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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| Nov 9 16:00 |
Philippines |
NBI filing raps vs ‘big fish’ over P13 billion cigarette smuggling
The National Bureau of Investigation would file charges against at least 13 people, including the operators of a private port in Cebu, over the smuggling of an estimated P13 billion worth of …
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| Nov 9 15:28 |
India |
'Scrap Rs 500 notes': CM Naidu seeks to phase out big currency to curb corruption
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu advocates for the abolition of Rs 500 and other high-value banknotes to combat corruption and promote a shift to digital transactions, which he believes is …
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| Nov 9 12:00 |
Philippines |
4 DPWH engineers sacked over corruption, bogus project certifications
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez has relieved four district engineers over corruption allegations and irregularities involving infrastructure projects proposed for the 2027 national budget. Three were removed …
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| Nov 9 12:00 |
China |
Police detain brother of Hungary’s ex-PM Orban
Hungarian police took nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban’s brother into custody on Monday, according to a press report shared by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. Pro-EU conservative Magyar won a landslide election victory in …
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| Nov 9 09:53 |
Thailand |
Rotten bread at Bangkok condo leads police to 2 million baht cocaine operation
The discovery of loads of rotten bread at a condominium in the Hua Mak area of Bangkok led to the discovery of a drug trafficking operation, the arrest of three suspects, and …
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| Nov 9 07:53 |
Thailand |
Gang sold cocaine delivered in bread buns
A complaint about spoiled buns covered with ants outside a Bangkok condominium room led to police seizing cocaine worth about 2 million baht from a gang that hid it inside baked goods …
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| Nov 9 07:00 |
Malaysia |
Govt has moral duty to audit Umno’s RM50mil Najib fund, says Kadir Jasin
The veteran journalist says such a large sum warrants scrutiny over its origins.
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| Nov 9 05:49 |
North Korea |
US blacklists Seychelles-based crypto exchange over North Korean laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department has moved to cut a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange off from the American financial system for facilitating at least $16.7 billion in transactions linked to illicit activity, including North …
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| Nov 9 03:47 |
Thailand |
Thai governor’s mother tricked into handing over gold in Bangkok mall
Thai police arrested a Chinese man in Bangkok over a call centre scam that tricked the mother of a provincial governor into handing over gold weighing five baht, about 76 grams. The …
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| Nov 9 02:59 |
Thailand |
Phuket authorities inspect two entertainment venues after local complaints
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided two bars in the Choeng Thale area of Phuket over suspected nominee ownership and money laundering, following complaints from residents. Residents had reportedly complained that …
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| Nov 8 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Fighting scammers with AI and data: How Budget 2027 is sharpening Malaysia’s cybercrime defences
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — A message arrives offering an investment opportunity that sounds too good to miss.The recipi...
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| Nov 8 22:58 |
Myanmar |
How Myanmar’s junta extorts migrant workers inside Thailand’s CI centers
Guest contributor Nathaphob Sungkate I recently obtained an official document from the Department of Employment at the Ministry of Labour of Thailand, dated October 5, 2026. The letter requests facilitation of entry …
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| Nov 8 22:21 |
Myanmar |
Regime to hold by-elections in April; Japan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from FATF blacklist
Myanmar regime to hold by-elections in April amid conflict The regime in Naypyidaw will hold special elections to fill parliamentary vacancies next April in its first vote since the 2025-26 polls that …
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| Nov 8 17:32 |
Philippines |
Take witness stand, Luistro dares VP Sara
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, insisting she is the best person who could …
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| Nov 8 16:20 |
Philippines |
VP’s defense team tackles wealth raps
VICE President Sara Duterte’s defense team will begin presenting evidence to counter allegations of unexplained wealth on Monday, opening a crucial phase of her impeachment trial with corporate, property and financial records, …
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| Nov 8 16:06 |
Philippines |
Pangilinan pushes reforms in judiciary
SEN. Francis Pangilinan called for increased judiciary funding, faster court proceedings, stronger prosecution of corruption cases, and tougher measures against judicial corruption as part of a four-point reform agenda following the Philippines’ …
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| Nov 8 08:53 |
Malaysia |
Fake cops cheat retiree of RM179,490 in money laundering scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 —A 73-year-old retiree lost RM179,490 after falling victim to a Macau scam involving fraudster...
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| Nov 8 07:16 |
Indonesia |
RI's police detain three fishermen over suspected people smuggling
Police in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Province have detained three fishermen from Southeast Sulawesi suspected ...
