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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 1517 stories (1734 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 21 04:09 |
Myanmar |
Expulsion of Myanmar’s human rights commission praised as victory for accountability
A coalition of 21 Myanmar civil society organizations, operating as the CSO Working Group on Independent National Human Rights Institutions (Burma/Myanmar), issued a statement on Wednesday hailing the South East Asia National …
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| Oct 21 04:01 |
Malaysia |
Trump says Republicans will defy midterm odds despite poor polls
The US president urged voters to support his favoured Senate candidate in a race some Republican groups have already given up on.
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| Oct 21 04:00 |
China |
China builds the world’s smallest wearable brain monitor with a cortex-wide view
Chinese scientists have developed what they say is the world’s smallest wearable mini brain monitor that can track the activity of thousands of neurons at the same time. Weighing in at one …
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| Oct 21 03:31 |
Australia |
Another model: Canada integrates defence acquisition and industry funding
Australia should use Canada’s new defence procurement model to test whether its forthcoming Defence Delivery Agency (DDA) will have enough commercial freedom and industrial tools to deliver military capability quickly. The DDA …
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| Oct 21 02:20 |
Malaysia |
Asian stocks climb as strong earnings lift Wall Street
Early indications from the corporate earnings season pointed to strong profits for global companies and bolstered investor confidence.
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| Oct 21 01:30 |
China |
Taiwan admits paying for retired US general to observe largest annual war games
Taiwan’s defence ministry has confirmed for the first time that it has allocated funding for the US Indo-Pacific Command to send a retired general and other personnel to observe the island’s largest …
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| Oct 21 00:57 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste seeks stronger cooperation to combat trade-based money laundering
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste is seeking to strengthen cooperation among national institutions to detect and combat trade-based money laundering, including through the development of national guidelines and improvements to …
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| Oct 21 00:47 |
Myanmar |
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reacts to new photos; UN Special Envoy on Myanmar visits Bangladesh
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reacts to new regime photos The “Free Her” campaign called on the people of Burma and their supporters around the world to join a movement demanding the …
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| Oct 21 00:47 |
Myanmar |
Former TNLA members expected to form pro-regime militia in Mandalay’s Mogok
Regime forces have arrested an unspecified number of Momeik Township residents with past or present ties to the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the ethnic Palaung Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in …
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| Oct 20 23:57 |
South Korea |
US cites evolving 'threat environment' amid debate over OPCON transition to S. Korea
WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. official said Tuesday the requirements for the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea remain unchanged but stressed that the threat environment on the Korean …
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| Oct 20 23:53 |
Malaysia |
Trump envoy to meet Putin as US hails Zelensky talks
The talks came as Washington and Kyiv sought to heal a rift following Donald Trump's announcement of a diesel deal with Russia.
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| Oct 20 23:44 |
South Korea |
Pentagon reaffirms conditions-based OPCON transition to S. Korea amid debate over timing
The Pentagon reaffirmed Tuesday that the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea remains a conditions-based process agreed upon by Washington and Seoul, stressing that the necessary requirements must be …
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| Oct 20 22:49 |
China |
Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service Ukraine military relies on, report says
Elon Musk last week ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials and people …
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| Oct 20 22:40 |
Malaysia |
King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan’s state visit
The first state visit to Britain by a Sultan of Oman in 44 years comes amid severe turbulence in the Middle East prompted by the US-Iran war.
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| Oct 20 21:53 |
Malaysia |
Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes
A wave of protests in recent days over the rising cost of living has disrupted pasta production and food deliveries and forced shops to close.
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| Oct 20 21:37 |
Japan |
UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis with ‘defensive’ air patrols
Britain announced Tuesday that it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets, but stressed there…
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| Oct 20 21:36 |
Japan |
France to deploy troops; gov't admits to failures over weekend unrest
France will reinforce police with troops and mount a huge security operation for more protests planned on Saturday, the government said on Tuesday, acknowledging failures in its response…
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| Oct 20 17:43 |
Cambodia |
A veteran tells two sides of a war story
At 77, Oum Lor has lived through some of the Kingdom’s darkest chapters, having served in two opposing armies, survived accusations of espionage and escaped execution. Now a farmer in Kandal province, …
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| Oct 20 17:32 |
Cambodia |
Phnom Penh women weigh in on military service (VIDEO)
The government is enforcing the conscription law, requiring men aged 18 to 25 to complete two years of military service while allowing women to enlist voluntarily. Khmer Times reporter Cheab Angsocheata and …
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| Oct 20 16:20 |
Singapore |
Ex-SAF captain, 41, sexually abused boy, then 15, at Punggol carpark, gets 17 months' jail
He pleaded guilty to one count of producing child abuse material and two counts of sexual penetration involving a minor under 16 years old.
