🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
MMDA halts road excavation ahead of Asean summit
MMDA halts road excavation ahead of Asean summit
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🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
Lacson calls out Cayetanos for hijacking DENR budget hearing
Lacson calls out Cayetanos for hijacking DENR budget hearing
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
Ombudsman suspends DICT Usec Almirol over alleged eGov conflicts of interest
Ombudsman suspends DICT Usec Almirol over alleged eGov conflicts of interest
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
AKPS lacking manpower to ‘optimally’ manage borders, says minister
AKPS lacking manpower to ‘optimally’ manage borders, says minister
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
Taiwan’s Iran-style attack drone could swamp PLA air defences: analysts
Taiwan’s Iran-style attack drone could swamp PLA air defences: analysts
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner?
Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
SolGen to appeal SC ruling declaring 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional
SolGen to appeal SC ruling declaring 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
New urban poor commissioner has lavish lifestyle. Palace still defends her.
New urban poor commissioner has lavish lifestyle. Palace still defends her.
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Police attempt to nab journalists at DAR protest: What we know so far
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered an investigation into the incident
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Supreme Court declares 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional
(1st UPDATE) The SC rules that in so far as the 2024 and 2025 budgets are concerned, the doctrine of operative fact applies. This recognizes the validity of an assailed act prior to the determination of its unconstitutionality.
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Threats of political violence soar in Australia’s ‘online echo chamber’
Threats of political violence soar in Australia’s ‘online echo chamber’
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Seoul to pull embassy staff from Kyiv over North Korea prisoner disclosure
Seoul to pull embassy staff from Kyiv over North Korea prisoner disclosure
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
After lower budget in House version, DepEd asks Senate for P147 billion more
After lower budget in House version, DepEd asks Senate for P147 billion more
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
China close to matching US spending on ‘new way of war’, Republican senator warns
China close to matching US spending on ‘new way of war’, Republican senator warns
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Bersatu stabbed PN in the back, claims Wan Fayhsal
Bersatu stabbed PN in the back, claims Wan Fayhsal
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Will Xi, Trump, Putin meet at Apec? First, they must agree on an agenda
Will Xi, Trump, Putin meet at Apec? First, they must agree on an agenda
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Hamzah alleges bad faith in PN deregistration
Hamzah alleges bad faith in PN deregistration
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Declared dead: Indian voters fight to get back on electoral rolls
Declared dead: Indian voters fight to get back on electoral rolls
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Sara Duterte did not attend Senate OVP budget hearing
Sara Duterte did not attend Senate OVP budget hearing
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Senate panel swiftly approves OVP's proposed 2027 budget
Senate panel swiftly approves OVP's proposed 2027 budget
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Seoul vows ‘resolute punishment’ after North Korea threatens new border measures
Seoul vows ‘resolute punishment’ after North Korea threatens new border measures
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Japan’s Katayama vows fiscal prudence on defense funding
Japan’s Katayama vows fiscal prudence on defense funding
🇻🇳 Vietnam•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Trump open to idea of joint meeting with Xi, Putin next month
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he is open to three-way arms-control talks with the leaders of China and Russia as soon as next month, raising the prospect of an unprecedented meeting and a major diplomatic gambit for the U.S. president.
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
PN to challenge RoS deregistration in court
PN to challenge RoS deregistration in court
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Chinese voters could deny GPS clean sweep in S’wak polls, says analyst
Chinese voters could deny GPS clean sweep in S’wak polls, says analyst
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Anwar dismisses claim that minister took RM9.5mil from businessman
Anwar dismisses claim that minister took RM9.5mil from businessman
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Thailand, Cambodia seek to calm escalating dispute over US$300 billion seabed
Thailand, Cambodia seek to calm escalating dispute over US$300 billion seabed
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
RoS deregisters PN
RoS deregisters PN
🇸🇬 Singapore•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Singapore and Qatar renew energy pact to strengthen LNG cooperation, move towards strategic partnership
The two countries also agreed to work towards elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, with the Qatari Emir's future state visit to Singapore seen as an opportunity to launch it.