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| Nov 8 03:08 |
Thailand |
Cambodia revokes licences of 18 casinos linked to Prince Group
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — 8 November 2026, Cambodia has revoked the operating licences of 18 casinos linked to Prince Holding Group, as part of an ongoing crackdown on online scam networks, while …
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| Nov 8 01:49 |
Philippines |
Pangilinan pushes court reforms, anti-corruption drive
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan called for increased judiciary funding, faster court proceedings, stronger prosecution of corruption cases, and tougher measures against judicial corruption as part of a four-point reform agenda …
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| Nov 7 23:08 |
Cambodia |
Govt freezes 300 million dollars and revokes casino licences in anti-scam drive
Cambodia has reported major advances in its nationwide campaign against online scam operations, telling international diplomats that authorities indicted 5,032 suspects and repatriated more than 23,700 foreign nationals between July 1, 2025 …
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| Nov 7 18:20 |
Singapore |
Indonesia says adoption of 18 children in S'pore illegal, considers bringing them back
Eight adoption cases remain pending in Singapore.
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| Nov 7 18:12 |
Philippines |
BI supports Dizon's push for wider e-gate access
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has expressed support on Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon’s proposal to expand the use of electronic immigration gates (e-Gates) to all arriving …
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| Nov 7 16:07 |
Philippines |
CFO expands support in Czech Republic
THE Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Embassy of the Czech Republic have forged a partnership to elevate support, engagement and welfare frameworks for nonresident Filipinos in the European country.CFO Secretary …
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| Nov 7 12:22 |
China |
Expert: New anti-cross-border corruption law turns experience into law
Expert: New anti-cross-border corruption law turns experience into law
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| Nov 7 12:04 |
Thailand |
Police say Boom Panadda staged split from husband before both were jailed over donation fraud
BANGKOK — The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on 7 November provided an update on the arrests of actress and activist Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee and her husband, Got Athip, saying evidence indicated the …
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| Nov 7 11:45 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia backs Saudi crackdown on illicit Hajj brokers
Indonesia’s government has voiced support for Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on illicit intermediaries and ...
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| Nov 7 11:10 |
Malaysia |
Cambodia raids 972 scam sites, deports 23,760 foreigners
Cambodian authorities also revoked 18 casino licences and suspended another 10 during the enforcement operations.
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| Nov 7 10:06 |
Hong Kong |
Three arrested over HK$4m craft beer scam
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud in connection with an alleged scheme that induced people to invest in craft beer machines. The suspects, aged …
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| Nov 7 08:40 |
Malaysia |
Premature to discuss Loke’s replacement, says DAP leader
Syahredzan Johan says the DAP secretary-general’s resignation as transport minister has yet to take effect as Najib Razak has not started serving the balance of his jail sentence under house arrest.
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| Nov 7 08:23 |
Hong Kong |
Lawmakers call for cancel culture to hit bid-riggers
Lawmakers on Saturday voiced hope that a newly established joint task force can change the culture of the building maintenance and renovation industry by actively weeding out bad apples. They were speaking …
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| Nov 7 07:32 |
China |
Malaysia’s king warns against challenging Najib’s house arrest
Malaysia’s king warned on Saturday that any attempt to challenge his order letting former prime minister Najib Razak go from jail to house arrest could amount to defying his decree, a day …
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| Nov 7 07:16 |
Malaysia |
HK authorities nab another traveller from Malaysia with cocaine in shoes
The arrest on Wednesday follows several similar cases in recent months.
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| Nov 7 06:33 |
Malaysia |
AGC insists it is not challenging Najib’s conditional pardon
The Attorney-General's Chambers says the issue it raised does not concern the validity or authority of the order for the conditional pardon.
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| Nov 7 05:51 |
Philippines |
2 foreign fugitives nabbed over alleged links to large-scale fraud, illegal gambling ops
The Bureau of Immigration arrested two fugitives, a Taiwanese and a South Korean, in separate operations for their alleged involvement in large-scale fraud and illegal gambling operations.
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| Nov 7 05:45 |
Malaysia |
AGC denies defying King’s pardon over Najib’s house arrest, seeks clarity on jail terms
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has rejected allegations that it defied the King...
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| Nov 7 05:00 |
Thailand |
Don Mueang drug checks with sniffer dogs target international flights
The ONCB and the airport's anti-drug task force picked passengers' bags at random on arriving and departing international flights, found nothing illegal and plan more checks. The story Don Mueang drug checks …
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| Nov 7 04:48 |
Malaysia |
At least 56 Malaysians jailed in southern Thailand, 44 for drug offences, says consul-general
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — At least 56 Malaysians are serving prison sentences in southern Thailand, most for drug-rela...
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| Nov 7 04:42 |
Cambodia |
Two Cambodians among four individuals sanctioned by US over Prince Group links
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned four individuals, including two Cambodian nationals, and 41 entities for allegedly supporting the business network of Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organisation (TCO), which was …
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| Nov 7 02:23 |
Malaysia |
LTAT launches five-year anti-corruption plan to safeguard military retirement funds
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) yesterday launched its Ethics, Transparency, Integrity an...
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