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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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Group by story · Times in UTC| Nov 8 21:26 |
Japan |
South Africa's ANC is humbled by its worst election results as it continues its decline
South Africa's African National Congress party was handed its worst election results ever Sunday in a new low point on its gradual decline in popularity as voters rebuked…
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| Nov 8 21:25 |
Japan |
Israel’s president gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Sunday evening. Complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, but it…
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| Nov 8 20:54 |
Malaysia |
Trump says resumption of war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’
The US president has threatened in recent weeks to resume strikes, with US media reports suggesting hostilities could restart after the midterm elections.
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| Nov 8 19:00 |
Australia |
Noisy online opposition to AUKUS doesn’t equal real-world opposition
The report of the so-called independent public inquiry into AUKUS, and the subsequent reaction to it on social media, offer a troubling insight into the state of Australian public debate. The ‘inquiry’ …
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| Nov 8 18:01 |
Philippines |
Prosecution sees VP’s possible ‘I didn’t know’ defense on bank accounts
MANILA, Philippines – The House impeachment trial prosecution panel believes Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s lawyers may argue that she was unaware of certain bank accounts and financial transactions linked to her …
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| Nov 8 18:01 |
Philippines |
VP’s lawyers didn’t dispute authenticity of financial records – prosecution
MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel over the weekend said Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s lawyers failed to challenge the authenticity of key financial records during the impeachment trial, focusing instead …
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| Nov 8 18:01 |
Philippines |
Private prosecutor Kapunan questions Cale88 production records
MANILA, Philippines – Counsel for the House prosecution panel Atty. Lorna Kapunan has questioned how Cale88 Foods Corp. organized its banana-chip export operations, pointing to workforce entries and production-inventory records examined during …
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| Nov 8 18:01 |
Philippines |
Hontiveros: Too early to say there’s already a number for VP conviction
MANILA, Philippines — It’s still premature to say that there is already a number enough to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte as her impeachment trial remains ongoing, according to Sen. …
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| Nov 8 17:32 |
Philippines |
Take witness stand, Luistro dares VP Sara
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, insisting she is the best person who could …
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| Nov 8 16:20 |
Philippines |
VP’s defense team tackles wealth raps
VICE President Sara Duterte’s defense team will begin presenting evidence to counter allegations of unexplained wealth on Monday, opening a crucial phase of her impeachment trial with corporate, property and financial records, …
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| Nov 8 16:08 |
Philippines |
Impeachment, budget: Senate lays out November-December 2026 schedule
The Senate issued an outline of its schedule for the two remaining months of the year, marking the dates for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and the budget hearings.
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| Nov 8 14:54 |
Singapore |
US govt to probe Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's ties with alleged Chinese spy from S'pore-based company
U.S. officials expressed concern that national security has been placed at risk.
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| Nov 8 14:42 |
Malaysia |
Trump says elections were ‘giant step back in history’ for US
Democrats captured both chambers of Congress in last Tuesday's midterms that dealt historic losses for the Republican Party in states they had dominated for decades.
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| Nov 8 13:30 |
China |
Donald Trump elected 45th president of the United States in 2016 – from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on November 10, 2016. Trump reaches out for unity by Shi Jiangtao Donald Trump called for national unity and promised to work with all nations in a …
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| Nov 8 13:15 |
Singapore |
Israel president gives Netanyahu's rival 1st chance to form new govt after deadlocked election
Is Netanyahu on his way out?
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| Nov 8 12:50 |
Malaysia |
BN-PN alliance can’t rely on vote transfers, says Adly
The Melaka PH chief says supporters of the two coalitions might not all embrace the alliance, while new voters could also affect the outcome.
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| Nov 8 12:30 |
China |
China eyes gig workers and influencers as delegates for Communist Party congress
For the first time, delivery couriers, ride-hailing drivers and influencers could become delegates to the Communist Party’s five-yearly national congress, as Beijing seeks to keep the group close to the official ideology. …
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| Nov 8 12:09 |
Malaysia |
BN-Perikatan cooperation may not translate into full voter support, says Melaka Pakatan chairman
MELAKA, Nov 8 — Cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the 16th Melaka state ele...
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| Nov 8 12:02 |
South Korea |
Gov't to review $1.5 bil. funding support for firefighting efforts
The government has agreed to consider funding about 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) for essential investments related to firefighting efforts, a ruling party official said Sunday. The move came as part of …
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| Nov 8 12:02 |
South Korea |
Defense committee chair says OPCON agreement stands despite US midterm outcome
The United States acknowledged that certain policy-related variables could affect the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to Seoul, but reaffirmed its commitment to the existing bilateral agreement that the handover will …
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| Nov 8 11:35 |
South Korea |
Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government
Israel’s president has designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, as his choice to form the next government. President Isaac Herzog announced his decision late Saturday after days of consultations …
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| Nov 8 11:00 |
Malaysia |
Israeli defence minister says ‘mission not complete’ on Iran
Israel Katz renewed charges that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran denies.
