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The rise of cyberattacks, information warfare, and disinformation campaigns has forced the Philippines to adapt its defence strategies, officials say. Photo: Shutterstock

Politics

‘Pressing challenge’: Philippines ramps up cyber fight against disinformation

Realities of a ‘new frontier’ of conflict and changing battlefields have forced the Philippines to retool its defence strategies, officials say.

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Trump’s victory is ‘good news’ for North Korea. But will Kim denuclearise?

Japan ‘bracing for what might come’ from Trump’s return to the White House

Politics

‘Make Kelantan Great Again’: Malaysians mock proposal for Thai border wall

The Kelantan state government wants the federal government to fund the wall, which it says is aimed at curbing smuggling and flood waters.

A tower on the Thai side of the border between Thailand and Malaysia. Photo: Hadi Azmi
A tower on the Thai side of the border between Thailand and Malaysia. Photo: Hadi Azmi

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‘Questionable loyalty’: Malaysian fighting in Ukraine war draws ire back home

Lee Bing Hang, 20, was reportedly drawn to become a mercenary with the Ukrainian army partly due to the US$2,700 monthly pay.

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What Trump 2.0 means for India’s trade with US, China-West balancing act

India may be able to dodge import tariffs, while Modi’s friendship with Trump could also be key to shaping ties, analysts note.

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Why Vietnam is staying silent on South China Sea dispute with Malaysia

Hanoi’s lack of response so far a sign it may not want to jeopardise bilateral ties amid Asean divisions over code of conduct, analysts note.

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Vietnam has significantly accelerated the expansion of its outposts in the Spratly Islands in recent months. File photo: CSIS/AMTI

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Trump set to sustain US-Philippines ties to counter China’s clout: analysts

China will be Donald Trump’s key priority, and the Philippines can expect security commitments from Washington to continue, analysts say.

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Then-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and then-US President Donald Trump speak during a bilateral meeting at the 2017 Asean summit in Manila. Photo: AP
Then-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and then-US President Donald Trump speak during a bilateral meeting at the 2017 Asean summit in Manila. Photo: AP

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Malaysian state pushes for 100km wall along Thai border to tackle crime

Proposal comes after young Malaysian revellers found to have been covertly entering southern Thailand via a Kelantan border town.

Politics

South Korean facilities attacked by Russian hackers over Seoul’s Ukraine plan

The hackers say its actions were due to Seoul’s plan to send military experts to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops in Russia.

Politics

Pritam Singh trial: questioning of opposition leader sparks courtroom drama

At one point, Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was asked by Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock whether he was ‘an honest person’.

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh at a food centre in Singapore in June. Photo: The Workers’ Party/ Facebook

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Malaysia’s Mahathir slams Europe as ‘hypocrites’ for backing Israel’s ‘genocide’

Malaysia’s former prime minister says Europe is complicit in the humanitarian crisis, calling their human rights claims hypocritical.

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Palestinians flee Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday after an Israeli bombardment killed at least 25 people. Photo: Xinhua
Palestinians flee Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday after an Israeli bombardment killed at least 25 people. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

Philippines-US ties to stay firm regardless of election outcome: analysts

Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the US election, Washington-Manila security ties will remain sturdy, analysts say.

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Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut: a new hope for India’s Congress?

While her victory in Wayanad seems assured, analysts say Priyanka and her brother must lead a broader party overhaul to beat Modi’s BJP.

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‘No right to interfere’: UN criticism of Japan’s succession law sparks outcry

Critics argue that the UN panel’s call undermines Japan’s national identity, sparking a fierce debate on gender equality and tradition.

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front row, left) and his daughter Princess Aiko attend a performance at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on October 20. Photo: Kyodo

Politics

More Filipinos favour Trump over Harris in US presidential election: survey

Filipino-Americans, meanwhile, are among the biggest supporters of the current US vice-president, according to pollsters.

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at a rally in Las Vegas on October 31 and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Michigan on November 1. Photo: AFP
US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at a rally in Las Vegas on October 31 and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Michigan on November 1. Photo: AFP

Politics

Demolish or keep? Survey gauges Singaporeans’ views on 38 Oxley Road

The survey by Black Dot Research also shows most Singaporeans consider the saga over Lee Kuan Yew’s family home to be a private matter.

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‘Great consequence’: Malaysia invites China to join Asean summit with Gulf bloc

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says China’s presence at the Asean-GCC summit could help boost regional growth.

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Malaysia seeks Israel’s expulsion from the United Nations

Muslim-majority Malaysia has been a vocal critic of Israel’s assault on Gaza, which has led to more than 43,000 deaths.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech to the crowd during a ‘Malaysia Stands with Palestine’ rally in Kuala Lumpur last year. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Philippines renews demand China pay US$1 million for sea clash damages

China has yet to respond to the call, which includes payment for two damaged boats and the return of rifles seized during the June 17 stand-off.

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Chinese coastguard personnel during a confrontation with the Philippine navy in the disputed South China Sea in June. Photo: AFP
Chinese coastguard personnel during a confrontation with the Philippine navy in the disputed South China Sea in June. Photo: AFP

Politics

Singapore’s Pritam Singh denies telling ex-MP to take her lie to the grave

The leader of the opposition is embroiled in controversy surrounding his comments to a parliamentary committee over earlier lies told by a party ex-member.

Politics

How rise of Kim Jong-un’s daughter raises questions on North Korea’s leadership

Kim Jong-un’s daughter is emerging in the public eye, but her future leadership role in North Korea remains a mystery.

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Latest Thai deaths prompt rebuke over migrant workers in Israel conflict zone

Foreign minister calls for all Thai nationals to be evacuated from the border area, after four workers were killed by rocket fires from Lebanon.

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Agriculture workers are seen near the town of Metula, northern Israel, on October 31. Photo: Xinhua
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