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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
481–520 of 595 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 20 14:56 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste, Australia strengthen maritime security cooperation
DÍLI, 20 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime security cooperation, with a focus on protecting maritime borders, combating illegal fishing and tackling transnational crime. …
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| Oct 20 11:21 |
Malaysia |
Police record statements over podcast video on alleged drug trafficking
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Police have opened an investigation into the circulation of a podcast video alleg...
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| Oct 20 11:21 |
Malaysia |
Don’t lump refugees with undocumented migrants, warns group
Civil society coalition CSO Platform for Reform says a blanket crackdown risks sending those fleeing war and persecution to torture, imprisonment or even death.
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| Oct 20 11:17 |
Malaysia |
Saifuddin Nasution urges Asean to translate anti-crime pledges into results
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — Asean must ensure that all commitments and cooperation frameworks agreed upon to combat transn...
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| Oct 20 07:52 |
Thailand |
Bhumjaithai MP’s husband meets DSI over shares linked to gambling site
Bhumjaithai Party MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her Australian husband, Taiyang Zhang, met Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) today, October 20, to address questions about his former shareholding in a company …
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| Oct 20 07:29 |
Philippines |
Remulla says no evidence linking Laos drug haul to Dutertes but asks why Mindanao politician not in narcolist
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday clarified that there was no evidence linking the multibillion Laos drug shipment to the Duterte family but questioned why the Mindanao politician, identified …
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| Oct 20 07:23 |
Thailand |
Thai tourism minister answers China’s kidnapping warning
Thailand’s tourism minister has responded to a Chinese Embassy travel warning about kidnappings and human trafficking, insisting that genuine holidaymakers should be safe in Thailand while promising closer cooperation with Chinese officials. …
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| Oct 20 06:54 |
Philippines |
Dizon removes four DPWH officials amid flood control corruption probes
MANILA, Philippines — 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 …
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| Oct 20 06:21 |
Philippines |
Marcos wants drug syndicates eliminated, 'uprooted' – Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — 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, …
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| Oct 20 05:44 |
Malaysia |
Stop playing to the gallery on migrant issue, Santiago tells Radzi
Former Klang MP chastises Putrajaya MP for calling for the deployment of soldiers to help deport undocumented migrants.
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| Oct 20 05:22 |
Malaysia |
Anwar: Madani anti-money laundering enforcement actions net RM4b up to 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysian enforcement agencies have frozen up to RM4.3 billion in funds and 2.1 million sha...
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| Oct 20 04:20 |
Singapore |
Brother of convicted money launderer forfeits $10 million Sentosa bungalow; handed one year jail
Zhang Ruisheng's brother was convicted of money laundering offences in 2024.
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| Oct 20 04:02 |
Malaysia |
Anwar dismisses RM9.5m claim against minister as ‘political statement’ with no evidence
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today dismissed an allegation that a minister...
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| Oct 20 03:17 |
Malaysia |
Anwar dismisses claim that minister took RM9.5mil from businessman
Prime minister says the accusation is not backed by evidence, and that the minister has taken the matter to court.
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| Oct 20 01:14 |
Malaysia |
Hamzah expects Anwar to call GE16 by August next year amid Pakatan-Umno tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin expects Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...
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| Oct 20 01:13 |
Malaysia |
Temerloh police bust four gangs linked to ECRL, TM cable thefts in Pahang
KUANTAN, Oct 20 — Police have crippled four gangs suspected of robbing and stealing cables belonging to the East C...
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| Oct 20 01:09 |
Myanmar |
UN Special Envoy on Myanmar in Bangladesh to discuss Rohingya repatriation
U.N. Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop paid a courtesy call to Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the Secretariat in the capital Dhaka to discuss Rohingya refugee repatriation on Monday. The …
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| Oct 19 23:38 |
Singapore |
S'pore man, 71, loses life savings of S$21,000 after falling for lottery scam on Facebook
He can now only afford instant noodles and bread now, the victim told Shin Min.
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| Oct 19 23:21 |
Malaysia |
Support slips for Latin America’s new right-wing leaders
New surveys in Peru, Colombia, Chile and Argentina show voters losing patience with governments elected on promises to curb crime and revive weak economies.
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| Oct 19 17:29 |
Cambodia |
Police arrest gang members over Poipet armed robbery
Police have arrested nine alleged gang members suspected of pursuing and attacking a motorcyclist with machetes in an attempted robbery and throwing a grenade that injured a man in Poipet City, as …
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| Oct 19 16:07 |
Malaysia |
4 gangs behind ECRL, TM cable thefts busted by cops
Police arrest 17 Malaysian suspects aged 20 to 60 in a series of operations held over the past week in Pahang.
