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Oct 23
06:11
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Seoul proposes military talks with Pyongyang as border tensions rise
South Korea on Friday proposed military talks with North Korea to prevent accidental border clashes as tensions rise following a mine blast that injured South Korean troops in the Demilitarized Zone. The …
Oct 23
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Sandiganbayan OKs withdrawal of Safe Spaces Act case vs Army colonel
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has allowed the withdrawal of a Safe Spaces Act case against an Army colonel, ruling that the case should instead be filed before a Regional Trial Court …
Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea over border conflict issue
South Korea on Friday proposed to hold military talks with North Korea to prevent accidental clashes stemming from unclear border lines in the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). The proposal comes as tensions …
Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Military academy merger plan delayed amid ongoing deliberations: official
A detailed road map for the planned integration of military academies will likely be announced later than originally planned to ensure the ongoing deliberations reflect the positions of all stakeholders, a Seoul …
Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
USFK has no access policy change yet amid reported BYD car ban at US base in Japan
The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said on Friday there are no changes to policies regarding entry restrictions on Chinese vehicles, following U.S. Forces Japan’s (USFJ) reported decision to ban vehicles made by …
Oct 23
05:32
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to resolve border line issue
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military...
Oct 23
05:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
New Zealand military chief resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Air Marshal Tony Davies said he was taking responsibility for errors of judgement and regretted not disclosing them when he had the opportunity.
Oct 23
04:30
AU ASPI The Strategist
Australia
With a civilian excuse, China is collecting militarily useful weather data abroad
A global meteorological warning system has become an excuse for China to embed AI-feeding weather stations on foreign territory, gathering data that would help its armed forces in war. Solomon Islands and …
Oct 23
03:44
CN South China Morning Post
China
El Salvador deploys special forces to Haiti after soldiers seized by gangs
El Salvador deployed 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday to help rescue four missing soldiers from the Central American country who recently came under attack by gangs, two officials told …
Oct 23
03:40
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lawmaker urges mobile water treatment systems for drought-hit villages
MANILA, Philippines — Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes on Friday urged government agencies and local governments to speed up the deployment of mobile water treatment and desalination systems in communities facing …
Oct 23
03:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Karnival VETERANiaga bantu bekas askar jana pendapatan
Program menyediakan platform pemasaran produk, jaringan perniagaan serta khidmat nasihat keusahawanan kepada veteran tentera dan keluarga.
Oct 23
03:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US bans BYD vehicles from Japan air base over security concerns
The security concern stems from cameras and sensors on the vehicles that the US believes could collect and leak sensitive information about the base.
Oct 23
01:50
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea has planted nearly 1 million land mines in DMZ since 2024: military
North Korea has planted an estimated 960,000 land mines in the Demilitarized Zone since 2024 as part of a campaign to fortify its border with South Korea, according to military data disclosed …
Oct 23
01:41
CN CGTN state media
China
Rescue efforts underway after M7.0 quake hits southwest China's Xizang
Rescue efforts underway after M7.0 quake hits southwest China's Xizang
Oct 22
23:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UK PM announces military aircraft to help fight future wildfires
The government earmarked up to £45 million to counter the increase in blazes after recent summers exposed Britain's lack of preparedness and response capacity.
Oct 22
23:04
CN CGTN state media
China
16 killed after M7.0 quake hits China's Xizang, rescue underway
16 killed after M7.0 quake hits China's Xizang, rescue underway
Oct 22
22:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
SpaceX-Tesla merger would need Elon Musk’s approval
The combination of SpaceX and Tesla would be worth about US$3.5 trillion, making it the largest corporate deal in history.
Oct 22
22:39
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi allowed first call with her son in 5 years
Myanmar’s detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday was allowed her first telephone call in more than five years with her son, Kim Aris, who announced the occasion in a post …
Oct 22
22:36
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Starshield system is ‘back’ in Ukraine, says Trump
The US president said the military communications system had been restored after reports that Elon Musk had restricted Ukrainian forces’ access to the satellite service.
Oct 22
22:35
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
UK facing backlash over 2-year sanctions pause and diplomatic outreach to Myanmar
Advocacy group Burma Campaign UK issued a strong condemnation of the British government, accusing London of executing a quiet policy shift toward normalizing relations with Myanmar’s military regime while abandoning its commitment …
Oct 22
22:32
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
What should Myanmar expect from Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship?
