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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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List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 16 01:49 |
Cambodia |
IN PICTURES: Short, sharp shocks for anarchic teen motorbike gang
Three teenage yobs received a short, sharp dose of justice in Kampong Speu province. The post IN PICTURES: Short, sharp shocks for anarchic teen motorbike gang appeared first on Khmer Times.
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| Oct 16 00:54 |
Macau |
Police dismantle fake TikTok customer service scam ring
Authorities announced yesterday that Macau and Zhuhai forces have jointly dismantled a cross-border telephone fraud ring that targeted local residents through fake TikTok customer service calls, arresting three mainland Chinese men in …
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| Oct 16 00:30 |
Japan |
Classic yakuza film ‘Ryuji’ gets a riveting remake
Yuya Yagira stars as the title character in Nobuo Mizuta's "Ryuji," a remake of a cult classic from 1983.
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| Oct 16 00:12 |
Australia |
As Chinese organised crime expands in Africa, so does China’s policing footprint
China is exporting its policing model, and organised crime gets it in the door. Beijing now has policing arrangements across most of Africa, and the same expansion is well underway in Southeast …
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| Oct 16 00:02 |
Philippines |
6 firms in ‘onion cartel’ face P1.76-B fines, raps
MANILA, Philippines —After a yearslong investigation, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a record P1.76 billion in fines on six businesses and their officers for operating an onion cartel that was …
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| Oct 15 21:39 |
Japan |
Lawsuit by 2 women accuses ex-Florida Rep Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking
Two women filed a lawsuit Thursday against former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, saying they were sexually exploited by him and other men in violation of a federal anti-trafficking…
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| Oct 15 16:18 |
Philippines |
Ombudsman warns against paid online propaganda
OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla warned the public against paid social media propaganda aimed at misleading Filipinos about corruption cases, saying money, political connections and online manipulation would not stop the government from …
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| Oct 15 16:15 |
Malaysia |
Tuan Ibrahim denies defaming Anwar over royal dispute, corruption remarks
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in response, says the PAS leader cannot rely on an earlier judgment to link him to every allegation of misconduct during his administration.
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| Oct 15 16:13 |
Philippines |
Go seeks bigger budget for sports devt
SEN. Bong Go has called for increased government funding for sports development and tougher action against game-fixing in professional leagues, saying Filipino athletes need sustained support to compete internationally while sports organizations …
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| Oct 15 16:07 |
Philippines |
Onion ‘cartel’ fined P1.76B
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a P1.76-billion fine on members of a cartel linked to the surge in onion prices in 2022.The sanctioned firms include Golden Shine International Freight Forwarders …
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| Oct 15 11:13 |
China |
6 arrested over HK$14m agarwood and crypto investment scam that ran for 9 years
Hong Kong police have arrested six people allegedly tied to a nine-year scam run by a suspected cross-border criminal syndicate offering business opportunities in agarwood and cryptocurrency, with funds involved reaching HK$14 …
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| Oct 15 10:35 |
Thailand |
Israeli doctor faces legal action after smuggling 300 Thai plants in luggage
An Israeli doctor returning from Thailand faces legal proceedings after customs officers found about 300 banana and staghorn fern seedlings in five suitcases at Ben-Gurion Airport is Israel. The man, a resident …
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| Oct 15 08:43 |
China |
Xi's article on advancing CPC's self-governance to be published
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more concrete measures will be …
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| Oct 15 08:26 |
Thailand |
Former flight attendant arrested in Hat Yai over alleged migrant-smuggling network
SONGKHLA — 15 October 2026, Immigration police have arrested a 34-year-old former airline flight attendant, identified only as Pan, over allegations she helped foreign nationals enter and leave Thailand illegally. Police said …
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| Oct 15 08:20 |
Philippines |
Plane used in attempted Laos-PH drug smuggling registered in US -- CAAP
The private plane used in the attempted smuggling of shabu from Laos to the Philippines was registered in the United States, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
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| Oct 15 08:12 |
Thailand |
Thailand, Switzerland push EFTA deal and US$120m carbon plan
Thailand and Switzerland are moving to fast-track implementation of their EFTA free trade agreement while advancing plans for about US$120 million in carbon-credit purchases. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Swiss President Guy …
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| Oct 15 08:06 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia faces fresh scrutiny over scam compounds despite crackdown
Cambodia is facing renewed questions about its campaign against online fraud after an Al Jazeera investigation alleged that a coastal resort continued to harbour scam operations and human trafficking.
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| Oct 15 07:24 |
Thailand |
Chinese ex-flight attendant held for aiding illegal border crossings
A former Chinese flight attendant studying in Thailand has been arrested in Songkhla after police accused her of acting as a broker for Chinese nationals travelling illegally between Thailand and Malaysia. The …
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| Oct 15 05:40 |
Cambodia |
AMRO flags Cambodia’s online scam risks, money laundering concerns in SEZs
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Monday called for stronger coordination to combat digital scams, with Cambodia among the economies covered in its regional analysis. It also highlighted money laundering risks associated …
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| Oct 15 05:24 |
China |
‘Witch hunt’ sweeps up Asian men misidentified in alleged Cornell gang rape
One message told him to “go to hell”. Others said he deserved to be imprisoned. Death threats poured in. Asians who share a name with one of the men accused of raping …
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| Oct 15 05:14 |
Philippines |
Fake passport stamp exposes suspected trafficking scheme at NAIA
MANILA, Philippines — A suspected attempt to smuggle a passenger past immigration inspection using a fake passport stamp has triggered a probe to determine the existence of a human trafficking scheme targeting …
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| Oct 15 04:19 |
Malaysia |
Perda chairman charged with 15 counts of corruption
Shaik Hussein Mydin, an Umno Supreme Council member, claims trial to accepting RM847,107 in bribes related to a hostel project in Penang.
