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Oct 28
01:50
PH GMA Network
Philippines
ICC victims ask Chamber to admit witness testimony vs Rodrigo Duterte
The Common Legal Representatives of Victims (CLRV) has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III to grant the Prosecution"s request to admit the previously recorded testimonies of three witnesses in …
Oct 28
01:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
French Senate passes bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage
The legislation has been sent to the National Assembly, which is split between France's political factions, for debate and voting.
Oct 28
01:32
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
IIMM investigating escalating war crimes in Myanmar as military attacks intensify
The human rights situation in Myanmar has deteriorated significantly as the military sharply escalates its reliance on aerial strikes, torture, and sexual violence, the head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar …
Oct 28
00:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Palace to Dela Rosa: Don’t set an example for fugitives
MANILA, Philippines — “Don’t be a role model for fugitives,’’ Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday as she urged Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender and face charges for …
Oct 27
23:02
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
ASEAN Special Envoy arrives in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi requests clothes from her home
ASEAN Special Envoy arrives in Myanmar The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 Chair, the Philippines, Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro will lead a humanitarian …
Oct 27
21:09
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
French Senate weighs bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage
Welfare benefits and housing assistance could also be seized to help cover the cost of damages under the scheme, a provision that has drawn sharp criticism.
Oct 27
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Surrender before deadline expires, dela Rosa urged
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said the deadline given to fugitive Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, which expires Oct. 29, was intended to give him chance to surrender voluntarily and peacefully, but if he does …
Oct 27
16:14
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Defense wants to cross witnesses
​FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to require two prosecution witnesses to testify in person so his defense team can cross-examine them on allegations central to the …
Oct 27
14:48
CN South China Morning Post
China
Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce, UN inquiry says
Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza after last ⁠October’s US-brokered ceasefire in the enclave, a ⁠UN commission said in a report published on Monday ⁠that Israel dismissed as part of a …
Oct 27
14:43
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Egypt detains prominent journalist Lina Attalah after trial
Mada Masr’s chief editor was fined for operating the website without a licence, in what rights groups call an escalation of Cairo’s crackdown on press freedom.
Oct 27
12:04
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong beautician gets 4 years for selling friends to Myanmar scam hub
A Hong Kong beautician has been sentenced to four years in jail for tricking two friends into forced labour and confinement in Myanmar’s notorious “KK Park” scam farm, with a judge slamming …
Oct 27
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Japanese girl, 16, detained 18 days for alleged crime, develops eating disorder, dies weighing 20kg
She had been arrested on suspicions of assault.
Oct 27
10:43
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Supreme Court issues new detention warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an additional detention warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee, allowing her to remain in custody for another two months over concerns that she could …
Oct 27
10:33
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Burmese woman asks Denmark to investigate alleged war crimes
Ngun Siang Dim, from Myanmar’s Chin minority, said 40 homes burned down in her village, while junta-laid landmines killed or disabled relatives and friends.
Oct 27
08:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Jailed Tanzanian opposition leader begins hunger strike
Tundu Lissu is protesting the denial of access to his lawyers while serving time for a ‘politically motivated’ treason charge.
Oct 27
08:37
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
GSCB calls out Myanmar military ‘war crimes’ on anniversary of Thadingyut attack
The General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB), which is a coalition of anti-2021 coup strike committees, marked the first anniversary of a paramotor attack that killed at least 24 people attending the Full …
Oct 27
08:22
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Duterte asks ICC to allow cross-examination of 2 witnesses
MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to require two prosecution witnesses to testify in person so his defense team can cross-examine them on allegations …
Oct 27
06:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Bong Go asks for prayers for Duterte’s return during Bukidnon visit
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has appealed anew to supporters of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte to pray for his health and eventual return to the country. Duterte has been …
Oct 27
06:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
INQToday: Bato dela Rosa’s wife appeals to ‘powerful few’
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon. The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has opposed the prosecution’s bid to have two witness testimonies admitted as evidence in …
Oct 27
04:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Govt open to allocations for opposition MPs, says Anwar
Prime minister says the government is prepared to use the same confidence and supply agreement that PH signed with Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s government.
Oct 27
03:30
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ambani, Adani outlets among Indian publishers contesting Modi’s privacy law
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s government faces a legal challenge from media groups over a privacy law they fear could hinder investigations and expose confidential sources.
