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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
1281–1320 of 1733 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 22 11:39 |
Timor-Leste |
Australia pledges continued support for Timor-Leste to combat transnational crime
DÍLI, 22 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Australia has pledged to strengthen security cooperation with Timor-Leste to combat transnational crime, including through closer collaboration between the two countries’ police and defence forces. Australian …
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| Oct 22 11:29 |
Myanmar |
Nighttime junta airstrike kills 2 and injures 6 in Pauktaw Township
The regime has been bombing Rakhine State townships almost daily for months in its attempt to fend off the AA, leaving civilians reeling in fear
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| Oct 22 11:20 |
Malaysia |
Zelensky says fresh Russian strikes show ‘no change’ in Kremlin position
Russia hit a dozen Ukrainian regions overnight, including Kyiv, killing at least two people and wounding 34.
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| Oct 22 11:00 |
China |
Could US advances in drone command give it an edge over the PLA in a Taiwan conflict?
From the cockpit of an F-22 fighter to an aircraft carrier sailing in the Pacific, the US military is showing new ways to command uncrewed aircraft over vast distances. The United States …
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| Oct 22 09:55 |
China |
If Long March veterans could write to us today…
If Long March veterans could write to us today…
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| Oct 22 09:30 |
Japan |
Japan considers broader definition of security spending to inflate defense outlays, sources say
The government is looking at whether spending on areas like AI, satellites and infrastructure could be classified as defense-related costs.
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| Oct 22 09:29 |
Myanmar |
Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time since 2021 Myanmar military coup
Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, shared on Thursday that he had spoken to his 81-year-old mother for the first time since she was first detained during the …
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| Oct 22 09:06 |
Malaysia |
Iran warns it will hit US bases if Hormuz ship escorts continue
TEHRAN, Oct 22 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday threatened to strike American bases across the Midd...
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| Oct 22 09:00 |
China |
India seeks to expand navy’s reach with 4 amphibious warships
India’s planned acquisition of four large amphibious warships would strengthen its ability to support naval logistics and humanitarian missions across the Indian Ocean, with security experts saying their value depends on how …
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| Oct 22 08:51 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia Air Force tests East Java toll road as alternative runway
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) conducted take-off and landing exercises on a three-kilometer stretch of the ...
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| Oct 22 08:47 |
Malaysia |
Iran’s Guards threaten to hit US bases over Hormuz ship escorts
The ideological arm of Iran’s military said the US must know that if it continues escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict will extend to its bases in the region.
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| Oct 22 07:59 |
China |
China issues stamps to mark 90th anniversary of Long March victory
China Post on Thursday issued a set of six commemorative stamps marking the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, an epic undertaking in modern Chinese history.
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| Oct 22 07:58 |
North Korea |
Kim Jong Un erasing prominent symbol of predecessors’ top military rank
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be erasing the Generalissimo symbol highlighting his father and grandfather’s exalted military status from key shrines, according to NK Pro analysis, in a likely …
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| Oct 22 07:50 |
Myanmar |
Six women killed by Myanmar junta airstrike in Budalin
A regime gyrocopter attack killed six women, including a mother and her three daughters, in Sagaing Region’s Budalin Township early this week
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| Oct 22 07:10 |
China |
Rare photographs offer visual records of Chinese Red Army's Long March
As China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March, a rare collection of photographs recording the historic expedition from 1934 to 1936 has come to light.
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| Oct 22 06:29 |
Myanmar |
Min Aung Hlaing meets Nippon Foundation chair amid backchannel talks in Japan
Pro-democracy activists in Japan told DVB that they were “concerned” over a recent meeting between regime leader Min Aung Hlaing and Japan’s Special Envoy for National Reconciliation in Myanmar, Yohei Sasakawa, in …
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| Oct 22 06:16 |
China |
Australia commits US$44 million to boost East Timor’s cyber, maritime security
Australia and East Timor signed a defence deal on Thursday to boost cyber and maritime security as Canberra seeks to curb China’s influence among its island neighbours. Australia is East Timor’s largest …
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| Oct 22 06:02 |
Thailand |
76 years ago, Thailand answered the call to defend South Korea
Thailand marks Korean War Memorial Day on 22 October to honour the Thai troops who fought alongside United Nations forces during the 1950-1953 Korean War. Thailand was among 21 countries that responded …
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| Oct 22 06:01 |
Philippines |
Veteran journo feted ‘MassKara Legacy Award’
BACOLOD CITY – Veteran journalist and mentor Allen V. del Carmen was honored with the MassKara Legacy Award for his decades of “writing, teaching, mentorship, and service to journalism.” Having mentored hundreds …
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| Oct 22 06:00 |
Philippines |
Lawmaker warns of escalation after report of possible Chinese sanctions vs Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña on Thursday warned that China’s alleged consideration of retaliatory measures against the Philippines could further escalate tensions between the two countries, following a report …
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| Oct 22 05:57 |
South Korea |
S. Korean, US air forces to bolster autonomous combat platform cooperation
The air forces of Korea and the United States will sign a letter of intent (LOI) on autonomous combat platform cooperation Thursday to bolster collaboration in the manned-unmanned combat systems, the Korean …
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| Oct 22 05:57 |
South Korea |
US troops in S. Korea must be ready for missions beyond peninsula, commander says
The commander of the U.S. Eighth Army in South Korea said his troops must be ready for deployment outside the Korean peninsula if ordered, arguing that it would be "irresponsible" to focus …
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| Oct 22 05:30 |
Myanmar |
Over 400 Rakhine returnees from Malaysia held in military custody in Yangon
Over 400 Myanmar nationals, who are ethnic Rakhine, deported from Malaysia earlier this month remain in military custody more than two weeks after arriving in Yangon, prompting family members to call for …
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| Oct 22 04:40 |
Thailand |
Thai Army says Cambodia used Preah Vihear Temple as military base to attack Thailand
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army has accused Cambodia of using Preah Vihear Temple as a military base to launch attacks against Thai troops and civilian communities, rejecting Cambodian allegations that Thailand …
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| Oct 22 04:23 |
Malaysia |
Kyiv and Moscow trade attacks after US envoy visits Russia
Attacks continued despite US envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, with 630 drones launched towards the Moscow region.
