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721–760 of 1987 stories (2216 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 4 08:51 |
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. …
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| Nov 4 08:45 |
Malaysia |
Milei back in Spain for possible new Sanchez showdown
Argentine president Javier Milei returns two weeks after calling Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez a 'disgraceful dictator' and urging Spaniards to 'kick out' his Socialists in the election.
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| Nov 4 08:40 |
Malaysia |
Tengku Zafrul says Malaysia’s RM431.1b approved investments reflect investor confidence as country courts new partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia highlighted opportunities for cooperation in the semiconductor, artifici...
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| Nov 4 08:34 |
Timor-Leste |
Prime Ministers of Fiji and Solomon Islands to visit Timor-Leste for independence celebrations
DÍLI, 04 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit Timor-Leste this month to attend celebrations marking the 51st anniversary of the …
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| Nov 4 08:04 |
South Korea |
Nightly check-in calls rattle North Korean traders in China
North Korean consulates in China are calling regime trade officials every night around 9 p.m. to demand details on their whereabouts, meetings, and purposes—a sign of Pyongyang’s tightening control ahead of an …
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| Nov 4 07:27 |
China |
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
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| Nov 4 07:24 |
North Korea |
Senior North Korean party official visits China on heels of Kim Jong Un trip
A top North Korean party official overseeing foreign affairs arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, 10 days after accompanying leader Kim Jong Un on a visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong. …
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| Nov 4 06:49 |
China |
US midterm shift could squeeze China on AI, but bring clarity to bilateral talks
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here Beijing has vowed to continue working with Washington towards a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections on …
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| Nov 4 06:41 |
Philippines |
DFA: China, PH stress need for dialogue, mutual respect
The Philippines and China have emphasized the need to maintain diplomatic dialogue and mutual respect despite their differences, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday.
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| Nov 4 06:02 |
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...
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| Nov 4 05:36 |
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 …
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| Nov 4 05:36 |
Timor-Leste |
Vice-Prime Minister Discusses Economic Integration and 2029 Chairmanship Preparations with ASEAN Secretary-General
On November 2nd, 2026, at the ASEAN Secretariat headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs, and Minister of Tourism and Environment, met with Kao …
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| Nov 4 05:33 |
Indonesia |
Open‑Source, Digital Governance in Spotlight as World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Kicks Off
The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit kicked off on November 3 in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang ...
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| Nov 4 05:25 |
Laos |
“Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026” Concludes Successfully in Hong Kong
Participating presidents issue a consensus declaration on the mission of higher education in the age of Artificial Intelligence The 2nd Summit Explores Three Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-Generational Themes: Higher Education, Legal System, and …
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| Nov 4 05:14 |
China |
Why North Korea’s Kim sees no need for another Trump ‘photo-op summit’
Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister on Wednesday rejected holding any further talks with the United States, days after the FBI accused North Korea of stealing more than US$6 billion from a cryptocurrency exchange …
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| Nov 4 04:43 |
Japan |
North Korea pours cold water on Kim-Trump meeting as APEC summit looms
The powerful sister of North Korea's leader issued a familiar ultimatum to Trump, telling him to drop his country's "hostile policy."
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| Nov 4 04:25 |
Malaysia |
Israel’s Herzog faces crucial decision on next government
Israeli president Isaac Herzog begins talks with parties on Wednesday to choose a candidate best placed to form a government, regardless of which party holds the most seats.
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| Nov 4 03:32 |
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.
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| Nov 4 03:29 |
Singapore |
Rena Lee, 57, elected as ICJ judge,1st S'porean & Southeast Asian woman to take up role
Second Southeast Asian in history.
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| Nov 4 03:27 |
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 …
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| Nov 4 03:21 |
Hong Kong |
Yau highlights benefits of RCEP accession for HK
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau said Hong Kong's entry into the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership could inject fresh impetus into advancing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) …
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| Nov 4 03:03 |
South Korea |
Russia bombards Ukraine power grid before Abu Dhabi talks; Merz urges Moscow to engage
KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -- Russia bombarded Ukraine‘s energy infrastructure in waves on Tuesday, knocking out power to large parts of the country with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, a week …
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| Nov 4 02:04 |
China |
Full text of Li Qiang's speech at 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit opening
Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit.
