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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
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List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 17 12:01 |
Philippines |
Prosec draws comparison between Corona conviction, VP’s P1.5B ‘unexplained wealth’
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday drew a comparison between the impeachment conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona over undisclosed assets and the unexplained …
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| Oct 17 12:01 |
Malaysia |
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says not considering father for govt post
However, right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said he did not rule out the possibility of offering his father a position.
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| Oct 17 11:34 |
Malaysia |
Local elections blocked by state govt fear of losing revenue, says Muda
Muda deputy president Zaidel Baharuddin says opposition to local elections extended to political parties on both sides, and is no longer confined to Barisan Nasional.
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| Oct 17 11:22 |
Malaysia |
Egypt’s Sisi pledges to leave office when term ends in 2030
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, 71, made the remarks on Saturday and said the Egyptian constitution 'would not be touched'.
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| Oct 17 11:08 |
Malaysia |
Myanmar rebel fighter says military airstrike kills 11 civilians
The attack took place in territory controlled by the People's Defence Forces (PDF) rebel group in Yesagyo township at around 0730 GMT on Friday.
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| Oct 17 09:57 |
Malaysia |
GRS takes its election pitch to Kudat, with Hajiji eyeing 16 parliamentary seats
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 17 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is scheduled to address more than 3,000 delegates an...
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| Oct 17 09:55 |
Malaysia |
Sarawak polls likely in December, says PBB’s Karim
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu information chief Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah notes that the last state election was held on Dec 18, 2021.
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| Oct 17 09:52 |
Malaysia |
Sarawak polls could be as early as November, says state minister Abdul Karim
KUCHING, Oct 17 — Sarawak could hold its 13th state election as early as November, with the polling window extendi...
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| Oct 17 09:34 |
Malaysia |
Melaka polls: PKR to field experienced, young and women candidates, says Amirudin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is expected to firm up its direction for the Melaka state election wit...
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| Oct 17 07:58 |
Malaysia |
Trump blocking Russia sanctions a ‘historic moment’, says Putin’s envoy
The US president signed an executive order that waived sweeping US sanctions targeting Russia's energy revenues, two days before they were due to take effect.
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| Oct 17 07:32 |
Philippines |
'Go home,' Chinese envoy told as calls mount for his expulsion
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte representative and governor Robert Ace Barbers on Saturday called on Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to leave the Philippines immediately, criticizing the Chinese embassy's challenge …
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| Oct 17 07:14 |
Philippines |
Why House prosecutors are betting 'all-in' on Article II in VP Sara impeachment
Following the House prosecution"s decision to drop three out of four Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, House prosecutor Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua said Saturday the panel is …
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| Oct 17 06:58 |
Philippines |
Senator-judges should consider NBI findings in Sara Duterte impeachment trial, says Chua
House prosecutor Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua on Saturday said senator-judges should consider the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation regarding the properties being linked to Vice President Sara Duterte …
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| Oct 17 05:42 |
Thailand |
Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after less than a week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it “was an honor to work for” President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined …
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| Oct 17 05:14 |
Malaysia |
Vietnam’s prime minister targets 2027 GDP growth of at least 10%
Le Minh Hung says the government will continue to push for double-digit growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability.
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| Oct 17 04:20 |
Malaysia |
Exercise freedom on social media with respect, courtesy, says King
SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has reminded the public that freedom comes with...
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| Oct 17 03:47 |
Malaysia |
Improving public sentiment can help PH in Melaka polls, says Amanah leader
Party secretary-general Faiz Fadzil says the 2027 budget and the coalition's record of governing the state are among the factors that can influence voter support.
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| Oct 17 02:57 |
Malaysia |
Negeri Sembilan PKR wants answers over assembly delay, royal dispute
The chapter's communications director says the menteri besar must explain the postponement of the state assembly meeting, and issues raised by the Yang Dipertuan Besar.
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| Oct 17 02:17 |
Malaysia |
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro pledges fiscal adjustment, rejects cuts to social spending
The senator says the adjustment would come from eliminating ministries, tackling mismanagement at state-controlled firms and monetising federal real estate assets.
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| Oct 17 01:46 |
South Korea |
Trump touts Hyundai's $560-mln Georgia investment pledge at campaign rally
US President Donald Trump on Friday highlighted South Korean automotive parts maker Hyundai Transys Inc.'s plan to invest nearly $560 million in Georgia during a campaign rally in the state, as he …
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| Oct 17 01:25 |
Malaysia |
Trump mocks popularity of the name Mohammad
The US president made the comment as he was discussing Iran during a rally in the state of Georgia.
