Monitoring

News monitor

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

Reset

2121–2160 of 2256 articles

Group by story · Times in UTC
Oct 16
17:47
CN South China Morning Post
China
From hospital, Pope Leo pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine city
Pope Leo spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday, calling for a ceasefire in a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine, as he recovers in hospital from a lung cancer …
Oct 16
16:36
SG Mothership
Singapore
President Tharman to make state visit to Sweden on Oct. 17-21, commemorating 60 years of diplomatic ties
It is the first state visit to Sweden by a Singapore president.
Oct 16
16:23
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos to summon Chinese envoy over ‘threat’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday he intends to meet with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over the envoy’s remark that China can “easily win” by using force.Quan has said in a …
Oct 16
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
200 OFWs to be repatriated amid attacks in Saudi Arabia
THE government is preparing to repatriate an initial 200 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks following missile and drone attacks that disrupted flights from Riyadh, the Department …
Oct 16
16:13
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korean envoy condemns Houthi attacks, calls for stronger U.N. sanctions to block weapons supplies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has condemned recent deadly attacks ...
Oct 16
15:55
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
House Young Guns fire back at Chinese envoy’s ‘we easily win’ remark
MANILA, Philippines — House Young Guns lawmakers on Friday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s claim that China loves peace despite his warning that Beijing could easily defeat the Philippines by force.“If we …
Oct 16
15:53
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iraq says it lost US$60bil as Mideast war hits oil exports
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz forced Iraq to halt most of its oil production.
Oct 16
15:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Italy, Spain agree to remove border checks
Italy and Spain have agreed to remove border checks introduced following a dispute over migration.
Oct 16
14:46
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo Concludes Successfully, Sharing New Cooperation Opportunities of the Free Trade Area 3.0
Recently, the five-day 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) concluded successfully in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang ...
Oct 16
13:42
CN CGTN state media
China
China urges EU to show sincerity in resolving trade issues
Both China and the European Union (EU) should show sincerity in solving problems, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday, urging the EU to work with China to promote …
Oct 16
12:47
CN CGTN state media
China
A new railway corridor: How Nanning links Chinese and ASEAN markets
A new railway corridor: How Nanning links Chinese and ASEAN markets
Oct 16
12:25
CN CGTN state media
China
Chinese foreign minister meets with his Turkish counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction …
Oct 16
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Indonesia's Prabowo approves foreign assistance to tackle forest fires causing haze
Singapore and Malaysia had both offered assistance.
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
World Food Day 2026: Can PH celebrate amid hunger?
World Food Day, observed every Oct. 16 by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is meant to draw attention to the goal of eliminating hunger and ensuring access to safe, …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
INQToday: China envoy’s remark a threat, not a ‘slip’ – Teodoro
Teodoro: Chinese envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday backed the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) assessment of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks, saying his …
Oct 16
11:47
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Gibo Teodoro hits Chinese envoy's statements: We are being threatened
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro slammed the apparent threat from the Chinese envoy to the Philippines, saying his department is currently studying the statement.
Oct 16
11:37
CN CGTN state media
China
President Xi Jinping's key quotes on global governance
President Xi Jinping's key quotes on global governance
Oct 16
11:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Europe must tackle dependency on Starlink, say EU leaders
The bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Europe did not have a readily available alternative to technology controlled by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Oct 16
11:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Unicef calls for stronger measures to protect children from haze
Unicef Malaysia says children are particularly vulnerable to air pollution because their lungs, brains and immune systems are still developing.
Oct 16
11:11
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US greenlights Iraqi cabinet with blacklisted factions, say diplomatic sources
Iraq's prime minister Ali al-Zaidi announced his cabinet line-up Thursday night, naming Laith al-Khazali, a senior leader of the US-blacklisted Asaib Ahl al-Haq group, as one of his deputies.
Oct 16
11:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
China urges Israel to end West Bank settlement expansion and ease Gaza crisis
In talks with Israel’s president on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an immediate easing of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and for Israel to reverse its West Bank settlement …