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| Oct 20 16:20 |
Philippines |
OMB to get evidence from dropped cases
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro on Tuesday said evidence presented in the three withdrawn impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte would be turned over to the …
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| Oct 20 16:17 |
China |
France to deploy troops in response to protests after violent riots sweep cities
France will reinforce police with troops and mount a huge security operation for more protests planned on Saturday, the government said on Tuesday, acknowledging failures in its response to last weekend’s violence. …
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| Oct 20 16:02 |
Malaysia |
French PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment for new demonstrations
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promises a stronger security response after violent protests over the cost of living rocked France, with new demonstrations planned for the coming weekend.
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| Oct 20 16:01 |
Philippines |
Lacson to DND: Improvise, bridge defense gaps
SEN. Panfilo Lacson said the Department of National Defense (DND) should develop cost-effective defense capabilities because the Philippines cannot match the military spending of China.“There seems to be a glaring disparity in …
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| Oct 20 15:05 |
North Korea |
Canada can help Seoul counter North Korea’s new ‘ways of war’: Military chief
Canada can share lessons from training Ukrainian forces to help South Korea learn how to defeat the new “ways of war” that North Korea is mastering through Russia’s war, Canada’s top military …
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| Oct 20 13:42 |
Philippines |
Chinese warship, research vessel spotted at Bajo de Masinloc
A Chinese warship and research vessel were spotted in separate occasions by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the waters of the Bajo de Masinloc.
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| Oct 20 13:24 |
Malaysia |
Pakistan’s army chief arrives in Tehran for talks
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit comes as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US remain stalled over issues including the future of the Strait of Hormuz.
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| Oct 20 12:04 |
China |
UK to deploy fighter planes to help Saudi Arabia’s defence against Houthis
British fighter planes will be deployed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against increasing attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the UK government announced on Tuesday. The defence ministry said the deployment formed …
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| Oct 20 12:01 |
Singapore |
S'pore & Qatar will work towards upgrading relations to Strategic Partnership, cooperate in energy, defence & trade
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's official visit includes Qatar from Oct. 18 to 20, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Oct. 20 to 22.
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| Oct 20 12:00 |
China |
Chinese military vessels and spy drones track Keen Sword war games off Japan
Japan says it has spotted PLA aircraft, spy drones and warships, including a supply ship that could support the Liaoning aircraft carrier, in recent days as Tokyo and Washington started drills focused …
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| Oct 20 11:59 |
Malaysia |
Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia
Houthi attacks against Saudi oil facilities and other infrastructure have intensified in recent weeks as the conflict in Yemen has escalated.
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| Oct 20 11:57 |
South Korea |
S. Korea warns of 'decisive retaliation' as N. Korea threatens to deploy strike assets to border
South Korea vowed Tuesday to take decisive action if North Korea launches any further provocations, pushing back after Pyongyang threatened military escalation over warning shots fired by the South along the fortified …
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| Oct 20 11:57 |
South Korea |
Seoul dismisses Pyongyang's criticism of border warning shots as 'groundless'
Seoul’s defense ministry on Tuesday rejected Pyongyang’s criticism of warning shots and broadcasts along the inter-Korean border, calling them legitimate defensive measures intended to prevent North Korean troops from crossing the Military …
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| Oct 20 11:35 |
Malaysia |
Chinese patrols east of Taiwan are ‘highly destabilising’, says US commission chair
Officials in Taiwan say they believe China is practising a possible maritime blockade using a combination of military, paramilitary and civilian assets.
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| Oct 20 11:24 |
Malaysia |
One in three Americans back second execution attempt after failed one
A nationwide survey found that only a minority supported further attempts to execute inmates who survived previous executions.
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| Oct 20 11:22 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar lawyer reflects on journey from Chin State to global human rights award
In an exclusive interview with DVB Women’s Voice program, human rights attorney and Supreme Court advocate Zar Li Aye reflected on the personal journey, pivotal moments, and post-coup turning points that carried …
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| Oct 20 11:21 |
Malaysia |
Don’t lump refugees with undocumented migrants, warns group
Civil society coalition CSO Platform for Reform says a blanket crackdown risks sending those fleeing war and persecution to torture, imprisonment or even death.
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| Oct 20 11:17 |
Malaysia |
Saifuddin Nasution urges Asean to translate anti-crime pledges into results
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — Asean must ensure that all commitments and cooperation frameworks agreed upon to combat transn...
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| Oct 20 10:10 |
China |
PLA Navy followed US vessel on patrol in South China Sea hotspot, Beijing says
China on Tuesday accused a US naval vessel of undermining regional stability by entering waters near the South China Sea’s disputed Spratly Islands. Early on Tuesday morning, the USS Charleston “illegally intruded” …
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| Oct 20 10:08 |
Malaysia |
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missile as blasts heard in Riyadh
Saudi civil defence said the National Early Warning Platform issued a danger warning, but lifted it a few minutes later, saying ‘the danger has passed’.
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