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| Oct 15 04:08 |
Hong Kong |
Record 99.2pc of HKers didn't encounter graft: ICAC
An annual survey by the Independent Commission Against Corruption survey showed 99.2 percent of respondents said they had not personally encountered corruption in the past year – the highest figure ever recorded. …
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| Oct 15 03:44 |
Malaysia |
Al-Fayed survivors say UK police missing ‘bigger picture’
Mohamed Al-Fayed’s alleged victims say police are focusing on individual incidents rather than wider allegations of human trafficking and offences beyond Harrods.
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| Oct 15 03:11 |
South Korea |
Defamation case against senior SCIA official assigned to anti-corruption unit
A defamation case concerning Lim Eun-jung, head of the Gwangju Regional Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, has been assigned to an anti-corruption investigation unit's Seoul office, according to legal sources Thursday. Lim has …
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| Oct 15 02:33 |
Thailand |
China hands death sentences to 3 Myanmar scam gang leaders
A Chinese court has sentenced three leading members of a Myanmar scam gang to death over crimes including murder, telecommunications fraud and illegal gambling, with 58 other defendants receiving prison sentences. The …
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| Oct 15 00:45 |
Singapore |
5 men arrested for alleged smuggling near Marina South Wharves
They were allegedly involved in a vessel-to-shore contraband smuggling of duty-unpaid cigarettes.
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| Oct 15 00:28 |
Macau |
PJ cracks a knife robbery; casino proxy-betting case
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday at a special press conference the resolution of an armed robbery in a hotel room and an illegal gambling operation in a casino. The first case …
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| Oct 15 00:00 |
Cambodia |
Authorities detain 77 police officers over online scams
Ministry of Interior spokesperson Ren Ratana said that Cambodia has detained and dismissed 77 police officers for involvement in online scam operations. The post Authorities detain 77 police officers over online scams …
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| Oct 14 21:46 |
Malaysia |
Nasdaq ends sharply lower as hot inflation data stirs rate-hike worries
Increased bets that the US Federal Reserve will need more rate hikes to tame inflation dealt a sharp blow to some of the market's biggest gainers of 2026.
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| Oct 14 21:37 |
Japan |
Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had…
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| Oct 14 21:33 |
Malaysia |
Govt takes control of Turkey’s most-watched news channel
Police raided Halk TV early Wednesday, halting broadcasts and installing a government-appointed administrator in the latest move against pro-opposition media.
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| Oct 14 17:47 |
China |
Bank of America fined US$1.21 billion as US flags suspected Chinese money laundering
Bank of America, the second-largest US bank, failed to promptly report hundreds of millions of dollars in suspicious transactions bearing signs of Chinese money-laundering networks, US regulators said on Tuesday, announcing more …
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| Oct 14 16:11 |
Philippines |
Recruitment scams discussed at Asean forum
MEMBERS of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations tackle fraudulent recruitment schemes of criminal syndicates who use social media to lure jobseekers with fake employment offers, trap them in debt, and transfer …
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| Oct 14 16:05 |
Philippines |
4 Filipinos barred from leaving over dubious job offers
FOUR Filipino women allegedly recruited for customer service jobs in Myanmar were stopped from leaving the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after immigration authorities found inconsistencies in their travel declarations and supporting …
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| Oct 14 15:02 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia vows to prevent return of online scams following sustained crackdown
Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith has reaffirmed Cambodia’s determination to eradicate online scam operations and prevent criminal networks from re-establishing themselves in the country, citing significant progress achieved through sustained nationwide crackdowns over …
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| Oct 14 14:22 |
Krebs on Security
International cyber press |
U.K. Sanctions Cryptomus for RU Money Laundering
The United Kingdom has issued economic sanctions against Cryptomus, a chameleonic cryptocurrency platform that experts say serves as a major conduit for payments related to ransomware, narcotics, darknet markets, fraud and cybercrime …
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| Oct 14 13:40 |
Philippines |
Hontiveros urges gov’t to uproot underground POGO networks
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday called for the dismantling of underground Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) networks following recent raids in Cubao, Quezon City, and Zamboanga Sibugay, warning that …
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| Oct 14 13:00 |
China |
Philippine law targeting foreign agents spurs fears of free speech curbs
Philippine officials want a new anti-foreign interference law ahead of the 2028 presidential election, as a raid on a suspected online scam centre near the country’s military headquarters and reports of Chinese-linked …
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| Oct 14 12:13 |
China |
Huang Qifan, China’s political tumbler, falls after a decade of close corruption calls
For a decade, former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan stood out as a political survivor while colleague after close colleague fell in China’s far-reaching anti-corruption campaign. Throughout that time, including his seven years …
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