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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
841–880 of 1717 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 30 02:31 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar’s illicit economy fuels escalating violence, with civilians bearing the brunt
Myanmar’s human rights situation is “catastrophic”, a U.N. independent expert on the country warned at a press briefing Thursday, as the war spirals with no end in sight. Myanmar has been engulfed …
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| Oct 30 02:23 |
Malaysia |
Teen rallies take to the streets across Italy
Security forces are preparing for possible clashes as school and university students demand more funding for education and greater housing support.
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| Oct 30 02:19 |
Malaysia |
Budget 2027 passes policy stage; committee debate from Nov 2 as govt mulls tighter GLC rules, 1MDB recovery
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Supply (Budget) Bill 2027, which was passed at the policy stage following a two-week de...
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| Oct 30 02:08 |
Japan |
Tokyo inflation exceeds BOJ’s 2% target before rate decision
Overall inflation in the capital stood at 2.8%, while prices excluding fresh food and energy, a key gauge of underlying inflation, climbed 2.6%.
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| Oct 30 01:39 |
Malaysia |
Lim Guan Eng says SMEs oppose mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged the government to exempt existing foreign workers from mand...
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| Oct 30 01:23 |
Malaysia |
Govt plans to reform development expenditure allocation based on states’ needs, says Economy Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The government plans to reform federal development expenditure by moving away from a histor...
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| Oct 30 01:18 |
Malaysia |
Rural Roads Programme financing prioritised, 2026 allocation rises to RM3.1b, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The government is prioritising the Rural Roads Programme (JALB) project financing with the...
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| Oct 30 01:11 |
Malaysia |
Too many good companies stay small for too long: Anwar urges Bursa Malaysia to help more local firms become regional champions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Bursa Malaysia Bhd to help more Malay...
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| Oct 29 23:30 |
Malaysia |
RM2bil Madani submarine cable project strengthens nation’s digital network
The project, scheduled to begin next year and be completed by end-2029, will strengthen digital connectivity between the peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak.
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| Oct 29 23:10 |
Malaysia |
Egypt hikes interest rates for first time since 2024
The country is grappling with a severe economic crisis, driven by an accumulation of external debt and soaring global energy prices.
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| Oct 29 22:34 |
Malaysia |
ECB says has tools to calm markets as French debt worries rise
The central bank kept its benchmark interest rate on hold despite rising inflation fuelled by the Iran war, but opened the door to another hike in December.
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| Oct 29 22:27 |
Malaysia |
US inflation stubbornly high in challenge to Trump
US GDP grew 3.4% in Q3, beating forecasts and offering a boost to the US president despite persistent high prices, as inflation rose to 3.6% in September.
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| Oct 29 21:53 |
Philippines |
Pangilinan seeks disclosure of lump-sum funds in the 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urged lawmakers to disclose the details and supporting documents for lump-sum unprogrammed appropriations in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget before its approval, warning against …
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| Oct 29 21:49 |
Malaysia |
Wall Street ends lower as revenue misses revive AI jitters
All three major US equity indexes lost ground, with the tech-laden Nasdaq losing the most in the wake of Alphabet's disappointing quarterly results.
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| Oct 29 19:25 |
South Korea |
North Korean women spend on leisure amid currency fears
Small groups of North Korean women with a little money to spare are embracing domestic tourism this fall. Leisure trips of this kind were once seen as a pastime reserved for the …
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| Oct 29 19:24 |
Philippines |
Tinio slams Marcos’ ‘don’t panic’ remark amid peso’s continued slide
HOUSE deputy minority leader and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for the public not to panic over economic conditions, saying the administration was …
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| Oct 29 17:25 |
Cambodia |
Russia-India economic ties deepen as Kazan forum delivers 26 cooperation agreements
The Second Russia-India Business Forum, held in Kazan, Tatarstan, on October 14-17, marked a significant step in expanding bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation. The post Russia-India economic ties deepen as Kazan …
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| Oct 29 17:17 |
South Korea |
North Korean rice prices top 50,000 won for first time
Rice prices in North Korean markets topped 50,000 North Korean won per kilogram for the first time in late October 2026. The record comes even as farms across the country bring in …
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| Oct 29 16:30 |
Philippines |
‘Income status upgrade must mean better lives for Pinoys’
THE government cannot consider itself economically successful simply by moving the country into a higher income bracket if millions of Filipinos are still struggling, Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon said on …
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| Oct 29 16:26 |
Philippines |
Pre-positioning relief supplies ahead of El Niño pushed
SEN. Francis Pangilinan urged the government to pre-position relief supplies and mobilize emergency response teams ahead of a strong El Niño, warning that delayed action could leave vulnerable families, farmers and fisherfolk …
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| Oct 29 16:24 |
Singapore |
US economy posts strong growth, inflation stubbornly high in challenge to Trump |
| Oct 29 16:12 |
Philippines |
Marcos bares Bocaue elevated road project
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced a proposed P120-billion elevated road project linking Balintawak in Quezon City to Bocaue, Bulacan to improve traffic flow.The president made the revelation during the opening …
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| Oct 29 16:09 |
Philippines |
‘Harness e-trikes to save on gas’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday electric tricycles (e-trikes) could be instrumental in reducing gasoline expenses, as the government aims to expand local electric vehicle manufacturing.“Lower gasoline expenses mean more to take …
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| Oct 29 15:53 |
Malaysia |
EU, Canada to bring ties to ‘highest’ possible level at Montreal summit
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen made the remarks as she doubled down on the prospect of Canada becoming the EU's 'first associate member'.
