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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
321–360 of 567 stories (598 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 27 11:12 |
Timor-Leste |
Timor-Leste, São Tomé and Príncipe call for stronger cooperation against online fraud
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste and São Tomé and Príncipe have called for stronger international judicial cooperation to combat online fraud, human trafficking linked to cybercrime and other forms of …
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| Oct 27 11:06 |
Malaysia |
Saifuddin Nasution: RM14.3m returned to online scam victims, RM100.9m losses prevented
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) has recovered and returned RM14.3 million to onlin...
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| Oct 27 10:25 |
China |
US ends Pacific visa waiver over birth tourism, people smuggling allegations
Washington has suspended visa-free entry for Chinese visitors to the Northern Mariana Islands amid allegations of birth tourism and people smuggling in the US territory. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced …
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| Oct 27 09:31 |
Malaysia |
QR-based immigration system set for January rollout, says minister
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says 1.5 million users have registered to use the MyNIISe system as of Oct 13.
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| Oct 27 09:26 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia and stronger responses to transnational crime
When security threats cross national borders, successful responses depend not only on each country's preparedness ...
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| Oct 27 08:49 |
Malaysia |
Haniff questions ‘silence’ over Perda chairman’s graft charges
The former Perda chairman says Shaik Hussein Mydin should be placed on leave.
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| Oct 27 08:12 |
Thailand |
Over 3 tonnes of elephant tusks, ivory seized at Laem Chabang port
Thai Customs have seized more than 3.1 tonnes of elephant tusks and ivory fragments hidden inside hollowed-out timber shipped from Zambia to Laem Chabang Port. The seized products were valued at approximately …
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| Oct 27 06:27 |
Philippines |
Sara Duterte's defense team dared to dispute bank records
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' prosecution panel on Tuesday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to produce a witness who could dispute bank records cited in the impeachment proceedings, …
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| Oct 27 06:21 |
Philippines |
Quiboloy co-accused named as FBI Most Wanted by Anti-Trafficking Bureau
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Trafficking Bureau reminded the public that an administrator of the Apollo Quiboloy-led Kingdom of Jesus Christ was still wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United …
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| Oct 27 06:09 |
Hong Kong |
Three nabbed in wounding case linked to illegal fuel
Police said they have arrested three men for allegedly conspiring to wound with intent in a case that might involve illicit fuel activity. Officers were alerted by staff at Tseung Kwan O …
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| Oct 27 06:02 |
South Korea |
Seoul, Tokyo form united front against counterfeiters, drug traffickers
As K-pop, Korean cosmetics and fashion continue to capture global consumers, a darker shadow industry has grown alongside them: counterfeiters pumping out fake Korean goods, and international smuggling syndicates attempting to move …
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| Oct 27 05:17 |
Indonesia |
Minister Yusril says UNCAC covers corruption beyond bribery
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra told ...
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| Oct 27 04:51 |
Indonesia |
President Prabowo seeks review of Indonesia's corruption definition
President Prabowo Subianto has called for an in-depth review of Indonesia's definition of corruption to ensure it ...
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| Oct 27 04:22 |
Timor-Leste |
PM Gusmão urges stronger international cooperation to combat online fraud and transnational crime
DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has called for stronger international judicial cooperation to combat online fraud and other forms of transnational crime, warning that …
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| Oct 27 02:13 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia reviews Anti-Corruption Law to align with UNCAC
The Indonesian government reviews potential revisions to the Anti-Corruption Law to harmonize domestic legislation with ...
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| Oct 27 01:41 |
Philippines |
PH, Cambodia boost defense ties amid regional security threats
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed information sharing and closer defense cooperation as the two Southeast Asian countries seek to …
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| Oct 27 00:31 |
Timor-Leste |
CPLP justice ministers discuss joint action against transnational organized crime
DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Justice ministers from Portuguese-speaking countries are meeting in Díli to strengthen cross-border judicial cooperation and develop coordinated strategies to tackle transnational organized crime, digital fraud and …
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| Oct 26 23:00 |
China |
Evening sessions urged as fraud, money-laundering cases pack Hong Kong courts
The long wait for criminal cases to be heard in Hong Kong’s courts could persist because of a surge in fraud and money laundering litigation, the judiciary has warned, as the Law …
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| Oct 26 21:28 |
Malaysia |
Serbian student movement eyes power after election triumph
The election result that forced right-wing leader Aleksandar Vucic to concede defeat will be closely watched across Europe amid a wave of youth-led demonstrations.
