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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
161–200 of 517 stories (599 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 6 10:16 |
Hong Kong |
Joshua Wong sentencing: Local gov’t, police, officials hail 10-year jail term amid condemnation from foreign gov’t’s, NGOs
Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on Thursday after pleading guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces, his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national …
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| Nov 6 07:44 |
Hong Kong |
‘6 years in jail has reshaped my view of life’: Joshua Wong sought leniency to be freed in his 30s, mitigation letter reveals
Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has said in a mitigation letter submitted to court before his sentencing on Thursday that his six years in prison reshaped his outlook on life, asking …
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| Nov 6 06:30 |
Hong Kong |
Au Kam San: The teacher-turned-lawmaker who called ‘bluntly’ for democracy in Macau
Former Macau lawmaker Au Kam San was once a leading figure in the Chinese casino hub’s fight for democracy, but will spend the next decade behind bars after he was found guilty …
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| Nov 6 04:47 |
Hong Kong |
Police say linking mall cameras to AI facial recognition network complies with Hong Kong privacy laws
Equipping Hong Kong’s CCTV network with AI facial recognition software and connecting it to shopping mall security cameras would not breach local privacy laws, police have said. Police have said that the …
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| Nov 6 04:46 |
Macau |
Au Kam San sentenced to 12 years and six months in city’s first national security case
Former lawmaker Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison today after being convicted of subversion, two counts of establishing links with organizations outside Macau to commit …
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| Nov 6 04:13 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong national security police arrest man over allegedly importing ‘seditious’ books
Hong Kong national security police have arrested a man over allegedly importing “seditious books” in the latest law enforcement action following a crackdown on independent bookstores earlier this year. Police said in …
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| Nov 6 03:36 |
Malaysia |
Tokyo demands Moscow release seized Japan Tobacco assets
Japan Tobacco said on Friday that four of its manufacturing subsidiaries had been placed under temporary control and it was assessing possible action.
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| Nov 6 03:08 |
China |
12½ years’ jail for ex-Macau lawmaker Au Kam-san in city’s first national security trial
Former Macau lawmaker Au Kam-san has been convicted on five out of seven charges in the city’s first national security trial, with the court handing him a 12½-year prison sentence. The Court …
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| Nov 6 01:35 |
Malaysia |
KLIA to get AI body scanners, K9 relocation under new 17-point security plan to curb drug smuggling
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The government has approved a phased security enhancement plan for Kuala Lumpur Internationa...
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| Nov 6 00:00 |
South Korea |
Movies in theaters this week
“Wild Horse Nine” (UK/US) Opened Nov. 4 Comedy/Thriller Directed by Martin McDonagh Shortly before the 1973 coup in Chile, two CIA officers (John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell) head to Easter Island on …
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| Nov 5 21:22 |
Malaysia |
New hoax bomb threats hit European flights
The hoaxes particularly targeted low-cost carriers and flights to or from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Italy, with about 20 reported from commercial flights on Thursday.
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| Nov 5 21:00 |
Myanmar |
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison
A Hong Kong court sentenced prominent activist Joshua Wong to 10 more years in prison Thursday under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say underscores the crackdown on …
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| Nov 5 14:58 |
South Korea |
Listening to how North Koreans talk
A film I watched recently added Korean subtitles to a conversation between North Korean characters, as though they were speaking a foreign language. Eight decades after the peninsula was divided, that scene …
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| Nov 5 14:19 |
China |
Central govt backs HKSAR's ruling of Wong Chi-fung case
Wong Chi-fung is guilty of conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or external elements to endanger national security, and the offence is of a grave nature, a spokesperson for the Chinese …
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| Nov 5 13:31 |
South Korea |
Empty-handed farmers drive up rice prices
Farm workers in South Hwanghae province are flooding local markets to buy rice in November 2026, with tighter state grain procurement leaving them with almost nothing from this year’s harvest. The rush …
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| Nov 5 12:37 |
Philippines |
NTF-Elcac welcomes FBI probe of CPP-NPA networks in US
MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) welcomed reports that US authorities are investigating alleged recruitment, financing and logistical support networks of the Communist Party …
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| Nov 5 11:11 |
Philippines |
NBI says ‘Bato’ still in PH, chances of locating him 'high'
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday expressed confidence that authorities have a high chance of locating Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, citing intelligence reports indicating that the …
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| Nov 5 10:07 |
Hong Kong |
‘Truly reflective of his offence’: Police welcome 10-year prison sentence for activist Joshua Wong amid int’l outcry
The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force has welcomed the 10-year prison sentence handed to Joshua Wong, saying that it was a “proper sentence” to reflect the offence committed. …
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| Nov 5 09:46 |
Thailand |
Thai critic Pavin Chachavalpongpun criticises RTP after book ban
Royal Thai Police (RTP) banned the import of the Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Thailand, an academic book edited by Pavin Chachavalpongpun, a critic of the Thai government who lives in Japan. The …
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| Nov 5 09:25 |
China |
Exiled Thai critic mocks authorities after textbook banned on national security grounds
Thailand has banned a textbook about the country on national security grounds, with the tome’s exiled editor saying on Thursday it was outlawed over its content on the Thai monarchy. The royal …
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| Nov 5 09:03 |
Malaysia |
South Korean audit reveals friction in US alliance as Washington’s priorities shift
The parliamentary audit exposed strains in the alliance over intelligence sharing, White House access and US visa denials.
