep Dandong-Sinuiju shipping costs leave traders with little profit
Shipping a single container from Dandong to Sinuiju now costs up to 8,000 yuan despite the three-kilometer journey, leaving traders with almost no profit. These fees far exceed those at other China–North …
Oct 17
01:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Moldova condemns Russia after 5 drones crash on its territory
Moldova's pro-European government denounces Russia's invasion of Ukraine and repeatedly criticises incursions into its airspace.
Oct 17
01:46
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
US envoy highlights role of S. Korean investment in creating American jobs
US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel has highlighted the role of South Korean investment in strengthening the US economy and creating American jobs, expressing hope for expanded economic cooperation between the …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Oct 17
01:06
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Johor wants Asean to call meeting on future preventive measures on cross-border haze
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 17 — The Johor State Government has called on Asean nations to hold an emergency meeting to stren...
Oct 17
00:51
CN CGTN state media
China
Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026
Telling stories of poverty reduction and shared development from a local perspective
Oct 17
00:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Korean 'haenyeo' diver honored by UN for work in food systems, rural life
When Sung Jung-hee slips into the cold waters off Korea’s eastern coast, she wears no oxygen tank — just a mask, a weight belt and four decades of practical instincts from making …
Oct 16
23:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Putin says capturing Donetsk region ‘main objective’
Russia has long pushed for full control of the Donetsk region, threatening to take it by force if Ukraine does not cede it through negotiations.
Oct 16
23:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Wawasan can soften PAS’s image, draw fence-sitters, say analysts
Mazlan Ali says Wawasan’s inclusive approach could aid Perikatan Nasional by helping it attract non-Malay voters, a segment PAS has struggled to reach.
Oct 16
22:59
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI appoints new government
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party has entered into a coalition with the right-wing Istiqlal party and two smaller left-wing parties.
Oct 16
22:00
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Some Singapore pilgrims press ahead with Umrah plans despite advisory, others face cancellations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Singaporeans to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia amid heightened security risks.
Oct 16
21:43
CN South China Morning Post
China
Paraguay’s tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, says Taiwan ties ‘not up for negotiation’
Paraguay’s technology minister said on Thursday that sanctions imposed on him by Beijing over his country’s ties with Taiwan would only accelerate joint projects with the island. Gustavo Villate, who heads the …
Oct 16
21:21
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iran denies nuclear ambitions, says ready for talks
Iran's president says the country is being targeted with 'malicious propaganda'.
Oct 16
21:06
CN South China Morning Post
China
Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew report
As the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, …
Oct 16
20:55
KP NK News
North Korea
Belarus belatedly opens embassy in North Korea: Minsk
Belarus opened its embassy in North Korea this month, Minsk’s foreign ministry announced, nearly three months after the initially planned launch in the country. The ministry’s readout late Friday didn’t specify the …
Oct 16
19:08
SG Mothership
Singapore
Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution, victims’ families still can watch in person
“Many very good and well-meaning people would rather not watch him die," President Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Oct 16
18:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Akbayan challenges Marcos to expel Chinese envoy over threat against Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Partylist on Friday challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over his remarks that China could easily defeat the Philippines if it chose to …
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Oct 16
18:14
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Saudi-led coalition says intercepts missiles, drones over Riyadh, other areas
The UN Security Council “condemned in the strongest terms continued and escalatory Houthi attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” and criticised attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
Oct 16
17:47
CN South China Morning Post
China
From hospital, Pope Leo pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine city
Pope Leo spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday, calling for a ceasefire in a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine, as he recovers in hospital from a lung cancer …
Oct 16
16:36
SG Mothership
Singapore
President Tharman to make state visit to Sweden on Oct. 17-21, commemorating 60 years of diplomatic ties
It is the first state visit to Sweden by a Singapore president.
Same story: 2 more articles · 3 outlets
Oct 16
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
200 OFWs to be repatriated amid attacks in Saudi Arabia
THE government is preparing to repatriate an initial 200 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks following missile and drone attacks that disrupted flights from Riyadh, the Department …
Oct 16
16:13
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korean envoy condemns Houthi attacks, calls for stronger U.N. sanctions to block weapons supplies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has condemned recent deadly attacks ...
Oct 16
15:55
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
House Young Guns fire back at Chinese envoy’s ‘we easily win’ remark
MANILA, Philippines — House Young Guns lawmakers on Friday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s claim that China loves peace despite his warning that Beijing could easily defeat the Philippines by force.“If we …
Oct 16
15:53
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iraq says it lost US$60bil as Mideast war hits oil exports
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz forced Iraq to halt most of its oil production.
Oct 16
15:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Italy, Spain agree to remove border checks
Italy and Spain have agreed to remove border checks introduced following a dispute over migration.