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| Oct 29 15:39 |
China |
US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
The United States on Thursday banned all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices destined for the US market, just weeks before US President Donald Trump is due to meet Chinese leader Xi …
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| Oct 29 15:11 |
China |
Chinese FM holds talks with Icelandic foreign minister
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir in Beijing on Thursday.
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| Oct 29 14:30 |
China |
Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of 20th CPC Central Committee
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fifth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.
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| Oct 29 14:26 |
China |
US economy grows faster than expected 3.4% in 3Q, driven by consumers, AI investment
The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as resilient consumer spending and AI-driven business investment more than offset the impact of higher oil prices stemming from the conflict …
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| Oct 29 14:15 |
South Korea |
Hamhung sellers push pricey “export” health supplements
Private sellers in Hamhung, North Korea, are aggressively pushing pricey health supplements on local people in 2026. They claim the products come from North Korean-Chinese joint ventures and are normally made for …
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| Oct 29 13:06 |
China |
ECB head Lagarde resigns amid mounting economic, political challenges for Europe
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde resigned on Thursday, ending months of speculation about her future just as Europe enters a period of rising economic volatility and divisive electoral politics, particularly in …
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| Oct 29 12:21 |
China |
Career prospects and cultural appeal draw global learners to Chinese
Chinese is attracting learners worldwide who see it as a means of strengthening cross-cultural communication and expanding future opportunities.
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| Oct 29 11:38 |
Malaysia |
European stocks rally as investors await ECB decision, tech earnings
Traders awaited the European Central Bank’s next move and earnings results from Amazon and Intel after Alphabet’s shares were hit by concerns over AI spending.
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| Oct 29 11:16 |
Malaysia |
ECB president Lagarde resigns at time of mounting challenges for Europe
The move comes as the ECB battles inflation risks across Europe from an Iran-driven oil shock while a sharp rise in bond yields, especially in France, threatens to dampen growth.
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| Oct 29 10:51 |
Malaysia |
Fahmi: Malaysian films rake in RM129.9m as local animation pushes deeper into overseas markets
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Malaysia’s creative industry continues to gain momentum, with local films and animati...
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| Oct 29 10:40 |
Malaysia |
Putrajaya denies sidelining poorest states
Economy minister Akmal Nasir says SG4 states were given RM7.7 billion in development expenditure in 2025, while RM31 billion worth of projects have been earmarked for Kelantan.
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| Oct 29 10:29 |
Malaysia |
Cash is king as investors draw new battle lines in AI spending boom
Microsoft shares rose more than 3% in after-hours trading, while Alphabet plunged nearly 10%, as investors favoured companies profiting from AI over those struggling to contain its costs.
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| Oct 29 10:26 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia says haze, gas issues will not derail Singapore investment
Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani said Singapore's investment commitments to Indonesia remained ...
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| Oct 29 10:17 |
Malaysia |
Differences should not hinder progress, says Anwar
The prime minister says the confidence and supply agreement between the federal government and opposition MPs will help ensure political stability, continuity and the implementation of initiatives, including those outlined in the …
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| Oct 29 10:05 |
Malaysia |
Taiwan semiconductor group backs govt review of nuclear power restart
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association says a stable and sufficient electricity supply is crucial to supporting the semiconductor industry.
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| Oct 29 09:55 |
Malaysia |
Indonesia’s wealth fund CIO owns stake in sanctioned brokerage
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority announced sanctions this month against Supra Sekuritas and more than a dozen other entities for regulatory breaches linked to market manipulation.
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