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Nov 4
22:08
CN South China Morning Post
China
China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks
US and Chinese defence officials met in Washington for the first meeting of a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group established under an agreement announced in September when leaders of the two …
Nov 4
22:03
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
ICJ to rule on Myanmar genocide case; Migrant leader to file complaint over assault at protest in Thailand
ICJ sets date for ruling on Myanmar Rohingya genocide case The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Tuesday that it will deliver its final, legally binding judgment on Nov. 19 in …
Nov 4
21:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Wall Street ends higher after Democrats win Congress
Large technology stocks rose on expectations that slower AI infrastructure expansion would favour established players, while smaller companies involved in the buildout fell.
Nov 4
21:39
JP Japan Today
Japan
Ethiopia clashes drive thousands into Kenya
Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighboring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return home. Ethiopia, Africa's second…
Nov 4
19:00
AU ASPI The Strategist
Australia
For Australia, the most important PLA element is Southern Theater Command
If war over Taiwan erupts, Australia could face elements of the People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command. While we often talk in generalities about defending Australia and our northern approaches, it’s the …
Nov 4
17:35
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Military service draws strong response from youth
More than 15,000 youths registered for military service in 2026, marking the first year of the Law on Military Service, as the Ministry of National Defence prepares to recruit 10,000. The post …
Nov 4
17:06
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Sara Duterte's defense team lists law professor as its first witness
The defense team for Vice President Sara Duterte has listed law professor Dean Ralph Sarmiento as its first witness in the unexplained wealth charges against her.
Nov 4
16:48
PH GMA Network
Philippines
ICC prosecutors cite Kian, Parojinog killings in bid to challenge police self-defense claims
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are seeking to introduce additional testimony citing several high-profile killings to challenge Philippine National Police (PNP) claims that officers acted in self-defense during former President Rodrigo Duterte"s …
Nov 4
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘VP defense team has no defense vs bank records’
THE defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is “defenseless,” a member of the House prosecution team said on Wednesday.Trial spokesman and former Surigao del Norte representative Robert Ace Barbers made the …
Nov 4
15:40
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Indonesia deploys troops as president sacks aide accused of wiretapping
Listyo Sigit Prabowo was dismissed a day after his arrest alongside two senior police officers accused of illegally tapping the phones of president Prabowo Subianto and other officials.
Nov 4
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Decisive Democratic victory could bring tougher OPCON transfer conditions: experts
The Democratic Party’s victory in the U.S. midterm elections could complicate Seoul’s push to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington, with experts warning that the new congressional majority may seek tougher …
Nov 4
11:53
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu rivals seize on US election results to push for his ouster
The US vote came a week after Netanyahu’s coalition lost its Israeli parliamentary majority, but his rival Gadi Eisenkot lacked a clear path to power.
Nov 4
11:52
PH GMA Network
Philippines
79 alleged rebels killed in military ops in 2026, says NTF-ELCAC
More than 1,000 alleged communist terrorist group members have been neutralized so far in military operations this year, the NTF-ELCAC said.
Nov 4
11:38
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Myanmar airstrike hits girls’ dormitory in Karen State, killing at least three
A Myanmar military airstrike on a girls’ dormitory in Karen State killed at least three people and injured several others, with one of the wounded dying after being evacuated across the Salween …
Nov 4
11:19
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Three boat operators among 38 Indonesians held in Selangor migrant smuggling crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Three boat operators were among 38 Indonesian nationals detained by the General Operations F...
