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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 2151 stories (2460 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 18 07:38 |
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 …
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| Oct 18 07:34 |
Philippines |
VP Sara denies owning Jollibee franchise
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte over the weekend denied owning a Jollibee franchise or any other franchises.In a statement released on October 17, Duterte insisted her investment is with a …
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| Oct 18 06:18 |
Malaysia |
DAP reps who fail performance targets risk losing candidacy in GE16, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — DAP representatives must meet strict key performance indicators (KPIs) or risk losing their...
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
Philippines |
2027 budget not being used for Duterte’s impeachment trial – Ejercito
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito vowed to keep the 2027 national budget from being used for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. “There’s no truth to that; nothing like that is happening. …
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| Oct 18 05:58 |
Timor-Leste |
Beyond Income: What the United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Report Means for Timor-Leste
By: Dionísio Babo Soares* Understanding the real meaning of poverty. Timor-Leste has made considerable progress since restoring independence in 2002, thanks to successive governments, national institutions, communities, and development partners. The IX …
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| Oct 18 05:57 |
South Korea |
Number of inmates granted early parole rises on prison overcrowding: lawmaker
The number of inmates released on parole before serving 60 percent of their full sentence has increased due to prison overcrowding, a lawmaker said Sunday. A total of 634 inmates who had …
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| Oct 18 04:48 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar attorney Zar Li Aye wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award in Denmark
Zar Li Aye, a Myanmar Supreme Court advocate and human rights defender from Myanmar’s Chin State, was presented with the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 2026 Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal …
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| Oct 18 04:21 |
South Korea |
Egypt's Sissi asks parliament to authorise support for Saudi
Egypt's parliament was to hold an emergency session after President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi asked lawmakers to authorize support for Saudi defenses against Houthi attacks if the kingdom requests it. Saudi Arabia leads a …
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| Oct 18 04:20 |
South Korea |
Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
US President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in …
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| Oct 18 04:18 |
South Korea |
Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim
US President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning campaign spending, faulting redistricting and second-guessing candidate choices as Republicans fight to retain control of …
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| Oct 18 03:58 |
Malaysia |
Melaka polls: BN to unveil candidate list on Oct 28, says Ab Rauf
MELAKA, Oct 18 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will announce the list of candidates who will contest in the Melaka State E...
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| Oct 18 02:32 |
Malaysia |
‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting across US
The prominent anti-Donald Trump movement is mobilising voters ahead of the Nov 3 midterm elections.
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| Oct 18 01:51 |
Malaysia |
Trump paused Russia sanctions to ‘analyse’ impact on global economy, says Rubio
The US secretary of state says various conflicts are impacting global energy prices, including the US war on Iran and attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis.
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| Oct 18 01:46 |
Malaysia |
PKR restructures Sarawak leadership for state polls
Mahmud Epah named as new Sarawak chief as part of 'comprehensive preparatory framework' for the election, expected to be held in December.
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| Oct 18 01:38 |
Malaysia |
Let Wawasan keep what it won in Melaka, Hamzah tells Umno ahead of state polls
JASIN, Oct 18 — Wawasan will defend the seats won under Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the coming Melaka state electio...
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| Oct 18 01:28 |
Japan |
Karaoke hack shows cybercrime is routine
The head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's cybersecurity body went so far as to describe it as a "state of emergency in cyberspace."
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| Oct 18 00:53 |
Philippines |
Sara Duterte can file charges vs witnesses in impeachment trial, says law professor
Vice President Sara Duterte can file charges against the witnesses in her trial following the withdrawal of three articles of impeachment against her, a law professor said on Sunday.
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| Oct 18 00:30 |
Malaysia |
Melaka polls could determine if Umno needs PAS for GE16, says analyst
Mazlan Ali says the party intends to test its strength by running on its own before deciding on future pacts for the next general election.
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| Oct 18 00:11 |
Malaysia |
El Salvador’s Bukele puts conditions on early release of gang prisoners
More than 90,000 suspected gang members have been arrested in the Central American country since the president declared a state of emergency in 2022.
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| Oct 17 23:31 |
Malaysia |
Albanian capital sees fifth straight day of violent clashes
Protesters hurled rocks, Molotov cocktails and other objects at police officers, who fired rubber bullets for the first time since the protests began, with 35 people wounded in the violence.
