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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 26 17:32 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, South Korea seek to deepen 30-year strategic partnership
Cambodia and South Korea should deepen their strategic partnership by expanding economic cooperation, investing in human resources and strengthening efforts to combat transnational crime as the two countries prepare to mark 30 …
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| Oct 26 17:16 |
South Korea |
Smuggling ban drives North Korean units to cheap Chinese work
North Korea’s foreign currency-earning units are scrambling for low-paying contract manufacturing work from China in October 2026. A prolonged crackdown on cross-border smuggling has wiped out one of their most important sources …
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| Oct 26 16:19 |
Philippines |
OMB joins justice council to bolster corruption fight
THE Office of the Ombudsman has joined the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) to strengthen the government’s fight against corruption, address delays in corruption cases, and improve coordination among justice institutions.Ombudsman Jesus …
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| Oct 26 16:08 |
Philippines |
3 Filipinos hired for military jobs in Europe held
THREE Filipino men allegedly recruited for military and border guard jobs in Eastern Europe were detained at Davao International Airport after falsely claiming they were headed to Thailand for a Muay Thai …
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| Oct 26 16:06 |
Philippines |
Customs eyes P1T haul as collections hit P757.4 billion
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected P757.406 billion in the first nine months of 2026, surpassing its revenue target by P8.913 billion as it strives for a historic P1-trillion collection goal by …
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| Oct 26 16:00 |
Philippines |
PNP boosts ties with South Korean police
The Philippine National Police has strengthened ties with South Korean law enforcement authorities to modernize the PNP’s frontline field operations, upgrade tactical communications and curb transnational crime networks.
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
South Korea |
LIG D&A CEO denies company's involvement in bribery allegations
The chief of Korean defense company LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. (LIG D&A) on Monday denied the company's involvement in a bribery scandal linked to weapons procurement bids. Appearing as a witness …
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
Philippines |
Remulla, Gesmundo push for concrete anti-corruption outcomes
MANILA, Philippines — Top justice officials on Monday vowed to turn inter-agency cooperation into concrete action against graft and corruption, warning that agreements must lead to results. The Justice Sector Coordinating Council …
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| Oct 26 11:24 |
Philippines |
DOJ confirms Thomas Markle probe over alleged child abuse materials
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Monday that an anti-trafficking task force in Cebu is investigating Thomas Markle Sr., father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, over a case …
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| Oct 26 10:42 |
Thailand |
Police seek account operator over Anutin’s fake bribery payment
A former member of the Move Forward Party (MFP) has reportedly been identified as being behind an avatar account and a fake bank slip claiming that 7 million baht in bribes had …
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| Oct 26 10:07 |
Malaysia |
MACC seeks 24-year-old man to assist Sabah corruption probe, last traced to Semporna
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking a local man to assist in an i...
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| Oct 26 08:10 |
China |
Hong Kong to host 94th Interpol General Assembly
Hong Kong to host 94th Interpol General Assembly
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| Oct 26 05:22 |
Philippines |
JSCC, Ombudsman team up to intensify fight vs. corruption
The Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) and the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen interagency cooperation and address systemic delays in the fight against …
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| Oct 26 05:18 |
Malaysia |
Lee urges EC, MACC to probe Loke’s RM1,000 aid for Melaka taxi drivers
Bersama leader Lee Chean Chung says DAP has destroyed the anti-corruption image and moral standing that it spent decades building.
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| Oct 26 04:16 |
China |
Man falls to death fleeing Hong Kong police raid on suspected drug den
A man has died after falling from a building while trying to flee a Hong Kong police raid on a suspected drug den in Yau Ma Tei. The 42-year-old man, surnamed Kwong, …
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| Oct 26 02:55 |
Malaysia |
Global leaders congratulate Brazilian president Lula on re-election
Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.
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| Oct 26 02:48 |
Malaysia |
China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks
President Xi Jinping and other top leaders will look to tighten discipline within their ranks, curb corruption and make cadres more effective and loyal.
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| Oct 26 02:20 |
Hong Kong |
China’s Communist Party elite gather for closed-door governance talks
China’s President Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country’s direction and future leadership. Roughly 300 members …
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| Oct 26 02:05 |
Malaysia |
Second Chinese national arrested in Hong Kong over suspected drug smuggling from Penang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — A Chinese national was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport today after customs offi...
