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Oct 28
05:09
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Kerajaan cari jalan tuntut ganti rugi jerebu rentas sempadan
Menteri Arthur Joseph Kurup berkata mekanisme pampasan perlu diteliti kerana perjanjian Asean sedia ada tidak memperuntukkan tuntutan ganti rugi antara negara.
Oct 28
05:07
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar Ambassador holds up scarf bearing victims’ names in tearful address at UN
Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, made an emotional and solemn appeal to U.N. member states to help end the crisis in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup …
Oct 28
05:00
CN Financial Times China
China
What a local ceasefire means for the Russia-Ukraine war
Washington and Moscow are discussing a potential return by American companies to the…
Oct 28
04:57
JP The Japan Times
Japan
From students to space: What’s at stake at EU-Canada summit
Already enjoying a free trade pact and a defense procurement program among other deals, Brussels and Ottawa hope to deepen cooperation in other areas.
Oct 28
04:47
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
President Prabowo to receive Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday
Indonesian President Prabowo will receive Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday afternoon as ...
Oct 28
04:26
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia offers full support for Singapore's 2027 ASEAN chair role
Foreign Affairs Minister Arrmanatha Nasir reaffirmed Indonesia's full support for Singapore ahead of its rotating ...
Oct 28
04:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it
Despite hopes that a hostile Congress could restrain Donald Trump, several EU and Nato officials doubt a major electoral defeat would curb his actions abroad.
Oct 28
04:20
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand gears up for 2028 ASEAN chairmanship, plans over 100 events
Thailand will chair ASEAN in 2028 and has declared the chairmanship a national priority for 2027 and 2028, with more than 100 meetings and events expected to take place during its term. …
Oct 28
04:10
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
New threats, old methods won’t do: Khaled urges Asean to step up disaster readiness
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for a stronger, more coordinated and effective regional disaster respon...
Oct 28
03:59
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lazaro to conduct humanitarian mission in Myanmar
MANILA, Philippines -- 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 …
Oct 28
03:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Sri Lanka’s Tamil farmers fight to reclaim land after civil war
Land disputes continue to fuel Sinhalese-Tamil tensions in eastern Sri Lanka amid allegations that government settlement programmes aim to alter the ethnic balance in the north and east.
Oct 28
03:53
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss
Human rights monitors criticized senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy to be the next UN chief on Tuesday, citing her role in championing the country's foreign policy and denying the UAE's role …
Oct 28
03:25
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
ASEAN Special Envoy leads humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary, Maria Theresa Lazaro, will lead a two-day humanitarian mission to Myanmar starting Wednesday, ASEAN chair the …
Oct 28
03:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Hegseth in Manila for Asean defense summit amid Iran war, tension with China
MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face questions about Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region when he meets Southeast Asian counterparts in the Philippines on Wednesday.As the …
Oct 28
03:21
MY Malay Mail
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...
Oct 28
03:18
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Rights monitors raise concerns over UAE diplomat’s bid for next U.N. boss
Pushback against Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's former ambassador to the U.N., has gathered steam since her late entry into the race last week.
Oct 28
03:17
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
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 …
Oct 28
03:04
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
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 …
Oct 28
03:02
KR The Korea Herald
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 …
Oct 28
03:00
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Oct 28
02:28
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Russia woos African leaders at Moscow summit
Moscow seeks to strengthen ties with countries it sees as 'natural allies' against the West amid heavy sanctions over its Ukraine offensive.
Oct 28
02:00
LA Laotian Times
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 …
Oct 28
01:32
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
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 …
Oct 28
01:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 28
01:05
PH GMA Network
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).
Oct 27
23:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 27
23:02
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
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 …
Oct 27
22:58
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 27
22:11
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 27
21:39
JP Japan Today
Japan
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…
Oct 27
21:39
JP Japan Today
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…
Oct 27
21:37
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 27
20:30
KR The Korea Herald
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 …
Oct 27
18:58
SG Mothership
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.
Oct 27
18:30
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Oct 27
18:13
SG Mothership
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.
Oct 27
18:10
KR Yonhap
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 ...
Oct 27
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
Saint Lucian prime minister in Taiwan for state visit
Oct 27
17:58
SG Mothership
Singapore
Vivian Balakrishnan in Jakarta to meet Indonesian foreign minister
A joint-statement on the meeting is reportedly expected.
Oct 27
17:39
KH Khmer Times
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 …