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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
1201–1240 of 1733 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 23 22:22 |
Myanmar |
Aung San Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 years
The son of Myanmar’s jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Friday that when he finally got to speak with his mother, who has spent more than five years in detention in …
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| Oct 23 22:07 |
Malaysia |
European, Middle East foreign ministers push for peace at Istanbul talks
Ministers from Britain, France, Germany and Italy met counterparts from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt to discuss Hormuz, Yemen and ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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| Oct 23 21:29 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu launches major West Bank operation after Israeli soldiers killed
First steps would see residents displaced, homes searched and 'terrorist infrastructure' destroyed, threatening operations on a scale unseen since Israel captured the Palestinian territory in 1967.
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| Oct 23 18:54 |
South Korea |
U.S. Army activates air defense battalion in Guam amid N. Korean, Chinese missile threats: report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Army has activated an air defense batta...
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| Oct 23 16:16 |
Philippines |
Teodoro: Forcibly towing Sierra Madre an act of war
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal constitutes an act of war against the Philippines.“We …
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| Oct 23 14:40 |
Malaysia |
Why only now, Shahril asks on timing of Waze ban for civil servants
The former Umno information chief says Malaysia needs a serious, long-term plan to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
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| Oct 23 14:26 |
China |
From Long March to Chinese modernization: China's new journey forward
The Long March is history. But its great spirit remains a source of strength for China's journey today.
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| Oct 23 14:17 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu warns of major West Bank military operation after attack
The initial phase would see residents displaced, homes searched and 'terrorist infrastructure' destroyed, said the premier, who is seeking re-election.
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| Oct 23 13:52 |
China |
China deploys satellites and drones to Xizang quake zone
China has deployed satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to aid rescue efforts following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in the country's southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday evening.
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| Oct 23 13:11 |
Thailand |
Cambodia renews call for return of artifacts from Prasat Khana
PHNOM PENH — 22 October 2026, Cambodia has renewed its call for Thailand to return archaeological objects it says were removed from Prasat Khana and taken across the border. In a statement …
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| Oct 23 12:51 |
Malaysia |
France, Britain stage first joint nuclear air strike simulation
The exercise did not involve any actual nuclear weapons and was aimed at enhancing coordination between Western Europe's two nuclear powers.
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| Oct 23 12:12 |
China |
Sparks of Long March inspire ethnic unity on the grasslands
Sparks of Long March inspire ethnic unity on the grasslands
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| Oct 23 12:02 |
South Korea |
Chief of US 8th Army calls unit a ‘global force,’ hinting at deployment beyond Korea |
| Oct 23 12:02 |
South Korea |
Army's Ground Operations Command stages field training drills linked to counterfire warfare
The Army's Ground Operations Command (GOC) has conducted an annual counterfire field training exercise (FTX) to enhance its readiness for wartime operations, the armed service said Friday. The drills were conducted from …
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| Oct 23 12:02 |
South Korea |
Middle schooler bitten by pet cobra, spotlighting illegal exotic pet ownership
A middle school student bitten by a cobra while trying to trade it illegally has been caught by police, raising concerns about illegal ownership of wild animals. According to the police, a …
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| Oct 23 12:00 |
China |
Is Hong Kong Hong Kong Enough? w/ Wang Xiangwei
The post Is Hong Kong Hong Kong Enough? w/ Wang Xiangwei appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
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| Oct 23 12:00 |
China |
What Beijing’s two-to-one shipbuilding lead means for the US in war over Taiwan
Mainland Chinese shipyards delivered more than twice as much naval tonnage as their US counterparts in 2024 and 2025, according to a new survey, exposing a growing production gap that analysts say …
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| Oct 23 11:01 |
Myanmar |
At least 9 killed in Sittwe explosion as clashes near military command intensify
At least nine people have been killed and at least five others are in critical condition at the Sittwe Hospital after an explosion near an intersection on Min Bar Gyi Road in …
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| Oct 23 10:50 |
Philippines |
Teodoro: Forcibly towing Sierra Madre an act of war
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to forcibly tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine …
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| Oct 23 10:48 |
South Korea |
S. Korea donates 8 retired military helicopters to Kenya
South Korea has donated eight decommissioned military helicopters to Kenya after an overhaul, delivering on its pledge to support the U.N. peacekeeping missions in the region, officials said Friday. A ceremony marking …
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| Oct 23 10:41 |
South Korea |
S. Korea donates 8 retired military helicopters to Kenya
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has donated eight decommissioned military...
