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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
1601–1640 of 2006 stories (2242 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 21 01:46 |
Cambodia |
Embassy warns Chinese nationals of job scams and abductions in Thailand
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has warned Chinese citizens of a rise in people going missing after entering Thailand, being allegedly held against their will and then lured to the Thai-Myanmar border. …
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| Oct 21 01:38 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia calls for WHO-led pooled medicine purchasing amid supply risks
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia has proposed that the World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific Region (WPRO...
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| Oct 21 01:21 |
Malaysia |
Health select committee taking haze concerns to Indonesian Embassy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health (JKPK) will submit a memorandum regard...
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| Oct 21 01:18 |
China |
Hong Kong-based IOMed marks 1st anniversary
The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) celebrated its first anniversary at the Hong Kong headquarters on Tuesday, bringing together over 140 participants.
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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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 23:53 |
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 |
Malaysia |
Bekas menteri Indonesia bidas gesaan Syed Saddiq supaya ‘sisih’ Jakarta
Muhammad Lutfi berkata Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman perlu lebih memahami mengenai industri kelapa sawit di rantau ini.
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| Oct 20 23:41 |
South Korea |
S. Korea's UN envoy named co-chair of global AI governance dialogue
South Korea's ambassador to the United Nations has been appointed as co-chair of a UN initiative aimed at promoting international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance, according to the UN website Tuesday. Ambassador …
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| Oct 20 23:27 |
Malaysia |
Ex-Indonesian minister slams Syed Saddiq over ‘Asean outcast’ remark on haze
Muhammad Lutfi says Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman should have a better understanding of the palm oil industry.
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| Oct 20 23:14 |
Malaysia |
France backs Unesco drive to involve more young people in political decisions
The appeal calls for youth representation in decision-making bodies, conflict prevention and mediation mechanisms.
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| Oct 20 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Can Toyota and Daihatsu help Perodua take on China’s EV giants?
The Japanese firms possess enormous experience in manufacturing, quality control and supplier development. Combining these strengths with Perodua's ambitions could create something genuinely valuable.
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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 22:00 |
Singapore |
Deadline for change: How APEC is accelerating Shenzhen's makeover - and what could last
Shenzhen is accelerating improvements to visitor services and urban safety as it prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November. But which changes will endure after world leaders leave?
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| Oct 20 21:36 |
Japan |
U.S. envoy Witkoff to meet Russians; Trump presses Kyiv to settle
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia on Wednesday after meeting in Oslo with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders of Norway and Finland, while President…
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| Oct 20 21:05 |
Malaysia |
Nato sending planes, radars to Black Sea after drone attacks
A spate of strikes on civilian shipping in the waters off Nato and EU members Bulgaria and Romania have left a score of sailors missing or dead.
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| Oct 20 17:51 |
South Korea |
North Korean mothers sent to China struggle with years apart from their children
Married women in their mid-40s make up a growing share of the North Korean workers sent to China in 2026. Many of them left young children at home, and the long separation …
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| Oct 20 17:38 |
Cambodia |
Croatia foreign minister hails ECCC as vital contribution to justice
Croatia’s foreign minister called for stronger international laws and respect for a rules-based order to prevent atrocities against civilians, saying Cambodia’s experience under the Khmer Rouge regime offers lessons for future generations. …
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| Oct 20 17:37 |
Cambodia |
Govt expands language training for officials ahead of Francophonie summit
Information Ministry officials will attend French courses to prepare for international media engagement ahead of the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh next month. The post Govt expands language training for officials …
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| Oct 20 17:36 |
Cambodia |
India embassy opens science library in Battambang
A science library in Sangke district, Battambang province, opened at Anlong Vil High School on October 19, marking a step in Cambodia’s efforts to expand access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics …
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| Oct 20 17:13 |
China |
First Quad leaders’ summit after two years in Manila next month, Rubio confirms
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Tuesday that the leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue would meet in the Philippine capital next month, marking the group’s first summit in more …
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| Oct 20 16:52 |
Indonesia |
Indonesian envoy urges shipbuilder PAL to tap into Middle East market
Indonesian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Judha Nugraha has called on state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia ...
