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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 2155 stories (2465 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 19 23:21 |
Malaysia |
Support slips for Latin America’s new right-wing leaders
New surveys in Peru, Colombia, Chile and Argentina show voters losing patience with governments elected on promises to curb crime and revive weak economies.
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| Oct 19 23:18 |
Myanmar |
Global coalition calls on Malaysia to stop criminalizing Rohingya refugee groups
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation issued an open letter on Oct. 14 demanding that Malaysian authorities immediately drop all charges against Rohingya human rights defender Zafar Ahmad Abdul Ghani. Detained on …
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| Oct 19 23:12 |
Malaysia |
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel
The US defence secretary's trip comes a day after president Donald Trump endorsed the Israeli prime minister ahead of the country's parliamentary election.
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| Oct 19 23:03 |
China |
Alberta voters choose Canada over independence in boost for Carney
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity amid US President Donald …
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| Oct 19 23:02 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar migrants in Thailand launch campaign after raids; Pressure on China mounts to free Min Zin
Myanmar migrants in Thailand launch campaign after raids A campaign launched by the Myanmar Migrant Workers’ Representative Coordinating Committee in Thailand (MMWRCCT) began collecting signatures in support of a petition calling on …
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| Oct 19 22:41 |
Malaysia |
US to auction deep sea mining leases off American Samoa
The lease sales will cover approximately 31 million acres over two areas off the US Pacific archipelago, with bidding set for Nov 19.
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| Oct 19 22:08 |
Malaysia |
‘Close up your borders’: Trump blames French unrest on immigration
The US president said Europe would be finished if it did not close its borders and remove criminals, adding that Paris would soon become a Muslim city.
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| Oct 19 22:05 |
Malaysia |
European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces
Most sectors were dragged lower, while there was renewed selling of bonds and the euro.
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| Oct 19 21:40 |
Japan |
U.S. and Cuba clash at U.N. as Washington seeks to sway annual vote on economic embargo
The United States and Cuba clashed Monday at the United Nations as the Trump administration sought once again to build opposition for an upcoming annual vote condemning Washington's…
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| Oct 19 21:29 |
Japan |
October 19 Action protest
Mizuho Fukushima, leader of Japan's Social Democratic Party (SDP), raises her fist while addressing demonstrators during the October 19 Action protest outside the National Diet Building in Tokyo…
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| Oct 19 17:00 |
Singapore |
SM Shanmugam calls Indonesian official's 'oxygen' remark 'disappointing', praises Prabowo's efforts to tackle haze
Syahganda's view does not reflect the view of the wider Indonesian government or public, said SM Shanmugam.
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| Oct 19 16:18 |
Philippines |
DFA dresses down China’s envoy Jing
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Monday summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to express the Philippines’ strong objection to his public statement which conveyed “a threat of the use of force.” …
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| Oct 19 16:12 |
Philippines |
Explain VP’s millions, Duterte lawyers dared
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro on Monday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte and her defense team to explain nearly P818 million in alleged unexplained wealth identified during …
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| Oct 19 16:10 |
Philippines |
Tulfo, Padilla, Cayetano, Sotto tied in OCTA survey
SENATORS Raffy Tulfo, Robin Padilla, Alan Peter Cayetano, and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto are statistically tied for the top spot in the early race for the 2028 senatorial elections, a survey …
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| Oct 19 15:44 |
Malaysia |
Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package, says Myanmar’s govt
Myanmar authorities describe the ousted leader as a 'special female prisoner' as they release the first pictures of her in two months.
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| Oct 19 15:20 |
Philippines |
Gatchalian: Sara Duterte impeachment trial may conclude by yearend
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is hoping to wrap up the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte before the end of the year, saying the timeline will hinge on …
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| Oct 19 13:54 |
Malaysia |
French PM says he could declare state of emergency over unrest ‘if needed’
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says localised curfews are better suited to the situation, as authorities step up efforts to restore order after violent protests.
