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Nov 2
12:32
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
ICC urges prosecution to limit nearly 20,000 evidence items in Duterte case
MANILA, Philippines — International Criminal Court (ICC) judges urged prosecutors to narrow their nearly 20,000-item evidence list in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying they should select …
Nov 2
12:30
PH GMA Network
Philippines
ICC adopts 1-hour trial blocks with 30-minute breaks for Duterte trial
The ICC Trial Chamber III has adopted a trial schedule of one-hour blocks separated by 30-minute breaks for the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Nov 2
11:53
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
ICC rejects request to use Tagalog in Duterte trial
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected a request by victims' representatives to use Tagalog in portions of their opening statement in the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte, …
Nov 2
10:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Newborn among 15 killed in Myanmar military strikes on clinic, school
Airstrikes hit four townships in western Rakhine state on Sunday amid fierce fighting as the Arakan Army, which controls most of the state, advanced towards the capital, Sittwe.
Nov 2
10:43
PH GMA Network
Philippines
ICC rejects victims' request to use Tagalog in parts of opening statement in Duterte trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III that will hear the crimes against humanity charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected the counsel for the victims' request that portions of …
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
[COVER STORY] Migrant communities push back against Lee's 'reverse discrimination' framing
People from multicultural families and migrant rights advocates are pushing back against President Lee Jae Myung’s recent suggestion that certain support policies could amount to “reverse discrimination,” warning that his remarks risk …
Nov 2
03:26
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Police unit with assault rifles begins Sydney patrols in wake of Bondi attack
The measure is the first of its kind in Australia, where the presence of heavily armed police officers is rare.
Nov 2
01:10
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Pushed not jumped: What a 19th-century shipwreck reveals about Hong Kong’s political casualties
From an anthropological point of view, the government reaction to the Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry report makes for interesting reading. It criticised four arms of the government, after 168 people were …
Nov 1
22:19
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar’s junta must stop rebranding war crimes as diplomacy
Guest contributor Ma Thida Myanmar’s military campaign since the 2021 coup can be described in many ways—but “peace-building” is not one of them. Yet that is precisely what Myanmar’s Defence Minister, Lt-Gen …
Nov 1
22:11
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar military and Arakan Army forcibly recruiting Rohingya [AUDIO]
In the Rakhine State capital Sittwe, military commanders have ordered the arrest of men in Rohingya communities and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps if local leaders fail to hand over a designated …
Nov 1
21:47
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
UN Special Rapporteur labels situation in Myanmar ‘catastrophic’; ASEAN envoy denied access to Suu Kyi
UN Special Rapporteur labels situation in Myanmar ‘catastrophic’ United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E. Currie, has issued a comprehensive assessment during a press conference …
Nov 1
16:09
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
What to expect at Duterte’s ICC trial
FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte’s trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) will open on Nov. 30, with judges set to read the charges, ask him to enter a plea, and hear opening …
Nov 1
05:06
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Kannavee urges government not to return five Uyghurs to China
Former MP Kannavee Suebsang has urged the Thai government not to return the five remaining Uyghur detainees to China, citing two letters allegedly written by Uyghurs held at Klong Prem Central Prison …
Nov 1
00:18
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Western Sahara After the Security Council Vote on 30-10-2026: A View From Timor-Leste.
By: Dionísio Babo Soares* The United Nations Security Council’s failure to adopt a resolution on Western Sahara on 30 October 2026 has renewed uncertainty over one of the world’s longest unresolved questions …
Nov 1
00:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
No legal basis to detain 9-year-old child, says activist MSTiada asas undang-undang tahan budak 9 tahun, kata aktivis
Pengasas Yayasan Chow Kit Hartini Zainudin mempersoalkan sama ada kanak-kanak warga Malaysia terima layanan sama selepas empat kanak-kanak Myanmar dikenakan tindakan polis dalam kes ugutan.
Nov 1
00:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
No legal basis to hold 9-year-old in remand, says activist
Would Malaysian children be treated the same way, asks Yayasan Chow Kit founder Hartini Zainudin after four Myanmar children faced police action in an intimidation case.
Oct 31
21:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UK cops arrest Palestine Action supporters ahead of Supreme Court hearing
At least 139 demonstrators were arrested in London and Edinburgh days ahead of a court appeal over the government's contentious ban of the group.
Oct 31
16:19
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Duterte to skip ICC hearing; co-conspirators’ fate unclear
FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte has waived his right to attend a Nov. 2 status conference in his crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court (ICC), as questions remain over why …
Oct 31
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Image of soldiers backing dela Rosa fake, Army says
THE Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division has denounced an AI-generated image falsely portraying its troops endorsing the fugitive senator Ronald dela Rosa, warning that the fabricated image misrepresents the military’s political neutrality.In …
Oct 31
10:28
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Chiang Mai health worker found dead in irrigation canal after overnight disappearance
CHIANG MAI — 31 October 2026, A 25-year-old health worker who disappeared overnight after leaving home to buy food was found dead in an irrigation canal in Fang district, Chiang Mai, on …
Oct 31
09:51
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Amnesty chief warns of ‘predatory world order’ under Trump, Putin and Xi
This is the second of a three-part interview with Amnesty International Secretary-General Agnes Callamard. Read the first here. She warns of an emerging “predatory world order”, accusing powerful world leaders of undermining …
Oct 31
08:59
CN CGTN state media
China
China warns sidelining development undermines human rights
China on Friday called for stronger international cooperation to advance the right to development, and urged countries to put development at the center of the global agenda amid widening inequalities and mounting …
Oct 31
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Lee says multicultural family support resulting in 'reverse discrimination' cannot be justified
President Lee Jae Myung renewed his call Saturday for a review of multicultural family support programs, saying any preferential policy that can create reverse discrimination cannot be justified. Lee posted the comments …
Oct 31
05:06
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Lee calls for review of multicultural family benefits over reverse discrimination concerns
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday that the country should continue supporting multicultural families but must correct policies that are unreasonable or result in reverse discrimination. “Support for multicultural families …
Oct 31
04:40
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Duterte waives appearance at ICC status conference
MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte has waived his right to attend the fifth status conference in his crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Nov. 2, …
Oct 31
03:20
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Two Uyghur men face deportation as fate of 40 returned to China remains unknown
Two Uyghur men currently being held incommunicado face imminent deportation from Thailand to China, according to a Thai civil society network in a briefing note dated 29 October and sent to Khaosod …
Oct 30
23:20
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
UN investigator: Myanmar junta attacks civilians to terrorize them
The military-backed administration in Myanmar, led by regime leader Min Aung Hlaing, is intentionally attacking civilians to terrorize them and force them into submission, and its increasing weapons purchases from China, Russia …
Oct 30
23:07
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar military and Arakan Army forcing Rohingya to fight
In the Rakhine State capital Sittwe, military commanders have ordered the arrest of men in Rohingya communities and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps if local leaders fail to hand over a designated …
Oct 30
17:25
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte won't attend fifth ICC status conference ahead of trial
Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the fifth status conference before the start of his crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on November 30.
Oct 30
17:19
PH GMA Network
Philippines
EXPLAINER: What happens when Rodrigo Duterte's ICC trial opens on Nov. 30?
The International Criminal Court"s (ICC) trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity will open on November 30, with judges first asking him whether he admits guilt or pleads not …
Oct 30
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Full hunt on for dela Rosa as surrender deadline ends
AN all-out police manhunt has been launched for Sen. Ronald dela Rosa after the deadline for his surrender lapsed on Friday.The Philippine National Police (PNP) has formed tracker teams in all regions …
Oct 30
14:35
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Shock brigade thieves face public trial in Paekam
Three young laborers in North Korea’s Ryanggang province faced a public trial in October 2026 for a monthslong theft spree targeting food, livestock and farm tools belonging to struggling local households. Yet …
Oct 30
12:10
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thailand must not yield to China over Uyghurs, Amnesty chief says
This is the first of a three-part interview with Amnesty International Secretary-General Agnes Callamard. She discusses Thailand’s human rights challenges, from lèse-majesté prosecutions and freedom of expression to the protection of Uyghur …
Oct 30
08:29
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Home Ministry: Refugee registration card not a path to Malaysian citizenship, PR or permanent stay
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has stressed that the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) Programme is...
Oct 30
08:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
LFL urges AG to intervene to secure release of 3 Myanmar children
LFL adviser Latheefa Koya says the children’s detention raises concerns about their welfare and Malaysia’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Oct 30
06:43
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Ethnic Rakhine returnees from Malaysia released from military custody in Yangon
More than 400 ethnic Rakhine deported from Malaysia have begun returning home since Tuesday after being held in military custody since arriving back to Myanmar on Oct. 4, according to family members. …
Oct 30
05:53
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Amnesty links Cambodian security firms to slavery and rape at scam compounds
Private security companies linked to Cambodia’s military, police and powerful business networks helped operate scam compounds where trafficked workers were subjected to forced labour, torture, sexual violence and slavery, Amnesty International said …
Oct 30
04:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Wan Fayhsal slams MPs who signed CSA with govt
Machang MP recalls how then PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin rejected a proposed CSA in 2023, arguing that it was not in the opposition’s best interests.
Oct 30
04:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
5 reasons Patrick Stewart won hearts beyond ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’
From championing rescue dogs to embracing his silly side, the late actor used his fame for considerably more than commanding starships and mentoring mutants.
Oct 30
03:30
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
ASEAN envoy denied access to Aung San Suu Kyi during humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Special Envoy on Myanmar, Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Maria Theresa Lazaro, concluded a high-stakes mission to Naypyidaw where she held direct talks with regime Foreign …