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| Oct 19 16:00 |
Philippines |
AMLC secures forfeiture of Abu Sayyaf-linked funds
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has secured a court order forfeiting P217,165 in funds belonging to a man linked to financing the Abu Sayyaf group, as authorities intensify efforts to disrupt financial networks …
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| Oct 19 15:07 |
Malaysia |
Hamzah believes Anwar will call for GE16 by August 2027
The opposition leaders points to growing tension between Pakatan Harapan and Umno as well as the large allocation set aside for the Election Commission.
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| Oct 19 14:15 |
Malaysia |
6 held over alleged abuse of Indonesian woman
Police say the suspects, including the victim’s employer, were arrested following a raid on a tyre shop in Penang.
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| Oct 19 10:31 |
Philippines |
AMLC: Manila court orders forfeiture of funds linked to terrorism financing
A Manila court has ordered the forfeiture of funds linked to terrorism financing, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said on Monday.
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| Oct 19 10:24 |
Philippines |
Marcos' son and lawmaker not involved in foiled P3.5B drug smuggling attempt — Remulla
MANILA, Philippines — Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos was not involved in the foiled P3.5 billion shabu smuggling attempt in the country, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday.“There was …
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| Oct 19 10:04 |
Singapore |
Brother of convict in S$3 billion money laundering case jailed over receiving S$17.6 million
Zhang Ruisheng used about S$10.4 million to pay for the purchase price and stamp duty for a property in Sentosa Cove.
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| Oct 19 06:31 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste to host CPLP Justice Ministers’ Meeting on organized crime
DILI, 19 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Justice ministers from the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) will meet in Dili on 26–27 October to strengthen judicial cooperation against transnational organized crime, including digital …
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| Oct 19 04:51 |
Myanmar |
Fortify Rights urges Malaysia to drop charges against Rohingya refugee leader
Human rights organization Fortify Rights has called on Malaysian authorities to immediately drop charges against Rohingya human rights defender Zafar Ahmad Abdul Ghani, warning that his prosecution under the Societies Act 1966 …
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| Oct 19 02:57 |
Malaysia |
‘Liar,’ ‘clown’: Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate
The heated exchange, marked by accusations of lying and corruption, reflected the bitter tone of the deeply polarised nation’s election campaign.
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| Oct 19 01:39 |
Malaysia |
Police: Drug trafficking case mentioned in podcast near Sentul IPD dates back to 2016
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The drug trafficking case near a place of worship close to the Sentul District Police...
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| Oct 18 17:29 |
Cambodia |
Kingdom questions fairness of US trafficking blacklist
A senior official responsible for combating human trafficking has questioned the United States (US) decision to keep the Kingdom on its Tier 3 trafficking blacklist for the fifth consecutive year, criticising the …
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| Oct 18 17:02 |
Singapore |
M'sia student calls public donations to help Najib pay fine the 'stupidest thing' she's ever seen
Her remarks have drawn both praise and criticism.
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| Oct 18 16:16 |
Philippines |
PH leads Asean push for stronger action vs transnational crime
THE Philippines, as this year’s chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), will lead regional efforts to strengthen cooperation against transnational crime.Manila will host the 20th Asean Ministerial Meeting on …
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| Oct 18 16:04 |
Philippines |
Group urges risk-based taxes for nicotine products
A TOBACCO harm reduction advocacy group urged the government to adopt risk-based taxation of nicotine products, arguing that applying similar tax treatment to combustible cigarettes and smoke-free alternatives could discourage smokers from …
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| Oct 18 12:34 |
Malaysia |
Top cop riled up by report on old drug trafficking case near station
The Kuala Lumpur police chief says a reporter's recollections from a decade ago amounted to 'unwarranted publicity' that sparks 'a negative perception of the police force'.
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| Oct 18 10:39 |
Thailand |
Thailand insists sea boundary talks with Cambodia must stay within UNCLOS scope
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands — 18 October 2026, Thailand has reiterated that maritime boundary delimitation must remain the sole focus of its conciliation process with Cambodia under the United Nations Convention on …
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| Oct 18 09:16 |
Malaysia |
Fahmi condemns cyberbullying of UM student Ummi Umairah
At a forum recently, she questioned the call for public donations to help former prime minister Najib Razak pay a court-imposed fine of RM50 million.
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| Oct 18 07:00 |
Thailand |
Call centre scam gang tells student to fake own kidnapping
Police rescued a university student in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai area yesterday, October 17, after a call centre scam gang convinced them to hide in a rented room and stage a fake kidnapping …
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| Oct 18 03:47 |
Thailand |
Thai police bust 30 million baht monk-blessed scratch card scam
Thai police arrested three suspects accused of selling fake blessed scratch cards bearing the image of revered monk Luang Pu Sila, uncovering more than 30 million baht in linked transactions. The Cyber …
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