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Oct 22
21:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US judge orders Trump to testify in BBC defamation case by Dec 11
US President Donald Trump accused the BBC of deceptively editing its documentary ‘Trump: A Second Chance’ to portray him as inciting violence before the Jan 6, 2021, US Capitol attack.
Oct 22
21:42
JP Japan Today
Japan
LDP party proposes fewer seat cuts than coalition partner seeks
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday proposed a compromise plan that would cut fewer Diet seats than its junior coalition partner seeks and introduce a proportional seat…
Oct 22
21:34
JP Japan Today
Japan
Asian soccer chief gives no hint about support -- or opposition -- to Infantino
The president of the Asian Football Confederation gave no hint Thursday about the body's support — or opposition — to the re-election of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.…
Oct 22
20:30
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
[Lee Byung-jong] President Lee’s X posts
Addiction to social media is not limited to children and young people. A growing number of political leaders are turning to social media to communicate directly with their constituencies. Indian Prime Minister …
Oct 22
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
China escalating election interference efforts, NSB says
Oct 22
18:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
SWS: Fewer Filipinos follow Duterte trial than past impeachments
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos closely followed the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte compared with past impeachment proceedings, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported. According to its survey conducted from …
Oct 22
17:38
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Senate president slams critics of ‘Triangle Strategy’ book
Senate President Hun Sen on Wednesday ridiculed critics who accused a newly launched book documenting his Triangle Strategy of distorting the Kingdom’s history, questioning how they could condemn a 1,111-page publication without …
Oct 22
17:34
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
215,000 register to vote in 14 days of roll revision
A total of 215,774 Cambodians registered to vote during the first 14 days of the 2026 voter list revision and registration drive, while more than 414,000 updated their biometric data, according to …
Oct 22
16:23
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Tulfo leads VP survey, support rises to 24.5%
SEN. Raffy Tulfo widened his lead in the race for vice president in the 2028 elections, gaining 6.2 percentage points in August to top the latest survey by Momentum Research.Tulfo garnered 24.5 …
Oct 22
16:17
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
SC: Unprogrammed funds not illegal per se
THE Supreme Court has clarified that unprogrammed appropriations are not illegal as long as they comply with specific conditions.The high court said that unprogrammed appropriations “are not unconstitutional per se as long …
Oct 22
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Drilon backs SC ruling, seeks clarification on Congress powers
FORMER Senate president Franklin Drilon welcomed the Supreme Court’s recognition of unprogrammed appropriations as a valid budgetary tool, but urged Congress to seek clarification on provisions he said could encroach on its …
Oct 22
16:07
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
CHR probes alleged police abuse in rally
​THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Thursday it is conducting a probe into alleged excessive use of force by the police against a journalist during a farmers’ protest outside the Department …
Oct 22
15:07
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Ombudsman to review impeachment prosecutors' evidence vs. VP Sara
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said his office will review the evidence that the House prosecution will turn over from the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Oct 22
14:22
PH GMA Network
Philippines
SWS: 42% of Filipinos follow Sara Duterte's impeachment trial closely
Less than half of Filipinos follow the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte either closely or somewhat closely, according to the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
Oct 22
13:42
KR Daily NK
South Korea
North Koreans dodge style patrols as constitution enshrines the socialist lifestyle
North Koreans are finding quiet ways around the socialist lifestyle crackdown in 2026, even after Kim Jong Un’s government wrote the campaign into the country’s revised constitution. Sources inside the country say …
Oct 22
12:46
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
​Why Thailand Should Accept Cambodia’s Offer to Normalise Diplomatic Ties Now
​Over a year after the undeclared war between Thailand and Cambodia started, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn this week called for the restoration of diplomatic relations with Thailand. …
Oct 22
12:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Forget Zahid and BN, go solo in GE16, Zaid urges PAS
The former Kota Bharu MP claims BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is insincere about working with PAS, which he believes can win 60 parliamentary seats in GE16 on its own.
Oct 22
12:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests
President Emmanuel Macron said curfews and other security measures would be imposed, including bans on 'groups without legitimacy' holding protests.
Oct 22
12:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Russia targets European firms, largely spares US rivals
Moscow’s temporary administration of foreign-owned businesses has mainly affected European companies as the Kremlin seeks to restore economic ties with Washington.
