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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s military gears up, awaits order for Gaza peace mission

Dawn

Pakistan slams Israeli attacks in Gaza as ‘blatant violation of international law’

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia denies role in illegal movement of Palestinians

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia welcomes UN Security Council’s adoption of US President Trump’s Gaza plan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

UN approves US plan for international stabilisation force in Gaza

The Straits Times

Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan discusses Gaza peace efforts in meetings with Israeli leaders

The Straits Times

Singapore invites Palestinian PM to visit, pledges more support for Gaza rebuilding

The Straits Times

Singapore donates $652,000 to World Food Programme for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Dawn

Pakistan, Muslim countries slam Israeli violations at Gaza ceasefire meeting: FO

The Jakarta Post

Gaza children gradually return to school after two years of war

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia awaits UN mandate for Gaza peace mission

Dawn

Decision on sending troops for Gaza peace force ‘in process, has to be finalised’: Pakistan Defence Minister

The Star

US President Trump’s arrival does not deter Malaysia’s support for Palestine

Dawn

Pakistan’s FO condemns Israel’s renewed attacks on Gaza, calls on international community to intervene

The Kathmandu Post

Late Nepali Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi cremated with state honours

The Nation

Body of Thai hostage handed over to Israel, to be returned for funeral rites

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Phnom Penh Post

Chinese man injured in latest Cambodia-Thailand border landmine incident

The Nation

Thailand and Cambodia mark temporary boundary, prepare for border fence

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia, Thailand agree to send survey teams to Cambodian border villages

The Nation

Thai and Cambodian teams agree on drone use and temporary boundary markers

The Star

Cambodia, Thai premiers reiterate commitment to peaceful resolution, says Malaysia PM Anwar

The Nation

Thai First Army Area chief vows readiness to protect territory, maintain border closure

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia urges UN to probe Thai military attack on its territory

The Nation

Thai PM Anutin declares peace ‘over’, scraps Thai-Cambodian declaration

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia urges non-politicalisation of landmines, reaffirms commitment to Ottawa treaty

The Nation

Thai labour minister plans replacement for 90,000 Cambodian workers with expired permits

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia rejects Thai claims of new landmines amid Peace Accord suspension

The Nation

Thai PM Anutin calls urgent national security council meeting, silent on peace pact with Cambodia

The Nation

Thai military withdraws artillery from Cambodian border under ASEAN observation

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia and Thailand advance weapon removal efforts with second stage implementation

The Nation

8 Cambodian POWs to be released at checkpoint in Thailand’s Chanthaburi on Nov 12

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian-Thai border commanders agree on disarmament action plan

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

Dawn

‘Fully prepared’: Indian Army chief says May conflict was ‘a trailer’ in new warning to Pakistan

Dawn

We will respond to those who impose war on us in the same way we did in May: Pakistan army chief

The Statesman

India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless’ allegations over Islamabad suicide bomb blast

The Straits Times

Deadly attacks in India and Pakistan reignite cross-border suspicions

Dawn

Pakistan welcomes Sikh pilgrims from India in first major crossing since May conflict

Dawn

Weaponisation of Indus Water Treaty cannot and will not succeed: Pakistan President Zardari

The Statesman

US President Trump repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claims

Dawn

US President Trump says seven ‘brand new, beautiful planes’ shot down during Pakistan-India war

Dawn

Army chief reiterates violation of Pakistan’s territory will be met with ‘firm and decisive response’

Dawn

Pakistan army’s top brass warns India of ‘new normal of swift retributive response’

Dawn

Pakistan army officer says Chinese weapons performed ‘exceptionally well’ in May conflict with India

Dawn

Pakistan Army warns future conflict with India might lead to ‘cataclysmic devastation’

Dawn

Pakistan PM Shehbaz defends US President Trump’s Nobel Prize nomination

The Statesman

India condemns Pakistan’s response to FM Jaishankar’s UNGA Speech

Dawn

Pakistan calls India ‘regional bully’ at UNGA, says attempts to distort Islamabad’s name ‘utterly shameful’

Dawn

Asia Cup: Pakistan cancels pre-match press conference ahead of UAE encounter as crisis deepens

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Nation

Climate crisis batters Thailand, threatening long-term economic stability

The Straits Times

India’s capital accused of tampering with air quality readings to make pollution look less dire