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Senate resolution seeks to declare Chinese envoy ‘persona non grata’
The resolution also expresses the Senate’s 'serious concern' over Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan's controversial remarks
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
China reveals advanced nuclear sub was used to test-fire missile
China reveals advanced nuclear sub was used to test-fire missile
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Tensions overshadow 70th anniversary of key Japan-Soviet declaration
Tensions overshadow 70th anniversary of key Japan-Soviet declaration
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Why did 3 SET senator-members favor Erwin Tulfo’s ouster?
Why did 3 SET senator-members favor Erwin Tulfo’s ouster?
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Hamzah believes Anwar will call for GE16 by August 2027
Hamzah believes Anwar will call for GE16 by August 2027
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Is China building a fleet of drone motherships to extend its naval reach?
Is China building a fleet of drone motherships to extend its naval reach?
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Second minister visits Yasukuni Shrine during its autumn festival
Second minister visits Yasukuni Shrine during its autumn festival
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
RM500mil in extra funds approved for Zahid’s ministry after overspending
RM500mil in extra funds approved for Zahid’s ministry after overspending
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
US, China should learn from Cold War-era arms control to tackle AI risks: ex-US official
US, China should learn from Cold War-era arms control to tackle AI risks: ex-US official
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Putin reportedly proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal
Putin reportedly proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Pangilinan: Chinese envoy risks 'firing squad' for defying Beijing
Pangilinan: Chinese envoy risks 'firing squad' for defying Beijing
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
[Rear View] Rose Nono Lin’s Lexus and Duterte-era impunity
[Rear View] Rose Nono Lin’s Lexus and Duterte-era impunity
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
India’s latest student protests pin Modi on revision of electoral rolls
India’s latest student protests pin Modi on revision of electoral rolls
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
Ombudsman dismisses Urdaneta mayor, 7 others for defying suspension order
The penalties include the cancellation of civil service eligibility, permanent disqualification from public office, a ban on taking civil service exams, and forfeiture of retirement benefits
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
PH yet to decide on poster boy for Melaka polls, says Fahmi
PH yet to decide on poster boy for Melaka polls, says Fahmi
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Umno leaders snub Wawasan’s bid for Sungai Udang, Bemban
Umno leaders snub Wawasan’s bid for Sungai Udang, Bemban
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
Sara Duterte prays for father’s safe return during Zamboanga visit
Keep on reading: Sara Duterte prays for father’s safe return during Zamboanga visit]]>
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
Takaichi’s support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office, Kyodo reports
Takaichi’s support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office, Kyodo reports
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
[Inside the Newsroom] China’s envoy: Sounds like a threat, walks like a threat
[Inside the Newsroom] China’s envoy: Sounds like a threat, walks like a threat
🇸🇬 Singapore•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
Malaysia’s BN to announce candidates for Melaka polls on Oct 28: State chairman
Ab Rauf Yusoh, who is also Melaka’s caretaker chief minister, said the candidates would carry the responsibility of continuing the coalition’s mandate and securing victory at the polls.
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
Takaichi to attend APEC in China if parliament allows
Takaichi to attend APEC in China if parliament allows
🇲🇾 Malaysia•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
Melaka polls could determine if Umno needs PAS for GE16, says analyst
Melaka polls could determine if Umno needs PAS for GE16, says analyst
🇸🇬 Singapore•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
India's 'cockroach' movement founder released a day after detention
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, rose to prominence this year when a weeks-long sit-in contributed to India's education minister resigning.
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
Japan to raise youth awareness about Northern Territories
Japan to raise youth awareness about Northern Territories
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
Takaichi makes ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine
Takaichi makes ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
How Taiwan’s new AI satellite system aims to speed up early warning against PLA moves
How Taiwan’s new AI satellite system aims to speed up early warning against PLA moves
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
Coming up roses? How Trump planted a new seed for Chinese gift diplomacy
Coming up roses? How Trump planted a new seed for Chinese gift diplomacy
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
5 Supreme Court justices vie to become next chief justice
5 Supreme Court justices vie to become next chief justice
🇨🇳 China•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
Corrupt officials have nowhere to hide, China’s anti-graft watchdog warns
Corrupt officials have nowhere to hide, China’s anti-graft watchdog warns
🇯🇵 Japan•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say
U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say
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