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Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Remulla to ask House prosecution for evidence on Duterte’s ‘secret funds’
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said he will ask the House prosecution panel in the Senate impeachment court to submit evidence pertaining to the alleged misuse of confidential …
Oct 16
11:37
CN CGTN state media
China
President Xi Jinping's key quotes on global governance
President Xi Jinping's key quotes on global governance
Oct 16
11:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Europe must tackle dependency on Starlink, say EU leaders
The bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Europe did not have a readily available alternative to technology controlled by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Oct 16
11:11
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US greenlights Iraqi cabinet with blacklisted factions, say diplomatic sources
Iraq's prime minister Ali al-Zaidi announced his cabinet line-up Thursday night, naming Laith al-Khazali, a senior leader of the US-blacklisted Asaib Ahl al-Haq group, as one of his deputies.
Oct 16
10:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
PH identified candidates for Melaka polls 2 years ago, says Amirudin
The coalition’s election director says the candidates come from diverse backgrounds.
Oct 16
10:08
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Anti-IMF protesters issue six demands before ending Bangkok rally
BANGKOK — 16 October 2026, Protesters opposing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended their rally, after issuing six demands calling for debt cancellation, greater public oversight of government borrowing …
Oct 16
09:53
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
Sectors welcome Marcos' recognition of BARMM parliament bloc
An influential peace-advocacy group on Friday, October 16, thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his prompt recognition of the newly-formed ruling 46-member bloc of elected members in the 80-seat Bangsamoro parliament.
Oct 16
09:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Azalina told to hold further talks on bills to split AG, PP’s roles, limit PM’s tenure
Anwar Ibrahim issues directive following feedback from the Conference of Rulers.
Oct 16
09:38
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Splitting the AG’s two hats: Azalina takes charge of talks with select committee
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Law and Institutional Reform Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has been tasked with e...
Oct 16
09:27
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Pakatan confident of Melaka win, but Amirudin says voters will decide
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is confident of winning the upcoming Melaka state election, whil...
Oct 16
09:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iran’s president says conflict in Mideast amounts to ‘ecocide’
Masoud Pezeshkian calls on countries to condemn environmental damage caused by what he calls ‘wars of aggression’ in Gaza and the wider Middle East.
Oct 16
08:27
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Indonesian president’s approval rating falls to 44.5%, poll shows
The polls also showed that 50.8% of respondents viewed current economic conditions as poor, while 43.1% believed they had worsened over the past year.
Oct 16
07:57
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Lee pushes to enshrine pro-democracy movements in Constitution
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday renewed his call for an amendment to recognize South Korea's historic pro-democracy movements in the Constitution's preamble, urging the National Assembly to begin discussions on reform …
Oct 16
07:29
CN South China Morning Post
China
Japan’s Okinawa drops opposition to hosting crash-prone US Osprey aircraft
Okinawa Governor Genta Koja said on Friday he accepts the deployment of US military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Futenma air station, reversing the southern Japan prefecture’s long-standing opposition to their …
Oct 16
07:16
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Sam Rainsy says Hun Sen escalates tensions with Thailand
Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy has blamed former prime minister Hun Sen for escalating tensions with Thailand, accusing him of breaching trust and spreading what he called baseless allegations against him amid …
Oct 16
06:52
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Neth Pheaktra Registers to Vote, Urges Public to Check Voter Lists Ahead of Commune Elections
Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra has urged eligible Cambodian citizens to check their names on voter lists and register within the designated period ahead of the 2027 commune/sangkat council elections, after registering …
Oct 16
06:04
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
PKR to contest nine Melaka seats, Pakatan to unveil full line-up on Oct 24
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — PKR will contest nine state seats under Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the upcoming Melaka sta...