The Nation

South-east Asia battered by storms and massive floods, death toll surpasses 600

Dawn

India permits Pakistani humanitarian overflights to Sri Lanka

Dawn

How climate change is rewriting childhood in Pakistan

The Nation

Southern Thailand local elections registration postponed amid severe flooding

The Jakarta Post

Sumatra floods: Pressure mounts on Indonesian government to declare national emergency

The Statesman

Delhi’s air quality improves from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’

The Nation

Flood crisis in Thailand’s Hat Yai described as “end of the world”, with scenes of chaos and despair

The Star

Malaysians rescued from floods in Thailand’s Hat Yai describe drinking rainwater to survive

Viet Nam News

International community provides $16 million to help Vietnam recover from natural disasters

The Nation

Thailand floods: Over 100 bodies found in Hat Yai, 20+ need to be identified

The Statesman

Himalayas warming 50% faster than global average since 1950, study warns

The Nation

Death toll in southern Thailand floods rises to 18, number of affected families rises to over 980,000

The Phnom Penh Post

Phnom Penh, other Asian cities face surge in extreme heat, warns UN climate report

The Jakarta Post

Looser coal-plant ban may threaten Indonesia President Prabowo’s renewables pledge

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HEALTH

 

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian women with HIV face persistent, layered discrimination

The Kathmandu Post

Hypertension and diabetes driving eye crisis in Kathmandu Valley

Dawn

Glory inside, garbage outside: Public health crisis brews ahead of Pakistan’s National Games

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali children’s awareness of sexual abuse ‘rarely translates into practical knowledge’, study says

The Straits Times

‘This year, we hope to have zero deaths’: India’s south makes giving birth safer

The Kathmandu Post

HIV killed 559 Nepalis and infected 614 last year

The Daily Star

Brazil approves world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine

The Kathmandu Post

Essential medicines are free, but most Nepali patients in need are without them

The Kathmandu Post

Early winter chill in Nepal fuels surge in respiratory illnesses

The Star

Government stepping up efforts to address rising fertility problems among Malaysians

The Kathmandu Post

Hospitals are fuelling superbugs in Nepal, study finds

The Kathmandu Post

Experts warn Nepal of a ‘silent epidemic’ due to antibiotics misuse

Kuensel

Loss of experienced health professionals in Bhutan undermines quality of service

The Korea Herald

South Korean teen’s death after 14 hospital rejections exposes ER crisis

The Statesman

Uranium found in breast milk of mothers in India’s Bihar: 70% of infants at potential risk

Philippine Daily Inquirer

African Swine Flu cases in Metro Manila’s ‘roasted pig capital’ isolated, says agriculture official

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government bets on AI travel assistant to lure more foreign tourists

China Daily

China’s cute robot pets emerge as cuddly companions

The Korea Herald

Samsung taps new AI talent in biggest reshuffle in years

China Daily

Teen tragedies spark debate over AI companionship

China Daily

First domestic robot training base opens in China’s Wuhan

Dawn

AI deepfakes: The latest weapon in Pakistan’s disinformation wars

China Daily

AI innovation powers China’s lead in smart eyewear

The Straits Times

‘AI do’: Singapore wedding planners say ‘yes’ to AI in industry despite challenges

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan plans to develop system of AI evaluating credibility of other AI models

The Korea Herald

Cheap AI tools fuel teen-driven rise in deepfake sex crimes in South Korea

The Korea Herald

South Korea President Lee begins 10-day trip to Middle East, Africa with AI and defence high on agenda

The Korea Herald

Gen Z picks Zeta: Korean chatbot overtakes ChatGPT

The Korea Herald

Mass cheating scandal at prestigious South Korean university Yonsei ignites calls for clearer AI rules

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan eyes AI-equipped anti-ship missiles for communication to boost deterrence, countering ability

The Korea Herald

South Korea to foster AI talent across all stages of life

The Statesman

AI tops workplace priorities in India, surpasses pay and burnout issues: Report

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DAILY DIGEST

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

Dawn

Pakistan’s information ministry, cybercrime agency to take action against fake news on ‘massive scale’

The Daily Star

Bangladesh made 279 requests for content removal in first half of 2025: Google report

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia denies online claims of Vietnam sea-bridge project, warns of risk to bilateral ties