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| Nov 4 01:53 |
Timor-Leste |
Kao Kim Hourn, Francisco Kalbuadi Lay discuss Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Integration and 2029 Chairmanship Preparations
DILI, 04 November 2026 (TATOLI) – ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn has reaffirmed the ASEAN Secretariat’s commitment to supporting Timor-Leste’s full integration into the regional bloc during a meeting with Vice Prime …
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| Nov 4 01:46 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia ensures food, water and legal assistance for 130 citizens detained in Pakistan over cyber-scam links
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The government is monitoring the welfare of 130 Malaysians detained by Pakistani autho...
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| Nov 4 01:35 |
China |
Will US midterm results lead to disruption in Washington’s ties with China?
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here The United States’ midterm elections are unlikely to deliver a “disruptive” shock to relations between Beijing and Washington despite potential volatility over the issue of Taiwan, …
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| Nov 4 01:21 |
South Korea |
Senior officials of S. Korea, Switzerland discuss N. Korea situation after Swiss FM's Pyongyang trip
Senior officials of South Korea and Switzerland have discussed bilateral cooperation and the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the Swiss foreign minister's recent visit to North Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said …
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| Nov 4 01:12 |
China |
China to work with parties for fruitful APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
China is willing to work with all parties to do a good job in the final stage of the 2026 APEC "China Year" and contribute to the fruitful results at the upcoming …
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| Nov 4 01:09 |
South Korea |
Melania Trump to meet Ukrainian, Russian representatives at White House this week
US First Lady Melania Trump will bring representatives of Ukraine and Russia together at the White House later this week, following a ceasefire in southern Ukraine that her office says she helped …
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| Nov 4 00:00 |
China |
China training Solomon Islands police to use water cannons under security pact
China is helping to train Solomon Islands police to use water cannons as part of an ongoing security partnership that is viewed with scepticism by the West. The Chinese embassy said on …
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| Nov 3 23:11 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia hosts ASEAN symposium on fake news and information security
Cambodia will host the ASEAN Multistakeholder Symposium on Mitigating Disinformation and Managing Synthetic Media in the Digital Era on November 4–5 in Phnom Penh, bringing together regional and international stakeholders to address …
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| Nov 3 23:03 |
Cambodia |
Government assumes costs for UN-backed school feeding scheme
The government will fully fund school nutrition programmes at more than 200 primary schools as the United Nations World Food Programme phases out support over the coming years, Prime Minister Hun Manet …
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| Nov 3 22:16 |
Singapore |
Rena Lee elected to International Court of Justice, becoming first Singaporean judge
Ms Lee, 57, secured the highest number of votes in the UN General Assembly with 151 out of 191 votes, and the joint-highest number in the Security Council with 13 out of …
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| Nov 3 22:01 |
Myanmar |
ICJ sets date for landmark Gambia v. Myanmar ruling over Rohingya genocide
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Tuesday that it will deliver its final, legally binding judgment on Nov. 19 in the landmark genocide case brought against the state of Myanmar …
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| Nov 3 21:54 |
Myanmar |
World court set to rule in Myanmar genocide case
The International Court of Justice has announced that it will deliver its judgment on Nov. 19 in the case brought by Gambia against Myanmar for alleged violations of the Genocide Convention, Human …
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| Nov 3 21:48 |
Myanmar |
Thailand warns Myanmar military ‘to exercise caution’; US strategy links peace talks with rare-earth access
Thailand warns Myanmar military ‘to exercise caution’ The Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Commander-in-Chief Ukrit Boontanon summoned Burma’s regime military attaché to Thailand, Win Thu Lin, to his headquarters in Bangkok on Nov. …
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| Nov 3 21:29 |
Malaysia |
Zelensky says dozens dead, missing in Russian strike days before US talks
Russia intensified attacks on Ukraine after a rare weekend truce ended, casting doubt on prospects for next week's US-led talks in Abu Dhabi.
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| Nov 3 21:18 |
Malaysia |
UK king calls slavery ‘monstrous injustice’ as PM mulls apology
King Charles III said slavery's legacy still casts a shadow over Britain and other members of the 56-nation Commonwealth.
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| Nov 3 19:06 |
Philippines |
Palace denies PH blocked China's participation in ASEAN
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang denied that the Philippines used its position as host of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit to hinder the participation of China.This comes after Beijing …
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| Nov 3 19:00 |
Australia |
Amid official and uni discretion, Australia needs hubs that will critique China
Former West German chancellor Willy Brandt once said, ‘Foreign policy is too important to be left to governments alone.’ While governments must show leadership, foreign policy is a national endeavour in which …
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