Nov 4
10:26
CN South China Morning Post
China
Indonesian military helicopter on wildfire mission crashes off Borneo, killing 1
An Indonesian military helicopter carrying eight people on a firefighting mission crashed in waters off Borneo island on Wednesday, killing a crew member, the army said. The Southeast Asian archipelago has for …
Nov 4
09:41
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Indonesia deploys over 20,000 troops to Jakarta amid wiretapping probe
Authorities have not confirmed that the military deployment in Jakarta is connected to the arrests of two senior police officers and former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
Nov 4
09:03
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
NLD and 15 interim administrations urge ASEAN not to undermine Myanmar democracy
Myanmar’s ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) party, which governed the country from 2016 up to the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not …
Nov 4
08:51
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Thai Foreign Minister to visit Myanmar ahead of ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Thai Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is scheduled to visit Myanmar on Nov. 12 ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila, Philippines, from Nov. …
Nov 4
08:26
CN South China Morning Post
China
Taiwan flags massive PLA naval mobilisation, spike in air sorties
Taiwan expressed concern on Tuesday over more than 100 People’s Liberation Army naval vessels and mainland Chinese coastguard ships sailing across the western Pacific, including the Liaoning strike group conducting drills in …
Nov 4
07:58
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Barbers: VP Sara's defense team unlikely to overturn prosecution's evidence
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is unlikely to overturn the bank records and her other declarations under oath that the prosecution presented as evidence against her during the trial, …
Nov 4
07:27
CN CGTN state media
China
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
Nov 4
07:04
TL Government of Timor-Leste official
Timor-Leste
Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Defence mark the opening of the academic year at the Joint Military Academy
On October 29th, 2026, in Liurai village (suco), Aileu Municipality, the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister Coordinator for Social Affairs, Mariano Assanami Sabino, presided over the solemn opening ceremony for the 2026–2027 academic …
Nov 4
06:26
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste urges stronger media cooperation to promote transparency and combat disinformation
DILI, 04 November 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste has called on countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to strengthen media cooperation through greater transparency, cross-border fact-checking and joint reporting to …
Nov 4
06:04
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar military blames KNU, NUG and exile media for ‘sabotaging’ ties with Thailand
The Myanmar military blamed the Karen National Union (KNU), the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), the National Unity Government (NUG), the People’s Defence Force (PDF), and independent media, for attempting to “sabotage” …
Nov 4
06:02
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Putrajaya rejects foreign pressure to hike defence spending, maintains non-aligned stance
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia is not obligated to heed the recommendation made by major powers to raise its defen...
Nov 4
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Navy stages maritime maneuver drills to hone operability
The Navy has launched maritime maneuver drills in waters off the country's eastern, western and southern coasts in a bid to hone its operational capabilities against various maritime threats, the armed service …
Nov 4
05:36
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thai FM phones Myanmar counterpart after border fighting injures Thais
BANGKOK – Thailand has urged Myanmar to prevent its military operations against ethnic armed groups from affecting Thai territory after fighting near the border left Thai nationals injured. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand’s Deputy …
Nov 4
05:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Thai foreign minister to visit Myanmar ahead of Asean summit
Sihasak Phuangketkeow's trip also comes amid heightened tensions along the countries' shared border.
Nov 4
04:02
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Chemical tanker crash causes major leak on Pattaya highway
A chemical tanker crash in Pattaya caused a major leak of a corrosive substance early today, November 4, after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred at around …
Nov 4
03:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Investors poised for US gridlock as Democrats projected to win control of House
The outcome could hold broad implications for market-sensitive sectors, including AI infrastructure, fiscal policy and defence spending.
Nov 4
03:27
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Rohingya activist urges UN Security Council to hold Myanmar military accountable
Lucky Karim, the founder of Refugee Women for Peace and Justice (RWPJ), delivered an impassioned address before the United Nations Security Council during its annual open debate on Women, Peace, and Security …
Nov 4
03:17
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Thyssenkrupp CEO says Canada submarine contest with Hanwha was 'very close'
Thyssenkrupp CEO Miguel Lopez acknowledged the fierce competition between its naval shipbuilding arm TKMS and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean in Canada’s recent submarine procurement contest, while expressing optimism about broader industrial cooperation …
Nov 4
03:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Appeals court acquits Da’i Syed of rape charge
The decision was reached by a 2-1 majority.
Nov 4
02:20
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea's Kim inspects Nampho shipyard, calls for rapid naval buildup
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the Nampho Shipyard and called for a rapid buildup of naval combat power to counter "hostile acts of the enemies," state media said Wednesday. Kim …
Nov 4
02:15
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Navy stages maritime maneuver drills to hone operability
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- The Navy has launched maritime maneuver drills in wate...
Nov 4
01:16
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, the South Korean military said. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the launch, without elaborating. The latest …
Nov 4
01:13
KP NK News
North Korea
North Korea fires ‘several missiles’ east into the sea: South Korean military
North Korea fired “several missiles” toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Wednesday, according to South Korea’s military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) initially reported its detection of an “unidentified …
Nov 4
01:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
In Dewan Rakyat today: National security, UUCA repeal and misleading ‘badal haj’ ads among key issues
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Issues concerning national security amid rising military tensions in the Asia-Pac...
Nov 4
00:59
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
North Korea fires missiles toward East Sea
North Korea launched several missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The JCS did not immediately disclose the exact number of missiles launched, their flight …