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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
441–480 of 592 stories (632 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 22 11:11 |
Malaysia |
‘Solution from the heavens’: Indonesians pray for rain as fires burn
Wildfires have burnt more than 1.9 million hectares in the nine months to September, a figure the government has neither confirmed nor denied.
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| Oct 22 09:23 |
Malaysia |
Five days’ warning: New Malaysian model forecasts haze before it hits
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — Malaysia will introduce several transformative measures to strengthen efforts to tackle transb...
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| Oct 22 08:53 |
Malaysia |
Haze row: Malaysia to take transboundary pollution to Asean meeting in Manila
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — Malaysia urges Indonesia to take firm and effective action to tackle fires contributing to tra...
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| Oct 22 07:20 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia can’t bank on a favourable gas market, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The government is finalising the Natural Gas Roadmap (NGR) to guide the coordinated develop...
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| Oct 22 07:10 |
China |
Expert: AI reshapes finance as risk and governance challenges grow
Expert: AI reshapes finance as risk and governance challenges grow
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| Oct 22 07:01 |
Malaysia |
Why your air quality app and the official API don’t match, environment minister explains in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Air Pollutant Index (API) readings issued by the Department of Environment (DOE) remain...
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| Oct 22 06:01 |
Philippines |
Super Typhoon Rosal further weakens; to exit PAR Friday or Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) further weakened on Thursday morning, said the state weather bureau, as it continued to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea. According to the …
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| Oct 22 05:01 |
Malaysia |
Official API readings follow international standards, says environment minister
Arthur Joseph Kurup says API stations are equipped with pollution measurement tools and systems that adhere to the standards set by US agencies and WHO.
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| Oct 22 04:39 |
Malaysia |
Last phone pings of 54 missing Malaysians traced to Nepal glacial flood site, foreign minister tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The last signals emitted from the mobile phones of the missing Malaysians in Nepal were tra...
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| Oct 22 04:30 |
Thailand |
Thailand video news | App Fee Crackdown, Pad Kra Pao Lawsuit, Pattaya Thief Escapes Police
In Thailand video news, Jay brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and beyond. The headlines include a proposed crackdown on rising delivery app fees, a million-baht legal dispute over a …
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| Oct 22 04:22 |
Malaysia |
Taiwan issues warning ahead of arrival of powerful Typhoon Champi
The storm's track shows it will pass northeastern Taiwan, turn north toward the Chinese coast and eventually move into southern Japan, disrupting flights along its path.
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| Oct 22 00:02 |
Philippines |
Daraga college goes green with solar-powered building in Albay
LEGAZPI CITY — The Daraga Community College in Albay has inaugurated its solar-powered building on Wednesday (October 21), providing a more environment-friendly learning facility for its more than 6,000 students. Located in …
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| Oct 21 17:17 |
Cambodia |
ADB warns climate change threatens Cambodia’s coastal economy
Cambodia’s coastal provinces – Koh Kong, Kampot, Kep, and Preah Sihanouk – face severe economic threats as rising sea levels, erosion and coastal flooding across 30 regional economies are projected to cause …
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| Oct 21 16:15 |
Philippines |
Perfect storm threatens agriculture – DA chief
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday urged senators to support the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed P198.4-billion budget for 2027, warning that millions of farmers and fisherfolk face a “perfect …
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| Oct 21 15:01 |
Malaysia |
UN issues call to arms to combat off-the-charts El Nino
El Nino is set to peak in December, but the human impact of its associated extreme temperatures, floods and droughts is set to last into 2027 and beyond.
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| Oct 21 14:42 |
China |
Beijing Science Declaration sets priorities for global science
Beijing Science Declaration sets priorities for global science
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| Oct 21 13:00 |
Malaysia |
Haze or ship fumes? Maritime experts want closer watch on vessel emissions at Malaysian ports
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Authorities should examine how much ship emissions contribute to air pollution around major...
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| Oct 21 12:02 |
Philippines |
NBI: 26 more suspected anomalous flood control projects under probe
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it is investigating 26 more cases of alleged anomalous flood control projects across the country. According to the NBI, these …
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| Oct 21 12:02 |
South Korea |
Korea space agency joins int'l satellite alliance for global disaster relief
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said Wednesday it has joined the board of the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, a global partnership in which space agencies provide satellite images to countries …
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| Oct 21 11:46 |
China |
UN biodiversity chief hails China's conservation as a global model
UN biodiversity chief hails China's conservation as a global model
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| Oct 21 11:16 |
Philippines |
DPWH removes six personnel over anomalous Davao flood control projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has removed six more officials and employees linked to questionable flood control projects in Davao City following a National Bureau of …
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| Oct 21 11:14 |
Malaysia |
World falling ‘dangerously short’ on climate action, says UN chief
Antonio Guterres said the world can no longer avoid overshooting the 1.5-degree limit, and the consequences are already devastating.