Dawn

AI deepfakes: The latest weapon in Pakistan’s disinformation wars

Viet Nam News

Authorities warn of AI-generated misinformation amid central Vietnam floods

Dawn

Fake security alert for Karachi circulating on WhatsApp: Sindh government

The Daily Star

Indian media report on ‘altered’ Bangladesh map as gift to Pakistani official is false: Chief Adviser’s office

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s Gen Z groups deny calling rumoured Oct 9 protest

The Straits Times

Police to issue Meta first online harms order in Singapore to fight scams

The Daily Star

Debunking AI claim: Bangladeshi police restrains protesting student, claims photo is AI generated

Dawn

Fact check: Viral video showing Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan with a beard is doctored

The Nation

Fake news on Thai-Cambodian border dominates list of false reports

The Statesman

Indian PM Modi’s video promoting investment platform flagged as ‘fake’, ‘AI-generated’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine military slams fake news on Philippines, Malaysia naval standoff

Dawn

Authorities reject rumours of Islamabad airport being closed for 8 days

The Nation

Thai Foreign Ministry denies social media rumours of plot to assassinate Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Manet

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ASEAN MATTERS

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine central bank unveils ASEAN 2026, festivals commemorative coins

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN Secretary General visits Manila to support Philippine preparations for 2026 hosting

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia urges stronger ASEAN insurance cooperation

Vientiane Times

Laos pushes for ASEAN ecotourism development

The Straits Times

Idea of common ASEAN time zone surfaced among region’s ministers some two decades ago

The Straits Times

ASEAN should have collective voice at UN climate conferences: Malaysian official

The Jakarta Post

Southeast Asian flavors shine at ASEAN trade fair in Korea

The Straits Times

Sharing renewable energy sources in Southeast Asia key to dealing with rising heat: Climate scientist

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN ‘benches’ in Jeju celebrate bloc’s ties with South Korea

China Daily

China-ASEAN FTA upgrade boon to trade

Viet Nam News

ASEAN humanitarian centre delivers emergency aid to flood-hit residents in Vietnam’s Da Nang

The Nation

Thai Cabinet approves ASEAN Extradition Treaty draft, set for signing at upcoming legal meeting

The Jakarta Post

Southeast Asian solidarity ‘important’ to bolster digital activism: experts, activists

Vientiane Times

Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia strengthen trilateral ties at ASEAN Summit

The Straits Times

Countries have to see benefits of ASEAN power grid for wider adoption: expert

The Star

Malaysia, as ASEAN chair, walked the diplomatic tightrope with finesse: experts

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

China Daily

Beijing urges Tokyo to explain its Taiwan position

The Straits Times

Chinese President Xi may want US counterpart Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s dispute with China set to drag on after meeting at G20 falls through

China Daily

Flight cancellations surge on China-Japan routes

The Straits Times

From hip-hop song to satirical cartoons, China-Japan row ratchets up online

The Straits Times

Japan tourism faces US$1.2 billion hit as trip cancellations spike on China rift

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Taiwan President Lai shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch

China Daily

China halts imports of Japanese aquatic products, citing safety concerns and public backlash

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Taiwan President Lai calls on China to exercise self-restraint; says attack on Japan endangers regional peace, stability

China Daily

China files fresh protest with Japan over PM Takaichi’s remarks

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan to issue notice for Japanese students in China to ensure safety amid rising tensions

China Daily

China strongly condemns US $330 million arms sale to Taiwan

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan Foreign Ministry official to visit Beijing for talks on PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remark

The Straits Times

Not always a triangle, no need to be ‘overly worried’: Taiwan’s top diplomat on ties with US, China

China Daily

China condemns Japan PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

The Straits Times

Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says

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ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Star

Downpour hits veggie prices in Malaysia

Kuensel

Bhutan’s revenue department cracks down on arbitrary price hikes

Kuensel

Egg prices in Bhutan hit record high amid nationwide shortage

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s gold imports soar fivefold amid turmoil

The Korea Herald

The world is eating more Korean kimchi, but Korea is importing more of it from China

The Statesman

Indian rupee hits record low, Congress slams government over depreciation

The Korea Herald

Double squeeze: Weak won, US tariffs tighten grip on K-food, K-beauty

Vientiane Times

Lao government rolls out US$10 million subsidy to ease electricity costs

The Nation

Thai rice prices surge on major orders from China and Singapore

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan mulling stimulus package worth over US$11.7 billion, aiming to tackle rising prices

Vientiane Times

Lao government moves to improve civil servant welfare amid rising costs

Dawn

Medicine prices in Pakistan increased by 15 percent since deregulation policy: pharma association

The Daily Star

Gold price jumps again overnight in Bangladesh

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Typhoon relief operations in the Philippines may drive up prices of goods for Christmas Eve feast

The Japan News

Japanese New Year traditional dishes expanded to offer range of cost-effective dishes despite rising costs of ingredients

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government plans new poultry farms to tame surging egg, meat prices

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Straits Times

The Big Question: Are the Young Lions doomed to fail at the SEA Games?