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| Oct 26 01:17 |
Philippines |
DFA on Remulla’s call: We do not tolerate corruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) objected to the call of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to strip the agency of its visa-issuance functions, alleging that it has been turned …
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| Oct 26 00:58 |
China |
Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
The fifth plenum comes against a backdrop of years of purges that have had some analysts wondering if the issue is corruption or a lack of loyaltyWhen Xi Jinping came to power …
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| Oct 26 00:00 |
China |
Interpol’s Hong Kong meeting to consider ‘silver notice’ targeting criminal assets
Interpol will seek approval at its general assembly in Hong Kong next month for a new “silver notice” system to target criminals’ assets and speed up financial investigations into transnational crime. Hong …
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| Oct 25 23:03 |
Malaysia |
Serbia’s student movement ousts longtime leader in parliamentary poll
Voters cast ballots in huge numbers on Sunday, with the country recording its highest turnout in more than three decades.
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| Oct 25 22:12 |
Malaysia |
Brazil extends voting in tight race between Lula, Bolsonaro
A Supreme Court ruling just minutes after polls were set to close at 5pm local time ordered voting extended across the country until 7pm.
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| Oct 25 19:08 |
Philippines |
South Korean arrested for alleged ties to illegal gambling, says BI
A South Korean national was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for his alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities linked to unauthorized online game servers operated in the country.
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| Oct 25 16:01 |
Malaysia |
Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote
It is the final electoral battle for Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who hopes to pull off a dramatic turnaround after coming in second to Flavio Bolsonaro in the first round.
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| Oct 25 12:02 |
Philippines |
BOC vows crackdown on smuggling after Zambales cigarette haul
IBA, Zambales — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) vowed to intensify its campaign against smuggling after seizing four shipping containers loaded with untaxed cigarettes worth an estimated P175 million at BNB Pier …
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| Oct 25 08:53 |
China |
Serbia votes as ruling party faces student-led anti-corruption list
Polls opened in Serbia on Sunday in what is set to be its most fiercely contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party …
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| Oct 25 07:47 |
China |
How does the CPC address the challenges of long-term governance?
As a political party that has been in power for decades, the Communist Party of China recognizes that it faces enduring challenges in maintaining its governing capacity and staying connected with the …
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| Oct 25 07:26 |
Thailand |
Customs log 40 cannabis arrests in 24 days, Indians top arrest list
Thai customs arrested 40 people and seized 577 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers worth 5.8 million baht at Suvarnabhumi Airport from October 1 to 24, with Indian nationals accounting for the most arrests. …
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| Oct 25 07:02 |
Hong Kong |
What to know about the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum
President Xi Jinping and other top members of China’s ruling Communist Party will meet in Beijing on Monday for a crucial gathering that could hint at the country’s next generation of leaders. …
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| Oct 25 05:42 |
Philippines |
BI warns vs jobs in Russia
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday renewed its warning against overseas job offers linked to Russia after intercepting another Filipino who was allegedly recruited for a security-related job …
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| Oct 25 05:41 |
Malaysia |
Serbia votes as students seek to unseat Vucic in snap election
The snap parliamentary elections come after almost two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism.
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| Oct 25 02:24 |
Japan |
Cartel-suspected brewers held beer prices steady after 2023 tax cut
The Japan Fair Trade Commission is investigating a possible cartel regarding shipping prices among Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo.
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| Oct 25 02:20 |
Singapore |
Man to be charged with cheating, money laundering and unauthorised access to computer material
The former employee of a company had allegedly committed fraud over a period of about six years.
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| Oct 24 23:56 |
Malaysia |
Protesters clash with cops again at Albanian anti-government rally
Several government buildings have been attacked, dozens of demonstrators detained and more than 300 protesters and police injured since mid-October.
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| Oct 24 23:41 |
Malaysia |
Trump votes early in Florida for US midterm elections
Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, cast their ballots ahead of an appearance by the president at a campaign rally in the southern US state of Georgia.
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| Oct 24 13:21 |
Cambodia |
Six arrested in PP raids on suspected online scam operations
Authorities arrested six Cambodian nationals and seized computers, mobile phones, SIM cards and other evidence during raids on two locations in Phnom Penh suspected of involvement in online scams, according to an …
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| Oct 24 12:29 |
Malaysia |
Rocked by protests, Albania to hold new anti-govt rally
Student demonstrators have taken to the streets to protest against poor conditions and corruption and to renew months-long calls for prime minister Edi Rama to resign.
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| Oct 24 12:02 |
Singapore |
S'pore govt to introduce legislation in early 2027 to strengthen safeguards for young social media users
The legislation will focus on age assurance and safer platform features.
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