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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
561–600 of 688 stories (742 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 20 07:12 |
China |
Chinese military reports US' illegal intrusion into Chinese waters
The US littoral combat ship USS Charleston has illegally intruded into the waters adjacent to Xianbin Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao without approval from the Chinese government in the early hours of …
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| Oct 20 07:11 |
Malaysia |
China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal
China’s Southern Theatre Command said the USS Charleston entered waters near Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands early on Tuesday without Beijing’s approval, calling it an illegal intrusion.
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| Oct 20 06:06 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong deploys extra staff as revamped Huanggang Port sees over 150,000 daily trips over long weekend
Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port checkpoint has logged over 150,000 trips in a single day over the Chung Yeung Festival long weekend, facing its first real stress test since opening last week. …
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| Oct 20 05:11 |
Malaysia |
Iran’s foreign minister says Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely
Abbas Araghchi made the remark as he hosted his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Iran on Monday, on the latter's first visit since the outbreak of the conflict.
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| Oct 20 05:00 |
China |
Dire straits: why Filipino sailors continue to brave troubled Middle East waters
Filipino seafarer Jay was on lookout duty aboard a vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz one evening in August when drones swarmed overhead, darting past his ship and two others it …
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| Oct 20 00:02 |
Philippines |
Supangan takes over as new PCG commandant
MANILA, Philippines — Vice Adm. Rommel Supangan is the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), replacing Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, Palace press officer Claire Castro announced on Monday. President Marcos …
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| Oct 19 23:30 |
Thailand |
Thailand weather today, 20 October: heavy rain in 19 provinces, Bangkok showers
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in 19 provinces today, with the East and South worst affected. Bangkok sees scattered thundershowers with highs of 35°C. The story Thailand weather today, …
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| Oct 19 22:41 |
Malaysia |
US to auction deep sea mining leases off American Samoa
The lease sales will cover approximately 31 million acres over two areas off the US Pacific archipelago, with bidding set for Nov 19.
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| Oct 19 21:16 |
Philippines |
Gatchalian urges trade diversification amid tensions with China
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged the Philippines to diversify its export, investment and tourism markets to reduce its reliance on traditional trading partners, particularly China, amid shifting …
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| Oct 19 17:54 |
Philippines |
Tarriela demands Chinese envoy to apologize
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesman Jay Tarriela demands Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to apologize from his earlier statement that China can “easily win” if they choose to use force.In …
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| Oct 19 17:43 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia and Thailand take steps to ease maritime tensions at Hague talks
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed on confidence-building measures to strengthen mutual trust and facilitate negotiations over their maritime dispute, while the UNCLOS Conciliation Commission has urged both sides to implement previously agreed …
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| Oct 19 16:18 |
Philippines |
DFA dresses down China’s envoy Jing
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Monday summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to express the Philippines’ strong objection to his public statement which conveyed “a threat of the use of force.” …
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| Oct 19 16:13 |
Philippines |
Marcos names new PCG commandant
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Vice Admiral Rommel Supangan as the new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, Malacañang said Monday.He replaced PCG Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, who reached the mandatory retirement age.In …
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| Oct 19 16:01 |
Philippines |
Port of Manila Customs nets P58.1B in revenues
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Port of Manila collected P58.121 billion in revenues and seized P410.543 million worth of smuggled and other illegally imported goods from January to August 2026.The …
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| Oct 19 14:31 |
Malaysia |
Iran’s Araqchi blames US for Hormuz tensions, calls for diplomacy
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi calls for a regional security arrangement without foreign forces amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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| Oct 19 14:10 |
Hong Kong |
Huanggang port handles increase in passengers
The Immigration Department said manpower was deployed to handle an expected increase in inbound passengers at Huanggang port on Monday, at the end of the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend travel rush. …
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| Oct 19 14:00 |
China |
Is China building a fleet of drone motherships to extend its naval reach?
A second unusual Chinese vessel suspected of being designed to launch and recover large underwater drones has appeared in Guangzhou, raising questions over whether Beijing is developing a fleet of specialised motherships …
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| Oct 19 12:14 |
Thailand |
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it says threatened force
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador Monday to protest remarks it considered a threat to use force, saying it will not accept attempts to intimidate Philippine officials …
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| Oct 19 12:06 |
Malaysia |
S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as AI stocks rebound ahead of key earnings
Focus is now shifting to a busy week of corporate earnings, with Meta expected to beat Wall Street expectations on Wednesday.