Napas Thein for ISP-Myanmar Ultimately, the significance of Singapore’s chairmanship will depend not only on what benchmarks ASEAN can develop, but also on whether it can create enduring institutions that help people …
Oct 22
22:21
CN South China Morning Post
China
Trump invokes Cold War-era Defence Production Act to boost oil production and refining
US ⁠President Donald Trump determined ⁠on Thursday that petroleum ⁠production, refining and related activities are essential to national defence, a move that could open up US funding for fossil fuel projects. In …
Oct 22
22:11
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar jailers allow Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son; 400 returnees from Malaysia still in custody
Myanmar jailers allows Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, shared on Thursday that he had spoken to his 81-year-old mother …
Oct 22
21:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Actor Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun’ star, dies at 93
The Detroit native's six-decade acting career included memorable roles in film and television, and he died of natural causes, according to his family.
Oct 22
17:32
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Public warned of fake soldiers asking for frontline donations
The Ministry of Defence has warned citizens against fraudulent social media accounts and individuals posing as soldiers to solicit money and supplies for frontline troops amid the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute. The post …
Oct 22
16:26
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Report: Beijing considers sanctions
CHINA is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in fuel and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of a Philippine Navy ship grounded at Ayungin …
Oct 22
16:25
LA Laotian Times
Laos
New Asia Forum 2026 Targets US$30 Billion in Investment Mobilization, Positions Indonesia as a Gateway to Asia’s Growth
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2026 – The New Asia Forum (NAF) 2026 aims to mobilize US$30 billion in investment across the New Asia region by strengthening strategic …
Oct 22
16:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘POGO syndicates may bankroll 2028 bets’
HOUSE prosecution adviser Ace Barbers on Thursday urged law enforcement and financial intelligence agencies to investigate suspected links between illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and political financing ahead of the 2028 …
Oct 22
15:51
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Palauan convicted in death of Filipino man on Saipan
SAIPAN, Northern Marianas — A Superior Court jury in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has found a Palauan national guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Filipino man …
Oct 22
15:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Denmark buys long-range US, Norwegian missiles
Defence minister Jeppe Bruus said Denmark has bought Norwegian strike missiles for F-35 jets and US-made Anthem missiles for land-based use
Oct 22
13:29
CN CGTN state media
China
What does 'Half a Quilt' tell us about China's new Long March?
What does 'Half a Quilt' tell us about China's new Long March?
Oct 22
13:02
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan forge defense production pact
Indonesia will leverage the newly established Badr Memorandum defense partnership with Türkiye, Qatar and Pakistan ...
Oct 22
12:46
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
​Why Thailand Should Accept Cambodia’s Offer to Normalise Diplomatic Ties Now
​Over a year after the undeclared war between Thailand and Cambodia started, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn this week called for the restoration of diplomatic relations with Thailand. …
Oct 22
12:46
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
34 student activists convicted of illegal entry into presidential compound, US base
A court on Thursday found 34 student activists guilty of trespassing on the then presidential compound and a U.S. military base between 2022 and 2024. The Seoul Western District Court sentenced a …
Oct 22
12:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Pentagon, Lockheed announce deal for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years
The firm said the deal, if approved by the US Congress, would give Washington a 'predictable, affordable and resilient' fighter jet programme.
Oct 22
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Latter-day Saints group donates disaster gear to Army reservists
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Military reservists in the Davao region received a much-needed boost to their disaster response capabilities on Wednesday (Oct. 21) as the soldiers respond to the earthquakes and …
Oct 22
11:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
S. Korea, US hold combined river-crossing drills
South Korea and the United States on Thursday held joint river-crossing drills aimed at enhancing interoperability as part of the annual Hoguk military exercise, the South Korean Army said. Some 540 troops …
Oct 22
11:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Seoul offers no response to US Eighth Army commander remarks on broader USFK role
The Seoul government held off on responding Thursday to remarks by the U.S. Eighth Army commander suggesting that American troops stationed here should be prepared for missions beyond countering North Korean threats. …
Oct 22
11:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
34 student activists convicted of illegal entry into presidential compound, US base
A court on Thursday found 34 student activists guilty of trespassing on the then presidential compound and a U.S. military base between 2022 and 2024. The Seoul Western District Court sentenced a …
Oct 22
11:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
PPP urges gov't to resume loudspeaker broadcasts against N. Korea's mine blast
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday renewed calls for the government to resume loudspeaker broadcasts along the inter-Korean border to protest against recent mine blasts in the Demilitarized Zone …