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| Oct 23 10:00 |
Singapore |
Drones, 5G battlefield comms take centre stage at SAF’s largest overseas drill in Australia
The annual exercise sees SAF validate the resilience of its battlefield connectivity.
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| Oct 23 09:56 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election
Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to immediately cordon off Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank starting today.
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| Oct 23 09:50 |
Malaysia |
Ukraine reports problems with Starshield after Trump said access restored
A Ukrainian defence ministry source said signal loss was still being reported, with no confirmation that restrictions had been lifted.
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| Oct 23 09:39 |
South Korea |
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to ease tensions along border
South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military talks with North Korea to discuss their conflicting views on where the inter-Korean border sits, seeking to ease tensions sparked by last month's …
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| Oct 23 09:31 |
China |
Japan’s university defence bids surge as post-war taboo fades amid China concerns
Japanese universities and other educational institutions more than doubled their applications for defence ministry research funding this year to a record 291, up from 123 last year, as Tokyo moves to strengthen …
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| Oct 23 09:24 |
China |
Girl arrested after taking US$111 from Russia to poison Ukrainian troops
Ukrainian police said on Friday they had detained a 17-year-old girl suspected of helping Russia’s security services to poison Ukrainian soldiers and that two had died. Ukraine and Russia have throughout their …
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| Oct 23 09:11 |
China |
China urges US to drop restrictions on research institutions
China urges US to drop restrictions on research institutions
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| Oct 23 09:00 |
China |
How the Philippines’ energy crisis is opening doors for deeper US military ties
The Philippines is turning to the United States to build its oil stockpile amid the global energy crunch, with observers saying the move could also serve Washington’s military interests and deepen strategic …
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| Oct 23 08:36 |
Malaysia |
South Korea proposes holding border talks with North
Tensions between the two Koreas have soared since the South blamed the blast inside the Demilitarised Zone separating the countries on landmines laid by the North.
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| Oct 23 08:29 |
China |
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure after attack on Israelis ends in gun battle
Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a prolonged shoot-out with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a lockdown in the occupied West …
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| Oct 23 08:27 |
Malaysia |
China says US should stop discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions
The ministry was responding to US Defence Department restrictions on research funding for dozens of Chinese universities and laboratories.
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| Oct 23 08:05 |
North Korea |
Seoul again proposes talks with North Korea on border lines amid rising tensions
South Korea’s Defense Ministry renewed its proposal for military talks with North Korea to verify the exact location of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on Friday, amid heightened tensions after land mine …
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| Oct 23 08:00 |
China |
Typhoon Champi grounds hundreds of Taiwan flights, threatens Shanghai and Japan
Flight disruptions and cancellations surged across East Asia as Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan on Friday, prompting emergency precautions in eastern mainland China, including Shanghai, and in Japan during a large-scale joint military …
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| Oct 23 07:45 |
South Korea |
(2nd LD) S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to ease tensions along border
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military...
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| Oct 23 07:24 |
Japan |
S Korea proposes military talks with N Korea to calm rising border tensions
South Korea on Friday proposed military talks with North Korea to resolve disagreements about where their border lies and prevent accidental clashes in frontline areas, seeking to ease…
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| Oct 23 06:53 |
Philippines |
China towing away BRP Sierra Madre is 'act of war' against PH -- Teodoro
Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro said that if China forcefully towed away the sunken warship BRP Sierra Madre, it would be an act of war against the Philippines.
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| Oct 23 06:53 |
South Korea |
Army's Ground Operations Command stages field training drills linked to counterfire warfare
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Army's Ground Operations Command (GOC) has conduc...
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| Oct 23 06:50 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to resolve border location issue
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military...
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| Oct 23 06:32 |
South Korea |
Hanwha takes Korean defense, manufacturing ETFs to Abu Dhabi
Hanwha Asset Management is set to become the first Korean asset manager to list exchange-traded funds on a Middle Eastern exchange, taking two US-listed products tracking Korea's defense and manufacturing sectors to …
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