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Oct 20
21:36
JP Japan Today
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…
Oct 20
21:16
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korea's U.N. envoy named co-chair of global AI governance dialogue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's ambassador to the United Nations h...
Oct 20
21:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 20
17:51
KR Daily NK
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 …
Oct 20
17:38
KH Khmer Times
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. …
Oct 20
17:37
KH Khmer Times
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 …
Oct 20
17:36
KH Khmer Times
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 …
Oct 20
17:13
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Oct 20
16:52
ID Antara News state media
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 ...
Oct 20
16:18
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 20
16:17
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 20
16:13
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 20
16:03
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 20
16:02
ID Antara News state media
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 ...
Oct 20
15:13
LA Laotian Times
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) …
Oct 20
15:00
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Oct 20
14:48
CN CGTN state media
China
APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting opens in Hong Kong
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Oct 20
14:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 20
14:26
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 20
14:14
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Oct 20
13:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 20
13:31
CN South China Morning Post
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 …
Oct 20
13:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 20
13:24
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 20
13:22
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
IOMed settles Malaysian dispute on first anniversary
More than 300 meetings have been held at the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in the past year, as the central and SAR governments pledged to continue promoting Hong Kong as a …
Oct 20
13:18
MY Free Malaysia Today
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.
Oct 20
12:39
CN CGTN state media
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 …
Oct 20
12:25
TH Khaosod English
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 …
Oct 20
12:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
MPs to submit memo on haze to Indonesian embassy tomorrow
Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman says members of Parliament’s select committee on health will personally deliver the memorandum to convey Malaysians’ concerns.
Oct 20
12:18
PH GMA Network
Philippines
'We don't welcome you either': Chinese Embassy responds to persona non grata resolution vs. envoy
The Chinese Embassy in Manila responded to a resolution filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros urging the declaration of its envoy as persona non grata, stating that if its diplomats are declared unwelcome, …
Oct 20
12:01
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'pore & Qatar will work towards upgrading relations to Strategic Partnership, cooperate in energy, defence & trade
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's official visit includes Qatar from Oct. 18 to 20, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Oct. 20 to 22.
Oct 20
12:01
SG Mothership
Singapore
Indonesia says it's 'still capable' of handling forest fires on its own, but welcomes S'pore & M'sia's assistance
He highlighted technical obstacles on the ground.
Oct 20
12:01
SG Mothership
Singapore
'Even a small country can make a very big difference': Ukraine ambassador thanks S'pore in farewell video
Kateryna Zelenko thanked Singaporeans for their friendship and support.
Oct 20
12:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Judiciary, Bar Council to launch family mediation pilot next month
The pilot project is aimed at reducing backlogs and will involve the High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Penang and Johor Bahru.
Oct 20
11:35
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Chinese patrols east of Taiwan are ‘highly destabilising’, says US commission chair
Officials in Taiwan say they believe China is practising a possible maritime blockade using a combination of military, paramilitary and civilian assets.
Oct 20
11:24
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(3rd LD) S. Korea to withdraw some embassy staff from Ukraine amid N.K. POW dispute
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has decided to withdraw some diplomatic p...
Oct 20
11:18
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Robin Padilla: Chinese ambassador Jing Quan 'educated, a gentleman'
Senator Robin Padilla described Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan in a positive light following their recent meeting at a business forum.
Oct 20
11:17
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Saifuddin Nasution urges Asean to translate anti-crime pledges into results
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — Asean must ensure that all commitments and cooperation frameworks agreed upon to combat transn...
Oct 20
11:15
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Fahmi calls for stronger Asean cooperation on child online safety
BALI, Oct 20 — Asean countries must work together to protect children from growing online threats despite dif...
Oct 20
10:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iran’s Guards say mines halted 2 tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Revolutionary Guards said the oil tankers were set ablaze and halted by mines planted by IRGC Navy sailors at an illegal crossing point in the Strait of Hormuz.