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Nov 4
03:04
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bottoms becomes first Black woman elected US state governor
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms ended more than two decades of Republican control of Georgia’s governorship.
Nov 4
02:53
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Candidates with Filipino roots score victories in Northern Marianas elections
SAIPAN, Northern Marianas — Several candidates with Filipino ancestry won in the Northern Mariana Islands' general election last Nov. 3, including lawmakers tracing their family roots to Pangasinan, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Quezon …
Nov 4
02:37
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Chris Pappas to become first openly gay male US senator
The Democratic representative defeated former Republican Senator John Sununu, retaining the party's hold on the New Hampshire seat.
Nov 4
02:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Democrats show early US election strength in stinging reckoning for Trump
Popular Democratic former governor Roy Cooper defeated Donald Trump's handpicked candidate for the Senate in North Carolina.
Nov 4
02:12
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Dollar dips with US midterm results in focus
Investors are bracing for a strong Democratic showing that could fuel a further US dollar sell-off on expectations of tighter government spending.
Nov 4
02:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Foreign AI election interference claims under Online Safety Act probe, ministry tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The federal government will deploy existing communications and cyber safety laws to counter...
Nov 4
01:53
TL Tatoli state media
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 …
Nov 4
01:42
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
New Zealand votes with economy, cost of living in focus
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon seeks to retain power with a 'no new taxes' pledge while portraying opponents as an unpredictable alliance of left-wingers.
Nov 4
01:26
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ossoff wins reelection, holding Georgia for Democrats
Jon Ossoff, widely seen as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, defeated President Donald Trump-backed Republican US representative Mike Collins.
Nov 4
01:10
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Anwar moved by 1982 photograph showing late supporter celebrating his first election victory
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was deeply moved upon receiving an old photogr...
Nov 4
01:03
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Sabah Pakatan chief condemns use of religious sentiment in political debate over parliamentary agreement
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4 — Sabah Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has reminded political part...
Nov 4
01:02
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Hanwha names new president of US shipyard in Philadelphia amid expansion
South Korea's Hanwha Group has appointed a new president of its Philadelphia shipyard in the United States, as the conglomerate seeks to expand its US naval shipbuilding operations, according to the company. …
Nov 4
00:55
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Ramos-Horta to undertake historic official visit to South Korea
DÍLI, 04 November 2026 (TATOLI) – The President of the Republic and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, José Ramos-Horta, will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Korea from 5 to 7 …
Nov 4
00:19
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Appeals court to rule on ex-President Yoon's high-stakes election law case
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court was set to rule Wednesday on former P...
Nov 3
23:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Spanish transport minister offers resignation after deadly train crash
Oscar Puente also said he was withdrawing from the Nov 29 general election.
Nov 3
22:11
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Americans vote with control of Congress at stake
Surveys and nonpartisan analysts favor Democrats to capture the House while control of the Senate remains uncertain.
Nov 3
22:05
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Malacañang urges scrutiny of proposed P7.2T national budget
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang has urged budget watchdogs and civil society groups (CSGs) to help President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.Tie identify potential "red flags" in the proposed P7.2 trillion 2027 national budget.Presidential Communications …
Nov 3
21:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US stocks end mostly up as markets await election results
Oil prices extended losses amid renewed hopes for a US-Iran agreement and reports of progress on nuclear issues and frozen Iranian funds.
Nov 3
21:48
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
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. …
Nov 3
21:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ballot machine glitch hits New York county in tight House race
The malfunction sparked unfounded fraud claims among right-wing influencers, but local officials maintained that every ballot would be counted.
Nov 3
21:32
JP Japan Today
Japan
Path to amendment uncertain 80 years after promulgation of Japan Constitution
Japan on Tuesday marked 80 years since the promulgation of its postwar Constitution, with the path toward a first-ever amendment uncertain despite Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push for…
Nov 3
21:29
JP Japan Today
Japan
Americans vote with control of Congress at stake
Americans headed to the polls on Tuesday in midterm elections that will deliver a verdict on President Donald Trump's second term, with surveys and nonpartisan analysts favoring Democrats…
Nov 3
21:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Nov 3
21:18
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Nov 3
21:08
CN US-China Perception Monitor
China
What the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Plenums Reveal About the CCP’s Political Direction
The Fifth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party has concluded. By examining the official Xinhua communiqué alongside the documents issued after the previous two plenums, we can …
Nov 3
21:08
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Top UN court to rule Nov 19 on Myanmar/Rohingya genocide case
The ICJ has spent seven years considering allegations that Myanmar's brutal repression of the Rohingya violated the 1948 UN Genocide Convention.
Nov 3
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
No shoot-to-kill order vs dela Rosa – PNP
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that no shoot-to-kill order has been issued against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as security forces press on with their manhunt operations to arrest …
Nov 3
16:12
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
China turns to intl media to promote gains of Belt and Road Initiative
FUZHOU, China — China called on international media to report on the gains and benefits of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) program to participating countries.At the opening of the 2026 Media …
Nov 3
16:08
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump confirms strikes on Iran as Pezeshkian calls against return to war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his government was still trying to resolve the crisis ‘through dialogue’, adding that ‘no one would benefit from this war’ if it reignited.
Nov 3
16:07
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘Evidence vs VP Sara will speak for itself’
THE evidence presented against Vice President Sara Duterte will stand on its own merit whether or not she will testify in her impeachment trial, a member of the House prosecution team said …
Nov 3
15:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Indonesian police arrest 3 over alleged tapping of president’s phone
Top detective Asep Safrudin identified the suspects by their initials, LSP, ASN and EH, saying they were being investigated for allegedly tapping the phone of president Prabowo Subianto.
Nov 3
15:11
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Don’t shut door on political cooperation, PKR leader says
PKR vice-president Roland Engan says Sarawakians want leaders and political parties capable of working together, respecting differences and prioritising the common good.
Nov 3
15:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump says US is close to making a trade deal with Canada
Canada and the US have slapped billions of dollars in tariffs on each other in recent months.
Nov 3
14:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump says US will stop US$4bil funding to Israel at end of 2026
US President Donald Trump said some Democrats and left-wing politicians were using US financial support for Israel as a talking point to criticise Republicans.
Nov 3
13:32
CN South China Morning Post
China
In Israel, Arab lawmakers key to unseating Netanyahu amid divided opposition
The Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot pledged on Tuesday to form a government quickly to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but remained unclear on how, with divisions over whether to …
Nov 3
13:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Kamil slams Hadi over CSA ‘double standards’
The PKR Youth chief points out that PAS was part of the government that signed a similar deal with Pakatan Harapan in 2021.
Nov 3
12:26
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
HK takes five of top 10 in QS Asia university rankings
Hong Kong has dominated the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, with five of the city’s institutions placing in the top 10. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) retained the top spot, while …
Nov 3
12:04
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Czech public media workers go on strike over a government plan to overhaul their funding
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech public media workers went on a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest a government plan to overhaul how public broadcasters are funded, legislation that many say would threaten …
Nov 3
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Courts to consider reformative training or imprisonment as default sentences for young scam offenders
New bill.
Nov 3
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Ridon: Senate unlikely to sustain Sara Duterte broad evidence objections
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court is unlikely to grant Vice President Sara Duterte’s broad objections to the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday …