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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
1121–1160 of 2134 stories (2441 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 31 00:42 |
Malaysia |
Pakatan wants 18 seats in Melaka, and to keep the five it already has
MELAKA, Oct 31 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is targeting victory in 18 of the 24 seats it will contest in the Melaka sta...
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| Oct 30 23:06 |
Malaysia |
Fitch downgrades France’s economic outlook from stable to negative
The assessment follows official figures showing the country's economy has failed to grow so far this year and contracted in Q3.
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| Oct 30 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Friends, foes and four awkward clashes: Who’s teaming up with whom in the Melaka polls?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Former rivals Umno and PAS are joining forces to contest the Melaka state election, while P...
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| Oct 30 21:53 |
China |
US Democrats prepare to counter any Trump claim of foreign meddling in midterms
Top Democrats on the US congressional intelligence committees say they are preparing to check and respond to any claim by US President Donald Trump that foreign powers interfered in the November 3 …
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| Oct 30 21:22 |
Malaysia |
US midterm early votes hit record 48 million
While Democrats appear to have an early advantage, Republicans tend to turn out in greater numbers on Election Day.
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| Oct 30 21:11 |
Malaysia |
Trump reinstates rallies in turbulent end to midterm campaign
The US president had cancelled two rallies in Kansas and Iowa a day earlier, a move that raised questions about his health.
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| Oct 30 18:01 |
Philippines |
Prosecution on SWS survey: 70% want explanation from Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — While it is easy to conclude that the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey indicated that the prosecution is losing in the court of public opinion, a panel member …
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| Oct 30 16:33 |
China |
How a Democratic-controlled Congress could reshape US policy on China
A Democratic takeover of either chamber of the US Congress could bring tougher scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Beijing, even as lawmakers are likely to maintain a broadly hawkish stance …
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| Oct 30 16:24 |
China |
Tea, tunes and ties: China-Germany cultural exchanges flourish
Tea, tunes and ties: China-Germany cultural exchanges flourish
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| Oct 30 16:16 |
Philippines |
Govt mobilizes to ensure safe travel during Undas
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday government measures are in place to safeguard the safety of millions of Filipinos who will be traveling during the long All Saints’ Day weekend.In a …
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| Oct 30 16:07 |
Philippines |
Marcos: NLEx C5 Northlink 1A toll-free until yearend
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the newly opened NLEx (North Luzon Expressway) C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A, which connects Quezon City and Valenzuela City, would be toll-free until the end …
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| Oct 30 15:53 |
Malaysia |
EU and Canada to ‘withstand shocks together’ with new alliance
The two parties are set to unveil a series of deals and lay the groundwork for a broader alliance open to other democracies seeking to better navigate global trade tensions.
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| Oct 30 15:52 |
Malaysia |
Melaka DAP sets out to hold 4, win 3 at state polls
The party's election director, Wong Kah Woh, says it would field its election machinery in phases to assist the party's seven candidates.
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| Oct 30 15:50 |
China |
Peng Liyuan chats over tea with wife of German president
Peng Liyuan chats over tea with wife of German president
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| Oct 30 15:34 |
Malaysia |
MCA’s 2 extra seats not due to political pressure, says Rauf
The Melaka BN chairman says winnability and assessment of the election field were the key considerations behind the agreement by BN and PN to allocate two additional seats to MCA.
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| Oct 30 14:21 |
Malaysia |
Pope Leo XIV voted in US midterm elections, says Vatican
It is the first known time a pope has voted in a political election.
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| Oct 30 14:02 |
China |
Pope Leo becomes first pope ever to vote in US election, submits mail-in ballot
Pope Leo has become the first pope to vote in a US general election. The Vatican confirmed on Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of …
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| Oct 30 13:20 |
Malaysia |
Malaysian becomes first Asian head of world pain group
Dr Mary Cardosa, an anaesthesiologist with more than three decades in pain medicine, previously made history as the first woman president of the Malaysian Medical Association.
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| Oct 30 12:53 |
Malaysia |
Malaysian doctor Mary Suma Cardosa makes history as first Asian to lead global pain research body
BANGKOK, Oct 30 — Malaysian physician Dr Mary Suma Cardosa has made history as the first Asian to become president...
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| Oct 30 12:02 |
South Korea |
Prosecutors indict independent lawmaker for alleged sexual harassment
Prosecutors on Friday indicted Rep. Jang Kyung-tae without physical detention over allegations that he sexually harassed a female aide of another lawmaker. Jang, an independent who left the ruling Democratic Party of …
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| Oct 30 12:02 |
South Korea |
Court acquits PPP lawmaker over luxury gift to ex-first lady
A Seoul district court on Friday acquitted a lawmaker of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) of anti-graft charges over a luxury bag gifted to former first lady Kim Keon Hee. …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 30 12:01 |
Philippines |
Bangsamoro parliament convenes with 79 members present
COTABATO CITY — The first elected Bangsamoro Parliament convened in the regional legislature’s plenary hall at the Bangsamoro Government Center here on Friday with 79 of 80 members present. Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden, …
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| Oct 30 12:01 |
Philippines |
Marcos on Bangsamoro Parliament inaugural session: We won’t desert you
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged the national government’s support for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament as it convened its first session on Friday. During the session, …
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| Oct 30 12:01 |
Philippines |
Too early to seek SC view on impeachment voting, says prosecution
MANILA, Philippines — While they will adhere to the Supreme Court (SC) order asking them to comment on a petition against the impeachment court’s decision allowing a lower minimum number of votes …
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| Oct 30 12:01 |
Philippines |
Documents vs VP in impeachment trial came from her camp, says prosec
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has reminded the public that the evidence gathered and presented by the prosecution against Vice President Sara Duterte — particularly the bank and tax records …
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| Oct 30 11:51 |
Malaysia |
Kiandee reminds Muhyiddin Bersatu sacked 6 MPs for backing Anwar
The suspended party vice-president says Bersatu should apply the same rules to those who signed the CSA with the government yesterday, or reinstate the six it expelled.
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| Oct 30 11:38 |
South Korea |
Special counsel asks election watchdog to keep ballot boxes intact for possible review
A special counsel team on Friday asked the National Election Commission (NEC) to keep intact the 420 ballot boxes that drew no objections during its inspection at a Seoul handball arena, saying …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 30 11:23 |
Singapore |
What options Netanyahu and Eisenkot have after Israel's deadlocked election
Given the indecisive result, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would need to find a way to broaden their blocs if they hope to secure a governing coalition.
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 30 11:06 |
Malaysia |
Eleventh-hour boost for MCA: Perikatan returns Kota Laksamana, bringing Melaka seat tally to four
MELAKA, Oct 30 — MCA has announced that it will contest one more state seat in the 16th Melaka state election, aft...
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| Oct 30 11:04 |
Hong Kong |
China ruling party says ‘eliminated dangers’ after expelling record 33 top officials
China has eradicated “serious hidden dangers” in its Communist Party and military under President Xi Jinping’s leadership, a senior official said on Friday, a day after authorities confirmed the expulsion of a …
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| Oct 30 10:57 |
Malaysia |
Qatari delegation in Tehran for talks
The delegation, headed by a senior adviser to Qatar's prime minister, came to discuss 'bilateral relations as well as regional developments' with senior Iranian officials.
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| Oct 30 10:40 |
Malaysia |
Trump administration has no plans to back Bolsonaro’s claim to Brazil leadership
Washington helped defeated candidate Flavio Bolsonaro travel to the US but is reluctant to back his political ambitions, despite US president Donald Trump's criticism of Brazil's election.
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| Oct 30 10:34 |
Malaysia |
The more, the merrier? State Pakatan chairman says crowded Melaka races could work in coalition’s favour
MELAKA, Oct 30 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) does not regard multi-cornered contests in the Melaka state election as a di...
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| Oct 30 10:32 |
Malaysia |
Bersatu MPs signed CSA for constituents’ sake, says youth leader
Information chief Harris Idaham Rashid rejects Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal’s claim the MPs have lost their powers of checks and balances.
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| Oct 30 10:09 |
Malaysia |
China’s Xi, Swiss president praise trade deal that boosts access
The accord will give Switzerland unusually broad access to Chinese markets, contrasting with trade barriers imposed by the US and European Union.
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| Oct 30 10:01 |
Malaysia |
Spanish inflation stays at 3-year high ahead of election
Inflation held at 4.9% in October, its highest since February 2023, with the cost of living a major issue before the election next month.
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| Oct 30 09:50 |
China |
President Xi holds welcome ceremony for German president
President Xi holds welcome ceremony for German president
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| Oct 30 09:43 |
Malaysia |
Bought one thing, got another? Anwar orders crackdown on online shopping scams, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Min...
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| Oct 30 09:41 |
China |
Xi meets Swiss president, calls for closer China-Europe economic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin in Beijing on Friday, calling on both countries to inject confidence and greater certainty into China-Europe economic and trade …
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| Oct 30 09:24 |
Malaysia |
MCA gets 1 more seat for Melaka polls after BN-PN talks
The party will field Melvin Chua in the Kota Laksamana seat for the Nov 14 state election.
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