Oct 16
06:02
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand video news | Demonstrators protest IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Hua Hin begins demolition of beachfront buildings
In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and ASEAN. Demonstrators take to the streets in Bangkok to protest against the IMF and World Bank meetings. In …
Oct 16
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Dy hails late ex-solon Raul Daza: He stood firm for democracy
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has sent his condolences to the family of former Northern Samar Rep. Raul Daza who passed away recently, calling the former …
Oct 16
06:00
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
BARMM chief's call to uphold Bangsamoro autonomy, respect Parliament mandate gain support
The Bangsamoro Initiative for Peace, Progress and Solidarity (BIPPS) has backed Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua’s call to uphold Bangsamoro autonomy, respect the mandate of duly elected Parliament members, and allow democratic institutions …
Oct 16
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Lee calls for constitutional revision to reflect spirit of democratization
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called on the National Assembly to push for a constitutional revision, saying the spirit of the country's democratization movements should be reflected in the Constitution. Lee …
Oct 16
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Main opposition slams gov't over S. Korea-US gap on OPCON transfer
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Friday criticized the government over what it called apparent differences between South Korea and the United States on the transfer of wartime operational control …
Oct 16
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Ex-lawmaker referred to prosecution over daughter's hiring at university
Former opposition lawmaker Yoo Seong-min and three university officials have been referred to the prosecution for possible indictment over allegations of preferential treatment in the hiring of Yoo's daughter as a professor …
Oct 16
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
President Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightly to 39 percent after weeks of decline, a weekly poll showed Friday. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday through Thursday on 1,003 …
Oct 16
05:45
CN South China Morning Post
China
Indonesian governor’s Singapore trip adds fury to forest fire, haze crisis
The governor of an Indonesian province bearing the brunt of weeks of raging forest fires has sought to douse anger over his trip to Singapore, as Jakarta “welcomed” help from its neighbours …
Oct 16
05:35
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Shipping containers return to Bangkok streets as farmers protest IMF-World Bank meetings
BANGKOK — Police have deployed shipping containers along roads leading to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre as farmers and grassroots activists march through Bangkok to protest the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. …
Oct 16
04:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump says he is discussing denuclearisation with Russia and China
Russia leads in stored nuclear warheads, ahead of the US and China, but the US president expects Beijing to catch up within five years.
Oct 16
04:28
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Budget 2027 debate dominates Dewan Rakyat as MPs tackle haze, health and school safety
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027 was the main focus of the Dewan Rakyat in the secon...
Oct 16
03:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Melaka polls can’t be benchmark for GE16, says analyst
Azmi Hassan says the state polls will not reflect parties' support at the national level, especially if voter turnout is low.
Oct 16
02:44
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightly to 39 percent after weeks of decline, a weekly poll showed Friday. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday through Thursday on 1,003 …
Oct 16
02:20
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Le Pen looms large as Macron enters final months on EU stage
France heads to the polls in April and May, after which Emmanuel Macron will leave office at the end of his second term as president of the EU's second-largest economy.
Oct 16
02:08
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Pending assemblyman hints Sarawak election may fall on Dec 12 or Dec 19
KUCHING, Oct 16 — Pending assemblyman Violet Yong believes the next Sarawak election will be held either on Decemb...
Oct 16
02:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
PH reps slam Negeri Sembilan govt over postponed legislature sitting
State opposition leader says they weren’t formally informed that today’s sitting was postponed and asks if it’s because the MB doesn’t have an exco.
Oct 15
22:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Argentine demonstration over education cuts ends in clashes
The main protest remained peaceful, but dozens of hooded demonstrators threw stones and other projectiles at police officers, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.
Oct 15
22:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UN Security Council slams ‘escalatory’ Houthi attacks
The Saudi capital’s international airport has been targeted in 20 strikes since Oct 1, with an attack last weekend killing 13 people.
Oct 15
22:45
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Infantino offers apology but ‘no answers’ at Fifa meeting over World Cup plan
The Fifa chief reaffirmed that the Fifa Forward Enterprise initiative 'has been permanently withdrawn and will not reappear in any form'.
Oct 15
22:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Somalia sets May presidential election despite insecurity
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been attempting to move the country towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.
Oct 15
22:19
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Albanian PM condemns ‘chaos’ as violent unrest spreads
Protesters clashed with police in Tirana in hours-long confrontations, with crowds targeting government buildings, banks and shopfronts.
Oct 15
21:39
JP Japan Today
Japan
Carney campaigns for Canadian unity before Alberta secession vote
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned for national unity in Alberta on Thursday, before the oil-rich province votes on whether it wants a binding independence referendum. Polling indicates…
Oct 15
21:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump
Ukraine's president met Nato chief Mark Rutte in Brussels and held a series of bilateral meetings with European leaders before joining an EU summit on Friday.