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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| Oct 29 12:02 |
Singapore |
S’porean man, 34, sexually abused 6 boys, emailed police about crimes, confessed & underwent ‘chemical castration’, jailed over 19 years
He pleaded guilty to six charges including sexual penetration of a minor and molestation.
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| Oct 29 12:02 |
Philippines |
Davao de Oro military ready to help police hunt Bato dela Rosa
CAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division (10ID) said on Thursday it is ready to help police arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, whose one-week ultimatum to surrender …
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| Oct 29 12:02 |
South Korea |
Defense chief denounces N. Korea's missile launches at ASEAN defense forum
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Thursday denounced North Korea's latest ballistic missile launches as a threat to security on the Korean Peninsula and in the region, as he was attending a regional …
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| Oct 29 12:02 |
South Korea |
Ex-UN chief urges green transition to drive growth, boost competitiveness
Ban Ki-moon, president and chair of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), urged countries on Thursday to accelerate the shift toward a greener economy to secure long-term growth and strengthen their global …
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| Oct 29 12:02 |
South Korea |
S. Korea, US stage tabletop drills on integrating conventional, nuclear capabilities against N. Korean threats
South Korea and the United States conducted a key tabletop military exercise to integrate conventional and nuclear capabilities in a bid to deter North Korean threats, officials said Thursday. The allies conducted …
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| Oct 29 12:02 |
South Korea |
Cheong Wa Dae urges N. Korea to cease provocations following missile launch
The Office of National Security at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae held an emergency meeting Thursday and urged North Korea to cease provocations after Pyongyang fired a dozen short-range ballistic …
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| Oct 29 12:01 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia committed to strengthening Asean, wider defence ties
Defence minister Khaled Nordin says no Asean member state can tackle regional security challenges on its own.
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| Oct 29 12:00 |
Philippines |
Southeast Asian defense ministers aim for proactive engagement amid security threats --Teodoro
Southeast Asian defense ministers have agreed to be more proactive in engaging as security threats become more unpredictable, said Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday.
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| Oct 29 11:48 |
Philippines |
'More than courteous' for PH usec to meet China defense attache --Teodoro
DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said it"s “more than courteous” that another department executive has welcomed China"s defense attache during the ADMM-Plus meeting in Cebu.
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| Oct 29 11:47 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia's Air Force continues efforts to combat forest, land fires
Indonesia's Air Force will continue efforts to combat forest and land fires despite operational challenges, ...
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| Oct 29 11:20 |
China |
China: Japan's obstinate push for bloc confrontation finds no support
The Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday slammed the so-called US-Japan joint exercises, stressing that Japan's insistence on stoking bloc confrontation finds no support.
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| Oct 29 10:52 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar’s military is regaining ground, costing the resistance key connections
Myanmar’s military is regaining control of key roads across the country, disrupting connections between resistance-held territories and making it harder for anti-junta forces to move fighters, weapons, and supplies, according to resistance …
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| Oct 29 10:22 |
Philippines |
2 soldiers arrested after shooting motorist in Cotabato
Two soldiers landed in jail after one of them had shot and wounded a motorcycle-riding civilian in a gun attack before dawn Thursday, October 29, in Barangay South Manuangan in Pigcawayan town …
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| Oct 29 10:20 |
Thailand |
Mae Sot troops on alert as Myanmar fighting spills over border
TAK — Thai troops have tightened security along the Myanmar border in Mae Sot district after intense clashes between Myanmar military forces and resistance fighters sent stray bullets and explosive fragments into …
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| Oct 29 09:55 |
China |
China calls on Japan to stop hyping up a 'neighboring security threat'
China calls on Japan to stop hyping up a 'neighboring security threat'
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| Oct 29 09:48 |
China |
China promotes General Zhang Shengmin, a key player in PLA anti-graft drive, to Politburo
Beijing has promoted General Zhang Shengmin, the key player in the recent anti-corruption campaign that has cut deep into the military’s top leadership, to its top decision-making body, the Politburo. Zhang, who …
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| Oct 29 09:47 |
China |
Hegseth pitches new US-Asean defence framework, but doubts run deep
What are Southeast Asian nations doing to help the United States tackle its challenges? A reporter with the American right-wing organisation Turning Point USA put the question bluntly to US President Donald …
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| Oct 29 09:40 |
China |
China slams Philippines over ADMM-Plus participation obstacles
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Thursday criticized the Philippines for obstructing China's participation in the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), saying Manila's actions undermined the Association of Southeast Asian …
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| Oct 29 09:31 |
Myanmar |
KIA renews assault on Military Operations Command in Kachin State as regime counterattacks
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has resumed attacks on regime positions around the Military Operations Command 21 in Bhamo Township earlier this month, while the military counterattacks KIA positions in Bhamo, Mansi …
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| Oct 29 09:27 |
Malaysia |
Beijing says Philippines ‘erected obstacles’ to Asean attendance
While several countries, including the US, Japan and Australia, are sending their defence chiefs, China opted to send its Manila embassy defence attache.
