Philippines

Volcano alert raised as eruption sends ash skyward

One of the country's most active volcanoes fired a dark column of ash thousands of metres into the sky in a "mode­rately explosive eruption" that lasted nearly six minutes, the state seismology office said.

Nation

Age no barrier in polls race

MELAKA: There is a gap of more than 40 years between the youngest and oldest candidates named so far for the Melaka polls, with nomination day taking place today.

Indonesia

Fires branded ‘eco-terrorism’

Police have named 20 companies as suspects in 2026's forest and land fires, as the crackdown on firms responsible for the regional haze gathers pace.

Nation

A big boost for defence

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has received its first FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea, marking a significant step in strengthening the country's air defence capabilities, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

Two charged over offensive remarks against Negri Ruler

KUALA LUMPUR: Two men pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to charges of creating and posting extremely offensive comments against the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, on social media in August.

Star Biz7

A test of Asean growth 

South-East Asia remains a beacon of growth. But its growth outlook faces increasing risks from persistently high oil prices, tighter monetary policy, and uncertainty over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom.

Nation

No conditions attached to CSA, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition MPs who sign the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) are not subject to any conditions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Star Biz7

Finding value in Japan

Japan's equity market could extend its gains as stronger earnings, corporate reforms and rising nominal growth continue to support the investment case – but elevated valuations are making stock selection increasingly important.

Nation

MCA takes on rival bastions

MELAKA: MCA is prepared to take on tough contests, including in constituencies considered strong­holds of its political rivals.

Nation

Myanmar boys deny threatening elderly woman

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three Myanmar boys accused of threatening a 71-year-old woman with an iron rod, stones and other objects pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal intimidation at the Magistrate's Court here.

Nation

Negri Sembilan assembly meeting awaits royal nod

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government is seeking the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir for the proposed dates of the next State Legislative Assembly meeting.

Nation

SCI can be considered later

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will await the findings from the Occupational Safety and Health Department's (DOSH) investigation into the fatal Paya Terubong landslide before considering calls for a State Commission of Inquiry (SCI).

World

On again: Trump restores weekend campaign rallies in Iowa, Kansas

WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - ⁠US President Donald Trump has restored canceled ⁠campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas days before ‌November 3 midterm elections, a White House official said on Friday. 

Singapore

SIA extends Singapore-Dubai flight cancellation until Feb 28, 2027, amid Middle East conflicts

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has extended the suspension of its flights between Singapore and Dubai until Feb 28, 2027, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

AseanPlus News

Indonesian students-activists continue to protest govt's response to climate issues; report says fire pollution has killed 3,560 people in September

Hundreds of ⁠Indonesian students and civil society groups have been protesting since Wednesday in the capital, Jakarta and other cities ⁠against President Prabowo Subianto's policies, including the handling of ongoing forest fires.

AseanPlus News

Taiwan vows vigilance as Beijing releases detailed satellite imagery of island landmarks

For second straight year, Jilin-1 footage features prominently in Beijing's messaging, raising concerns about its surveillance capabilities

Nation

Malaysia receives first FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea

LABUAN: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has received the first FA-50M light combat aircraft acquired by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), marking an important milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its air defence capabilities.

AseanPlus News

Huawei opens defence in US criminal trial, touting its record of innovation

Chinese tech giant seeks to show its global success stems from research and development, not trade secret theft or sanctions violations

AseanPlus News

Nateesh Ganesh and Danish Rizal lead Malaysia's charge into the weekend round of the wind-swept Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Malaysia's Nateesh Ganesh endured brutal conditions to shoot a 5-over 76 for tied 14th position after the second round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Friday.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Oct 30, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (Oct 30, 2026).