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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

The Straits Times

Food airdropped into Gaza as Israel opens aid routes

The Straits Times

Singapore says prolonged suffering of civilians in Gaza is ‘unconscionable’

Dawn

Hungry and exhausted, journalists document Gaza war

The Straits Times

US did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, State Department says

The Straits Times

Israeli strikes kill 43 as truce talks deadlocked, says Gaza civil defence

Philippine Daily Inquirer

8 of 21 Filipinos in Houthi attack rescued: migrant workers department

Philippine Daily Inquirer

2 ships with 38 Filipino seafarers attacked near Yemen

Dawn

From Karachi to Gaza: Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to child war survivors

Dawn

The Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding. What’s next for the Middle East?

The Jakarta Post

Director of Indonesia Hospital in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrike

The Straits Times

Israel FM calls to seize chance to free hostages as US President Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire

The Jakarta Post

Israel’s actions could inspire others to break international law: Indonesian foreign minister

The Jakarta Post

Pilgrim flights delayed by Iran-Israel attacks arrive in Indonesia

Dawn

What the Iran-Israel war means for Pakistan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines reaffirms backing for two-state solution amid Gaza conflict

Dawn

Pakistan concerned over ‘worst form of torture’ in Palestine, Indian-occupied Kashmir: FO

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Star

Malaysia-brokered Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire step ­toward peace but more work to ensure it lasts: experts

The Nation

Thai Foreign Ministry denies Cambodia’s chemical weapons claim as ‘baseless’

The Phnom Penh Post

SEA Games council president reiterates Thailand does not have right to ban Cambodia from December games

The Nation

Trump says US will work with Thailand and Cambodia, adds both ‘want to settle’

The Nation

Thai delegation to hold urgent ASEAN-brokered talks with Cambodia in Malaysia

The Nation

US President Trump calls Thai deputy PM, Cambodian PM, no trade deals without ceasefire

The Nation

Cambodian shell hits Thai hospital, causes major damage

The Nation

Thailand escalates conflict with fresh assaults, create disinformation: Cambodian defence ministry

The Straits Times

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery fire as fighting rages for second day

The Nation

Thai-Cambodian border clashes intensify as military confrontation escalates

The Star

Both Cambodia, Thailand willing to consider ceasefire, says Malaysia PM Anwar

The Straits Times

How do Cambodia and Thailand’s militaries compare?

The Straits Times

At least 2 Thai civilians killed as Thai and Cambodian militaries clash at disputed border

The Nation

Thailand recalls envoy, expels Cambodian counterpart amidst border mine row

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet warns Thailand: Do not cross ‘red line’

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia rejects Thai landmine accusations, condemns border patrol breach

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

Dawn

Water scarcity in Pakistan — a geopolitical ticking time bomb

The Statesman

Ban on entry of Pakistani planes into Indian airspace extended to August 23

Dawn

Pakistan ready for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with India, PM Shehbaz reiterates in talks with UK envoy

Dawn

US President Trump’s renewed interest in Pakistan has India recalibrating China ties

The Statesman

US President Trump reiterates claim of brokering India-Pakistan ceasefire

Dawn

Chinese air chief commends Pakistan Air Force’s ‘exemplary performance’ during Pakistan-India conflict

The Statesman

US President Trump reiterates claim of averting India-Pakistan conflict by threatening trade halt

Dawn

Pakistan army chief dismisses ‘factually incorrect’ claims of external input in recent tensions with India

Dawn

Fact check: Russia has not signed any SCO joint statement supporting Pakistan over India

The Statesman

Time to call out state-sponsored terrorism: Indian EAM’s ‘veiled attack’ on Pakistan at UN

Dawn

Pakistan urges India to resume functioning of Indus Water Treaty after Hague court’s supplemental award

Dawn

Pakistan hails Hague court’s supplemental award in Indus Waters case, says India ‘can’t sideline arbitration process’

Dawn

Indian defence attache claims Pakistan downed fighter jets due to ‘political leadership’s constraints’

The Statesman

India rebukes Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, asks it to stay away from its internal matters

Dawn

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian airlines until July 23

Dawn

Pakistani politicians urge government to review Trump nomination for Nobel Peace Prize

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

China Daily

Chinese President Xi urges all-out flood relief efforts after days of torrential rain

The Kathmandu Post

Illegal mining goes on in Nepal’s Kaligandaki river right under authorities’ noses

