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Oct 18 21:08	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s tight election The endorsement comes less than two weeks before Israel's first vote since the Oct 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack. alliances diplomacy political
Oct 18 18:06	Khmer Times Cambodia	Zelensky says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday he fears the United States will lift more sanctions on Russia, warning that President Donald Trump’s actions only “reward” Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. The post Zelensky … diplomacy
Oct 18 17:53	Channel News Asia state media Singapore	Zelenskyy speaks to US envoys amid Trump spat Zelenskyy spoke to the American officials as he accused Moscow of breaking Trump's "energy ceasefire" 76 times and warning Moscow planned to deprive Ukrainians of heat and electricity before winter. diplomacy
Oct 18 17:53	Channel News Asia state media Singapore	Zelenskyy speaks to US envoys amid Trump spat Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to the American officials as he accused Moscow of breaking US President Donald Trump's "energy ceasefire" 76 times. diplomacy
Oct 18 17:30	Khmer Times Cambodia	Francophonie must deliver real opportunities, the Romanian secretary-general candidate says ahead of the Phnom Penh Summit Romania’s candidate for secretary-general of La Francophonie, Dacian Ciolos, has outlined an agenda focused on economic dynamism, institutional accountability and youth empowerment ahead of the Phnom Penh Summit. The post Francophonie must … diplomacy KH
Oct 18 17:24	Khmer Times Cambodia	Set Hach named among FAO’s 100 women heroes Set Hach, from Siem Reap province, has been named among the inaugural “100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems for Rural Development” by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). … diplomacy
Oct 18 17:17	Khmer Times Cambodia	Visakha surge to CPL summit with four away wins Visakha have made an impressive start to the Cambodian Premier League (CPL), winning all four of their opening matches away from home to claim top spot with 12 points and send an … diplomacy KH
Oct 18 16:29	GMA Network Philippines	Defense reporters reject Chinese's embassy swipe at Filipino journalists The Defense Press Corps rejected remarks made by the Chinese Embassy in Manila against Filipino journalists, whom it said have “very limited comprehension” and are only “creating hype.” diplomacy military CN PH
Oct 18 16:20	The Manila Times Philippines	Scrutiny of China’s strategy pushed A NATIONAL security expert has urged the Philippines to scrutinize China’s actions and rhetoric more closely, warning that portraying Manila as a regional troublemaker could undermine its efforts to defend its maritime … diplomacy intelligence maritime military CN PH
Oct 18 16:17	The Manila Times Philippines	‘We are fed up with old and low tricks’ THE Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday dared lawmakers to act on their threat to declare China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata, saying it has grown tired of … diplomacy maritime military CN PH
Oct 18 16:16	The Manila Times Philippines	PH leads Asean push for stronger action vs transnational crime THE Philippines, as this year’s chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), will lead regional efforts to strengthen cooperation against transnational crime.Manila will host the 20th Asean Ministerial Meeting on … alliances diplomacy organized crime technology CN JP KR SG PH
Oct 18 16:13	The Manila Times Philippines	Free trade deal with Canada pushed PHILIPPINE Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga raised the importance of concluding the Philippines-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Asean-Canada FTA to expand trade, attract investment, and strengthen economic ties. Chan-Gonzaga … diplomacy economic energy security PH
Oct 18 16:05	The Manila Times Philippines	800 OFWs hit by disruptions in Saudi get govt assistance THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have provided immediate assistance to over 800 people affected by flight disruptions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).The DMW … diplomacy PH
Oct 18 16:04	The Manila Times Philippines	Group urges risk-based taxes for nicotine products A TOBACCO harm reduction advocacy group urged the government to adopt risk-based taxation of nicotine products, arguing that applying similar tax treatment to combustible cigarettes and smoke-free alternatives could discourage smokers from … diplomacy organized crime PH
Oct 18 16:03	The Manila Times Philippines	First batch of OFWs from Riyadh to arrive Monday THE first batch of 34 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will arrive on Monday, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said.Earlier, flights were disrupted after Houthi rebels attacked … diplomacy PH
Oct 18 15:34	Mothership Singapore	Speaker Seah Kian Peng & WP's Pritam Singh in parliamentary delegation visiting Vatican City, Italy & France The visit is aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary ties. diplomacy political SG
Oct 18 14:24	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	Kremlin says Ukrainian attacks will not change war aims as Kyiv strikes Saint Petersburg Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Russian president Vladimir Putin’s hometown since 2022, setting an oil refinery ablaze in Saint Petersburg. diplomacy military technology
Oct 18 13:53	Antara News state media Indonesia	President Prabowo welcomes UN Secretary General for talks in Hambalang President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday welcomed United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres for bilateral talks at ... diplomacy
Oct 18 13:44	South China Morning Post China	Elderly Hong Kong couple die in suspected suicide pact over Parkinson’s diagnosis Hong Kong police are investigating a suspected suicide pact after an elderly couple were found dead in a public housing flat on Sunday, following the woman’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Police received a … alliances diplomacy HK
Oct 18 13:30	CGTN state media China	Montenegrin president meets Chinese FM Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Cetinje, a city near Montenegro's capital, Podgorica, on Saturday, expressing Montenegro's willingness to deepen friendly relations and practical cooperation … alliances diplomacy political CN
