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Oct 22
06:01
KP NK News
North Korea
North Korean, Russian prosecutors sign deal on combating terrorism, smuggling
The top prosecutors of North Korea and Russia pledged to jointly combat terrorism, smuggling and cybercrime during a meeting in Moscow on Wednesday, signing an agreement on law enforcement cooperation. Russian Prosecutor …
Oct 22
05:28
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Taiwan probes organized crime links to China’s ‘transnational repression’
Taipei has complained that Beijing is using various underhanded methods to target Taiwanese nationals viewed as politically suspect.
Oct 22
04:44
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Chinese gambling suspect, wife and fake Thai father charged with citizenship fraud in Pattaya
The arrest of a Chinese man wanted on an Interpol red notice on September 15 led to the discovery of Thai citizenship fraud involving his wife, their two year old daughter and …
Oct 22
03:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Taiwan probes organised crime links to China’s ‘transnational repression’
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau chief says local networks involved in attacks on China critics are mostly criminal gangs or private investigation firms linked to organised crime.
Oct 22
03:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Australia boosts defence ties with East Timor
The defence framework will see Australia provide funding for cybersecurity, maritime security, infrastructure, disaster relief and training.
Oct 22
02:15
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Probe urged on POGO-linked syndicates that may bankroll 2028 bets for protection
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives prosecution adviser Ace Barbers on Thursday urged law enforcement and financial intelligence agencies to investigate suspected links between illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and political …
Oct 22
01:03
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
China mulls sanctions, oil and fertilizer cuts vs Philippines — report
MANILA, Philippines — China is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in oil and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of the grounded warship at …
Oct 21
22:37
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
The money behind Myanmar’s coups, and the test in Paris
Guest contributor James Shwe From Ne Win to Min Aung Hlaing, every military seizure of power has made a narrow circle rich and the people poorer. When the Financial Action Task Force …
Oct 21
18:53
CN US-China Perception Monitor
China
Why the U.S. Dollar Isn’t Going Anywhere (Yet) w/ Ho-Fung Hung
The post Why the U.S. Dollar Isn’t Going Anywhere (Yet) w/ Ho-Fung Hung appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
Oct 21
18:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
NBI rescues child from alleged online sexual abuse, exploitation
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years old, …
Oct 21
17:40
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia plans online system to improve human trafficking data and victim identification
The anti-human trafficking authority is planning to digitalise its data collection and categorisation systems to eliminate bias in victim identification and boost support services. The post Cambodia plans online system to improve …
Oct 21
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Alternatives to death for drug lords mulled
​LOCAL Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that he supports the death penalty for drug lords, but warned that its reinstatement could jeopardize the country’s cooperation with other countries in fighting transnational crime.​”We …
Oct 21
16:07
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
BOC, customs brokers join forces vs corruption
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is enlisting the country’s customs brokers in its campaign against corruption and inefficiency, forging a partnership to promote ethical practices, strengthen accountability, and modernize procedures vulnerable to …
Oct 21
15:34
PH GMA Network
Philippines
40 subpoenas issued in P3-B shabu smuggling from Laos case
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued 40 subpoenas in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion of illegal drugs from Laos into the Philippines.
Oct 21
14:56
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, Australia strengthen defense cooperation with AUD$62 million support package
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and Australia have strengthened their defence and security partnership by signing a new cooperation framework backed by an Australian support package worth AUD$62 million. Prime …
Oct 21
13:09
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Filipina at centre of landmark drug ruling leaves for home after 12 years in jail
Alma Nudo Atenza's appeal saw the Federal Court strike down a double-presumption provision in drug-trafficking cases, resulting in her death sentence commuted to 18 years' imprisonment.
Oct 21
10:37
PH GMA Network
Philippines
ASEAN declaration aims for safe, fair recruitment of migrant workers --DMW
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is crafting a declaration that calls for stronger regional action against fraudulent online recruitment and safer migration amid the prevalence of human trafficking across the …
Oct 21
09:52
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Home minister: Malaysia, Japan to strengthen cooperation to combat transnational crime
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia and Japan are committed to strengthening security cooperation to combat transnatio...
Oct 21
08:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ex-Temerloh police chief jailed 8 months on 46 corruption charges
Azhar Yusoff was found guilty of receiving RM69,600 between 2019 and 2023.