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| Oct 29 09:24 |
Indonesia |
Air Force deploys 5 helicopters to tackle Nusantara, Java wildfires
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) has deployed five helicopters to support ongoing wildfire containment efforts in ...
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| Oct 29 09:16 |
Philippines |
Beijing bickers over 'obstacles' to Asean attendance
BEIJING — Beijing accused Manila on Thursday of "erecting multiple obstacles" to its attendance at an Asean meeting in the Philippines this week, where China will be represented by an embassy attache.While …
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| Oct 29 08:59 |
South Korea |
Defense chief denounces N. Korea's missile launches at ASEAN defense forum
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Thursday denounced...
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| Oct 29 08:54 |
Indonesia |
Indonesian Air Force deploys 11 aircraft to combat forest, land fires
The Indonesian Air Force has deployed 11 transport aircraft to help extinguish forest and land fires across the ...
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| Oct 29 08:54 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia’s new vehicle brings geospatial tools together for faster disaster response
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — A Defence Geospatial Information Rapid Team (DGIRT) vehicle has been introduced as a pilot...
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| Oct 29 08:50 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia selects 5,000 men for first 2026 military service intake
The Ministry of National Defence selected 5,000 male candidates for the first intake of military service, after reviewing applications submitted by citizens, the ministry said today. The post Cambodia selects 5,000 men …
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| Oct 29 08:43 |
South Korea |
Lions manager keeps faith in veteran outfielder despite questions on defense
GWANGJU, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man said Thursday he...
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| Oct 29 08:34 |
Malaysia |
South China Sea territorial contest a test of Asean’s unity and credibility, says Mohamed Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Asean member states should not allow overlapping maritime claims in the South China Sea to...
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| Oct 29 08:25 |
South Korea |
Can't answer it all, but South Korean Army AI cuts paperwork, boosts training
GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — “I do not have access to information regarding the current whereabouts of Kim Jong-un." This was Arvis's response to the prompt “Tell me the whereabouts of North Korean …
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| Oct 29 08:19 |
Myanmar |
Thai Army fires warning shots into Myanmar after artillery shell wounds woman in Mae Sot
The Royal Thai Army stated on Thursday that it fired “warning shots” across the border into Myanmar after a Thai woman was injured by artillery and hospitalized in Thailand’s Mae Sot District …
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| Oct 29 07:56 |
North Korea |
Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report
North Korean workers have been linked to two companies that support Russia’s military-industrial complex, according to a new investigation, documenting a network of Russian firms and individuals that disguise employment as education …
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| Oct 29 07:42 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemns Houthi attacks, says Khaled Nordin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Malaysia has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid its current security challenges an...
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| Oct 29 07:39 |
Thailand |
Thai troops fire warning shots after Myanmar fighting damages 20 Thai homes
Thai troops fired two warning rounds along the Myanmar border in Tak province early today, October 29, after fighting across the border sent shells and gunfire into Mae Sot, damaging more than …
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| Oct 29 06:59 |
Myanmar |
UN Special Rapporteur warns diplomatic engagement legitimizing Myanmar regime
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E. Currie, has warned the international community that pursuing unconditional diplomatic engagement with the regime in Naypyidaw risks …
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| Oct 29 06:49 |
Myanmar |
Arakan Army accuses Myanmar military of using civilians as human shields in Sittwe
The Arakan Army (AA) has accused the Myanmar military of deploying local residents as “human shields” and ordering civilians to dismantle their makeshift bomb shelters as heavy fighting intensifies for control of …
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| Oct 29 06:44 |
South Korea |
Cheong Wa Dae urges N. Korea to cease provocations following missile launch
The Office of National Security at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae held an emergency meeting Thursday and urged North Korea to cease provocations after Pyongyang fired a dozen short-range ballistic …
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| Oct 29 06:43 |
Philippines |
NTC regional offices mobilized for Undas public assistance ops
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday directed the mobilization of all its regional offices nationwide to coordinate with relevant government agencies and key private sector stakeholders in support of public assistance …
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| Oct 29 06:19 |
South Korea |
S. Korea, US stage tabletop drills on integrating conventional, nuclear capabilities against N. Korean threats
South Korea and the United States conducted a key tabletop military exercise to integrate conventional and nuclear capabilities in a bid to deter North Korean threats, officials said Thursday. The allies conducted …
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| Oct 29 06:02 |
Philippines |
2 Army soldiers arrested over North Cotabato shooting
KORONADAL CITY — Two Philippine Army soldiers were arrested after allegedly shooting a 23-year-old man traveling from Davao City to Cotabato City in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, before dawn Thursday, police said. The …
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| Oct 29 06:02 |
Philippines |
Army kills 2 NPA rebels, seizes arms in separate Eastern Visayas ops
TACLOBAN CITY — Two suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members were killed in a military operation in Dolores, Eastern Samar, while a separate operation in Northern Samar led to the recovery of …
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