Oct 18 13:30	South China Morning Post China	Katie Zacharia and Mao Ning – a study in contrasts in US and China media strategies Katie Zacharia may have lasted just five days as the White House press secretary but still managed to set off a diplomatic incident with China. In an interview with a conservative commentator … diplomacy CN
Oct 18 13:23	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	EU ‘strongly condemns’ settler attack on delegation in West Bank Visiting European diplomats and a French mayor were attacked by Israeli settlers on Saturday, prompting calls for Israel to hold those responsible accountable. diplomacy
Oct 18 13:01	The Manila Times Philippines	China holds dialogue ahead of APEC meetings SHENZHEN — As China prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, a high-level dialogue was held here to focus on the priority areas for cooperation between China and APEC member … alliances diplomacy economic technology CN JP KR MY TH
Oct 18 12:47	The Korea Herald South Korea	S. Korea, Ukraine had no discussion on timing of disclosing N.K. POW repatriation: diplomat South Korea and Ukraine had formed a consensus to keep discussions on the repatriation of captured North Korean soldiers confidential for as long as possible, a South Korean diplomat said Sunday. Yoon … diplomacy KP KR
Oct 18 12:45	The Manila Times Philippines	Defense reporters denounce China’s remarks vs Filipino journalists MANILA, Philippines — Journalists covering the defense department and Armed Forces of the Philippines who witnessed Chinese aggression against Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea took a stand against the statement issued … diplomacy military CN PH
Oct 18 12:00	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery Pope Leo XIV said he would resume work 'gradually' in his first major public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery. diplomacy
Oct 18 11:35	Laotian Times Laos	China’s Professional Hair Care Brand ISYUN Announces Victoria song as Global Brand Ambassador, Accelerating Global Expansion with Strategic Focus on Southeast Asia CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2026 – ISYUN, a leading professional Chinese trendy hair dyeing brand, officially announced today that renowned versatile artist and global icon Victoria has … diplomacy CN
Oct 18 10:39	Khaosod English Thailand	Thailand insists sea boundary talks with Cambodia must stay within UNCLOS scope THE HAGUE, the Netherlands — 18 October 2026, Thailand has reiterated that maritime boundary delimitation must remain the sole focus of its conciliation process with Cambodia under the United Nations Convention on … diplomacy maritime organized crime KH TH
Oct 18 10:05	The Manila Times Philippines	Chinese embassy to lawmakers on threat vs ambassador: Do it MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday dared lawmakers to act on their threat to declare China's Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata, saying it has … diplomacy CN PH
Oct 18 09:13	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	Tensions over headscarves, Israel test Ankara-Baku ties The close ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan have come under strain over Baku's restrictions on the Islamic headscarf in schools and disagreements over Israel. alliances diplomacy human rights
Oct 18 07:49	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	Nepal working on expediting death certs for missing Malaysians Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan says he was briefed on Kathmandu's move to slash the waiting period from three years to 45 days. diplomacy human rights ID MY
Oct 18 07:38	Democratic Voice of Burma Myanmar	Myanmar regime invitation to ‘peace talks’ rejected by CNF and ABSDF as ‘ploy’ Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing invited the Karen National Union (KNU), the Chin National Front (CNF), and the All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF) to participate in “peace talks” during a video … diplomacy military political CN MM
Oct 18 07:29	Malay Mail Malaysia	Unesco status alone won’t save silat if youth turn away, says Perak MB IPOH, Oct 18 — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) recognition of silat... diplomacy MY
Oct 18 07:21	Malay Mail Malaysia	‘We cannot sit back’: Malaysia offers aircraft to fight Indonesia forest fires despite dangerously poor visibility KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysia cannot afford to stand by as raging forest fires in Indonesia send thick haze acro... diplomacy ID JP MY
Oct 18 06:49	Malay Mail Malaysia	Foreign minister: Nepal seeks legal amendments to expedite death certificates for 54 Malaysians MELAKA, Oct 18 — The Nepalese government is seeking to amend the country’s laws to expedite the issuance of... diplomacy human rights ID MY
Oct 18 06:37	Malay Mail Malaysia	Tok Mat: N. Sembilan crisis won’t disrupt BN’s Melaka state election machinery MELAKA, Oct 18 — The crisis in Negeri Sembilan is not expected to affect Barisan Nasional’s (BN) preparation... diplomacy political
Oct 18 06:32	Malay Mail Malaysia	Wisma Putra: Malaysians advised to postpone non-essential travel to France amid protests KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysians have been advised to consider postponing non-essential travel to France until th... diplomacy MY
Oct 18 06:28	The Korea Herald South Korea	Doubts cast over plan to relocate defense, foreign ministries Plans to relocate South Korea's defense and foreign affairs ministries to Sejong have been met with caution from experts and resistance from opposition parties, who point out the importance of the existing … diplomacy military KR
Oct 18 06:24	GMA Network Philippines	Senate eyes resolution on Chinese Embassy's dare on persona non grata call vs ambassador - Ejercito The Senate is considering to issue a resolution in response to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines' challenge to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, Senator JV Ejercito said Sunday. diplomacy CN PH
Oct 18 06:00	The Thaiger Thailand	Southeast Asia haze hits highest regional alert level Singapore and Kuala Lumpur ranked among the world’s most polluted major cities yesterday, October 17, as haze from Indonesian fires pushed Southeast Asia to its highest regional alert level. Singapore placed second … diplomacy ID MY PH SG TL

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