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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
1881–1920 of 2460 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 23 10:29 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar charity worker who built a lifeline for the poor loses it all after military coup
Forced into exile, Moe Gyi, the founder of the Moe Myittar Charity Association remains committed to helping others in any way he can
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| Oct 23 09:56 |
Malaysia |
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election
Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to immediately cordon off Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank starting today.
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| Oct 23 09:53 |
Malaysia |
Some incumbents to step aside in Sarawak polls, says Abang Jo
Premier Abang Johari Openg says GPS will field a mix of new faces and experienced leaders.
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| Oct 23 09:23 |
Malaysia |
RoS challenges court stay on Perikatan deregistration
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Registrar of Societies Malaysia (RoS) has filed an appeal against the High Court’...
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| Oct 23 09:18 |
Malaysia |
Philippines puts bounty on Duterte’s fugitive drug-war enforcer
The bounty on Senator Ronald Dela Rosa comes just over a month before Rodrigo Duterte is to stand trial on Nov 30 for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder.
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| Oct 23 08:46 |
Malaysia |
Corporate mafia task force’s terms of reference to go before Cabinet next week, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The terms of reference for a special task force investigating allegations of a “corporat...
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| Oct 23 08:27 |
Malaysia |
China says US should stop discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions
The ministry was responding to US Defence Department restrictions on research funding for dozens of Chinese universities and laboratories.
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| Oct 23 07:46 |
Malaysia |
Abang Johari calls for Sarawak state assembly dissolution on Monday
KUCHING, Oct 23 — The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly is set to be dissolved on Monday, Oct 26, 2026, paving th...
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| Oct 23 07:42 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) Main opposition hails Seoul mayor's acquittal in political funds trial; ruling party calls for appeal
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Frida...
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| Oct 23 07:34 |
Malaysia |
Sarawak assembly to dissolve next Monday
Premier Abang Johari Openg says the Yang di-Pertua Negeri has approved his request to dissolve the assembly, with polling due within 60 days.
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| Oct 23 07:25 |
Malaysia |
How five Boeing 777s linked Madagascar’s power elite to Iran
Tycoon Mamy Ravatomanga faces trial Tuesday over five Boeing 777s allegedly routed to Iran via Madagascar to evade US sanctions.
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| Oct 23 07:15 |
Malaysia |
Ahead of Apec summit, Trump comes knocking on Kim’s door
The US president said last week that he 'may' meet with Kim Jong Un during his Asian tour next month and that it 'would be exciting'.
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| Oct 23 07:03 |
Malaysia |
Rafizi instructs lawyers to sue Ramanan, says minister’s graft claims crossed defamation line
PETALING JAYA, Oct 23 — Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has instructed his lawyers to begin...
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| Oct 23 06:07 |
Thailand |
Khao San Road businesses ask PM to ease midnight closing rules
Bangkok nightlife operators have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to review Khao San Road closing hours, saying stricter enforcement of midnight restrictions is hurting businesses and tourism in the popular tourist district. …
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| Oct 23 06:01 |
Philippines |
Ex-Bangsamoro lawmaker denies link to Laos drug smuggling attempt
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied any involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5-billion worth of illegal drug shipment from Laos, lamenting that he …
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| Oct 23 05:57 |
South Korea |
Lee appoints special inspector to probe corruption involving first family, aides
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday appointed a former senior prosecutor as special inspector tasked with investigating irregularities involving the president's spouse, close relatives and senior presidential officials. Lee approved the appointment …
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| Oct 23 05:57 |
South Korea |
Lee's approval rating hits 40% for 1st time since early September: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 40 percent for the first time since early September, a poll showed Friday. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday through Thursday on …
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| Oct 23 04:59 |
Japan |
Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years
Maria Corina Machado's proxy won the 2024 election, according to vote tallies released by the opposition, but the government backed Nicolas Maduro.
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| Oct 23 04:52 |
Malaysia |
AFC backs Infantino for re-election as Fifa president
Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa reaffirmed the body’s support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who is seeking a fourth term until 2031.
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| Oct 23 04:35 |
China |
‘I am not resigning’: embattled leader digs in as Malaysia royal crisis deepens
Embattled Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim has denied claims that he has resigned, as a constitutional crisis in the Malaysian state spiralled further following a move by his executive council to …
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| Oct 23 03:47 |
Malaysia |
Lula, Bolsonaro to clash once more before Brazil vote
Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro beat President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva by two percentage points in the first round earlier this month, securing 47% of the vote.
