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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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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 15 08:12 |
Thailand |
Thailand, Switzerland push EFTA deal and US$120m carbon plan
Thailand and Switzerland are moving to fast-track implementation of their EFTA free trade agreement while advancing plans for about US$120 million in carbon-credit purchases. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Swiss President Guy …
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| Oct 15 08:10 |
Myanmar |
KIO/KIA rejects Myanmar junta’s offer of peace talks
The group says the move comes as the regime increases its military presence in Kachin State, and would have no impact on the situation on the ground
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| Oct 15 08:08 |
China |
‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes Russian refinery strikes, defying Trump
Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian refineries with a strike at an installation in the Ryazan region, the regional governor said on Thursday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced his anger …
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| Oct 15 08:01 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia seeks maritime boundary deal with Thailand as UNCLOS talks enter second day
Cambodia is seeking a comprehensive maritime boundary agreement with Thailand under international law, while remaining open to joint development and equitable resource sharing, as conciliation proceedings under the United Nations Convention on …
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| Oct 15 07:43 |
China |
'Resonance of Dunhuang' concert in Ottawa, Canada
As the final notes faded, Resonance of Dunhuang, presented by the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble, concluded successfully at Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa on the evening of October 10.
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| Oct 15 07:40 |
Hong Kong |
New four-lane bridge opens between China and North Korea after 12-year delay
North Korean trucks festooned with flags and flowers trundled towards China on Thursday as a new bridge between the countries opened, allowing the isolated nation to ramp up trade with its huge …
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| Oct 15 06:53 |
Malaysia |
Lim Guan Eng urges Malaysia to sue Indonesia over haze if Jakarta rejects Asean firefighting task force
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged Malaysia to consider legal action against Indonesia to seek...
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| Oct 15 05:58 |
Myanmar |
Regime re-opens Thanlyin oil refinery to mitigate fuel sanctions and boost jet fuel supply
Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing attended the re-opening ceremony of the Thanlyin Oil Refinery (Phase 1) in Yangon Region’s Thanlyin Township on Wednesday. Thanlyin is located nine miles (14 km) southeast of …
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| Oct 15 05:57 |
South Korea |
PPP warns against relocation of foreign, defense ministries to Sejong
The People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday strongly denounced the government's decision to relocate 44 ministries and agencies, including the foreign and defense ministries, to the central administrative city of Sejong by …
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| Oct 15 05:12 |
South Korea |
Seoul seeks to turn Trump-Kim summit into four-way peace talks: minister
South Korea aims to expand a potential summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un into four-party talks involving the two Koreas, the US and China, with the …
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| Oct 15 05:05 |
Malaysia |
Colombians, fearing for rights, march against right-wing president
What began as peaceful protests during the day grew heated in some areas as night fell, with riot police deployments, water cannons and tear gas.
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| Oct 15 04:12 |
Thailand |
Nene Royal Performs for Global Finance Leaders, Honoured as Young Thai Cultural Ambassador
BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, Thai teenage rock guitarist Nene Royal performed at a welcome dinner for global finance leaders attending the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, while Culture Minister Sabida …
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| Oct 15 03:05 |
Malaysia |
Trucks line up as long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens
The neighbouring nations aim to rejuvenate trade after years of soured ties and pandemic-related disruptions to cross-border commerce.
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| Oct 15 03:05 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia rebuts Thai border claims in letter to UN, demands end to military incursions
Cambodia has formally challenged Thailand’s account of the ongoing border dispute in a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, accusing Bangkok of distorting historical facts, continuing military incursions into Cambodian territory …
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| Oct 15 03:00 |
China |
Longevity-first healthcare takes spotlight at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit
Issues affecting ageing populations worldwide will form the core of discussions for policymakers and health industry leaders gathered at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, with a particular emphasis on how practising …
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| Oct 15 02:38 |
Malaysia |
UN warns failure to activate Hormuz fertiliser plan could trigger food crisis
Missing the planting season would significantly reduce agricultural productivity and drive up prices in parts of Asia and Africa.
