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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
2201–2240 of 2256 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 15 17:56 |
Indonesia |
Prabowo approves regional wildfire aid, foreign minister says
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved accepting assistance from neighboring countries to help fight forest ...
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| Oct 15 17:26 |
Philippines |
Philippines calls out Chinese envoy over 'use of force' remark
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday urged Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to exercise greater restraint in his public statements after remarks that conveyed a “thinly veiled threat” of using force.
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| Oct 15 17:23 |
Philippines |
DFA calls out Chinese envoy over ‘veiled threat’ against Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday evening called out Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan for issuing a "thinly veiled threat of the use of force" in …
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| Oct 15 16:25 |
Singapore |
Why did Trump fire ‘MAGA royalty’ & US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, & what will happen next?
Honey please.
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| Oct 15 16:11 |
Philippines |
‘2028 polls crucial to PH defense policy’
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned that a slowdown in the implementation of the country’s defense policy could weaken its ability to resist Chinese aggression and expansionism, and that the 2028 elections …
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| Oct 15 16:10 |
Philippines |
3 agencies push digitally notarized documents
Filipinos can soon have documents notarized electronically as the Supreme Court rolls out a nationwide e-notarization system on October 19, aiming to streamline legal transactions and improve access to government services.The SC …
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| Oct 15 16:00 |
Philippines |
PITX: Asean long weekend may affect travel schedules
Fewer travelers are expected to flock to the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange for the Undas break, in light of the five-day long weekend in Metro Manila to make way for the 49th …
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| Oct 15 15:40 |
China |
Premier Li holds talks with president of Council of Togolese Republic
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks in Beijing on Thursday with President of the Council of the Togolese Republic Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who is on an official visit to China.
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| Oct 15 15:33 |
China |
Xi highlights China's commitment to opening up as Canton Fair opens
The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) opened in Guangzhou on Thursday, as President Xi Jinping called for deeper international economic cooperation and the safeguarding of global supply chains, highlighting …
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| Oct 15 14:56 |
China |
Chinese premier meets Botswana's president
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko in Beijing on Thursday.
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| Oct 15 14:41 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu’s rival vows to end Hamas rule within 18 months if elected
Gadi Eisenkot says he will seek to disarm Hamas through US president Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan or Israeli military operations if he wins the Oct 27 election.
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| Oct 15 13:52 |
Malaysia |
MHTC, Maybank kerjasama perluas akses perkhidmatan kesihatan Malaysia serata Asean
Kerjasama berbilang tahun ini akan menghubungkan pelanggan Maybank di rantau ini dengan perkhidmatan kesihatan Malaysia, serta rancangan untuk berkembang ke lebih banyak pasaran mulai 2027.
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| Oct 15 13:19 |
Malaysia |
Hezbollah says explosives seized by authorities belong to group
A Hezbollah lawmaker demands the return of the 500kg shipment of explosives, saying it was intended for use against Israel.
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| Oct 15 12:59 |
Malaysia |
MHTC, Maybank partner to expand access to Malaysian healthcare across Asean
The multi-year partnership will connect Maybank customers across the region with Malaysia’s healthcare services, with plans to expand into more markets from 2027.
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| Oct 15 12:31 |
Malaysia |
Ukraine’s Zelensky defies Trump with Russian refinery strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv will no longer abide by US president Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries amid tensions over a US-Russia diesel deal.
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| Oct 15 12:01 |
Philippines |
Peace agreement anniversary: Gov’t, MILF shift focus to normalization
COTABATO CITY — The government (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday, Oct. 15, marked the 14th anniversary of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB), with the government’s …
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| Oct 15 11:04 |
China |
US wants to ‘compete’ in Central Asia, ambassador says ahead of Rubio visit
The US wants to “compete” in resource-rich Central Asia, a senior American official has said as Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to head to a region of growing Chinese influence. In …
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| Oct 15 10:12 |
Malaysia |
EU-Gulf summit may be postponed due to security concerns, says Bulgaria’s PM
Bulgarian prime minister Rumen Radev said the Riyadh summit would be postponed, a claim corroborated by two officials who spoke to Reuters.
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| Oct 15 10:03 |
Singapore |
Rules governing tech can’t be monopolised by a handful of powerful states, big tech firms: Vivian
The Foreign Minister highlighted the increasing role of AI and tech companies in conflicts and global diplomacy.
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| Oct 15 10:02 |
Malaysia |
We’ve done our best on the haze, says Anwar
The prime minister was responding to former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who said Malaysia was being 'too soft' in dealing with Indonesia over the issue.
