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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
361–400 of 632 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 28 03:11 |
Malaysia |
Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore
Fitness enthusiasts take refuge from choking haze as Indonesian wildfires drive air quality to its worst levels in over a decade, cancelling outdoor activities.
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| Oct 28 03:08 |
Hong Kong |
SAR committed to driving sustainable growth: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday said Hong Kong is committed to promoting sustainable growth across Asia and the world, and is leaning on innovation to achieve this goal. Speaking at the …
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| Oct 28 03:07 |
Malaysia |
RM22m Sungai Golok dredging completed to ease Kelantan flood risks ahead of monsoon
KOTA BHARU, Oct 28 — The dredging of the Sungai Golok estuary, costing RM22 million, was completed on September 6...
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| Oct 28 02:39 |
Malaysia |
Kedah flood evacuees rise to 192, another 16 remain displaced in Perlis
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The number of flood evacuees housed at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kedah rose to 192...
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| Oct 28 02:35 |
Malaysia |
Breathing easier! No unhealthy air quality readings across Malaysia this morning
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Air quality across Malaysia remained generally satisfactory this morning, with no areas rec...
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| Oct 28 02:02 |
Malaysia |
Kuching North achieves Level 1 Smart City status, now sets sights on Level 2
KUCHING, Oct 28 — Kuching North has achieved Smart City Level 1 under the Smart City Rating Criteria set by the Mi...
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| Oct 28 01:31 |
Timor-Leste |
Govt pledges better working conditions and training for teachers
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste’s Education Minister Dulce Soares has pledged to improve teachers’ working conditions, expand professional training and provide better teaching resources as part of efforts to raise …
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| Oct 28 01:07 |
Malaysia |
Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
The US president made the announcement at a rally in support of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, who faces a tough battle for a US Senate seat in the midterm elections.
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| Oct 28 00:34 |
Malaysia |
Climate change must be declared a ‘global health emergency’, says Lancet study
The report said a record 710,000 people died from heat-related causes in 2023, with more than 70% of those deaths linked to human-caused climate change.
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| Oct 27 23:11 |
Malaysia |
Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
Former colonies have demanded King Charles III take new steps to make amends for colonisation and the transatlantic slave trade that enriched his ancestors for centuries.
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| Oct 27 18:02 |
Taiwan |
Super-rich cashing in on climate crisis, report finds |
| Oct 27 17:37 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia pushes conservation at UN Summit
Cambodia highlighted its commitment to biodiversity conservation at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Armenia, with Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth presenting strategies …
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| Oct 27 16:11 |
Philippines |
Malabon steps up preparations for El Niño
MALABON CITY Mayor Jeannie Sandoval has strengthened coordination among local departments, barangay officials, utility providers, and partner agencies as it intensified preparations for the potential impact of El Niño, including water scarcity, …
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| Oct 27 12:02 |
Singapore |
S'pore examining adequacy of Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, will introduce new laws or amendments if necessary: Grace Fu
"The haze is preventable and unacceptable."
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| Oct 27 12:02 |
Singapore |
10 S'pore-based companies served notices by NEA over haze confirm they have received them
Issued.
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| Oct 27 10:54 |
China |
Post-Earthquake water purification in place for people and livestock
Post-Earthquake water purification in place for people and livestock
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| Oct 27 10:08 |
China |
Greenhouse gas levels hit record highs, climate impact will last centuries: UN
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to record highs in 2025, locking in climate impact that will persist for centuries to come, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Levels of the …
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| Oct 27 09:42 |
China |
China-backed biodiversity fund puts $4.5 mln into 9 projects worldwide
China-backed biodiversity fund puts $4.5 mln into 9 projects worldwide
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| Oct 27 09:41 |
Malaysia |
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025, says UN
The World Meteorological Organisation said the rise would lead to more long-term temperature increases for the planet.
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| Oct 27 08:14 |
Malaysia |
Global clean energy growth to slow this year
Grid constraints are limiting clean energy growth, with China curtailing enough renewable power in the first half of 2026 to supply Mexico for a year.