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| Oct 22 03:53 |
Hong Kong |
What’s holding up Washington’s $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan?
Taiwan has been waiting months for US President Donald Trump to approve a $14 billion sale of weapons and equipment, which the island democracy would use to fend off a potential Chinese …
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| Oct 22 03:49 |
Malaysia |
Taiwan probes organised crime links to China’s ‘transnational repression’
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau chief says local networks involved in attacks on China critics are mostly criminal gangs or private investigation firms linked to organised crime.
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| Oct 22 03:26 |
Malaysia |
What’s holding up Washington’s US$14bil arms sale to Taiwan?
The US has sold billions of dollars’ worth of arms to Taiwan and remains the island’s most important security backer as it seeks to deter a potential Chinese attack.
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| Oct 22 03:06 |
Malaysia |
Australia boosts defence ties with East Timor
The defence framework will see Australia provide funding for cybersecurity, maritime security, infrastructure, disaster relief and training.
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| Oct 22 03:06 |
Japan |
What’s holding up Washington’s $14 billion arms sale to Taipei?
U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently hailed his "great friendship" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, has resisted pressure to OK the arms package.
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| Oct 22 02:18 |
Malaysia |
Canada’s Carney visits Turkey in push to ease US trade dependence
The Canadian prime minister and President Tayyip Erdogan are expected to sign a declaration deepening cooperation in four areas including defence and energy.
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| Oct 22 02:15 |
Philippines |
Probe urged on POGO-linked syndicates that may bankroll 2028 bets for protection
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives 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 …
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| Oct 22 01:42 |
Malaysia |
North Korea puts countermeasures on alert, readies border loudspeakers
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said the anti-South Korea loudspeakers would be activated along the border within days.
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| Oct 22 01:30 |
Malaysia |
‘Weird Things’ gives local thrift scene a nostalgic twist
Derrick Ooi’s thrift shop in Subang Jaya has everything from pre-loved fashion to vintage gadgets.
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| Oct 22 01:03 |
Philippines |
China mulls sanctions, oil and fertilizer cuts vs Philippines — report
MANILA, Philippines — China is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in oil and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of the grounded warship at …
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| Oct 21 23:57 |
South Korea |
Korea, US conclude multinational maritime mine warfare exercise off Busan
WASHINGTON — South Korea and the United States have concluded a multinational maritime mine warfare exercise off Korea's southeastern port city of Busan with 15 partner nations, according to the U.S. Navy. …
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| Oct 21 22:54 |
Myanmar |
NUG accuses Myanmar rights commission of acting as a ‘shield’ for military atrocities
Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) issued an official statement on Tuesday expressing strong support for the Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum’s (SEANF) decision to terminate the membership of the Myanmar …
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| Oct 21 22:37 |
Myanmar |
The money behind Myanmar’s coups, and the test in Paris
Guest contributor James Shwe From Ne Win to Min Aung Hlaing, every military seizure of power has made a narrow circle rich and the people poorer. When the Financial Action Task Force …
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| Oct 21 22:36 |
Myanmar |
EU urged to sanction entire oil and gas sector; Southeast Asian human rights forum expels Myanmar
EU urged to sanction Myanmar’s entire oil and gas sector Fourteen advocacy groups, including human rights groups such as Burma Campaign UK, Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK), and Fortify Rights, have demanded …
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| Oct 21 22:24 |
Malaysia |
No military solution in Sudan, says UN envoy
Concern is growing over reports of atrocities and the escalation of drone warfare in a conflict that has killed more than 200,000 people.
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