Oct 22
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'pore & UAE look towards Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, deepening economic & energy ties
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) established a Comprehensive Partnership in 2019.
Oct 22
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Syed Saddiq hits back at Indonesian ex-minister's haze accusations, says he'll not shield polluters in M'sia
The Indonesian ex-trade minister accused Syed of using the haze to score political points and argued that Malaysian plantation companies should also be held accountable.
Oct 22
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Drilon: Congress must clarify SC ruling on unprogrammed funds
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday urged Congress to clarify the Supreme Court’s ruling on unprogrammed appropriations, particularly provisions that may infringe on its constitutional authority over budgeting. …
Oct 22
11:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Parliamentary committee adopts confirmation report for special inspector nominee
A parliamentary committee adopted a confirmation hearing report for a special inspector nominee Thursday, clearing the way for the appointment of the first presidential watchdog in over a decade. The parliamentary legislation …
Oct 22
11:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
6 more election offices entered false voter turnout data: special counsel
A special counsel team said Thursday that six additional local election commissions have been found to have falsely entered voter turnout data during the June 3 local elections, bringing the total to …
Oct 22
11:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
PPP urges gov't to resume loudspeaker broadcasts against N. Korea's mine blast
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday renewed calls for the government to resume loudspeaker broadcasts along the inter-Korean border to protest against recent mine blasts in the Demilitarized Zone …
Oct 22
11:48
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize
The ICC thanked the European Parliament for awarding it the Sakharov Prize amid what it described as unprecedented challenges facing the court and its officials.
Oct 22
10:59
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Son of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi says had first call in five years
Aung San Suu Kyi is under house arrest in the capital, Naypyidaw, where she has been sequestered since being unseated in a 2021 military coup.
Oct 22
10:42
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Samsuri rallies Perikatan machinery for Melaka polls after court freezes RoS deregistration
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has welcomed a High Court...
Oct 22
10:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
EC opens 30-day review of September 2026 supplementary electoral roll
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Supplementary Electoral Roll for September 2026 (DPT BLN9/2026) will be open for review fo...
Oct 22
09:29
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time since 2021 Myanmar military coup
Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, shared on Thursday that he had spoken to his 81-year-old mother for the first time since she was first detained during the …
Oct 22
09:21
CN South China Morning Post
China
Chinese students stand by France study plans despite widespread civil unrest
Social unrest in France is not deterring some Chinese students from pursuing studies there – at least for now. Despite nationwide demonstrations over the rising cost of living and declining public services …
Oct 22
09:16
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
No drones without approval, Melaka police tell election candidates
MELAKA, Oct 22 — Candidates and political parties intending to use drones during the Melaka State Election campaig...
Oct 22
09:13
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UN expert urges Indonesia to reconsider involvement in Trump’s Gaza board
President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to withdraw Indonesia from the Board of Peace if its membership fails to benefit Palestinians.
Oct 22
09:09
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Court grants Perikatan stay on RoS deregistration, allows coalition to contest Melaka state polls
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The High Court here today allowed Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) application to stay the R...
Oct 22
09:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
PN supreme council to meet, Bersatu invited
Takiyuddin Hassan says 'PN is back' following the High Court’s stay of the coalition’s deregistration.
Oct 22
08:40
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Phuket activists plan new Chabad protest for October 31
The Phuket Land Protection Group (PLPG) and allied networks are planning another protest against Chabad House Patong on October 31, with a rally scheduled at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town amid continued …
Oct 22
08:35
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
OSG to seek clarification on SC 'guardrails' on executive's budget power
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), will seek clarification on the limits and "guardrails" set by the Supreme Court for the exercise of …
Oct 22
08:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Prabowo’s allies distance themselves from flagship free meals programme
Mass food poisoning and graft linked to the programme have emerged as the first major test of their support for the Indonesian president.
Oct 22
06:29
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Min Aung Hlaing meets Nippon Foundation chair amid backchannel talks in Japan
Pro-democracy activists in Japan told DVB that they were “concerned” over a recent meeting between regime leader Min Aung Hlaing and Japan’s Special Envoy for National Reconciliation in Myanmar, Yohei Sasakawa, in …
Oct 22
06:09
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
No Perikatan, no problem? Political analysts say Opposition faces a tricky Melaka campaign
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The split between PAS and Bersatu following an internal crisis in Perikatan Nasional (PN),...