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| Oct 27 03:20 |
Singapore |
Singapore hosts regional meeting on food security, agriculture and forestry
Singapore last hosted the AMAF meetings in 2016.
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| Oct 27 03:16 |
Malaysia |
US, UK among 31 countries warning of ‘alarming’ Sudan famine
Without urgent action, severely malnourished children could exceed the projected 825,000 as food-insecure areas are expected to double.
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| Oct 27 01:29 |
Malaysia |
Unhealthy air quality in just 1 area as haze situation improves
Only Samalaju in Sarawak recorded an unhealthy API reading of 152.
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| Oct 27 01:02 |
Malaysia |
Super El Nino threat: Govt steps up measures to protect padi supply, fisheries as heat and drought loom
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has stepped up inter-agency prep...
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| Oct 26 16:18 |
Philippines |
NBI probes 26 more flood control projects
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has widened its investigation into alleged flood control anomalies, placing 26 additional projects under scrutiny as six Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and …
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| Oct 26 16:13 |
Singapore |
Indonesian firefighters overcome with joy, relief as heavy rain breaks prolonged drought
They prostrated on the ground in prayer to show their gratitude.
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| Oct 26 14:44 |
China |
A seafood feast relies on a healthy ocean
A seafood feast relies on a healthy ocean
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| Oct 26 14:36 |
Malaysia |
Govt sets 12-month timeline before nuclear decision
Science, technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang says the studies will assess technology, potential sites, financing, and the development of Malaysia’s nuclear industry.
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| Oct 26 12:13 |
Malaysia |
Live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor subject to strict controls since July 2025, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The import of live pigs from Sarawak to Selangor since July 2025 has been carried out with...
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
Singapore |
5 new power plants & Saudi oil storage at Jurong Rock Caverns: Tan See Leng outlines plans to enhance S'pore's energy security
Singapore will also be looking at low-carbon energy options such as geothermal and nuclear energy.
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| Oct 26 12:00 |
China |
Globalized Populism w/ Pitman Potter
The post Globalized Populism w/ Pitman Potter appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
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| Oct 26 10:51 |
Malaysia |
Thailand launches US$1.5bil household solar push
The government is offering subsidies of nearly US$1,500 for installation costs to up to one million households, alongside low-interest loans and tax incentives for solar panel installations.
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| Oct 26 10:41 |
Malaysia |
Pig imports from Sarawak into Selangor follow strict SOPs, says deputy minister
Chan Foong Hin says it is unreasonable to claim that the operations affect Port Klang’s cleanliness.
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| Oct 26 08:53 |
China |
Nepal plans flood warnings, glacial lake risk reduction
Nepal plans flood warnings, glacial lake risk reduction
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| Oct 26 04:47 |
Thailand |
High tide and heavy rain flood roads across Phuket
A Phuket flash flood inundated roads in Patong and nearby areas early on October 26 after heavy rain coincided with high tide, leaving water about 20 to 30 centimetres deep and damaging …
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| Oct 26 03:07 |
Malaysia |
Nepal to expand flood warnings, lower glacial lake levels
Rising temperatures have accelerated Himalayan glacier melt, increasing the risks of unstable glacial lakes, avalanches and destructive downstream floods.
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| Oct 26 01:41 |
China |
Health, emergency services back post-quake resettlement in Xizang
Rescue and relief efforts continue after a magnitude-7 earthquake struck southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, with public health and epidemic prevention work underway in affected areas, according to local authorities.
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| Oct 26 01:15 |
Malaysia |
Moderate air quality prevails although 7 Sarawak areas still hazy
Serian recorded the highest API reading of 172 as of 9am, followed by Samarahan and Kuching, both with readings of 158, and Sarikei with a reading of 157.
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| Oct 25 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Your aircon isn’t cleaning your air, and bowls of water won’t either: What haze does indoors
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Keeping windows and doors shut during haze can help limit polluted air entering homes, but...
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| Oct 25 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Skies are clearing, but weeks indoors can mess with your head: Experts say don’t brush off the signs
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — With haze conditions continue to affect parts of the country, mental health exper...
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