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| Oct 21 09:12 |
Malaysia |
Tokyo, Osaka record another 30°C-plus day on record
Warm, humid air from the south swept across Japan, particularly areas along the Pacific coast, sending temperatures unusually high for late October.
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| Oct 21 07:43 |
Malaysia |
UK govt approves drilling in controversial Jackdaw gas field
The decision to allow drilling at the Jackdaw field, about 240km east of Aberdeen, was welcomed by industry groups but criticised by environmentalists.
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| Oct 21 06:57 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong bakes in record October heat as latest-ever Very Hot Weather Warning raised
Hong Kong saw the latest issuance of a Very Hot Weather warning in a year on Wednesday, as the city sweltered during an exceptionally hot October. The warning – which was raised …
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| Oct 21 06:52 |
China |
China steps up green transition, strengthens climate action
China will accelerate its green and low-carbon transition, promote the peaking of coal and oil consumption, and work to fulfill its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) during the 15th Five-Year Plan period …
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| Oct 21 06:32 |
China |
China to actively advance global climate negotiations ahead of COP31
China will send a delegation to the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), scheduled for November 9 to 20 in …
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| Oct 21 04:50 |
Thailand |
Thailand video news | Guilty plea in Russian murder case, Axe murder spree, Massive solar panel subsidies
In the headlines today, we have a bunch of crime news as two suspects plea guilty to all charges in the infamous Russian siblings murder case, also, and Affair dispute ends in …
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| Oct 21 04:40 |
China |
Why is Hong Kong so hot in October and will winter be warmer than usual?
Hong Kong’s exceptionally warm October weather is being driven by a combination of a super typhoon, El Nino and global warming, a climate expert has said, warning that higher-than-usual temperatures are likely …
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| Oct 21 02:33 |
Malaysia |
Israel becomes Pacific Islands Forum partner
Israel has strengthened ties with Pacific nations, with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and Fiji among a handful of countries to open embassies in Jerusalem.
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| Oct 21 02:23 |
Malaysia |
Closing pig farms could weaken food security, says LDP leader
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 21 — Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) vice-president David Ong has criticised a proposal to...
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| Oct 21 01:35 |
Indonesia |
EU sets US$224,500 aid to tackle drought in Indonesia
The European Union (EU) has allocated €200,000 (approximately US$224,500) in emergency humanitarian aid to ...
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| Oct 21 00:58 |
Malaysia |
Penang ramps up efforts to tackle Parit Cina, Sungai Kereh pollution
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 — Clean-up works at Parit Cina and Sungai Kereh in Tasek Gelugor are expected to begin in the...
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| Oct 20 23:30 |
Malaysia |
Could food banks keep Malaysia’s wild elephants out of trouble?
Perak is exploring dedicated feeding areas to reduce encounters between these giants and farmers, drawing inspiration from an existing conservation initiative in Johor.
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| Oct 20 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Haze is making pets sick too: Malaysian vets report cats suffering asthma attacks, dogs needing oxygen therapy
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 21 — Haze and poor air quality are taking a toll on pets, with veterinarians reporting respirat...
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| Oct 20 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Why won’t the rain wash away Malaysia’s haze? Experts explain what’s keeping the smoke coming
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia, particularly the Klang Valley, has been experiencing bouts of heavy rain and thun...
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| Oct 20 21:38 |
Japan |
EU unveils new Arctic push as global warming and security threats reshape region
The European Union laid out a plan on Tuesday to increase its footprint in the Arctic as global warming, conflict and competition for energy resources and critical minerals…
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| Oct 20 18:01 |
Philippines |
INQToday: Signal No. 1 up in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal
Wind Signal No. 1 raised in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was hoisted over more areas in Luzon due to Super Typhoon …
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| Oct 20 16:23 |
Philippines |
Dizon removes DPWH officials being probed
(UPDATED) PUBLIC Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday ordered the removal of four Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials from their positions amid investigations into alleged irregularities in flood control …
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| Oct 20 13:08 |
Singapore |
Singapore, Sweden to boost cooperation in clean energy transition, public policy
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy signed agreements with two Swedish institutions.
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