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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 26 02:20 |
Hong Kong |
China’s Communist Party elite gather for closed-door governance talks
China’s President Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country’s direction and future leadership. Roughly 300 members …
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| Oct 26 01:48 |
South Korea |
N. Korean officials pay tribute to fallen Chinese soldiers at Friendship Tower
North Korean officials have paid tribute at the Friendship Tower in Pyongyang in honor of fallen Chinese soldiers, state media reported Monday, after leader Kim Jong-un's surprise day trip to China's Dandong …
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| Oct 26 01:43 |
South Korea |
Seventeen’s Seungkwan, Dino start their military service
Seunkwan and Dino of Seventeen begin their military service on Monday, according to agency Pledis Entertainment. Both will serve in the Army's military band after receiving basic training. They are the last …
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| Oct 26 01:21 |
South Korea |
Late French Korean War veteran to be buried at U.N. cemetery in Busan
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The remains of a late French veteran who fought in th...
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| Oct 26 01:02 |
Malaysia |
Japan indicts US Marine on murder charge in Okinawa
The 20-year-old suspect denied the allegations at the time of his arrest but has now reportedly admitted some involvement in the case.
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| Oct 26 00:50 |
South Korea |
North Korea uses DMZ landmine blast to step up student military drills
North Korean authorities are using last month’s DMZ landmine explosion to justify tougher military drills for high school students. In anti-South Korea lectures, officials are telling students that Seoul fabricated the September …
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| Oct 25 23:15 |
Malaysia |
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in decades
Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including in areas near the 960km desert border with Algeria.
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| Oct 25 23:00 |
Malaysia |
No more Superpowers
The failure to achieve victory in their respective wars of choice demonstrates that the US and Russia no longer qualify as 'superpowers'.
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| Oct 25 22:46 |
Myanmar |
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement; UK facing backlash over diplomatic outreach to regime
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement Thailand welcomes U.S. engagement with Burma and expects discussions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila next month on how to proceed with the …
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| Oct 25 22:39 |
Philippines |
PNP evaluates proposed retirement age extension
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) is studying how a proposed one-year extension of the compulsory retirement age for uniformed personnel could retain experienced officers while allowing younger policemen room for career advancement.The …
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| Oct 25 22:00 |
Singapore |
Not every maritime threat needs a warship: Why Singapore is turning to offshore patrol vessels
From maritime terrorism to drones, navies face a wider range of threats that do not always fit neatly into either law enforcement or conventional warfare.
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| Oct 25 21:29 |
Japan |
Japan deploys long-range missile launcher during major drill with U.S.
Japan's Defense Ministry used a launcher for a long-range Type-25 surface-to-ship guided missile in a simulated drill for the first time Sunday in a Japan-U.S. major exercise following…
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| Oct 25 21:25 |
Malaysia |
Palestinian Authority says 2,670 displaced in Israel’s Hebron operation
Israeli forces entered the Hebron neighbourhood of Ein Deir Baha, ordering residents to pack up and leave following an attack that killed two soldiers nearby.
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| Oct 25 21:17 |
Japan |
Ukraine disputes Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service
Ukrainian officials have disputed claims by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk that the country’s military violated Starlink’s terms of service by using the civilian satellite internet network for offensive…
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| Oct 25 17:33 |
Cambodia |
Conscription law takes effect November 9
Cambodia will enforce its military conscription law on November 9, coinciding with National Independence Day and the anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, following voluntary applications from nearly 15,000 young people. …
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| Oct 25 17:29 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, Germany discuss ways to combat cybercrime
Cambodia and Germany have discussed strengthening cooperation in security, defence and information sharing to address technology-related threats, particularly online scams and other forms of cybercrime. The post Cambodia, Germany discuss ways to …
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| Oct 25 16:10 |
Philippines |
DBM vows to comply with court ruling
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Sunday said it will comply with the Supreme Court’s directives on the government’s 2026 unprogrammed appropriations (UA) as it remains committed to implementing the …
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| Oct 25 16:00 |
Philippines |
Gibo warns government vs falling behind in defense buildup
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has warned that the Philippines cannot afford to be timid in building its defense capabilities, saying a conservative approach could make the country a regional laggard.
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| Oct 25 14:57 |
Malaysia |
Strike on Gaza university kills 3, says hospital staff
Gaza's civil defence agency reports four more killed in separate strikes across the territory as the Israeli military says it is looking into reports of the university attack.
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| Oct 25 14:33 |
Singapore |
S'pore's 1st female sniper, 27, says it's misconception that snipers only need to shoot
She encouraged women to give this career a shot.