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| Nov 5 08:36 |
Malaysia |
Thailand bans textbook on national security grounds
The second edition of the 'Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Thailand' was edited by Japan-based academic and Thai monarchy critic Pavin Chachavalpongpun.
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| Nov 5 08:09 |
Hong Kong |
Wong undermined HK's prosperity and stability: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said Joshua Wong was one of the “primary culprits responsible for undermining Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability” after he was jailed for 10 years for conspiracy …
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| Nov 5 07:55 |
Malaysia |
Govt expands Sabah sea surveillance system to plug maritime monitoring gaps
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The government has approved the expansion of the Sabah Sea Surveillance System (...
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| Nov 5 05:14 |
Malaysia |
France braces for fresh protests as Macron seeks to prevent further unrest
Authorities have sought to lower tensions after demonstrations over living costs, public services and education triggered the country's worst civil unrest in years.
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| Nov 5 02:27 |
Timor-Leste |
Ministry of Education Promotes Artificial Intelligence Training for Technical and Vocational Education
On October 28th, 2026, at the National Institute for the Training of Teachers and Education Professionals (INFORDEPE – acronym in Portuguese) in Dili, the Government of Timor-Leste, through the Ministry of Education …
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| Nov 5 02:09 |
Malaysia |
Seven foreigners held, RM1.08m in drugs seized in Bukit Mertajam raids
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 5 — Police arrested seven foreigners and seized suspected methylenedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA...
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| Nov 5 01:08 |
South Korea |
North Korea taps young AI talent to stoke division in the South
North Korea’s top think tank on South Korea is now producing AI propaganda videos and online content, suggesting the Institute of Enemy State Studies has moved beyond research into online information warfare …
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| Nov 5 01:06 |
Malaysia |
KLIA altercation: Special Branch duo sue MCBA chief Shuhaily for assault, defamation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Two Special Branch policemen have filed a civil lawsuit against Malaysian Border Control and...
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| Nov 5 00:56 |
Malaysia |
In Dewan Rakyat today: RON95 quality, haze preparedness and maritime surveillance among key issues
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The quality of RON95 petrol samples, mitigation of solid waste landfills, and enforcem...
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| Nov 5 00:04 |
Timor-Leste |
Academic Knowledge, Political Power and Intellectual Integrity: Reflections on the Historical Experience of Timor-Leste
By: Dionísio Babo Soares Timor-Leste’s journey towards the restoration of independence provides a particularly valuable case study for examining the relationship between academic knowledge, political power and intellectual integrity. Beyond the military …
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| Nov 5 00:02 |
South Korea |
South Korean goods shut out of Hyesan customs trade
Chinese goods are pouring into North Korea through the customs office in Hyesan this November 2026, yet traders who built their businesses on South Korean goods have little to celebrate. Tough inspections …
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| Nov 4 23:50 |
Japan |
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force intelligence unit secretly profiled citizens: ex-members
he Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's intelligence unit secretly profiled citizens using a wide-ranging checklist that included beliefs, ideologies and sexual preference, raising possible violations of the personal information…
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| Nov 4 22:21 |
Myanmar |
Aid must strengthen democracy in Myanmar, not the junta
Guest contributor Khin Ohmar During the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok in October, I took part in a Myanmar civil society delegation that engaged senior officials from the World Bank, raising …
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| Nov 4 21:40 |
Japan |
John Malkovich, a world-weary CIA man in 'Wild Horse Nine,' prefers life on the road
In Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine,” John Malkovich plays an itinerant CIA officer, Chris, weary from his travels. But Chris has got nothing on Malkovich's miles. Over his…
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| Nov 4 14:52 |
Malaysia |
Nacsa raises cybersecurity threat level from ‘low’ to ‘medium’
The National Security Council indicates this is a precautionary measure taken in light of current security developments, aimed at ensuring the nation’s essential services remain operational.
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| Nov 4 13:48 |
South Korea |
Farmer tells party official to change first
A Workers’ Party official in North Hamgyong province was left red-faced after a middle-aged farmer openly rebuffed his call to emulate the heroes of a state propaganda drama, in a confrontation at …
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| Nov 4 12:00 |
China |
DeepSeek engineer defends push for open-source AI smarter than humans despite higher risks
DeepSeek is committed to open-source artificial intelligence to accelerate the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI), even if it heightens safety risks, a company engineer says, defying growing safety concerns from the …
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| Nov 4 11:43 |
Malaysia |
Decision to hibernate LGMPC due to performance since 2018, says minister MSKeputusan mendormankan LGMPC disebabkan prestasi sejak 2018, kata menteri
Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi Noraini Ahmad kata semua kakitangan ditawarkan dan menerima MSS tanpa ada serapan ke Lembaga Getah Malaysia.
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| Nov 4 11:19 |
Malaysia |
Three boat operators among 38 Indonesians held in Selangor migrant smuggling crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Three boat operators were among 38 Indonesian nationals detained by the General Operations F...
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