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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
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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 31 23:08 |
Cambodia |
JICA and ministry to strengthen infrastructure cooperation
Public Works and Transport Minister Peng Ponea met with new Japan International Cooperation Agency chief representative Iwama Nozomi on Friday to discuss strengthening bilateral infrastructure ties. The post JICA and ministry to …
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| Oct 31 16:17 |
China |
Quad not ‘anti-China’, says Rubio as first summit in two years set before Trump-Xi talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad, was not an “anti-China” coalition, as the grouping’s top diplomats finalised preparations for the leaders’ …
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| Oct 31 11:55 |
Malaysia |
Nga Kor Ming urges global cooperation on housing crisis, cites 3.4 billion affected
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Stronger international cooperation is needed to address the global housing crisis, with app...
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| Oct 31 10:42 |
Malaysia |
Syria weighing whether to join Mecca pact
Foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani said discussions are currently underway to evaluate Syria's entry into the Nato-style defence alliance.
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| Oct 31 09:51 |
China |
China-Africa green mobility cooperation gains momentum
More than 700 industry, government and finance delegates from over 20 African countries converged at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa, for a major automotive partnership conference to explore joint …
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| Oct 31 08:59 |
China |
China warns sidelining development undermines human rights
China on Friday called for stronger international cooperation to advance the right to development, and urged countries to put development at the center of the global agenda amid widening inequalities and mounting …
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| Oct 31 08:23 |
Malaysia |
Hamzah confident of BN-PN ‘blue wave’ in Melaka
Wawasan president Hamzah Zainudin says his party has acted as a bridge between Umno and PAS, and now both BN and PN are working hand-in-hand.
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| Oct 31 03:36 |
Malaysia |
Hadi hints at wider BN-PN cooperation after Melaka polls
The PAS president says the pact could stretch to the federal level and the Perikatan Nasional-led states.
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| Oct 31 01:38 |
Malaysia |
Macron to visit Malaysia on Nov 16–17 as ties with France deepen
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Malaysia on November 16–17, sai...
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| Oct 31 01:16 |
Malaysia |
Selangor’s Bersatu deal: Just a few ‘sensitive details’ left, says state Pakatan chief
SHAH ALAM, Oct 31 — A decision regarding the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the Selangor State Gove...
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| Oct 30 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Friends, foes and four awkward clashes: Who’s teaming up with whom in the Melaka polls?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Former rivals Umno and PAS are joining forces to contest the Melaka state election, while P...
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| Oct 30 18:32 |
China |
Carney eyes June deal on making Canada the EU’s first associate member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June on an unprecedented partnership that would make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member”, …
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| Oct 30 16:24 |
China |
Tea, tunes and ties: China-Germany cultural exchanges flourish
Tea, tunes and ties: China-Germany cultural exchanges flourish
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| Oct 30 15:53 |
Malaysia |
EU and Canada to ‘withstand shocks together’ with new alliance
The two parties are set to unveil a series of deals and lay the groundwork for a broader alliance open to other democracies seeking to better navigate global trade tensions.
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| Oct 30 14:29 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia, Uruguay establish framework for cultural cooperation
Indonesia and Uruguay have taken steps to establish a bilateral cultural cooperation framework, with Indonesian Culture ...
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| Oct 30 14:28 |
Singapore |
S'porean woman, 60, & border collie place 5th at world championship in Finland
From a torn knee ligament to suffering hairline cracks in her ribcage, Soo detailed the struggles she faced during training.
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| Oct 30 13:45 |
China |
Xi Jinping tells German president China and EU must ‘stay anchored to their partnership’
China and the European Union can resolve their differences through dialogue, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday. “China has always regarded the European Union as a …
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| Oct 30 12:01 |
Philippines |
PH, Abu Dhabi firm eyeing strategic petroleum reserves partnership
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) are exploring a strategic petroleum reserves partnership to reduce the country’s vulnerability to disruptions in the global oil supply. In …
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| Oct 30 11:30 |
Malaysia |
Aliyev’s snub of Turkic summit brings Azerbaijan-Turkey tensions to fore
Ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan have been strained in recent weeks after Turkish officials criticised Baku’s restrictions on headscarves under new secular school uniform rules.
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| Oct 30 10:32 |
Malaysia |
Bersatu MPs signed CSA for constituents’ sake, says youth leader
Information chief Harris Idaham Rashid rejects Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal’s claim the MPs have lost their powers of checks and balances.