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| Oct 15 09:35 |
China |
Seoul to maintain Ukraine aid despite spat over North Korea prisoner transfer
South Korea will continue supporting Ukraine “as a responsible member of the international community” despite a diplomatic dispute over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war being repatriated to the …
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| Oct 15 09:09 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia pushes AI climate solutions ahead of COP31 summit
Cambodia is calling for expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in climate action, with regional forum outcomes set to form a unified position for negotiations at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey …
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| Oct 15 09:02 |
Cambodia |
FAO initiative drives climate innovation for smallholder farmers
Severe drought once destroyed much of her rice crop and forced her to buy food to feed her family. Today, Cambodian farmer Sokhom Kha relies on mobile weather forecasts to plan her …
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| Oct 15 09:00 |
China |
Could Trump join Xi and Putin for 3-way meeting at next month’s Apec summit?
The foreign ministers of China and Russia have discussed their relations with the United States, paving the ground for a possible meeting between their respective leaders at next month’s Apec summit in …
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| Oct 15 08:57 |
China |
New Yalu River Bridge opens to traffic
New Yalu River Bridge opens to traffic
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| Oct 15 08:12 |
Thailand |
Thailand, Switzerland push EFTA deal and US$120m carbon plan
Thailand and Switzerland are moving to fast-track implementation of their EFTA free trade agreement while advancing plans for about US$120 million in carbon-credit purchases. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Swiss President Guy …
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| Oct 15 08:10 |
Myanmar |
KIO/KIA rejects Myanmar junta’s offer of peace talks
The group says the move comes as the regime increases its military presence in Kachin State, and would have no impact on the situation on the ground
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| Oct 15 08:08 |
China |
‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes Russian refinery strikes, defying Trump
Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian refineries with a strike at an installation in the Ryazan region, the regional governor said on Thursday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced his anger …
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| Oct 15 08:01 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia seeks maritime boundary deal with Thailand as UNCLOS talks enter second day
Cambodia is seeking a comprehensive maritime boundary agreement with Thailand under international law, while remaining open to joint development and equitable resource sharing, as conciliation proceedings under the United Nations Convention on …
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| Oct 15 07:43 |
China |
'Resonance of Dunhuang' concert in Ottawa, Canada
As the final notes faded, Resonance of Dunhuang, presented by the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble, concluded successfully at Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa on the evening of October 10.
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| Oct 15 07:40 |
Hong Kong |
New four-lane bridge opens between China and North Korea after 12-year delay
North Korean trucks festooned with flags and flowers trundled towards China on Thursday as a new bridge between the countries opened, allowing the isolated nation to ramp up trade with its huge …
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| Oct 15 06:53 |
Malaysia |
Lim Guan Eng urges Malaysia to sue Indonesia over haze if Jakarta rejects Asean firefighting task force
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged Malaysia to consider legal action against Indonesia to seek...
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| Oct 15 05:58 |
Myanmar |
Regime re-opens Thanlyin oil refinery to mitigate fuel sanctions and boost jet fuel supply
Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing attended the re-opening ceremony of the Thanlyin Oil Refinery (Phase 1) in Yangon Region’s Thanlyin Township on Wednesday. Thanlyin is located nine miles (14 km) southeast of …
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| Oct 15 05:57 |
South Korea |
PPP warns against relocation of foreign, defense ministries to Sejong
The People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday strongly denounced the government's decision to relocate 44 ministries and agencies, including the foreign and defense ministries, to the central administrative city of Sejong by …
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| Oct 15 05:12 |
South Korea |
Seoul seeks to turn Trump-Kim summit into four-way peace talks: minister
South Korea aims to expand a potential summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un into four-party talks involving the two Koreas, the US and China, with the …
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| Oct 15 05:05 |
Malaysia |
Colombians, fearing for rights, march against right-wing president
What began as peaceful protests during the day grew heated in some areas as night fell, with riot police deployments, water cannons and tear gas.
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| Oct 15 04:12 |
Thailand |
Nene Royal Performs for Global Finance Leaders, Honoured as Young Thai Cultural Ambassador
BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, Thai teenage rock guitarist Nene Royal performed at a welcome dinner for global finance leaders attending the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, while Culture Minister Sabida …
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| Oct 15 03:05 |
Malaysia |
Trucks line up as long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens
The neighbouring nations aim to rejuvenate trade after years of soured ties and pandemic-related disruptions to cross-border commerce.
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| Oct 15 03:05 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia rebuts Thai border claims in letter to UN, demands end to military incursions
Cambodia has formally challenged Thailand’s account of the ongoing border dispute in a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, accusing Bangkok of distorting historical facts, continuing military incursions into Cambodian territory …
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| Oct 15 03:00 |
China |
Longevity-first healthcare takes spotlight at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit
Issues affecting ageing populations worldwide will form the core of discussions for policymakers and health industry leaders gathered at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, with a particular emphasis on how practising …
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