The Phnom Penh Post

Citing safety concerns, Cambodia withdraws from eight sports at Thai SEA Games, including football

The Japan News

Newly promoted Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki expresses ‘strong desire’ to attain highest rank of Yokozuna

The Nation

Venues for some SEA Games events in Thailand’s Songkhla to be relocated

Philippine Daily Inquirer

‘Bittersweet’ bronze for Philippines’ Karl Eldrew Yulo at Junior World Championships

The Star

Government temporarily freezes extra funding for football association, says Malaysian Sports Minister

Dawn

Pakistani Olympic gold medalist Arshad defends title at Islamic Solidarity Games, Yasir wins silver

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Cheer signs with vibrant coloured gloves energise Tokyo Deaflympics

The Korea Herald

‘Not again’ Seoul’s running boom sparks frustration

The Nation

SEA Games 2025 in Thailand: Bringing Southeast Asia together

The Korea Herald

World Cup fever hits Pyongyang—two days late

The Kathmandu Post

Struggling both on and off the field, Nepal’s men’s team off to Malaysia via Bangladesh

China Daily

China’s 15th National Games open with Hong Kong, Macao, Guangdong delegates side by side

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tokyo Deaflympic organisers utilising lessons from Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics; opens Nov 15

The Nation

Cabinet approves Thailand’s bid to host MotoGP for another 5 years

The Star

FIFA rejects Malaysia’s appeal over sanctions on mixed-heritage players

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Why did the Hong Kong fire spread so quickly?
Why did the Hong Kong fire spread so quickly?
Severe floods devastate central Vietnam
Severe floods devastate central Vietnam
I rode Malaysia’s Jungle Railway—500km in 3 days
I rode Malaysia’s Jungle Railway—500km in 3 days
This small indie game from Hanoi is capturing fans worldwide
This small indie game from Hanoi is capturing fans worldwide
Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
Still waters, drowned lands: Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
Still waters, drowned lands: Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
Ancient capitals, shared friendship
Ancient capitals, shared friendship
This learning centre in Hanoi helps kids learn science through play, hands-on experience
This learning centre in Hanoi helps kids learn science through play, hands-on experience
Launch of the 'Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation' photo exhibition
Launch of the 'Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation' photo exhibition
This Vietnamese clothing exchange platform breathes new life into old clothes
This Vietnamese clothing exchange platform breathes new life into old clothes
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Kuensel

Silent caregivers: Bhutanese medical escorts in India’s Kolkata

The Straits Times

Storm in a tumbler: A missing cup sparks debates about empathy in Indonesia

The Daily Star

A celebration of South Asian heritage and a renewed commitment to social impact

The Korea Herald

From fragmented memories of shame, Korea-born adoptee author weaves a home in language

The Jakarta Post

Why we overwork (and what that might be hiding)

The Straits Times

Chinese trains, tourists and money are flooding Laos. Locals wonder if it makes sense

The Straits Times

No need to buy: Tiny hybrid store in Singapore’s Chinatown rewriting bookshop experience

The Korea Herald

Why Korea’s 900-year-old shipwreck bowls look suspiciously new

The Daily Star

Gold prices and the hidden economy of Bangladeshi weddings

The Korea Herald

Identity, unity and pride: Everything in a K-pop light stick

Dawn

Postcard from Nazimabad: How a forgotten memorial invite opens window into Karachi neighbourhood’s literary past

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Coming of age in the Philippines

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta’s lively libraries, bookshops defy ‘myth’ of low reading interest

Kuensel

37-day trek across Bhutan raises millions for children with special needs

The Straits Times

Like a fairy godmother: Singapore’s mascot maker who brings characters to life

The Korea Herald

Korean dictionary manuscripts, Naebang-gasa in bid for UNESCO listing

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