The Daily Star

The vanishing crows of Bangladesh’s cities

Dawn

Pakistan floods death toll at 10 as rescue operations continue, need for aid mounts

The Korea Herald

At least 11 deaths linked to scorching heat wave in South Korea

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta’s coastal neighborhoods struggle as clean water access dwindles

The Kathmandu Post

Unregulated quarrying fuels fear in flood-ravaged Nepali municipality

Viet Nam News

Over 420 homes damaged, reservoirs overwhelmed amid Typhoon Wipha’s aftermath in Vietnam

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Over 3,000 classrooms in the Philippines damaged by southwest monsoon

Dawn

Why China’s neighbours are worried about its new mega-dam project

Dawn

Over 200 stranded tourists rescued amid Pakistan floods: officials

Kuensel

Solar power to transform farm irrigation in Bhutan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Illegal fishing, overfishing push Philippine fish stocks to historic lows: advocacy group

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Storm Wipha, southwest monsoon death toll now 6; over 1 million affected in the Philippines

Viet Nam News

Hanoi accelerates green transition as air pollution crisis intensifies

The Korea Herald

Government forms united relief front as South Korea counts cost of floods

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HEALTH

 

The Kathmandu Post

Kathmandu makes new push to enforce public smoking ban

The Korea Herald

South Koreans are sleeping less, spending more time on screen

The Korea Herald

Size matters? Unpacking penile surgery trends in Korea

The Star

Malaysian city folk turn to masks and air purifiers

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian health ministry launches national cancer registry system

Vientiane Times

Lao government aims to cut child stunting by 25 percent

Kuensel

Bhutan sees climb in TB, HIV, and malaria cases despite strong systems

The Star

Most Malaysian women still unaware of risks of cervical cancer, HPV

The Straits Times

What does it mean for etomidate to be listed under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act?

The Nation

More than half of edible flowers in Thailand contaminated with pesticides, two studies find

The Straits Times

1 in 3 vapes in Singapore laced with etomidate; authorities to list it as illegal drug: health minister

Kuensel

Bhutanese government increases school meal stipend to tackle child malnutrition

China Daily

Surgical teams from China, UK perform remote robotic surgery spanning continents

The Nation

Thai mental health crisis deepens amid shrinking population, finds report

The Star

Medical tours to Malaysia may see a dip amid expanded tax, weakening Indonesian rupiah

The Kathmandu Post

Snakebites get fatal without proper first aid as rural Nepalis lack awareness

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

China Daily

China tops global AI development with 1,509 large models

The Japan News

Japanese companies use AI to pass on veteran workers’ skills

The Straits Times

From aviation to healthcare, workers have taken small steps to be early adopters of AI in Singapore

The Straits Times

Was it illegal? University of Hong Kong’s AI deepfake porn scandal ignites debate

China Daily

When AI spices up classic Chinese dishes

The Straits Times

Singapore-developed AI-powered app accurately identifies pre-dementia seniors

The Jakarta Post

As users surge, Indonesia falls short on AI talent

Kuensel

Private sector shares their role in Bhutan’s Al future at development workshop

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN CEOs seen to pour more investments in AI

China Daily

Chinese foreign language majors face uncertain future as AI replaces basic skills

China Daily

AI tops the agenda in ASEAN media workshop

The Star

Malaysia tightens export controls on US-origin AI chips

The Korea Herald

In test-obsessed Korea, AI boom arrives in exams, ahead of the technology itself

The Straits Times

Tough questions lie ahead as Singapore accelerates push for driverless vehicles

The Straits Times

AI cannot supplant learning; it must enable it: Singapore education minister

The Korea Herald

AI takes centre stage as Bucheon Film Festival explores cinema’s future

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

The Nation

Thai Foreign Ministry denies Cambodia’s chemical weapons claim as ‘baseless’

The Phnom Penh Post

Bringing truth to the public: Asian media leaders tackle disinformation at AMS 2025

The Star

Fake or fact? Only three in 10 Malaysians verify information online

The Korea Herald

Flooded Seoul palace video sparks concern over AI-generated misinformation

The Nation

Thai authorities dismiss fake news on unpaid medical costs for neighbouring nations’ citizens

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia dismisses Thai hacking allegations, cites own cyberattacks

Dawn

Fact check: Russia has not signed any SCO joint statement supporting Pakistan over India

The Phnom Penh Post

‘Fake news’ on border issue surged in Q2, warns Cambodia’s information ministry

The Straits Times

Why Filipinos see politicians as the top source of disinformation

Dawn

Viral flight map showing Pakistan allowing US flights near sensitive spots on Iran border is fake