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| Oct 23 03:26 |
Malaysia |
Israel’s far-right Ben Gvir seeks new ground in election
Itamar Ben Gvir's divisive influence shows no sign of waning, with polls projecting his Otzma Yehudit party to win eight or nine of parliament's 120 seats.
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| Oct 23 03:20 |
Malaysia |
Lim Guan Eng demands govt reveal cost, tender process and approval behind ‘national embarrassment’ TuJu app
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng today called on the federal government to disclose how much the TuJu...
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| Oct 23 03:14 |
Malaysia |
Fadhlina: PKR Melaka candidate selection in final stages
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The list of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidates for the Melaka State Election (PRN) is c...
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| Oct 23 02:58 |
Malaysia |
Zahid: BN and PAS to announce Melaka candidates tomorrow
MELAKA, Oct 23 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will announce its candidates for the Melaka State Election, with PAS and it...
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| Oct 23 02:58 |
Malaysia |
Trump to move forward with planned arch project despite legal action
Construction of US president Donald Trump’s proposed arch could begin as early as Nov 5, the day a commission is due to vote on its site and building plans.
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| Oct 23 02:49 |
Philippines |
Bangsamoro groups press Marcos, Murad to seal peace deal before parliament opens
MANILA, Philippines — Bangsamoro leaders and civil society groups have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim before Oct. 30, 2026 to …
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| Oct 23 02:48 |
South Korea |
DP lawmaker says long road ahead to bring justice to Itaewon disaster victims
Finding the truth and justice for families of the 2022 Itaewon disaster victims remain a far off goal, Rep. Nam In-soon of the ruling Democratic Party said Friday, adding that those responsible …
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| Oct 23 02:30 |
Malaysia |
Find ‘win-win’ deal among parties before GE16, GRS told
Analyst Arvin Tajari says each component party should be given room to pursue its own interests without undermining the coalition as a whole.
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| Oct 23 02:24 |
Malaysia |
US welcomes conclusion of latest Venezuela democratic transition talks
The third round of talks delivered tangible results, including an agreement to review and revise several repressive laws to increase political and social freedom.
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| Oct 23 01:55 |
South Korea |
Lee's approval rating hits 40% for 1st time since early Sept.: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 40 percent for the first time since early September, a poll showed Friday. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday through Thursday on …
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| Oct 23 01:34 |
Malaysia |
Trump backs Ramaswamy over attack ad featuring rival’s estranged mother
US President Donald Trump called Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad on Democratic rival Amy Acton 'so good' and accused the media of a coordinated attack to undermine the Republican’s chances.
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| Oct 23 01:33 |
China |
Rare Suu Kyi phone call to son signals shift in Myanmar junta strategy
The son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi said she sounded “fairly healthy” after speaking to the detained ex-democratic leader on Thursday for the first time in more than five years. Suu …
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| Oct 23 01:30 |
Malaysia |
PAS’s deference strengthens Zahid’s claim to be next PM, says analyst
Mazlan Ali says Umno is unlikely to concede the top post if it emerges as the stronger partner in a pact that wins federal power.
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| Oct 23 01:30 |
Malaysia |
Karam Singh Veriah, the lawyer who fought injustice at a personal cost
Ahead of what would have been Karam’s 90th birthday, his daughter Jasvinder Kaur pays tribute to the renowned lawyer, politician and activist.
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| Oct 23 01:02 |
Japan |
Around 150,000 rally in Belgrade as Serbia heads to pivotal poll
A leaderless movement of student-backed candidates is the biggest threat former President Aleksandar Vucic has faced ahead of elections this weekend.
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| Oct 23 00:02 |
Philippines |
MILF chief pushed to rule ‘rainbow coalition’
COTABATO CITY — Some 1,500 supporters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) gathered at the city plaza here on Thursday to air their call for the elected Bangsamoro parties and district …
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| Oct 22 22:39 |
Myanmar |
Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi allowed first call with her son in 5 years
Myanmar’s detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday was allowed her first telephone call in more than five years with her son, Kim Aris, who announced the occasion in a post …
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| Oct 22 22:11 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar jailers allow Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son; 400 returnees from Malaysia still in custody
Myanmar jailers allows Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, shared on Thursday that he had spoken to his 81-year-old mother …
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| Oct 22 22:10 |
Malaysia |
Putin says talks must focus on security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready to resume US-mediated talks with Kyiv next month, but seeks a lasting peace agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire.
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