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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| Oct 28 17:31 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia and Czech Republic mark seven decades of diplomatic ties
Cambodia and the Czech Republic celebrated seven decades of diplomatic relations alongside Czech National Day, with both countries pledging to deepen their friendship through stronger trade, investment, education, and people-to-people ties. The …
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| Oct 28 17:28 |
Cambodia |
Expert urges sovereignty and dignity in peace talks
Lasting world peace must be anchored in justice, national sovereignty and tangible benefits for ordinary citizens rather than the interests of powerful states, a leading Cambodian scholar told an international forum in …
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| Oct 28 17:27 |
Cambodia |
Kingdom sets 23 biodiversity targets, covering 39% of territory
The Kingdom has established 23 national biodiversity targets across six priority areas, with its 73 protected areas covering about 7 million hectares, or 39% of the national territory, Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth …
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| Oct 28 17:17 |
Cambodia |
Phnom Penh, UN align to tap $30M agricultural loan fund
Cambodia and the United Nations (UN) plan to leverage a $3 million agricultural development grant to secure $30 million in commercial lending, aiming to boost rural farming and expand agro-enterprises. The post …
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| Oct 28 16:25 |
Philippines |
'Asean unity, defense cooperation crucial'
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Southeast Asian nations must strengthen their unity and defense cooperation to navigate an increasingly fragmented international environment, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Wednesday, as regional defense leaders …
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| Oct 28 16:24 |
Philippines |
Jordan to boost tourism, cultural exchange with PH
JORDAN aims to invigorate the tourism and cultural exchange relations with the Philippines to allow citizens from both countries to marvel at each other’s “wonders of the world,” its top envoy in …
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| Oct 28 16:20 |
Philippines |
US-Asean defense framework proposed
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed the creation of an “ambitious” new US-Asean defense framework on Wednesday, telling the bloc’s leaders it could help them navigate “critically important” years ahead.The United States …
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| Oct 28 16:19 |
Philippines |
Lazaro leads humanitarian mission in Myanmar
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will lead a two-day humanitarian mission in Myanmar this week but is not certain whether she will meet with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.The Department …
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| Oct 28 15:45 |
China |
Hegseth pitches US-Asean defence framework but will it be a hard sell?
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday proposed a new US-Asean defence framework to guide cooperation over what he called “critically important years” ahead, but offered few details on what it would …
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| Oct 28 15:42 |
China |
Russia’s Putin woos African leaders at summit, slams ‘colonial’ West
President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the continent’s resources and using …
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| Oct 28 14:42 |
Philippines |
1 Pinoy injured in Spain train crash
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine embassy in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday confirmed that a Filipino was injured in the train crash near the town of Urda.In a statement, the embassy said they …
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| Oct 28 14:06 |
Timor-Leste |
Govt approves Special Procurement Regime for Dili Infrastructure in preparation for 2029 ASEAN Chairmanship
DILI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) — The Government on Timor-Leste, on Wednesday, approved a draft decree-law establishing special procurement procedures to accelerate infrastructure projects aimed at improving accessibility and regenerating the city …
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| Oct 28 13:49 |
Philippines |
President Marcos bids farewell to outgoing Sri Lankan envoy
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bid farewell to Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines, who concludes his tour of duty on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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| Oct 28 13:18 |
Malaysia |
Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc has 54 seats and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s camp has 49, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority threshold as 77% of ballots are counted.
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| Oct 28 12:02 |
Singapore |
Indonesia urges Umrah pilgrims to avoid transiting through S'pore & M'sia to support local economy
Around 70,000 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims transit through Singapore and Malaysia, according to Indonesia's Deputy Hajj and Umrah Minister.
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| Oct 28 12:02 |
Singapore |
Vivian Balakrishnan to meet Indonesian President Prabowo in Jakarta on Oct. 28
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| Oct 28 11:06 |
China |
Assailant outside Israeli embassy in Serbia killed after attacking police officer
An assailant with knives attacked a police officer from an elite unit guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade just after midnight on Wednesday, police said. The officer responded by fatally shooting the …
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| Oct 28 10:49 |
Malaysia |
Norway’s premier says call with Putin was effort to present European views
The 90-minute call came ahead of what are expected to be the first face-to-face talks since February between Ukrainian and Russian officials, in Abu Dhabi next month.
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| Oct 28 10:06 |
Malaysia |
Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires, economic hardship
Hundreds gather in Jakarta to demand emergency measures to tackle wildfires, as blazes have destroyed more than 1.9 million hectares in nine months.