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| Oct 19 13:24 |
China |
China vows continued push for Middle East peace, stability
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China, upholding the spirit of the series of major initiatives and proposals put forward by President Xi Jinping, will continue to work to promote …
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| Oct 19 12:19 |
South Korea |
Ruling party lawmaker says US intelligence 'not omniscient'
A ruling party lawmaker, who also serves as President Lee Jae Myung's special adviser for peace diplomacy, said Monday that US intelligence capabilities are "not omniscient," as he stressed the need for …
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| Oct 19 12:14 |
Thailand |
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it says threatened force
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador Monday to protest remarks it considered a threat to use force, saying it will not accept attempts to intimidate Philippine officials …
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| Oct 19 11:57 |
South Korea |
President reaffirms push to reclaim wartime OPCON by 2028
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to regaining wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States by 2028, calling it essential to South Korea’s sovereignty. Speaking before reporters to …
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| Oct 19 11:57 |
South Korea |
President indirectly criticizes USFK chief's remarks on potential OPCON transition delay
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday indirectly criticized U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson’s latest remarks on condition changes for transferring wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul. It …
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| Oct 19 10:57 |
China |
CGTN Poll: China's financial opening-up eases global governance woes
Against the backdrop of escalating trade frictions and disruptions to global supply chains, the 2026 Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum opened as scheduled.
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| Oct 19 10:51 |
Malaysia |
Thailand eyes forced sales in foreign property crackdown
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for tougher action against the use of Thai proxies to circumvent a ban on non-Thais owning land.
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| Oct 19 10:38 |
Philippines |
Congress mourns LP stalwart, Martial Law survivor Raul Daza
Lawmakers on Monday mourned the passing of lifelong Liberal Party stalwart and former Northern Samar governor Raul Daza, who died last week at the age of 91.
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| Oct 19 10:24 |
Philippines |
Marcos' son and lawmaker not involved in foiled P3.5B drug smuggling attempt — Remulla
MANILA, Philippines — Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos was not involved in the foiled P3.5 billion shabu smuggling attempt in the country, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday.“There was …
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| Oct 19 10:12 |
Japan |
Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'
A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested. Helen…
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| Oct 19 10:08 |
Philippines |
Castro denies submitting courtesy resignation
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro denied circulating reports that she submitted her courtesy resignation letter.In a Viber message on Monday, Castro dismissed the reports, saying “no” when asked if …
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| Oct 19 10:02 |
Malaysia |
Macron opens Gulf tour after violent protests in France
Emmanuel Macron’s visit aims to secure commitments on diesel and oil supplies for France and strengthen economic and defence partnerships with Gulf states.
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| Oct 19 09:22 |
Malaysia |
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack
Victoria police said a man had been arrested after the attack on independent MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta, around three hours' drive northeast of Melbourne.
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| Oct 19 09:05 |
Thailand |
Thailand sets December deadline for nominee land investigations
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a nationwide crackdown on nominee land ownership in Thailand, setting a December deadline for investigations into high-risk cases and demanding the compulsory sale of land found …
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| Oct 19 08:40 |
Malaysia |
Police ‘lost control’ during French protests, says interior minister
President Emmanuel Macron refused interior minister Laurent Nunez's resignation even as he acknowledged security and intelligence failures in the government response.
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| Oct 19 07:22 |
Malaysia |
Finance Ministry staff urged to use ‘ATM’ approach to fast-track Budget 2027
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — Finance Ministry (MoF) staff have been urged to adopt the principles of ‘Amanah, Tangkas...
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| Oct 19 07:21 |
Myanmar |
Min Aung Hlaing appoints Yar Pyae as new Defence Minister
Yar Pyae, the chairperson of the regime’s National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC), was appointed the Minister for Defence by regime leader Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday, while outgoing Defence Minister …
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| Oct 19 07:12 |
Malaysia |
Ten‑minute war of words in Dewan Rakyat over Takiyuddin’s ‘munafik’ remark
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Proceedings in the Dewan Rakyat turned heated today after a war of words broke out between...
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| Oct 19 06:02 |
South Korea |
Scientist-turned-CUHK president puts independent thinking at heart of AI education
HONG KONG — When asked what surprised him most about artificial intelligence (AI), Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, vice-chancellor and president of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), turned to the four letters …
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| Oct 19 06:02 |
South Korea |
President Lee's approval rating rebounds after 2-week decline: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rebounded to 37.3 percent after two consecutive weeks of decline, a survey showed Monday. In the poll conducted on 2,520 adults nationwide from last Monday to …
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| Oct 19 05:53 |
Malaysia |
Zahid tells Negri Sembilan representatives to put public welfare first
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has advised the coalition...
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| Oct 19 05:49 |
Malaysia |
Rubio says Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war
The US secretary of state said President Donald Trump has been clear about his desire to end the war in Ukraine.
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| Oct 19 05:39 |
Malaysia |
Macron notes ‘failures’ after France unrest
Nearly 2,400 people were arrested and almost 1,000 police and gendarmes injured as clashes, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide.
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