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| Oct 19 12:00 |
China |
Taiwan coastguard wards off 16 mainland ships as Beijing turns up the pressure
Taiwan’s coastguard said it warded off 16 mainland Chinese vessels in one day after they sailed into the island’s self-defined restricted waters in a coordinated, multi-pronged operation that experts say points to …
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| Oct 19 11:00 |
Malaysia |
Qatar to announce local defence production hub soon, says minister
Defence affairs minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani says the initiative will build capabilities to counter threats from ballistic missiles, drones and cyberattacks.
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| Oct 19 10:02 |
Malaysia |
Macron opens Gulf tour after violent protests in France
Emmanuel Macron’s visit aims to secure commitments on diesel and oil supplies for France and strengthen economic and defence partnerships with Gulf states.
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| Oct 19 09:53 |
Philippines |
DOLE orders work stoppage on 6 vessels of shipping firm in deadly ferry fire
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued work stoppage orders on six vessels of a shipping firm, which owns one of the ferries that was lost to a …
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| Oct 19 09:37 |
Philippines |
Teodoro: China's aggression threatens other South China Sea claimants, too
China"s maritime aggression threatens not only the Philippines but also other Southeast Asian countries with territorial claims in the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Monday.
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| Oct 19 09:04 |
China |
M-CHAIN: Cross-border science for mountain hazard risk governance
M-CHAIN: Cross-border science for mountain hazard risk governance
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| Oct 19 06:52 |
Philippines |
DFA summons Chinese envoy to Manila over recent remarks vs PH
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro summoned on Monday Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to convey the Philippines' serious concern and strong objection to his public statement which conveyed "a …
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| Oct 19 05:23 |
China |
Lawmakers blame Huanggang Port queues on confusion, traffic surge and system issues
Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port handled more than 152,000 crossings on Sunday, with some travellers waiting up to two hours amid congestion that lawmakers attributed to unfamiliarity with new clearance procedures, a …
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| Oct 19 04:58 |
Malaysia |
Australia’s new Ghost Shark submarines grow some ‘teeth’
US defence technology start-up Anduril jointly developed the extra-large underwater drone with Australian defence scientists.
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| Oct 19 04:54 |
South Korea |
HD Hyundai tests uncrewed naval vessel off California coast
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai has demonstrated new uncrewed surface vessel technology off the California coast in partnership with US defense technology firm Anduril Industries, aiming to tap into rising naval demand …
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| Oct 19 04:27 |
Malaysia |
Global food inflation is expected to intensify as supply shocks pile up
Global food inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months and persist into 2027 as war-related shipping disruptions and El Niño-induced droughts squeeze cereal supplies.
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| Oct 19 03:54 |
Thailand |
Koh Phangan crewman held after stabbing colleague at sea
A Myanmar fisherman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing and slashing a fellow crew member’s throat aboard a fishing boat off Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, before falling overboard and attempting to escape …
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| Oct 19 02:25 |
South Korea |
Navy seeks to acquire new maritime patrol aircraft to replace aging P-3CK fleet: lawmaker
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The Navy is seeking to acquire a new maritime patrol ...
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| Oct 18 22:51 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar lawyer wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award; Iran ships jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade
Myanmar lawyer wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award Zar Li Aye, a lawyer and human rights defender from Burma’s Chin State, received the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 2026 Award for Outstanding Contribution …
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| Oct 18 21:45 |
Malaysia |
Saudi coalition, Houthis trade strikes as disruption spreads
An alleged Saudi airstrike in northern Yemen's Saada governorate on Sunday killed at least nine people and wounded 16 others.
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| Oct 18 21:31 |
Japan |
Romanian F-16 fighter jets shoot down two drones over Romanian territorial waters
Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones over the country's territorial waters on Saturday, the defense ministry said. Defense Minister Radu Miruta said on Sunday the drones…
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| Oct 18 18:01 |
Philippines |
PCG transfers remains of 10 M/V June Aster victims to El Nido
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) transported on Sunday the remains of 10 identified victims of the fire-ravaged passenger vessel M/V June Aster from Coron to El Nido, …
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| Oct 18 16:20 |
Philippines |
Scrutiny of China’s strategy pushed
A NATIONAL security expert has urged the Philippines to scrutinize China’s actions and rhetoric more closely, warning that portraying Manila as a regional troublemaker could undermine its efforts to defend its maritime …
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| Oct 18 16:17 |
Philippines |
‘We are fed up with old and low tricks’
THE Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday dared lawmakers to act on their threat to declare China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata, saying it has grown tired of …
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| Oct 18 12:53 |
Hong Kong |
Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships involved in ‘maritime harassment’
Taiwan said on Sunday it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous “maritime harassment” operations. An “unusually large” number of Chinese vessels took part in …
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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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