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Oct 21
12:02
KR Hankyoreh
South Korea
Before they can vote, Korea’s teens are already swimming in election fraud content
Oct 21
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Kapunan: Evidence filed early to prevent delays in Nov. 9 VP trial
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel filed its formal offer of evidence on Tuesday, deliberately ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to prevent procedural delays from disrupting the resumption of Vice …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Prosecutors seek 5-year prison term for pastor over courthouse riot
Prosecutors on Wednesday requested a five-year prison term for conservative activist pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon over his alleged involvement in a courthouse riot last year by supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Election official found dead after special counsel questioning
A National Election Commission (NEC) official was found dead Wednesday, a day after being questioned by a special counsel team investigating the election watchdog in connection with the unprecedented ballot shortages in …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Appeals court slashes ex-justice minister's sentence to 9 years over martial law role
An appellate court on Wednesday significantly reduced former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae's sentence from 25 years to nine years in prison over his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
DPK considering parliamentary probe into Supreme Court chief amid impeachment calls
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Wednesday it is considering launching a parliamentary investigation into Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae amid an ongoing debate within the party over whether …
Oct 21
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
President Lee to increase engagement through live broadcasts, social media
President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he will increase engagement with the public through live broadcasts, the press, on-site visits and social media. The president made the remarks on the social platform …
Oct 21
11:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain
The French leader made the remarks as he and his government struggled to get on top of a crisis that has scarred France's image both abroad and in financial markets.
Oct 21
11:37
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
President uses Gemini to defend plans to invite prosecution chiefs to Cabinet meetings
President Lee Jae Myung turned to Google's artificial intelligence assistant Gemini to defend his plans to invite the chiefs of two newly established agencies to attend Cabinet meetings, a move that would …
Oct 21
10:37
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Prabowo berates countries that ‘insult’ Indonesia over wildfires
The Indonesian president blamed unnamed corporations for the wildfires that have devastated large areas and sent toxic haze into neighbouring countries.
Oct 21
10:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Not a single minister around: Hassan pans absence during budget debate
The Pasir Gudang MP also urges equal funding for all constituencies, saying the current administration may no longer be in power the next term.
Oct 21
10:22
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand welcomes 971 foreign firms amid nominee crackdown
Thailand authorised 971 foreign businesses and firms linked to more than 271 billion baht in foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, even as the government intensifies its nationwide crackdown …
Oct 21
10:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Argentina’s Milei calls Spanish PM Sanchez a ‘dictator’ in Madrid visit
Javier Milei's visit comes less than six weeks before Spain's tightly fought legislative elections on Nov 29.
Oct 21
10:02
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong’s Election Committee race: should you care? Here’s what you need to know
Nominations have closed for Hong Kong’s Election Committee election, setting the stage for the November 22 poll. The poll, the second since Beijing overhauled the city’s electoral system to ensure patriots rule …
Oct 21
09:56
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Home Ministry: Govt has no plans to amend citizenship law for children born before parents’ marriage registration
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The government has no plans to amend Section 17 of Part III of the Second Schedule of the F...
Oct 21
09:16
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
PM Anwar expresses concern over Middle East conflict, condemns Houthi attacks
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia continues to view with great concern the dangerous escalation of conflict unf...
Oct 21
09:13
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysian Bar, office-bearers awarded RM59,499 after winning part of appeal over 2022 independence march
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 21 —The Court of Appeal today partly allowed the Malaysian Bar’s appeal over its 2022 Walk fo...
Oct 21
09:01
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Duterte defense team seeks eight trial days for unexplained wealth case
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte has requested eight trial days to present its witnesses and evidence on the remaining unexplained wealth charge in her impeachment trial, …
Oct 21
08:55
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Defence, debt, diplomacy: Takaichi’s first year as Japanese prime minister
Wednesday marks the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle markets with her expansive spending and establish herself as a workaholic leader. Here …
Oct 21
08:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Rumours rife on Sarawak assembly dissolution this week
Fuelling speculation are reports that premier Abang Johari Openg is set to make an important announcement on Friday.