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Trust in media brands dips as Marcos-Duterte rift spreads disinformation

Dawn

Fact check: Trump, Netanyahu viral comments about Pakistan on Iran-Israel clash are fake

Viet Nam News

Two TikTokers arrested in Ho Chi Minh city for misleading claims about former police chief

The Japan News

Manga ‘predicts’ disaster in Japan, deterring Hong Kong travelers; governors decry ‘baseless rumours’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

South Korea election hit by misinformation

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s poultry association dismisses ‘fake eggs’ rumours as fake news

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Star

Malaysia-brokered Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire step ­toward peace but more work to ensure it lasts: experts

The Nation

Thai delegation to hold urgent ASEAN-brokered talks with Cambodia in Malaysia

The Star

Both Cambodia, Thailand willing to consider ceasefire, says Malaysia PM Anwar

Borneo Bulletin

Bruneian youth join ASEAN volunteer programme

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN urged to focus on people amid challenges

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN’s role in Cambodia-Thailand conflict: Can it facilitate peace?

The Nation

Malaysia overtakes Thailand in ASEAN race as Chinese tourist numbers plummet 34%

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN CEOs seen to pour more investments in AI

China Daily

AI tops the agenda in ASEAN media workshop

China Daily

ASEAN accelerates de-dollarisation

The Straits Times

Singapore boosts support for Timor-Leste as it prepares to join ASEAN

The Star

ASEAN facing a perfect storm of global challenges, says Malaysia FM Mohamad Hasan

The Jakarta Post

Malaysia says China ready to sign Southeast Asian nuclear weapons-free treaty

The Straits Times

Amid handshakes and familiar friends, ASEAN navigates tariffs and tension in Kuala Lumpur

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN must do more in maritime disputes: Philippine analysts

Viet Nam News

Vietnam proposes three priorities to strengthen ASEAN’s centrality

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Straits Times

Taiwan’s President Lai set to push back US stopover as US-China trade talks continue, sources say

The Straits Times

Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill

The Straits Times

Taiwan says military drills will involve largest call-up

The Japan News

Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list

China Daily

Former Taiwan president Ma’s China visit welcome: spokeswoman

The Straits Times

Taiwan indicts 4 suspected spies for China in case reaching presidential office

The Japan News

Taiwan coast guard, military drill to better face China’s ‘grey zone’ threat

China Daily

China police reward tips to capture 20 Taiwan suspects in cyberattack

The Straits Times

‘Highly unusual’: Why Taiwan President Lai made no mention of China in major speech

The Straits Times

Taiwan President Lai’s approval ratings dip ahead of 1st anniversary in office amid uncertain US ties

China Daily

China slams Taiwan’s ruling party for ‘erasing cross-Strait cultural ties’

The Japan News

China conducts 2nd day of exercises around Taiwan; naming suggests more drills to come this year

The Straits Times

Chinese influencers forced to leave Taiwan after advocating ‘military unification’

China Daily

Taiwan students embark on Shandong tour

China Daily

Chinese army enhances combat readiness with operations around Taiwan

China Daily

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office launches section to report ‘malicious acts against Taiwan compatriots’

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ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

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COMBATING INFLATION

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Oil firms in the Philippines announce price freeze in areas hit by southwest monsoon, cyclones

The Korea Herald

Lunch costs surge in Seoul’s business districts

Vientiane Times

Lao government to renegotiate power purchase deals in bid to cut bills for home-owners

Kuensel

Egg prices in Bhutan soar as shortage hits local markets

The Nation

Thai food prices surge 106.5% in 13 years, cost of living soars amid rising rent and inflation

The Daily Star

Middlemen, extortion push up vegetable prices in Bangladesh: report

Dawn

Analysis: The bitter reality driving Pakistan’s sugar prices higher

The Statesman

Home-cooked vegetarian, non-vegetarian thali prices in India fall 8% and 6% YoY in June: Report

The Nation

Thailand concerned over rising costs as Vietnam secures 20% US import tariff deal

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Inflation, job security temper Filipinos’ optimism about 2026

The Star

Brace for price hikes across the board, Malaysian consumers told

The Kathmandu Post

Rains, rice planting send vegetable prices soaring in Nepal

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s June inflation ticks up as food prices climb

The Star

Many Malaysians using less electricity as new tariffs loom

The Straits Times

Singapore electricity, gas prices to decrease from July to September due to lower energy and fuel costs