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| Nov 8 10:55 |
Malaysia |
Melaka polls: Pakatan candidate for Paya Rumput aims to ease voting process with personalised polling slips
MELAKA, Nov 8 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state constituency Datuk Azman Abidin has intro...
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| Nov 8 09:55 |
Malaysia |
BN-PH ties unaffected by differences over Najib’s conditional pardon, says Zahid
Deputy prime minister says differences in political views among unity government parties have not affected the smooth running of the administration.
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| Nov 8 08:49 |
Malaysia |
Melaka lacks a real capital, says Ab Rauf, who wants Kota Laksamana to be it
MELAKA, Nov 8 — Barisan Nasional (BN) wants to turn Kota Laksamana into Melaka’s state capital if it wins th...
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| Nov 8 08:36 |
Malaysia |
Melaka first, Bersatu later: Perikatan chairman holds off on disciplinary action
MELAKA, Nov 8 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is putting off any decision on whether to discipline Bersatu until the Mel...
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| Nov 8 08:16 |
India |
'Mockery of democracy': Ex-BJP MP Gopal Shetty tonsures head in protest over BMC demolition in Borivali
The BMC demolished 27 houses built on a 3,400-sq-metre plot in Borivali East. Shetty slammed the local BJP leadership for not supporting the affected families.
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| Nov 8 08:15 |
Malaysia |
‘Mandatory’: Khairy tells Umno and BN voters to back PAS in Bukit Katil
MELAKA, Nov 8 — Fewer than seven months after Umno formally welcomed him back, Khairy Jamaluddin is on the Melaka...
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| Nov 8 07:51 |
Malaysia |
BN leaders unhappy with govt should quit Cabinet, says Khalid
Amanah communications director Khalid Samad says it is inappropriate for BN to continue criticising the government while remaining part of the administration.
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| Nov 8 07:29 |
Malaysia |
Nearly 3,000 guests, one cake: Anwar joins MIC’s Deepavali celebration in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the Deepavali open house organised by MI...
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| Nov 8 07:28 |
Malaysia |
PM shares festive cheer at MIC-MIED Deepavali open house
Anwar Ibrahim was welcomed by MIC president and MIED chairman SA Vigneswaran at the event attended by nearly 3,000 guests.
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| Nov 8 07:22 |
Malaysia |
PN to decide on disciplinary action against Bersatu after Melaka polls
Coalition chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar says complaints have been received from component parties, but declines to disclose their details.
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| Nov 8 07:13 |
Malaysia |
Saudi-led coalition intercepts 2 Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh
Saudi Civil Defence issued an alert in the Riyadh region shortly before loud booms were heard but later said the danger had passed.
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| Nov 8 06:49 |
Myanmar |
German envoy marks ousted President Win Myint’s 75th birthday with call for immediate release
The Embassy of Germany’s Head of Mission in Yangon, Mathias Licharz, shared a video message on Sunday marking ousted President Win Myint’s 75th birthday outside of his family home in Tamwe Township, …
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| Nov 8 06:49 |
Malaysia |
Winning Kesidang could pave way to Putrajaya, says Rauf
Melaka BN chairman Ab Rauf Yusoh says the coalition is confident of recapturing the DAP-held seat through its cooperation with PN.
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| Nov 8 06:26 |
Malaysia |
4 from GPS to defend seats in Sarawak polls, says Abang Jo
The Election Commission has fixed Dec 12 as polling day for the state election.
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| Nov 8 06:15 |
Malaysia |
Malaysians take aim at data centres
Residents are wary that data centres near their homes could put pressure on water supplies and power grids.
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| Nov 8 06:01 |
Philippines |
Sara Duterte conviction unlikely to spark mass protests – Ridon
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s conviction is unlikely to spark massive protests, with a survey showing that half of Filipinos would accept the Senate Impeachment Court’s ruling, according to Bicol …
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| Nov 8 05:33 |
Malaysia |
Prove you’ve delivered 97% of manifesto promises, Adly tells BN
The Melaka PH chief says voters should be given a breakdown of the implementation status of all 103 initiatives promised in the 2021 state election manifesto.
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| Nov 8 05:04 |
Philippines |
Gencorp counsel skips Sara Duterte impeachment trial on Nov. 9, cites medical reason
The corporate counsel of Gencorp Industries Inc. will not attend Vice President Sara Duterte"s impeachment trial when it resumes on Monday, citing a scheduled medical examination.
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