Oct 27
02:31
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
UN probe accuses Israel of 'extermination' in West Bank
Israel has committed the crime against humanity of "extermination" in the West Bank, while continuing to commit "genocide" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, United Nations-mandated investigators said Monday. The UN Independent …
Oct 27
01:54
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
The Pacific and HIV: A chance to turn the tide — Eamonn Murphy, Saia Ma’u Piukala, Pio Smith, Beate Trankmann and Delphine Schantz
OCT 27 — The world has spent more than 40 years learning what works in the AIDS response. For the Pacific, w...
Oct 27
00:37
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia compiling nationwide refugee data under new registration programme, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government is compiling data on refugee communities nationwide through the R...
Oct 26
23:22
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Malaysia seeks answers from Myanmar over continued detention of returnees
Malaysia will formally seek clarification from Myanmar’s military authorities following reports that hundreds of recently repatriated migrants were transferred directly into military custody upon arrival in Yangon, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan …
Oct 26
22:22
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar war crimes survivors look to Denmark for justice
Guest contributor Chris Gunness Forty homes. That is how many a woman, now living in Denmark, watched burn in her village in Chin State, western Myanmar. Family members and friends were killed …
Oct 26
21:58
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Iran sends jet fuel to Myanmar despite sanctions; War crimes survivor from Chin State files case
Iran sends jet fuel to Myanmar despite sanctions In December 2025, the U.S.-sanctioned tanker Reef arrived in Burma’s waters with some 113,000 barrels of fuel backed by sham paperwork. Burma-based energy broker …
Oct 26
21:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israel’s Hebron operation
More than 3,000 people were forced from their homes during the operation launched after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers at a checkpoint near the city.
Oct 26
21:35
JP Japan Today
Japan
U.N.-commissioned experts say Gaza ceasefire has not stopped Israel from committing genocide
A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent experts commissioned by the U.N. say is genocide carried out by Israel in the territory,…
Oct 26
20:29
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
UN-commissioned experts say Gaza ceasefire has not stopped Israel from committing genocide
The United Nations commissioned team said in a report that Israel was “continuing to commit genocidal acts with the genocidal intent to destroy, in whole or in part, the Palestinians in Gaza”.
Oct 26
18:34
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
De Lima questions P50-M bounty for Bato’s arrest
MANILA, Philippines — Deputy minority leader and Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday questioned the necessity of putting out a ₱50-million bounty for the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela …
Oct 26
14:40
KR Yonhap
South Korea
HRW urges S. Korea to ease restrictions on proposed abortion pill rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged South Korea t...
Oct 26
12:00
CN US-China Perception Monitor
China
Globalized Populism w/ Pitman Potter
The post Globalized Populism w/ Pitman Potter appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
Oct 26
10:14
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Mother sues Japan over daughter, 16, who stopped eating in police custody
The mother of a 16-year-old care worker in Japan has taken the national government and Hyogo Prefecture to court, alleging that an unlawful arrest and 18 days in police custody left her …
Oct 26
06:54
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar war crimes survivor files precedent-setting case against military in Denmark
An unnamed war crimes survivor from Myanmar’s Chin State filed an unprecedented criminal complaint with authorities in Denmark today against members of the Myanmar military, leveraging recently enacted Danish legislation that specifically …
Oct 26
05:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lacson: Dela Rosa safer in PH than abroad
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday said that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa may be safer staying in the Philippines than fleeing abroad, where he could face a greater risk …
Oct 26
03:35
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Foreigners arrested for illegal detention
Police arrested two foreign nationals in Phnom Penh after a raid on a guesthouse in the capital. The post Foreigners arrested for illegal detention appeared first on Khmer Times.
Oct 26
02:42
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi and the courage to lead beyond domination
Guest contributor Alan Clements Myanmar’s detained Nobel Peace laureate and former State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, led the country’s democratically elected civilian government before the military seized power in February 2021. …
Oct 26
02:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ex-army corporal loses suit over 364-day detention
Former corporal Marzuki Mat Jusoh was convicted by a court martial in 2021 after testing positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.
Oct 25
22:47
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Sotto pushes reintegration framework for former inmates
SENATE President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is pushing for a comprehensive, coordinated government program to help former inmates rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.Sotto filed Senate Bill 2281 or …