Vientiane Times

Lao government eyes measures to ease effects of electricity price hike

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Phnom Penh Post

SEA Games council president reiterates Thailand does not have right to ban Cambodia from December games

The Kathmandu Post

Despite scant resources, Nepal’s para-fighters keep kicking

Go Go Mongolia

Mongolia sets first open water swimming record at World Aquatics Championships

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao back in boxing, says ‘forget about politics’

The Daily Star

Bangladesh Tigers makes history versus Pakistan in Dhaka nail-biter

The Star

Manila crowd cheers Pacquiao as veteran comes close to bagging title in improbable comeback

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Big question: Can Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao still fight–and win–at 46?

Go Go Mongolia

Mongolian boxer E. Tsendbaatar successfully defends North American championship belt

The Japan News

Japanese baseball star Ohtani, wife walk red carpet before all-star game

Dawn

‘World’s oldest marathon runner’ Indian-born Fauja Singh dies aged 114 in road accident

The Daily Star

Bangladesh declares esports as official sport; national guidelines in works

The Daily Star

Bangladesh Tigers thrashes Sri Lanka by record 83 runs to level series

The Daily Star

How designer Tasmit Arny created a heritage‑rooted jersey for Bangladesh Women’s Football team

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s top billiards player, Sruong Pheavy, wins LPBA Championship 2025–2026 in South Korea

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Two-time Olympian, world No.4 pole vaulter EJ Obiena fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ with world event in Philippines

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine women’s national football team clinches third straight AFC Asian Cup berth

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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The Revival of Vietnam’s Da Long brocade
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The Revival of Vietnam’s Da Long brocade
Inside SM Entertainment’s first K-pop training school in Singapore
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Inside SM Entertainment’s first K-pop training school in Singapore
Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
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Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
Botanical garden hosts nighttime immersive event in Kyoto
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Botanical garden hosts nighttime immersive event in Kyoto
Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
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Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
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The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
What is Orchid Diplomacy? Inside Singapore’s soft power initiative
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What is Orchid Diplomacy? Inside Singapore’s soft power initiative
Preserving Cambodia’s richest legacy: Saving Angkor Wat
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Preserving Cambodia’s richest legacy: Saving Angkor Wat
Reptile baby boom at Singapore Zoo between April and June
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Reptile baby boom at Singapore Zoo between April and June
Behold the miniature versions of Vietnam’s famous dishes
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Behold the miniature versions of Vietnam’s famous dishes
The Revival of Vietnam’s Da Long brocade
The Revival of Vietnam’s Da Long brocade
Inside SM Entertainment’s first K-pop training school in Singapore
Inside SM Entertainment’s first K-pop training school in Singapore
Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
Botanical garden hosts nighttime immersive event in Kyoto
Botanical garden hosts nighttime immersive event in Kyoto
Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
What is Orchid Diplomacy? Inside Singapore’s soft power initiative
What is Orchid Diplomacy? Inside Singapore’s soft power initiative
Preserving Cambodia’s richest legacy: Saving Angkor Wat
Preserving Cambodia’s richest legacy: Saving Angkor Wat
Reptile baby boom at Singapore Zoo between April and June
Reptile baby boom at Singapore Zoo between April and June
Behold the miniature versions of Vietnam’s famous dishes
Behold the miniature versions of Vietnam’s famous dishes
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Daily Star

How Bangladesh fought back with slogans

Kuensel

Recollecting Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen’s life, a living chronicle of Bhutan’s history

The Star

Bringing legacy restaurants from small-towns in Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Floods and Filipinos’ relationship with nature

The Korea Herald

Demon boy band? These Korean ballet dancers had already cast their spell

The Nation

Bangkok’s epic name: The longest city name in the world

The Japan News

Unique temple frog-jumping festival takes a leap in the heat in Japan’s Nara

The Daily Star

Farewell to a heroic teacher who died while trying to save students in Dhaka jet crash

Sin Chew Daily

Passion keeps Malaysian veteran stitching star shining strong at 88

Dawn

Malala, the girl who needs no introduction, just reintroduced herself

The Daily Star

Horse riding in Dhaka: A sport, a therapy, a rebellion

The Star

Turning the tide in Malaysia’s Semporna

The Straits Times

Why some young Singaporean adults need a course on how to talk

Viet Nam News

The rituals of the New Year Thunder Festival of central Vietnam province

The Jakarta Post

Paying for future vacations: Indulgence or investment?

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine food traditions as social affairs

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