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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 2020 stories (2249 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 28 03:21 |
Malaysia |
Ministry: Malaysia’s refugee screening system to guide repatriation and resettlement decisions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The registration and determination of refugee status under the Refugee Registration Documen...
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| Oct 28 03:17 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar military and Arakan Army forcibly recruiting Rohingya to fight in battle for Rakhine State capital
The Myanmar military and the ethnic Rakhine armed group, the Arakan Army (AA), have been forcibly conscripting and recruiting Rohingya and other Muslim youth in Arakan State to deploy them to active …
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| Oct 28 03:04 |
Myanmar |
With Myanmar, the media can raise the cost of normalization
Guest contributor James Shwe An assurance of safety is not proof of safety. For governments seeking closer relations with Myanmar’s military, that distinction should be a test of policy, not an inconvenience …
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| Oct 28 03:02 |
South Korea |
US-brokered truce appears to hold in Ukrainian town close to starvation
A ceasefire appeared to be holding on Tuesday around the Ukrainian town of Oleshky after more than four years of Russian occupation that have left trapped residents desperate for food, water and …
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| Oct 28 03:00 |
China |
Will US midterm battles blind Washington to Asia? Japan isn’t taking any chances
Japan is bracing for a more unpredictable ally in Washington, as the US midterm elections threaten to deepen political gridlock and complicate Tokyo’s long-term security calculations, analysts say. Observers warn that post-election …
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| Oct 28 02:00 |
Laos |
Prudential convenes inaugural Partnership Summit to shape the next era of customer and business growth
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – Prudential plc (“Prudential”), a leading insurer and asset manager in Asia and Africa, brought together senior leaders from key banking …
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| Oct 28 01:32 |
Myanmar |
IIMM investigating escalating war crimes in Myanmar as military attacks intensify
The human rights situation in Myanmar has deteriorated significantly as the military sharply escalates its reliance on aerial strikes, torture, and sexual violence, the head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar …
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| Oct 28 01:16 |
Malaysia |
US costs of Iran war rise to over US$47bil, Pentagon estimates
The latest figure was tied to operational costs, with more than US$29 billion projected to replace expended munitions used in the conflict.
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| Oct 28 01:05 |
Philippines |
WATCH: US War chief Hegseth arrives in PH for ASEAN defense meeting
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday night to attend the ASEAN Defense Ministers" Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).
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| Oct 27 23:15 |
Malaysia |
Leadership question looms over proposed Warisan-STAR-KDM pact?
One analyst says a key issue the alliance must navigate is the distribution of seats in KDMR- and Chinese-majority constituencies.
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| Oct 27 23:02 |
Myanmar |
ASEAN Special Envoy arrives in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi requests clothes from her home
ASEAN Special Envoy arrives in Myanmar The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 Chair, the Philippines, Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro will lead a humanitarian …
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| Oct 27 22:58 |
Malaysia |
Rubio joins Trump on campaign trail days before US midterms
US secretary of state Marco Rubio and vice president JD Vance are widely viewed as top contenders to lead the Republican Party in the post-Trump era.
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| Oct 27 22:11 |
Malaysia |
US, Cuba shouting match derails debate at UN
The row broke out during debate on a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on its communist-led neighbour.
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| Oct 27 21:39 |
Japan |
U.S. and Cuban officials engage in shouting match during U.N. debate over the economic embargo
U.S. and Cuban officials engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the latest in a series of public…
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| Oct 27 21:37 |
Malaysia |
UN nuclear watchdog chief urges Iran to grant access to facilities
The IAEA has been denied access to key nuclear facilities since Israel and the US launched a 12-day conflict in June 2025, which included strikes on nuclear sites.
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| Oct 27 20:30 |
South Korea |
[Kim Seong-kon] Skilled diplomacy is crucial in times of crisis
Due to Korea's geographical location and geopolitical situation, diplomacy has always been crucial to its survival. Today, Korea has many competent and trustworthy diplomats. In the past, however, the country did not …
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| Oct 27 18:58 |
Singapore |
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he'd like to take learnings from S'pore's NS to Germany
Merz was delivering the 49th Singapore Lecture at the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute.
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| Oct 27 18:30 |
China |
Pope Leo’s cancer is ‘game changer’ for papacy, Vatican foreign minister says
Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis and surgery has affected how Catholics view his health and papacy, the Vatican’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, in an unusual acknowledgement by one of the Church’s …
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| Oct 27 18:13 |
Singapore |
S'pore & Germany unveil new Joint Work Plan for next stage of relations
Singapore and Germany's enjoy warm ties in areas such as trade and defence relations.
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| Oct 27 18:10 |
South Korea |
China unlikely to mediate potential Trump-Kim summit: U.S. experts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- China is unlikely to mediate a potential summit ...