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| Oct 17 01:15 |
Malaysia |
Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’
Violent demonstrations have rocked the capital since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Edi Rama to step down.
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| Oct 17 01:00 |
China |
Growing number of ex-officials enter race for Hong Kong Election Committee seats
A growing number of former senior government officials have joined the race for seats on Hong Kong’s Election Committee, a trend observers say will enhance the prestige and legitimacy of the body …
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| Oct 16 23:30 |
Malaysia |
Wawasan can soften PAS’s image, draw fence-sitters, say analysts
Mazlan Ali says Wawasan’s inclusive approach could aid Perikatan Nasional by helping it attract non-Malay voters, a segment PAS has struggled to reach.
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| Oct 16 22:59 |
Malaysia |
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI appoints new government
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party has entered into a coalition with the right-wing Istiqlal party and two smaller left-wing parties.
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| Oct 16 22:05 |
Malaysia |
US budget deficit grows to nearly US$2 trillion, highest since 2021
The expansion comes amid growing worries over the massive US$40.3 trillion US debt load and rising inflation, as the cost of borrowing climbs.
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| Oct 16 21:13 |
Malaysia |
Macron calls for ‘calm’ ahead of cost-of-living protests in France
The country's Yellow Vest movement has appealed to teachers, students, workers, pensioners and farmers to take part, with over 200,000 people expected to join nationwide.
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| Oct 16 19:08 |
Singapore |
Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution, victims’ families still can watch in person
“Many very good and well-meaning people would rather not watch him die," President Trump said in a Truth Social post.
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| Oct 16 18:18 |
Philippines |
Akbayan challenges Marcos to expel Chinese envoy over threat against Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Partylist on Friday challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over his remarks that China could easily defeat the Philippines if it chose to …
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| Oct 16 18:01 |
Philippines |
Adiong: VP Duterte’s own acts, records built impeachment case against her
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment case against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte was built largely on her own official records, financial accounts, declarations and documented actions rather than a narrative manufactured by …
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| Oct 16 18:01 |
Philippines |
House prosecution rejects Sara Duterte trial ‘compromise’
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel rejected suggestions of a compromise that would convict Vice President Sara Z. Duterte in her Senate impeachment trial while leaving her eligible to seek public …
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| Oct 16 16:36 |
Singapore |
President Tharman to make state visit to Sweden on Oct. 17-21, commemorating 60 years of diplomatic ties
It is the first state visit to Sweden by a Singapore president.
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| Oct 16 16:20 |
Philippines |
Finance veteran named new SSS chief
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as the new president and CEO of the Social Security System (SSS).Limlingan takes over from Robert Joseph de Claro, …
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| Oct 16 15:56 |
Malaysia |
Trump did not order Starshield curbs for Ukraine, says US official
Tech billionaire Elon Musk says any limits on the communications system would ultimately have come from US president Donald Trump.
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| Oct 16 15:17 |
China |
Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday chaired a State Council executive meeting that heard a report on the progress of the "AI Plus" initiative, discussed a draft revision to the Teachers Law …
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| Oct 16 14:21 |
Hong Kong |
Five more nomination forms submitted for EC election
Another five nomination forms were received by returning officers for the 2026 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections on Friday, just days before the nomination period ends. The Electoral Affairs Commission said three …
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| Oct 16 14:07 |
Malaysia |
Zelensky hails ‘very good’ first meeting with Hungarian PM Magyar
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and Hungarian prime minister Peter Magyar discussed bilateral relations, the economy and logistics during their first meeting in Brussels.
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| Oct 16 12:27 |
Malaysia |
Zahid says Malaysia ready to help Indonesia fight forest fires after Prabowo accepts foreign aid
TIANJIN, Oct 16 — Malaysia is ready to help Indonesia tackle widespread forest and land fires after President Prab...
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| Oct 16 12:19 |
Malaysia |
PM-material among PAS leaders, but ‘not time yet’ to name one
The party's deputy secretary-general says PAS has leaders in their 40s, 50s and 60s who could be considered for the top job.
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| Oct 16 12:04 |
Malaysia |
Amanah to contest 8 seats in Melaka, says Mat Sabu
The party will defend Bukit Katil, while the other seven seats are yet to be determined.
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