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| Oct 20 16:18 |
Philippines |
Most Filipinos favor diplomacy in sea row
NEARLY three in four Filipino adults prefer diplomacy over a show of force in dealing with China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea, even as public opinion remains sharply divided over the …
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| Oct 20 16:17 |
Philippines |
PH bats for tighter Asean coordination vs threats
THE Philippines on Tuesday said no member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should face transnational crimes alone as Manila sought improved coordination to combat security threats in the …
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| Oct 20 16:13 |
Philippines |
PH, Japanese leaders boost bilateral ties, cooperation
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacañang said.Marcos and Takaichi held a telephone conversation Tuesday ahead of …
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| Oct 20 16:03 |
Philippines |
Palace: Jing's apology must come from the heart
MALACAÑANG said Tuesday that nothing short of a sincere apology should come from Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, following his contentious remark on the Philippine-China territorial dispute.Jing offended the Philippine government by stating …
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| Oct 20 16:02 |
Indonesia |
Yemeni envoy clarifies war is against Houthi rebels, not Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Salem Ahmed Abdulrahman Balfakeeh, has clarified that the conflict in Yemen is ...
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| Oct 20 15:13 |
Laos |
International Organization for Mediation Hosts First Anniversary Celebration
Inaugural Year Marked by Significant Progress in Case Administration, Capacity Building and International Engagement HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2026 – The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) …
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| Oct 20 15:00 |
China |
Will Xi, Trump, Putin meet at Apec? First, they must agree on an agenda
While US President Donald Trump has said he is open to sitting down with Chinese and Russian counterparts Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the Apec summit, it remains far from certain …
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| Oct 20 14:43 |
Malaysia |
Rubio says India made ‘substantial progress’ in diversifying oil purchases
US state secretary Marco Rubio says India is seeking to diversify its energy supplies away from Russia as Washington and New Delhi work to finalise a trade deal.
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| Oct 20 14:26 |
Malaysia |
US VP Vance says he will stay out of Israel vote as Trump backs Netanyahu
US vice-president JD Vance says he is focused on the US midterms, while president Donald Trump backs Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the Oct 27 election.
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| Oct 20 14:14 |
China |
19.2 million Afghans could soon face ‘acute food insecurity’: UN
The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to rise above 19 million this winter, the United Nations warned on Tuesday. The food crisis gripping Afghanistan is projected …
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| Oct 20 13:57 |
Malaysia |
Amazon to invest €16bil in Germany in 2027, including in AI
The German government is seeking to attract more companies to expand operations and revive the country’s stagnating economy.
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| Oct 20 13:31 |
China |
EU unveils Arctic strategy to counter increasing Russia, China influence
The European Commission has presented an updated strategy for the Arctic as climate change and rapidly melting ice open up the remote but resource-rich region. “With Russia and China increasing their footprint …
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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 13:24 |
Philippines |
Lawmakers who seek expulsion of Beijing's top envoy to Manila not welcome in China — embassy
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers who asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expel or declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata are "not welcome" in China, the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Tuesday …
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| Oct 20 13:18 |
Malaysia |
Parliamentary committee to submit memorandum on haze issue to Indonesian Embassy tomorrow MSJawatankuasa Parlimen serah memorandum isu jerebu kepada Kedutaan Indonesia esok
Ahli Parlimen Kota Melaka Khoo Poay Tiong menggesa kerajaan mengambil tindakan tegas terhadap syarikat tempatan didakwa terbabit pembakaran hutan di Indonesia.
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| Oct 20 12:39 |
China |
How China advances a more just, equitable global governance system
Over the past year, the GGI's connotation has grown richer, its practical footprint has continued to expand, and it has won broad support and an active response from the international community, gathering …
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| Oct 20 12:25 |
Thailand |
Queen Suthida meets Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako
TOKYO, Japan – Queen Suthida met Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on 20 October during her visit to Japan. The meeting reflects the long-standing …
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