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| Oct 27 18:02 |
Taiwan |
Saint Lucian prime minister in Taiwan for state visit |
| Oct 27 17:39 |
Cambodia |
Francophonie summit a chance for Cambodia to expand global ties
Nearly six decades after the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk championed Cambodia’s place in the French-speaking world, Phnom Penh prepares to host an international gathering that could redefine the Kingdom’s engagement beyond …
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| Oct 27 17:38 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia celebrates 22 years of King’s reign and service to nation
Cambodia is marking the 22nd anniversary of King Norodom Sihamoni’s coronation tomorrow, with Senate President Hun Sen paying tribute to the monarch’s role in preserving national unity, safeguarding peace and strengthening diplomatic …
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| Oct 27 17:37 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia pushes conservation at UN Summit
Cambodia highlighted its commitment to biodiversity conservation at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Armenia, with Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth presenting strategies …
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| Oct 27 17:34 |
Cambodia |
Korea police honour Cambodian scholar for strengthening bilateral ties
The Korean National Police Agency awarded a certificate of appreciation to Seun Sam of the Royal Academy of Cambodia for strengthening institutional cooperation and promoting mutual understanding between Cambodia and South Korea. …
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| Oct 27 16:16 |
Philippines |
Surrender before deadline expires, dela Rosa urged
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said the deadline given to fugitive Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, which expires Oct. 29, was intended to give him chance to surrender voluntarily and peacefully, but if he does …
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| Oct 27 16:05 |
Philippines |
PH eyes closer defense ties with Cambodia
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed closer defense cooperation against emerging regional threats.AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Rommel Roldan represented the …
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| Oct 27 15:54 |
Singapore |
S'pore Embassy in Jakarta denies claims Indonesian ex-deputy foreign minister met with ambassador
Clearly disinformation, the embassy said.
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| Oct 27 15:45 |
Indonesia |
UN highlights Indonesia's role in shaping global future
The United Nations asked Indonesia to work together to renew multilateralism and address various global challenges, UN ...
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| Oct 27 15:00 |
China |
Lula’s win in Brazil deals blow to Trump’s Latin America push: former China envoy
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election marks a turning point for Latin America and US-Latin American relations, said Chile’s former top envoy to China, who predicted a slowing of Washington’s …
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| Oct 27 14:48 |
China |
Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce, UN inquiry says
Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza after last October’s US-brokered ceasefire in the enclave, a UN commission said in a report published on Monday that Israel dismissed as part of a …
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| Oct 27 14:48 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia, Singapore agree to form task force to tackle forest fires
Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir said Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to form a task force to strengthen joint ...
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| Oct 27 14:24 |
Singapore |
Palestinians protest against military demolitions in West Bank as Israelis vote
Over 3,000 Palestinians had been forced from their homes by the Israeli military operation, which targeted neighborhoods near the checkpoint where Palestinian gunmen killed the two Israeli soldiers on Oct 23, the …
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| Oct 27 14:17 |
China |
German leader’s China visit latest sign of foreign diplomacy pivot beyond Beijing
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has begun his state visit to China in the eastern province of Anhui, spotlighting a growing trend among visiting foreign leaders to look well beyond Beijing. Steinmeier arrived …
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| Oct 27 12:52 |
China |
Singapore, Indonesia to create haze task force, share data amid tensions
Indonesia and Singapore are looking to set up a joint task force to deal with haze from Indonesia’s wildfires, the countries’ foreign ministers said on Tuesday, as they met to reaffirm their …
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| Oct 27 12:12 |
China |
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun to miss Asean defence talks as fifth plenum convenes
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun will skip this week’s meeting of Southeast Asian defence chiefs and their dialogue partners in Cebu, with Beijing instead sending its defence attache in the Philippines. Dong …
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| Oct 27 12:02 |
South Korea |
Top Swiss diplomat to visit Pyongyang for opening of new diplomatic office |
| Oct 27 12:02 |
South Korea |
Marine Corps commander to visit Thailand for talks on defense cooperation
The commander of Korea's Marine Corps will visit Thailand this week to discuss expanding military and defense industry ties between the two countries, Korea's armed force said Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Ju Il-suk …
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| Oct 27 12:02 |
South Korea |
Korea hosts G20 global financial stability conference in Seoul
Korea's finance ministry on Tuesday hosted a global conference bringing together experts to discuss financial stability and supply chains in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). The Ministry of Finance and Economy …
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| Oct 27 12:00 |
China |
The Making of a National Myth: A People’s History of Taiwan w/ Evan Dawley
The post The Making of a National Myth: A People’s History of Taiwan w/ Evan Dawley appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
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