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| Oct 17 23:30 |
Malaysia |
Bersatu pact allows PH to delay S’gor polls beyond GE16, says analyst
However, another pundit says this would come with political risks, and Pakatan Harapan would be better off holding the state election concurrently with GE16.
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| Oct 17 23:15 |
Malaysia |
FAM’s award nomination and the AFC’s curious yardstick
FAM wants recognition, but can it earn top honours while questions over its governance and football development remain unanswered?
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| Oct 17 22:42 |
Malaysia |
Tents spring up in Lisbon as Portugal’s housing protests spread
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Rossio Square following a march that had rallied thousands of people nationwide.
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| Oct 17 22:16 |
Malaysia |
Looting, blazes and clashes in France amid nationwide protests
The widespread unrest follows weeks of student protests and deepens political uncertainty as the country readies for elections in six months.
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| Oct 17 22:02 |
Malaysia |
Saudi Arabia reports incoming fire as Egypt weighs sending help
Saudi Arabia has faced sustained attacks on oil facilities and transit hubs, while the Houthis claim recent Saudi strikes have killed and wounded 'numerous' people.
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| Oct 17 21:44 |
Malaysia |
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor
The 78-year-old mayor says masked settlers attacked him as he joined Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank alongside French and Belgian representatives.
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| Oct 17 19:35 |
Singapore |
PM Wong to make official visits to Qatar & UAE from Oct. 18 to 22
This will be the first time PM Wong has visited either country as PM.
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| Oct 17 17:48 |
China |
‘Cockroach’ party founder released by Indian police
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from detention on Saturday, a day after his arrest during a police crackdown on protests against the election authority. Dipke, 31, was …
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| Oct 17 16:18 |
Philippines |
Calls mount to expel Chinese ambassador
(UPDATE) CALLS to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan mounted over the weekend as anger grew over Chinese Embassy remarks daring lawmakers to declare the envoy persona non grata.Former Surigao del Norte representative …
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| Oct 17 16:15 |
Philippines |
2 in 3 Filipinos support billionaire’s wealth tax
TWO in three Filipino adults support imposing a wealth tax on billionaires, with the proposed measure drawing majority backing across political affiliations, a nationwide survey by Momentum Research found.The survey conducted Aug. …
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| Oct 17 16:11 |
Philippines |
Prosecutors wanted to avoid delay
THE House of Representatives withdrew three impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte to prevent her trial from dragging into 2027 and losing public interest, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said …
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| Oct 17 16:10 |
Philippines |
More want wider flood control scam probe – survey
MORE than half of registered voters say they would likely reject candidates involved in the flood control scam, while the biggest group wants a broader investigation into infrastructure projects corruption, the Pahayag …
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| Oct 17 15:10 |
Malaysia |
Bersatu man presses for party’s state No 2 as Kelebang candidate
Hishamuddin Abdul Karim said Mohamad Ali Mohamad's credentials and political experience qualify him to contest.
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| Oct 17 14:23 |
Malaysia |
2022 new year’s day video twisted into ‘Bangladeshi protest’ in KL’
City police chief Fadil Marsus says a video clip purporting to show a protest by Bangladeshis in Kuala Lumpur had been created through artificial intelligence.
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| Oct 17 13:34 |
Philippines |
Erice says political considerations prevail over House budget allocations
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice revealed on Saturday that he voted against the proposed 2027 national budget, alleging that political considerations influenced the allocation of public funds …
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| Oct 17 12:50 |
Malaysia |
French protesters clash with police during nationwide demonstrations
More than 32,000 protesters had taken part in some 140 actions nationwide outside Paris shortly after midday on Saturday.
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| Oct 17 12:18 |
Malaysia |
No opposition, no problem: backbenchers will keep check, says Karim
Sarawak minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says state government backbenchers will act like the opposition in the state assembly should GPS win all seats.
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| Oct 17 12:01 |
Philippines |
Prosecution eyes early formal offer of evidence in VP impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel may submit its formal offer of evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to help speed up the remaining …
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| Oct 17 12:01 |
Philippines |
Prosec: COA ruling shows VP could still be convicted of confi funds misuse
MANILA, Philippines – A spokesperson for the House prosecution has expressed belief that the evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds could still lead to her conviction …
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| Oct 17 12:01 |
Philippines |
Prosec hoping for Sara Duterte impeachment verdict by November, December
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua is hoping that the Senate impeachment court will be able to rule on Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s case by …
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