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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
161–200 of 567 stories (598 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 5 06:11 |
China |
‘I worry people will forget Hong Kong’: Joshua Wong laments city’s fate from inside maximum security prison
Exclusive: pro-democracy activist’s prison letters reveal fascination with AI, brushes with Triads and an appetite for booksHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case …
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| Nov 5 00:02 |
South Korea |
South Korean goods shut out of Hyesan customs trade
Chinese goods are pouring into North Korea through the customs office in Hyesan this November 2026, yet traders who built their businesses on South Korean goods have little to celebrate. Tough inspections …
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| Nov 4 22:45 |
Malaysia |
Serbia detains police officers over alleged use of force against protesters
Anti-corruption protests swept across the country in 2025 and 2026, ultimately resulting in the ouster of the populist Serbian Progressive Party.
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| Nov 4 22:21 |
Myanmar |
Aid must strengthen democracy in Myanmar, not the junta
Guest contributor Khin Ohmar During the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok in October, I took part in a Myanmar civil society delegation that engaged senior officials from the World Bank, raising …
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| Nov 4 21:39 |
Malaysia |
US sanctions Indian companies over alleged maritime fraud aiding Iran
The US Treasury accuses Indian nationals of running a 'vast criminal network' that helps Iranian vessels sail under false flags and with fake maritime certifications.
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| Nov 4 17:39 |
Cambodia |
‘Odyssey’ saga puts Kingdom’s humanitarian image to the test
The departure of the Villa Vie Odyssey sans passengers from Cambodia brought a new dimension to the controversy surrounding the stranded residential cruise ship, with analysts questioning international media coverage that linked …
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| Nov 4 16:20 |
Philippines |
‘VP defense team has no defense vs bank records’
THE defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is “defenseless,” a member of the House prosecution team said on Wednesday.Trial spokesman and former Surigao del Norte representative Robert Ace Barbers made the …
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| Nov 4 16:12 |
Philippines |
Corruption top concern of Filipinos — survey
FIGHTING corruption, including the flood control scandal, has overtaken high prices of basic goods as the top issue Filipinos want the government to address, a nationwide survey conducted in October showed.The National …
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| Nov 4 16:03 |
Philippines |
BOC seizes P99.4M ketamine at Clark Airport
COFFEE equipment and cleaning powder turned out to be cover for nearly 20 kilos of ketamine worth P99.4 million in the latest drug-smuggling attempt foiled by Customs authorities at the Clark International …
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| Nov 4 16:02 |
Philippines |
BI stops 2 Filipinos headed for conflict zones abroad
IMMIGRATION officers prevented two Filipino men from leaving the country after discovering they were targeted by suspicious recruitment schemes offering significant payments and high salaries for employment in conflict-stricken areas abroad.Bureau of …
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| Nov 4 14:52 |
China |
African voices: What Africa can learn from CPC's governance experience
The Communist Party of China's (CPC) commitment to Party building, combating corruption and putting people first has drawn praise from an African political party leader and a scholar, who said its governance …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
Subcommittee passes special counsel bill on alleged fabricated indictments involving Lee
A parliamentary subcommittee on Wednesday approved a bill calling for a special counsel to investigate allegations of fabricated indictments under the previous administration, including those involving President Lee Jae Myung. The subcommittee …
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| Nov 4 11:19 |
Malaysia |
Three boat operators among 38 Indonesians held in Selangor migrant smuggling crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Three boat operators were among 38 Indonesian nationals detained by the General Operations F...
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| Nov 4 10:51 |
Thailand |
Thai foreign minister criticises China’s travel warning for misplacing blame for scam
In Beijing, Sihasak Phuangketkeow told Wang Yi that organised networks, not Thailand, are behind the cases in the Chinese embassy's warning, and that ordinary tourists face no extra risk. The story Thai …
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| Nov 4 09:02 |
South Korea |
US service members accused of smuggling synthetic cannabinoids into Korea
Two US service members stationed in Korea have been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of smuggling liquid synthetic cannabinoids through the US military postal system, the Pyeongtaek Customs Office said Wednesday. One …
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| Nov 4 08:04 |
Malaysia |
Corruption costing Kenya billions, says World Bank report
The World Bank ranked Kenya among the most corrupt lower-middle-income countries, estimating that weak governance adds US$2.8 billion, or 2% of GDP, to its annual fiscal deficit.
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| Nov 4 06:18 |
China |
Foreign political party representatives hail CPC's governance approach
Foreign political party representatives have spoken highly of the Communist Party of China's (CPC) commitment to full and rigorous self-governance, saying its experience in strengthening Party discipline, combating corruption and putting people …
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| Nov 4 05:31 |
Malaysia |
Top US House Democrat vows to go after those ‘enriching themselves’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, set to become speaker in the new Congress, said Americans have made clear they have had enough of extremism.