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| Oct 28 09:40 |
Thailand |
Bangkok’s Grand Diwali Festival brings fireworks and Bollywood to ICONSIAM
Bangkok will mark Diwali with three nights of free riverside celebrations at ICONSIAM from November 6 to 8, 2026, featuring an illuminated giant lotus, fireworks over the Chao Phraya River and performances …
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| Oct 28 09:38 |
Malaysia |
What if a fire breaks out on the RTS Link? Malaysia and Singapore put their rescue plans to the test
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 28 — Malaysia and Singapore have demonstrated their ability to jointly manage cross-border emerge...
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| Oct 28 09:36 |
South Korea |
(URGENT) Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S. to meet for bilateral talks in Washington next month: Seoul
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| Oct 28 09:08 |
Malaysia |
Govt plans national drought response as El Niño threatens extreme heat in early 2027, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will propose the...
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| Oct 28 09:00 |
Malaysia |
Policeman kills attacker armed with knives outside Israeli embassy in Serbia
Serbia has raised its security threat level to red, the highest, and will increase police presence at key locations.
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| Oct 28 08:56 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste and South Korea to establish Bilateral Consultation Mechanism
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The Government of Timor-Leste has decided to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste …
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| Oct 28 08:47 |
Philippines |
Teodoro urges Asean unity in disaster response amid Super El Niño threat
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stressed the need for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states to unite in disaster response mechanisms across the region, especially in preparation …
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| Oct 28 08:41 |
China |
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
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| Oct 28 08:30 |
Philippines |
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth proposes US-ASEAN defense cooperation framework
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday proposed developing a framework for defense cooperation between America and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ahead of the 50th anniversary of …
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| Oct 28 08:25 |
North Korea |
Bonnie Jenkins on the future of North Korea diplomacy: North Korea Unpacked
Former U.S. Under Secretary of State Bonnie Jenkins joins North Korea Unpacked with Jacco Zwetsloot to discuss the growing gap between Washington’s denuclearization goals and North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal, the credibility …
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| Oct 28 08:22 |
China |
President of Swiss Confederation to pay working visit to China
President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin will pay a working visit to China from October 30 to November 1, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday.
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| Oct 28 08:01 |
Philippines |
No need to raise alert level in Saudi Arabia or issue a travel advisory, says envoy
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Ambassador to Riyadh Raymond Balatbat said there was no need to raise the alert level in Saudi Arabia or issue a travel advisory amid recent attacks on the …
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| Oct 28 08:00 |
China |
Why China’s ties with Serbia face scrutiny, not severance, after historic Vucic loss
Massive crowds, fireworks and dancing have filled the streets across Belgrade since Serbia’s nationalist strongman Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election after 14 years in power. The political shift could …
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| Oct 28 07:56 |
China |
"The future is here!" US student explores Shenzhen before APEC 2026
Ryan Corkery, an American student from Maryland, visited Shenzhen ahead of APEC China 2026. To him, the future is already in Shenzhen.
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| Oct 28 07:45 |
Philippines |
Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' US-Asean defense framework at Philippine summit
MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed the creation of an "ambitious" new US-Asean defense framework on Wednesday, telling the bloc's leaders it could help them navigate "critically important" years …
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| Oct 28 07:36 |
Timor-Leste |
FRETILIN welcomes the purchase of Woodside’s stake in Greater Sunrise Project
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – The Revolutionary Front for an Independent Timor-Leste (FRETILIN) welcomes the announcement that the Australian Woodside Energy and Timor-Leste’s Timor GAP have struck an agreement to sell …
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| Oct 28 06:17 |
China |
China urges US to immediately end blockade and pressure on Cuba
China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Tuesday urged the United States to immediately end its blockade and pressure on Cuba.
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| Oct 28 06:17 |
South Korea |
DP launches advisory body on foreign affairs, inter-Korean ties
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday launche...
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| Oct 28 05:20 |
Indonesia |
One of ASEAN's Largest Japanese F&B Exhibitions Returns for Its 14th Edition
Food Japan 2026, ASEAN's premier exhibition for Japanese food and beverage (F&B) products, technology and ...
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| Oct 28 05:19 |
Malaysia |
Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties
Jordan's strike sparked the worst crisis between the two countries since the ousting of long-time Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
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| Oct 28 05:10 |
Myanmar |
ASEAN envoy visits Myanmar as junta seeks return to summits
ASEAN envoy Maria Theresa Lazaro’s Myanmar visit comes as military authorities seek a return to regional summits and speculation grows over a possible meeting with detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi
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