Oct 21
08:02
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(LEAD) Appeals court slashes ex-justice minister's sentence to 9 yrs over martial law role
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Wednesday significantly reduced...
Oct 21
06:55
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Appeals court reduces ex-justice minister's sentence to 9 yrs over martial law role
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Wednesday reduced former Justic...
Oct 21
06:44
KR Yonhap
South Korea
DP considering parliamentary probe into Supreme Court chief amid impeachment calls
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Wednesday it is...
Oct 21
06:43
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(URGENT) Appeals court sentences ex-justice minister to 9 yrs in prison over martial law role
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Oct 21
06:34
CN CGTN state media
China
Premier Li's remarks at SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Dushanbe, the …
Oct 21
06:15
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Ten former Negri exco members seek Federal Court interpretation of ruler’s powers
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 21 — Ten former Negeri Sembilan state executive council (exco) members have filed an application in...
Oct 21
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Octa: Most Filipinos await evidence vs Sara Duterte in impeach trial
MANILA, Philippines — While most Filipinos remained undecided on whether Vice President Sara Duterte should be convicted in her ongoing impeachment trial, more Filipinos expressed support for either her conviction or acquittal, …
Oct 21
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Prosecutors file formal offer of evidence in Sara Duterte trial
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors have submitted their formal offer of evidence to the Senate impeachment court in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, prosecution adviser Robert Ace Barbers said on …
Oct 21
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Pangilinan calls for national state of emergency due to Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday called for the declaration of a national state of emergency amid the adverse effects of the Super El Niño. Pangilinan issued his call …
Oct 21
06:01
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s ‘5-Point’ Rohingya plan
Guest contributor Shafiur Rahman The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government of Bangladesh has a damning verdict on how former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handled the Rohingya crisis: years of theatre, donor-chasing and …
Oct 21
06:01
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Hadi: PAS, aligned Perikatan parties to take joint action over RoS notice
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — PAS will join aligned Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties in challenging a notice to...
Oct 21
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Home of ex-election watchdog chief raided over improper overseas trip
A special counsel team on Wednesday raided the home of a former National Election Commission (NEC) chief over allegations he took improper overseas trips during his time in office. Investigators from special …
Oct 21
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
DPK issues warnings against Gyeonggi governor, lawmaker over remarks seen as disparaging firefighters
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) decided Wednesday to issue warnings against Gyeonggi Province Gov. Choo Mi-ae and one of its lawmakers over controversial remarks deemed insulting to firefighters. Choo came …
Oct 21
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Lee urges 'aggressive' police reform to address wrongful practices, systems
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday urged the police to aggressively reform themselves to address wrongful practices and systems, also stressing the need for a special system to independently vet police investigations. …
Oct 21
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
President Lee to meet with WHO chief to discuss cooperation in healthcare
President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in healthcare. The meeting at Cheong Wa …
Oct 21
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Confirmation report for special inspector nominee to be adopted after 10-year vacancy
A parliamentary committee is set to adopt a confirmation hearing report this week for a special inspector nominee tasked with investigating corruption allegations involving the president's family and senior aides, officials said …
Oct 21
05:46
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Hadi criticises PN’s deregistration, hits out at ‘wayward’ Bersatu
PAS president says the party will prepare for the Melaka polls with like-minded PN component parties.
Oct 21
05:35
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Tourism Board should have conducted more consultation with residents on new light installations at The Peak, lawmaker says
The Tourism Board should have consulted residents more before setting up light installations on a walking trail at The Peak, a lawmaker has said after the decorations were criticised as out of …
Oct 21
05:27
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Saudi coalition says intercepted 5 drones in Medina, Eastern regions
The coalition is fighting Yemen’s Houthis but did not specify who was behind the launches.
Oct 21
05:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
PAS tried to undermine Bersatu, elevate Wawasan in PN, says youth leader
Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid accuses the PN leadership of changing the coalition’s organisational structure without formal approval from its Supreme Council.