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‘Menace to society’: Philippine army restricts Facebook features to fight trolls

This move comes after a surge in pro-Beijing propaganda and fake news targeting the armed forces and their stance on the South China Sea dispute.

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‘Nixon in China’: can Trump and Iran reach a ‘grand bargain’ Middle East deal?

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Developing | Ananda Krishnan, Malaysia’s communications titan, dies at 86

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Nearly 40,000 evacuated as Malaysia’s Golok River water level hits record high

The Golok River, bordering Thailand, has reached its highest level since 1997, with the situation exacerbated by La Niña.

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A file photo of flooded houses in Tersang village in Rantau Panjang town on December 15, 2022. Photo: dpa/file

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Malaysian military investigates latest death at cadet college

The case at Universiti Teknologi Mara is the latest in a string of alleged abuse after PM Anwar Ibrahim condemned bullying trends.

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China’s ‘wolf warrior’ envoy sparks row by backing Japanese leftist party

The incident has led to calls for the expulsion of Xue Jian, China’s consul general in Osaka.

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Chinese security firms in Myanmar spark fears of escalating civil war

Analysts warn that Chinese personnel could be caught in the conflict, while the move further complicates efforts to secure control of key economic areas.

28 Nov 2024 - 10:00AMvideocam

A Kachin Independence army rebel stands at a frontline outpost near the armed group’s headquarters in northern Kachin state, Myanmar, in March 2018. Photo: AP

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PLA uniform found on ship stopped in Philippines, raising security fears

An agent of the dredging vessel off Bataan has tried to stop Philippine coastguard personnel from boarding and inspecting.

27 Nov 2024 - 7:11PM

Undocumented Chinese nationals seen inside a dredger vessel on Tuesday off Bataan. Photo: Philippine coastguard

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Philippine crackdown on Pogos sparks fears of underground scams and espionage

The crackdown on scams and human trafficking may push the industry underground, fostering more sophisticated crimes like espionage and disinformation.

27 Nov 2024 - 4:47PMvideocam

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Malaysia drops Najib’s 6 charges over 1MDB as house arrest rumours swirl

Najib Razak has been seeking to be released from jail and serve the remaining four years of his jail term at home.

27 Nov 2024 - 3:09PMvideocam

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Singapore’s PAP goes from ‘faceless monolith’ to the forefront of activism

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushes for more direct engagement with Singaporeans to address changing electoral landscape and voter expectations.

27 Nov 2024 - 11:03AMvideocam

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with activists of the PAP at the party’s 70th anniversary celebrations on November 22. Photo: Facebook/LawrenceWongST

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Vietnam’s aircraft deal with US reflects closer ties – is China ‘not happy’?

The appearance of a Chinese boat in Vietnam’s waters following the deal is not a coincidence, an analyst says.

27 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong at the APEC summit in Lima on November 15. Photo: AFP

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Can China stop Japan from ‘unilaterally siding’ with US through close ties?

China’s overtures aim to mitigate possible pressure under Trump 2.0, but could return to being confrontational in the future, analysts say.

27 Nov 2024 - 9:16AMvideocam

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India, Japan boost defence ties with eye on China in Indo-Pacific: experts

A proposed reciprocal supply and services pact is the next logical step to growing bilateral ties amid the Indo-Pacific framework, analysts say.

26 Nov 2024 - 7:03PMvideocam

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Philippines, Japan to host advanced US missile units in move to counter China

The Philippine Army has confirmed the deployment, saying the plan is at its early planning stage.

27 Nov 2024 - 10:26PMvideocam

A US M142 HIMARS fires a missile during drills between the Philippine and US marines in Capas, Tarlac, in 2022. Photo: AP

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Is Sara Duterte’s anti-Marcos tirade a ‘ploy’ to boost support for her family?

The vice-president’s backtracking of her comment about hiring an assassin to kill Marcos Jnr is linked to midterm elections, analysts say.

26 Nov 2024 - 6:19PMvideocam

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte talks to reporters in Quezon City on Monday. Photo: AP

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Will Seoul heed Ukraine’s call for arms aid amid Trump’s win, Russia warning?

A Ukrainian team is bringing a weapons wish list to Seoul but analysts say the Yoon administration is unlikely to swiftly approve the request.

26 Nov 2024 - 11:02AMvideocam

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US task force backs Philippine Sea operations in ‘clear signal to China’

The deployment of US soldiers in Palawan enhances intelligence gathering for Second Thomas Shoal, underscoring the Philippine stance in the dispute, analysts note.

26 Nov 2024 - 8:00AMvideocam

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Malaysian PM Anwar denies conflict of interest in corporate sponsor row

Anwar says the government paid its share of flight expenses for a two-week overseas tour, amid accusations of favouritism and corruption.

25 Nov 2024 - 7:50PM

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Apec Economic Leaders Meeting at the Convention Centre in Lima on November 16. Photo: AFP

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As Israel-Lebanon war intensifies, US-led ceasefire talks hang by a thread

While both sides may be looking for a diplomatic off-ramp, serious sticking points remain, analysts say.

25 Nov 2024 - 10:40PMvideocam

People walk past damaged buildings, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, in Lebanon on Monday. Photo: Reuters

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Big win in Maharashtra polls signals BJP’s renewed dominance of Indian politics

After losing its outright parliamentary majority earlier this year, analysts say the victory bodes well for the future of the ruling party.

25 Nov 2024 - 3:58PM

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Outcry after Malaysian state issues public caning order under sharia law

Malaysia operates parallel civil and sharia legal systems, but critics argue authorities should not dictate people’s lives.

25 Nov 2024 - 1:25PM

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Philippine defence chief raises concerns of disguised Chinese vessels

Latest comments also spark espionage fears as lawmaker claims Chinese intelligence officers may be working in to-be-banned offshore gaming hubs.

25 Nov 2024 - 3:51PMvideocam

Chinese militia vessels pictured near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters

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