Oct 16
10:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ethiopian govt to establish interim Tigray administration
The region had been outside of Addis Ababa's control and did not participate in June federal elections, which were resoundingly won by prime minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party.
Oct 16
10:11
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Man Utd lurching towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League
Manchester United have endured their worst league start in 40 years, while Manchester City, despite a strong start, face uncertainty over possible severe sanctions for breaching financial rules.
Oct 16
10:08
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Anti-IMF protesters issue six demands before ending Bangkok rally
BANGKOK — 16 October 2026, Protesters opposing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended their rally, after issuing six demands calling for debt cancellation, greater public oversight of government borrowing …
Oct 16
10:07
CN CGTN state media
China
China urges Japan to abandon nuclear weapons ambitions
China urges Japan to abandon nuclear weapons ambitions
Oct 16
10:01
CN CGTN state media
China
Foreign ministers of Djibouti, Republic of Congo to visit China
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Abdoulkader Houssein Omar will pay an official visit to China from October 19 to 25, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.
Oct 16
10:01
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
President Tharman to make state visit to Sweden from Oct 17 to 21
This will be the first state visit to Sweden by a Singapore president.
Oct 16
09:59
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Israeli Embassy warns against fake news targeting Israelis in Thailand
BANGKOK – The Israeli Embassy in Thailand has urged the public to verify information before sharing it online, warning that false stories about Israeli nationals in the country can fuel fear, deepen …
Oct 16
09:42
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
US holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say
The U.S. and Myanmar’s regime in Naypyidaw held talks in Tokyo last week, people familiar with the matter said, their second meeting in a month as Washington steps up re-engagement with the …
Oct 16
08:45
CN BBC China
China
China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.
Oct 16
08:44
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia’s fury rises as Indonesian haze shuts schools, blankets region, and sparks calls for accountability
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Closed schools, shuttered sports centres and mass mask handouts. Indonesian wildfire haze h...
Oct 16
08:25
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
President Tharman in Sweden from Oct 17 for five-day state visit
This is the first state visit to Sweden by a Singapore President.
Oct 16
08:01
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia, Israel agree to strengthen bilateral consultations and cooperation
Cambodia and Israel agreed to strengthen bilateral consultation mechanisms and regular exchange of high-level officials to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, agriculture and other sectors. The post Cambodia, Israel agree to …
Oct 16
08:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UN chief says ‘subsidising fossil fuels is subsidising suicide’
The United Nations (UN) says that for every dollar invested in protecting or restoring nature, about US$30 still goes into activities that degrade it.
Oct 16
07:24
PH GMA Network
Philippines
All Pax SIlica issues to be 'properly addressed', says envoy
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manual “Babe” Romualdez said that all of the issues concerning the controversial Pax Silica initiative will be addressed.
Oct 16
07:14
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Marcos likely to meet Trump during ASEAN Summit in Manila
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and US President Donald Trump will likely meet during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in November, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose …
Oct 16
06:58
CN South China Morning Post
China
Envoy says China could ‘easily win’ conflict as Manila claims it is ‘thinly veiled threat’
Manila has called for diplomatic restraint in response to suggestions from the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines that Beijing could “easily win” a military showdown in the region but had instead chosen …
Oct 16
06:43
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Seoul seeks way out of N. Korean POW dispute with Ukraine as apology standoff persists
South Korea is seeking a diplomatic way out of a dispute over Kyiv's unilateral disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, even as the two sides …
Oct 16
06:09
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Ministry of Tourism, Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency agree to implement 2025 pact
Ministry of Tourism Minister Huot Hak met with State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan Chairman Fuad Naghiyev on October 13 in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to reaffirm a bilateral …
Oct 16
06:02
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand video news | Demonstrators protest IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Hua Hin begins demolition of beachfront buildings
In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and ASEAN. Demonstrators take to the streets in Bangkok to protest against the IMF and World Bank meetings. In …