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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
1961–2000 of 2460 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 22 06:01 |
Philippines |
Bangsamoro groups hold Murad-led ‘rainbow’ coalition rally at Mendiola
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro groups and their supporters will hold a rally at Mendiola in Manila on Thursday, Oct. 22, to urge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to back a “rainbow parties coalition” …
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| Oct 22 06:00 |
Philippines |
Lawmaker warns of escalation after report of possible Chinese sanctions vs Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña on Thursday warned that China’s alleged consideration of retaliatory measures against the Philippines could further escalate tensions between the two countries, following a report …
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| Oct 22 05:57 |
South Korea |
Veterans minister to pay tribute to 2 late former presidents
Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul will visit the graves of two former presidents, including controversial former dictator Park Chung-hee, the veterans ministry said Thursday, following through on his pledge to honor past leaders …
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| Oct 22 05:18 |
Philippines |
SC upholds unprogrammed funds but bars Congress from increasing president’s budget
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations under strict conditions but barred Congress from increasing the president’s proposed budget, saying such increases violate the Constitution.In a …
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| Oct 22 04:56 |
Malaysia |
DAP lawmaker condemns police action against lawyers over sharing of Noorizwan’s custodial death photos
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Jelutong Member of Parliament RSN Rayer today criticised the police for opening an investig...
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| Oct 22 04:39 |
Malaysia |
Last phone pings of 54 missing Malaysians traced to Nepal glacial flood site, foreign minister tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The last signals emitted from the mobile phones of the missing Malaysians in Nepal were tra...
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| Oct 22 04:30 |
Thailand |
Thailand video news | App Fee Crackdown, Pad Kra Pao Lawsuit, Pattaya Thief Escapes Police
In Thailand video news, Jay brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and beyond. The headlines include a proposed crackdown on rising delivery app fees, a million-baht legal dispute over a …
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| Oct 22 04:23 |
Malaysia |
Kyiv and Moscow trade attacks after US envoy visits Russia
Attacks continued despite US envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, with 630 drones launched towards the Moscow region.
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| Oct 22 04:19 |
Malaysia |
Trump campaigns in South Carolina to support Senate candidate Graham
US president Donald Trump has campaigned for Republican Senator Darline Graham, who is running neck and neck with Democrat Annie Andrews in a traditionally Republican state.
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| Oct 22 04:18 |
Malaysia |
Parties urged to put transfer of RoS powers to EC in GE16 manifestos
Civil society group Projek Sama says transferring the RoS’s power over party registration to the EC will ensure the department is no longer under the home minister’s control.
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| Oct 22 03:53 |
Hong Kong |
What’s holding up Washington’s $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan?
Taiwan has been waiting months for US President Donald Trump to approve a $14 billion sale of weapons and equipment, which the island democracy would use to fend off a potential Chinese …
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| Oct 22 03:26 |
Malaysia |
What’s holding up Washington’s US$14bil arms sale to Taiwan?
The US has sold billions of dollars’ worth of arms to Taiwan and remains the island’s most important security backer as it seeks to deter a potential Chinese attack.
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| Oct 22 02:51 |
Malaysia |
Don’t question proposal for ‘new PN’, Bersatu leader tells PAS
Bersatu associate wing chief R Sri Sanjeevan says PAS should reflect on its own record and explain why PN was deregistered while under the party's administration.
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| Oct 22 02:36 |
Malaysia |
Abu Bakar to appeal against Bersatu suspension
Perlis menteri besar acknowledges the disciplinary board's decision and says he will file his appeal through the prescribed procedures.
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| Oct 22 02:18 |
Malaysia |
Canada’s Carney visits Turkey in push to ease US trade dependence
The Canadian prime minister and President Tayyip Erdogan are expected to sign a declaration deepening cooperation in four areas including defence and energy.
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| Oct 22 01:59 |
Malaysia |
AGC given two weeks to address Rulers’ feedback on separating A-G and public prosecutor roles
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) has asked the Attorney-General’s Ch...
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| Oct 22 01:48 |
China |
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that against the backdrop of a continuously evolving and complex international situation, China and Russia have maintained close coordination, serving as a valuable force for …
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| Oct 22 00:45 |
Malaysia |
Melaka seat deal done: BN takes 21, PAS and allies get seven
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 22 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest 21 seats while PAS and its allies will contest seven in ne...
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| Oct 21 22:37 |
Myanmar |
The money behind Myanmar’s coups, and the test in Paris
Guest contributor James Shwe From Ne Win to Min Aung Hlaing, every military seizure of power has made a narrow circle rich and the people poorer. When the Financial Action Task Force …
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| Oct 21 22:36 |
Myanmar |
EU urged to sanction entire oil and gas sector; Southeast Asian human rights forum expels Myanmar
EU urged to sanction Myanmar’s entire oil and gas sector Fourteen advocacy groups, including human rights groups such as Burma Campaign UK, Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK), and Fortify Rights, have demanded …
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| Oct 21 21:53 |
Malaysia |
Trump envoy criticised for calling Putin ‘humanitarian’
Steve Witkoff’s comment came as US president Donald Trump’s recent pivot away from Ukraine towards Russia faced growing scrutiny.