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| Oct 15 02:18 |
China |
China calls for end to political deadlock in Libya
A Chinese envoy to the UN on Wednesday called for efforts to break the political deadlock in Libya as soon as possible.
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| Oct 15 01:17 |
Myanmar |
Nobel Peace laureate defends international justice as it comes under US criticism
Navi Pillay, the South African-born jurist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week, told The Associated Press in an interview Monday that, as a judge, she had to see the …
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| Oct 15 01:00 |
China |
US and China race to shape AI agenda ahead of Xi-Trump talks in Shenzhen, sources say
The United States and China are in regular talks to iron out details of a framework announced last month for handling AI-related incidents and institutionalising bilateral dialogue, multiple sources told the South …
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| Oct 14 23:16 |
Laos |
XPENG CEO He Xiaopeng Calls for Deeper Global Collaboration at the 2026 Paris Automotive Summit, Highlighting “XPENG AI Engineering”
Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO, becomes the first Chinese automotive CEO to deliver a keynote in the history of the Paris Automotive Summit, calling for greater industry collaboration as AI, electrification …
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| Oct 14 23:10 |
Cambodia |
UNCLOS commission wraps up day one of second Cambodia-Thailand talks
The first day of the second meeting of the Conciliation Commission established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) involving Cambodia and Thailand concluded yesterday afternoon (local …
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| Oct 14 23:00 |
Laos |
SMS Tan Kiat How, Rosianna Silalahi and Glenda Gloria to speak at PRISM Summit 2026
Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How to attend as Guest-of-Honour at the 12 November summit, which will bring together leaders from across public relations, journalism, business and technology SINGAPORE – Media …
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| Oct 14 22:50 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, Azerbaijan seek to deepen bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Hun Manet and Azerbaijan Speaker of the National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across trade, investment, security, education and tourism during a meeting …
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| Oct 14 22:45 |
Malaysia |
Israel’s army chief says reinforcing troops on all fronts
Eyal Zamir says Israel faces an increased risk of escalation as it heads into elections later this month.
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| Oct 14 22:35 |
Myanmar |
Myanmar let me serve in Parliament, then it questioned my citizenship
My experience as a Rohingya lawmaker reveals why Myanmar cannot achieve lasting peace without equal citizenship, political inclusion and recognition of its diversity. Guest contributor Shwe Maung In 2010, I was elected …
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| Oct 14 22:35 |
Malaysia |
UN says wants stability in Lebanon as end of peacekeepers’ mandate looms
Lebanese officials have called for an extension of the interim force's mandate, which the UN Security Council voted to terminate at the end of this year under US pressure.
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| Oct 14 22:10 |
Myanmar |
Malaysia hails ‘diplomatic breakthrough’ with Myanmar regime; Thai lawmaker calls out Min Aung Hlaing
Malaysia hails ‘diplomatic breakthrough’ with Myanmar regime Malaysian Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil told the media in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday that his country is the first to successfully persuade the regime …
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| Oct 14 22:00 |
China |
Susan Thornton on US-China ties, post-midterms and averting a new balloon crisis
Susan Thornton is a former American diplomat who for decades worked on US policy in Eurasia in the State Department before becoming acting assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific …
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| Oct 14 22:00 |
Singapore |
Commentary: Trump wants cheaper diesel, but Ukraine could pay the price
Ukraine is more vulnerable, after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel and declared an energy ceasefire that Moscow is not heeding, says war studies lecturer Samir Puri.
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| Oct 14 21:43 |
Japan |
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting to open on the 15th JAG20 財務相・中央銀行総裁会議 15日開幕へ
G20=主要20か国の財務相・中央銀行総裁会議が、15日、タイで開かれます。各国でインフレ懸念が高まり金利の上昇傾向も続く中、世界経済の安定した成長に向けた議論が行われるほか、高性能のAIモデルが金融…
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| Oct 14 19:00 |
Australia |
Fault Lines – China’s Ukraine lessons, junta diplomacy, Fiji sanctions
Welcome to the latest edition of ASPI’s Fault Lines. Every fortnight, ASPI’s Defence Strategy Program monitors the actions and developments shaping the regional order and Australia’s security. This edition covers the period …
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