Oct 21
08:42
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
721 foreigners from 20 nationalities deported in 10 days
Cambodian authorities deported 721 foreign nationals, including 95 women, representing 20 nationalities, over a 10-day period from October 11, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal immigration …
Oct 21
08:39
CN CGTN state media
China
Why China's upcoming 5th plenum of 20th CPC Central Committee matters
As China forges ahead with its pursuit of Chinese modernization, the Communist Party of China (CPC) is set to convene a pivotal political meeting that shines a spotlight on the Party's self-governance.
Oct 21
07:56
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
KLIA deploys K9 sniffer dog units to tighten airport security and curb smuggling
SEPANG, Oct 21 — Trained sniffer dog units will begin patrolling passenger terminals and restricted baggage zones...
Oct 21
06:07
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Businessman charged with cheating Datuk Seri out of over RM10m in AMLA probe scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — A businessman was charged at the Sessions Court here today with four counts of cheating ano...
Oct 21
06:01
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s ‘5-Point’ Rohingya plan
Guest contributor Shafiur Rahman The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government of Bangladesh has a damning verdict on how former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handled the Rohingya crisis: years of theatre, donor-chasing and …
Oct 21
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Appeals court reduces ex-special counsel's sentence to 6 years in bribery case
An appellate court on Wednesday reduced former special counsel Park Young-soo's sentence on bribery-related charges by one year to six years in prison. The Seoul High Court also fined Park 200 million …
Oct 21
05:52
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
LIG D&A hit with 2-year bidding ban over bribery case
LIG D&A faces a major setback to its domestic defense business after South Korea's arms procurement agency imposed a two-year bidding ban over alleged bribery, prompting the company to prepare a legal …
Oct 21
05:28
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
High Court stays Malaysian Bar’s challenge against Zahid’s DNAA pending apex court appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The High Court has granted an interim stay on the Malaysian Bar’s judicial review cha...
Oct 21
04:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Tan Sri accused of taking RM5.5mil, S$1.5mil to settle probe
Tan Kean Soon is accused of cheating a businessman by claiming he could use the money to help resolve the freezing of the latter’s bank accounts and police probes.
Oct 21
01:26
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Port Klang raid exposes alleged subsidised cooking oil diversion scheme
SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 — The Selangor Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has successfully uncovered t...
Oct 21
00:57
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste seeks stronger cooperation to combat trade-based money laundering
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste is seeking to strengthen cooperation among national institutions to detect and combat trade-based money laundering, including through the development of national guidelines and improvements to …
Oct 21
00:47
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reacts to new photos; UN Special Envoy on Myanmar visits Bangladesh
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reacts to new regime photos The “Free Her” campaign called on the people of Burma and their supporters around the world to join a movement demanding the …
Oct 20
23:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Brazil’s Lula challenges Flavio Bolsonaro to make financial records public
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he would authorise the release of his own bank, tax and telephone records, as well as those of his family, if his election rival did the …
Oct 20
19:11
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Chongjin railway official expelled after bribing his way into party school
North Korea has expelled a Chongjin railway official from the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea in an October 2026 party school bribery case. The wife of the official he pushed aside exposed …
Oct 20
18:38
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla warns of deadly fallout if authorities go hard on Bato
MANILA, Philippines — Death toll can reach as high as 10,000 if authorities would force its way just to get fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday. …
Oct 20
17:40
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia deports 355 Indonesians linked to online fraud
Authorities deported 355 Indonesian nationals, including 54 women, over two days over their involvement in online scam activities, the General Department of Immigration (GDI) reported. The post Cambodia deports 355 Indonesians linked …
Oct 20
16:50
PH GMA Network
Philippines
NBI seeks Laos cooperation in P3.5B drug smuggling investigation
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will seek the cooperation of Laos authorities in its probe of the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs into the Philippines.
Oct 20
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
OMB to get evidence from dropped cases
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro on Tuesday said evidence presented in the three withdrawn impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte would be turned over to the …
Oct 20
16:17
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH bats for tighter Asean coordination vs threats
THE Philippines on Tuesday said no member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should face transnational crimes alone as Manila sought improved coordination to combat security threats in the …
Oct 20
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos wants drug syndicates uprooted – Malacañang
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered law enforcement agencies to eliminate any transnational drug syndicate that aims to operate in the Philippines and prosecute those in cahoots with them, Malacañang said.Presidential Communications …
Oct 20
15:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
2 nabbed as 16-year-old forced into prostitution rescued
The two suspects are believed to have promoted prostitution activities on a social media application and exploited the girl for sexual purposes.