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| Oct 21 21:40 |
Japan |
Students march into Belgrade while populist Vucic holds rally in Serbia's south ahead of vote
Thousands of people lined the streets of Belgrade on Wednesday to greet marching students arriving to Serbia 's capital on the eve of their final rally ahead of…
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| Oct 21 21:39 |
Malaysia |
Sisi says Egypt will ‘defend Saudi territory’ but will not attack Yemen
The Egyptian president says it is 'inconceivable' for Cairo to stand by as Riyadh's security and stability are threatened.
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| Oct 21 18:01 |
Philippines |
Kapunan: Pursuing grave threat issue vs VP might have diverted trial
MANILA, Philippines — The grave threats impeachment article filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte could have diverted attention away from the charges against her, as it would have allowed her to …
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| Oct 21 16:25 |
Philippines |
Impeachment case bares regional divide
METRO Manila residents are increasingly inclined to convict and remove Vice President Sara Duterte from office, while a majority of respondents in Mindanao favor her acquittal, reflecting a widening regional divide over …
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| Oct 21 16:24 |
Philippines |
VP Sara’s spokesman denies she backs China
VICE President Sara Duterte was not siding with China when she described the Philippines as a “troublemaker” in the Southeast Asian region, her spokesman Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. said on Wednesday, rejecting …
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| Oct 21 16:23 |
Philippines |
Palace to appeal SC budget ruling
THE government will appeal the Supreme Court ruling declaring that unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets unconstitutional, Malacañang said on Wednesday.Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the high …
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| Oct 21 16:22 |
Philippines |
Bill to protect women in field of politics filed
SEN. Risa Hontiveros has filed Senate Bill 2567 on Tuesday, which seeks to protect women candidates, elected and appointed officials, political party members, campaign volunteers and advocates from abuse directed at them.”These …
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| Oct 21 16:20 |
Philippines |
Court allows labor groups to join wage hike legal tussle
THE Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 152 ruled on Tuesday that labor groups can intervene in the legal battle over Metro Manila’s P85 minimum wage hike, but said the suspension of …
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| Oct 21 15:48 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu says ‘toppling’ Iran government only way to end threat
The sabre-rattling came as the Israeli prime minister headed into the last week of a tight race for re-election.
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| Oct 21 14:56 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste, Australia strengthen defense cooperation with AUD$62 million support package
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and Australia have strengthened their defence and security partnership by signing a new cooperation framework backed by an Australian support package worth AUD$62 million. Prime …
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| Oct 21 14:30 |
South Korea |
Signs point to Kim Jong Un preparing for a Trump-Kim summit
As talk of a possible Trump-Kim summit grows in 2026, shifts in North Korea’s domestic political events suggest Kim Jong Un is quietly preparing to meet Donald Trump. The U.S. president told …
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| Oct 21 14:25 |
Malaysia |
BN contesting 21 seats in Melaka, ‘PAS and friends’ 7
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirms alliance with PAS and its allies for the Nov 14 state polls.
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| Oct 21 14:13 |
Malaysia |
Merz says EU ready to defend industry against ‘unfair’ Chinese trade
The German chancellor accused China of using subsidies and an undervalued currency to gain export advantages.
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| Oct 21 13:28 |
Philippines |
PBBM balances Filipinos’ welfare, territorial interests amid spat with Chinese envoy
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said the government needs to balance the country's interests and the welfare of Filipinos in China in addressing calls to expel Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan for …
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| Oct 21 13:20 |
Timor-Leste |
Govt approves four law proposals to modernise electoral system
DÍLI, 22 October 2026 (TATOLI) — The Government has approved four draft Law Proposals to amend electoral legislation and the electoral register, update and harmonise electoral procedures, modernise the voter registration system, …
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| Oct 21 13:18 |
China |
CGTN Poll: Long March spirit explains why the CPC can succeed
The CGTN poll shows that 63.9% of global respondents closely associate CPC leadership with China's development achievements; among Global South respondents, this figure reaches 71.4%. When describing their deepest impression of the …
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| Oct 21 13:01 |
Malaysia |
Thousands of Greek students, teachers protest over education, pay
The protests add pressure on prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' centre-right government, which faces elections in mid-2027.
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| Oct 21 12:52 |
Thailand |
Activists raise human rights issues ahead of Thailand’s four-yearly UN review in Geneva
Activists and grassroots leaders held a press conference on 21 October to highlight persistent problems in half a dozen areas ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process in Geneva, a United …
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| Oct 21 12:02 |
South Korea |
Appeals court slashes prison term for Yoon’s justice minister over martial law role |