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| Nov 4 04:54 |
Cambodia |
Sanctions-Linked Sihanoukville Casinos Took Most of $1B Crypto Amid Crackdown, Report Says
Casinos in Sihanoukville received more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency from January to early September, despite a government crackdown on online scam operations and casinos, according to a new report from blockchain …
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| Nov 4 04:24 |
Thailand |
Thailand video news | Thailand urges households to prepare emergency kits for 72 hours, Thailand sees tourist arrivals climb as high season approaches
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today, Thailand is urging households to prepare emergency kits to last 72 hours, but why? In more …
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| Nov 4 04:20 |
Thailand |
Chinese woman wanted over call centre gang found 394 days overstayed
A Chinese woman wanted in connection with a call centre scam operation was arrested at a condominium in Samut Prakan. Her passport showed that she had overstayed her visa by 394 days. …
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| Nov 4 03:28 |
Malaysia |
Lawyer Shafee rubbishes reports of Najib paying RM50m fine today for house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lead defence counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has dismi...
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| Nov 4 03:02 |
Malaysia |
Najib’s lawyer unaware of plans to settle RM50mil fine today
Media reports earlier said the former prime minister was expected to settle the fine to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.
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| Nov 3 23:39 |
Hong Kong |
Anti-corruption watchdog charges ex-Johnson Cleaning execs over alleged bribes worth over HK$75m
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged two former senior Johnson Cleaning Services executives who allegedly accepted bribes worth over HK$75 million. William Fung, 54, former director of the firm and former chief …
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| Nov 3 21:08 |
China |
What the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Plenums Reveal About the CCP’s Political Direction
The Fifth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party has concluded. By examining the official Xinhua communiqué alongside the documents issued after the previous two plenums, we can …
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| Nov 3 18:01 |
Philippines |
La Union cops open to probe into alleged protection of illegal gambling
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO) asserted on Monday (Nov. 2) that it does not tolerate corruption or the involvement of its personnel in illegal …
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| Nov 3 17:23 |
Cambodia |
Beyond the shadow of scams: Revisiting Cambodia’s modern economic and social trajectory
The decisive law enforcement campaigns executed across the Kingdom of Cambodia to dismantle cyber-scam compounds, illicit online gambling dens and human trafficking syndicates mark an essential structural turning point in the nation’s …
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| Nov 3 16:18 |
Philippines |
No shoot-to-kill order vs dela Rosa – PNP
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that no shoot-to-kill order has been issued against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as security forces press on with their manhunt operations to arrest …
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| Nov 3 16:07 |
Philippines |
‘Evidence vs VP Sara will speak for itself’
THE evidence presented against Vice President Sara Duterte will stand on its own merit whether or not she will testify in her impeachment trial, a member of the House prosecution team said …
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| Nov 3 16:04 |
Philippines |
SKorean fugitives linked to online scams nabbed
PHILIPPINE immigration authorities have intercepted two South Korean fugitives wanted for their alleged involvement in online fraud that reportedly raked in more than 3.7 billion won, roughly $2.8 million (around P160 million).The …
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| Nov 3 11:40 |
Indonesia |
Ex-military, police among victims of Russian mercenary scheme: Polri
Former Indonesian military and police personnel are among the victims of a human trafficking scheme involving ...
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| Nov 3 09:50 |
Thailand |
Myanmar police arrest 83 Thais in border hotel scam raid
Myanmar police arrested 83 Thai nationals during a raid on a hotel in Tachileik, a town in Myanmar near the Chiang Rai border, after discovering an alleged online scam operation operating from …
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| Nov 3 08:48 |
Hong Kong |
'Joint task force to target bid-rigging early'
Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Tuesday said officers from an interdepartmental task force on combating bid-rigging in building maintenance and renovation projects would proactively look for clues to prevent such activities. …
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| Nov 3 05:52 |
Malaysia |
Anwar: Malaysia needs better tech to counter increasingly sophisticated drug smuggling
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The increasingly sophisticated methods used in drug smuggling require more advanced det...
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| Nov 3 05:51 |
Philippines |
Lacson: Due process does not mean shielding Bato from ICC trial
MANILA, Philippines — Due process for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa does not mean shielding him from facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC), Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Tuesday, stressing …
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| Nov 3 04:52 |
Malaysia |
Saravanan’s RM1.1m corruption trial set to begin March 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Sessions Court today set trial dates between March and August next year for former human...
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| Nov 3 03:07 |
Malaysia |
No new extradition request for Zakir Naik, says Saifuddin
Home minister says Malaysia remains opposed to extraditing the controversial preacher to India.
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| Nov 3 02:00 |
Malaysia |
Home Ministry: Putrajaya open to RCI on ‘corporate mafia’ claims if solid grounds established
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The federal government has not dismissed the possibility of convening a Royal Commission of...
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| Nov 3 01:00 |
China |
China’s Communist Party plenum targets passive ‘nice’ guys in anti-corruption push
China’s ruling Communist Party has pledged to target “old nice persons” within its ranks as it steps up its anti-corruption drive ahead of a major leadership reshuffle next year. Rendered in Chinese …
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| Nov 3 00:48 |
China |
China mulls draft law to combat cross-border corruption
China's top legislature began deliberating a draft law on combating cross-border corruption, which includes a provision on promoting the building of a fair and equitable global anti-corruption governance system.
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