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| Oct 26 17:32 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, South Korea seek to deepen 30-year strategic partnership
Cambodia and South Korea should deepen their strategic partnership by expanding economic cooperation, investing in human resources and strengthening efforts to combat transnational crime as the two countries prepare to mark 30 …
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| Oct 26 17:16 |
South Korea |
Smuggling ban drives North Korean units to cheap Chinese work
North Korea’s foreign currency-earning units are scrambling for low-paying contract manufacturing work from China in October 2026. A prolonged crackdown on cross-border smuggling has wiped out one of their most important sources …
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| Oct 26 16:19 |
Philippines |
OMB joins justice council to bolster corruption fight
THE Office of the Ombudsman has joined the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) to strengthen the government’s fight against corruption, address delays in corruption cases, and improve coordination among justice institutions.Ombudsman Jesus …
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| Oct 26 16:08 |
Philippines |
3 Filipinos hired for military jobs in Europe held
THREE Filipino men allegedly recruited for military and border guard jobs in Eastern Europe were detained at Davao International Airport after falsely claiming they were headed to Thailand for a Muay Thai …
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| Oct 26 16:06 |
Philippines |
Customs eyes P1T haul as collections hit P757.4 billion
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected P757.406 billion in the first nine months of 2026, surpassing its revenue target by P8.913 billion as it strives for a historic P1-trillion collection goal by …
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| Oct 26 16:00 |
Philippines |
PNP boosts ties with South Korean police
The Philippine National Police has strengthened ties with South Korean law enforcement authorities to modernize the PNP’s frontline field operations, upgrade tactical communications and curb transnational crime networks.
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
South Korea |
LIG D&A CEO denies company's involvement in bribery allegations
The chief of Korean defense company LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. (LIG D&A) on Monday denied the company's involvement in a bribery scandal linked to weapons procurement bids. Appearing as a witness …
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| Oct 26 12:02 |
Philippines |
Remulla, Gesmundo push for concrete anti-corruption outcomes
MANILA, Philippines — Top justice officials on Monday vowed to turn inter-agency cooperation into concrete action against graft and corruption, warning that agreements must lead to results. The Justice Sector Coordinating Council …
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| Oct 26 11:24 |
Philippines |
DOJ confirms Thomas Markle probe over alleged child abuse materials
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Monday that an anti-trafficking task force in Cebu is investigating Thomas Markle Sr., father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, over a case …
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| Oct 26 10:42 |
Thailand |
Police seek account operator over Anutin’s fake bribery payment
A former member of the Move Forward Party (MFP) has reportedly been identified as being behind an avatar account and a fake bank slip claiming that 7 million baht in bribes had …
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| Oct 26 10:07 |
Malaysia |
MACC seeks 24-year-old man to assist Sabah corruption probe, last traced to Semporna
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking a local man to assist in an i...
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| Oct 26 08:10 |
China |
Hong Kong to host 94th Interpol General Assembly
Hong Kong to host 94th Interpol General Assembly
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| Oct 26 05:22 |
Philippines |
JSCC, Ombudsman team up to intensify fight vs. corruption
The Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) and the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen interagency cooperation and address systemic delays in the fight against …
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| Oct 26 05:18 |
Malaysia |
Lee urges EC, MACC to probe Loke’s RM1,000 aid for Melaka taxi drivers
Bersama leader Lee Chean Chung says DAP has destroyed the anti-corruption image and moral standing that it spent decades building.
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| Oct 26 04:16 |
China |
Man falls to death fleeing Hong Kong police raid on suspected drug den
A man has died after falling from a building while trying to flee a Hong Kong police raid on a suspected drug den in Yau Ma Tei. The 42-year-old man, surnamed Kwong, …
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| Oct 26 02:55 |
Malaysia |
Global leaders congratulate Brazilian president Lula on re-election
Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.
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| Oct 26 02:48 |
Malaysia |
China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks
President Xi Jinping and other top leaders will look to tighten discipline within their ranks, curb corruption and make cadres more effective and loyal.
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| Oct 26 02:05 |
Malaysia |
Second Chinese national arrested in Hong Kong over suspected drug smuggling from Penang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — A Chinese national was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport today after customs offi...
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| Oct 26 01:17 |
Philippines |
DFA on Remulla’s call: We do not tolerate corruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) objected to the call of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to strip the agency of its visa-issuance functions, alleging that it has been turned …
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| Oct 26 00:58 |
China |
Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
The fifth plenum comes against a backdrop of years of purges that have had some analysts wondering if the issue is corruption or a lack of loyaltyWhen Xi Jinping came to power …
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| Oct 26 00:00 |
China |
Interpol’s Hong Kong meeting to consider ‘silver notice’ targeting criminal assets
Interpol will seek approval at its general assembly in Hong Kong next month for a new “silver notice” system to target criminals’ assets and speed up financial investigations into transnational crime. Hong …
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