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| Oct 30 09:49 |
China |
Xi: China glad to see greater German role in European, global affairs
China's policy toward Germany is consistent, stable and predictable, and China is happy to see Germany play a greater role in European and international affairs, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
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| Oct 30 09:48 |
China |
Chinese, Swiss presidents attend cooperation document signing ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin on Friday witnessed the signing of a protocol to upgrade the free trade agreement and multiple cooperation documents covering areas …
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| Oct 30 09:41 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia-EU trade pact targeted to take effect in Jan. 2027: Minister
Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) ...
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| Oct 30 09:41 |
China |
Xi meets Swiss president, calls for closer China-Europe economic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin in Beijing on Friday, calling on both countries to inject confidence and greater certainty into China-Europe economic and trade …
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| Oct 30 09:23 |
Malaysia |
Germany’s Merz to relay Asian partners’ protectionism concerns to Brussels
The German Chancellor warned that Europe risked embracing a new wave of protectionism and isolating itself from other countries.
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| Oct 30 06:40 |
Philippines |
NAPOLCOM probes Samar cop who allegedly kicked pregnant partner, causing miscarriage
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Friday said it is investigating allegations of physical abuse against a police officer after his former live-in partner filed a complaint.
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| Oct 30 06:25 |
South Korea |
Hyosung, Siemens partner on digital power grid and AI data center solutions
Hyosung Heavy Industries is partnering with Germany's Siemens to develop digital power infrastructure and AI data center solutions. The company signed a Global Strategic Partnership Agreement with Siemens on Friday. The signing …
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
Malaysia |
Confidence and supply pact does not restrict parties’ political decisions, says Adam Adli
MELAKA, Oct 30 — The Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) signed between the Federal Government, Bersatu and inde...
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
Defense minister says Hegseth dismissed talk of alliance strains as 'fake news'
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Friday that U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had dismissed recent speculation about strains in the Korea-U.S. alliance as “fake news” during their meeting earlier this week. …
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| Oct 30 06:02 |
South Korea |
Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet conducts 1st formation flight with US aircraft
Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet has made its first formation flight with U.S. aircraft over the West Sea, Seoul officials said Friday. The KF-21 Boramae, assigned to the 156th Fighter Squadron, 16th …
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| Oct 30 05:34 |
Timor-Leste |
President Ramos-Horta awards Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste to Australian Ambassador Caitlin Wilson
DÍLI, 30 October 2026 (TATOLI) – President José Ramos-Horta awarded Australian Ambassador to Timor-Leste Caitlin Wilson the Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste for her hard work and dedication during her three-year …
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| Oct 30 04:20 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia, Türkiye strengthen defense cooperation, self-reliance
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics, Defense Industry and Technology, Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, ...
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| Oct 30 04:07 |
Malaysia |
Dr Zaliha: New confidence and supply pact to strengthen political stability, give assurance Budget 2027 and reforms can proceed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The signing of a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the Unity Government, Bersat...
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| Oct 30 03:35 |
Malaysia |
Germany’s Merz calls for stronger global trade partnerships
The chancellor is on a week-long Asia tour aimed at deepening defence and economic ties with like-minded countries as global trade faces pressure.
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| Oct 30 03:34 |
Malaysia |
Squabble over ‘membership’ label emerges as irritant at EU-Canada summit
The issue first emerged when European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada could become the EU's first 'associate member'.
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| Oct 30 03:15 |
China |
Hong Kong’s M+ forges new alliance with MoMA and Centre Pompidou to redefine museum loans
Hong Kong’s M+ museum, New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Centre Pompidou in Paris signed an agreement on October 30 to establish a three-way cultural alliance, aiming to redefine …
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| Oct 30 02:25 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to discuss N. Korea, trilateral cooperation
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States a...
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| Oct 30 01:28 |
South Korea |
Hegseth calls talk of shaky S. Korea-US alliance 'fake news:' Seoul's defense minister
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brushed off concerns over a perceived growing rift in the South Korea-US alliance as "fake news," Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Friday after a bilateral meeting with …
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| Oct 30 01:13 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste to establish first Intellectual Property Office
DÍLI, 30 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste is preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea on intellectual property cooperation, paving the way for the establishment of the country’s …
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| Oct 30 00:00 |
South Korea |
Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to discuss N. Korea, trilateral cooperation
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States a...
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