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| Oct 25 12:50 |
Philippines |
Be cautious, Filipinos in Spain told amid unrest
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona on Sunday advised Filipinos to exercise heightened caution amid unrest and security disturbances in parts of Barcelona.The consulate issued the advisory based on …
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| Oct 25 12:13 |
China |
China’s Liaoning carrier and USS Theodore Roosevelt may be in Philippine Sea at same time
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group sailed beyond the first island chain last week to reach the southernmost waters of the Philippines, suggesting an intent to position itself closer to ongoing US-Japan …
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| Oct 25 12:02 |
Philippines |
Prosecution welcomes VP as defense witness, ready to cross-examine her
MANILA, Philippines — President Sara Duterte would face questioning from House prosecutors if her defense lawyers decide to present her as a witness when the Senate impeachment trial resumes on Nov. 9, …
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| Oct 25 11:57 |
South Korea |
North Korea's evolving threat goes beyond missiles as Russia ties deepen
North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia is giving Pyongyang more than new weapons. From electronic warfare equipment to battlefield lessons learned in Ukraine, the partnership could change how North Korean forces fight, …
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| Oct 25 11:49 |
Philippines |
VP Sara impeachment trial may end in December — Escudero
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could conclude before the end of 2026, Senate Presiding Officer Francis Escudero said Sunday, as the Senate prepares to hear the …
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| Oct 25 11:18 |
Thailand |
Court issues arrest warrant for ‘Pariwat’ on four charges over fatal shooting of military police officer in Songkhla
SONGKHLA — 25 October 2026, A Songkhla court has issued an arrest warrant for a man identified as Pariwat on four charges over the fatal shooting of a military police officer outside …
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| Oct 25 11:10 |
South Korea |
Lions veteran happy to cede spotlight to younger teammates
Even at the advanced age of 42, Samsung Lions veteran Choi Hyoung-woo was one of the best hitters in South Korean baseball in the regular season. He was one of just seven …
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| Oct 25 10:16 |
Thailand |
Thailand rejects Cambodia’s claims over Prasat Ta Kwai and Prasat Khana
Culture Minister Sabida Thaiseth said Thailand considers Prasat Ta Kwai and Prasat Khana to be Thai historic sites and will formally explain its position to Cambodia following claims and demands concerning cultural …
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| Oct 25 09:49 |
Malaysia |
Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport due to reopen
Saudi air defences intercepted a ballistic missile and drones targeting Riyadh as Yemen's Houthi rebels warned that King Khalid International Airport remained a military target.
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| Oct 25 09:39 |
Indonesia |
Indonesian Navy holds tactical exercises in Java Sea, Makassar Strait
The Indonesian Navy is strengthening crew proficiency and operational readiness through tactical exercises in the Java ...
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| Oct 25 08:30 |
China |
East Asia’s cultural economies are bridging politics-driven divides
The appearance of K-pop singer G-Dragon on electronic billboards in major Chinese cities despite Beijing’s K-pop ban points at a contrast between political shadows clouding international relations and actual commercial linkages in …
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| Oct 25 08:03 |
Malaysia |
Tehran strikes Iranian Kurdish opposition base in Iraq with drones
Mehr news agency reported that Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted Komala's headquarters in the Balisan region with drones.
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| Oct 25 07:46 |
China |
Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum dies aged 66
Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has died aged 66, with a police source revealing he had a history of heart disease and diabetes. His twin sister confirmed on Sunday …
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| Oct 25 07:41 |
Malaysia |
Stranded Iranian sailors seek medical treatment in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's foreign ministry confirmed it had coordinated the ship-to-shore transfer of 40 Iranian sailors who needed urgent care.
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| Oct 25 07:39 |
Philippines |
Defense yet to respond on the lifting of sub judice rule in Sara Duterte impeachment trial -- Win Gatchalian
The Senate impeachment court has yet to receive a response from the defense panel concerning the lifting of the sub judice rule in three Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte …
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| Oct 25 07:20 |
Cambodia |
Nearly 15,000 youth volunteer for military service, Hun Manet says (VIDEO)
Prime Minister Hun Manet said that nearly 15,000 young men and women had voluntarily applied to fulfil their military service over the past 10-plus days. The post Nearly 15,000 youth volunteer for …
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| Oct 25 07:02 |
Hong Kong |
What to know about the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum
President Xi Jinping and other top members of China’s ruling Communist Party will meet in Beijing on Monday for a crucial gathering that could hint at the country’s next generation of leaders. …
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| Oct 25 06:36 |
Myanmar |
Chin resistance factions take major step toward reunification after renewed talks in India
The Chin National Front (CNF) stated that it met with the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC) for further discussions on reunification of the two factions of the Chin resistance in India’s …
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| Oct 25 06:25 |
Indonesia |
Former Indonesian Military Chief Widodo Adi Sutjipto dies
Indonesian military Spokesman Maj. Gen. Muhammad Nas confirmed the death of retired Adm. Widodo Adi Sutjipto, a former ...
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| Oct 25 06:16 |
Thailand |
Expert warns of nationalists exploiting the ‘Scarlet Heart Thailand’ debate, undermining Thai-Myanmar relations
An expert on Myanmar warns that the ongoing rage against Thai drama producer GMMTV’s “Scarlet Heart Thailand” appropriation of Myanmar court costumes is snowballing and is being exploited by nationalists in both …
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