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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
1841–1880 of 2002 stories (2238 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 17 06:45 |
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.
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| Oct 17 06:35 |
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...
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| Oct 17 05:49 |
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...
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| Oct 17 05:45 |
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 ...
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| Oct 17 05:30 |
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 …
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| Oct 17 05:27 |
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 …
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| Oct 17 05:26 |
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 …
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| Oct 17 05:15 |
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.
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| Oct 17 05:00 |
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 …
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| Oct 17 04:55 |
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.
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| Oct 17 04:33 |
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 …
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| Oct 17 04:26 |
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.
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| Oct 17 04:25 |
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 …
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| Oct 17 03:22 |
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…
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| Oct 17 02:56 |
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.
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| Oct 17 02:26 |
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. …
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| Oct 17 02:01 |
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 …
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| Oct 17 01:47 |
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.
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| Oct 17 01:46 |
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 …
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| Oct 17 01:06 |
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...
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| Oct 17 00:51 |
China |
Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026
Telling stories of poverty reduction and shared development from a local perspective
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| Oct 17 00:02 |
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 …
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| Oct 16 23:39 |
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.
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| Oct 16 23:30 |
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.
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| Oct 16 22:59 |
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.
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| Oct 16 22:00 |
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.
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| Oct 16 21:43 |
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 …
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| Oct 16 21:21 |
Malaysia |
Iran denies nuclear ambitions, says ready for talks
Iran's president says the country is being targeted with 'malicious propaganda'.
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| Oct 16 21:06 |
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, …
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| Oct 16 20:55 |
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 …
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| Oct 16 19:08 |
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.
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| Oct 16 18:18 |
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 |
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.
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| Oct 16 17:47 |
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 …
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| Oct 16 16:36 |
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.
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| Oct 16 16:18 |
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 …
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| Oct 16 16:13 |
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 ...
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| Oct 16 15:55 |
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 …
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| Oct 16 15:53 |
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.
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| Oct 16 15:05 |
Malaysia |
Italy, Spain agree to remove border checks
Italy and Spain have agreed to remove border checks introduced following a dispute over migration.
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