Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS ‘No phone call between Modi, Trump’: India refutes US President’s claim on Russian oil purchase ‘Ball is in their court’: PM Shehbaz says ready for talks if Afghanistan agrees to Pakistan’s conditionsChinese airlines oppose ban on their flights over Russian airspace to and from USVietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China recognised for vibrant, diverse food cultureMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSChinese commerce minister meets with Apple CEO Tim CookSeoul looks to ASEAN summit for regional action on Cambodia’s scam-linked crimesUS and China managing their ties well will be hugely beneficial to the world: Singapore President TharmanThree Australians face death penalty over Bali shootingJapan to strengthen cultural diplomacy with emerging nations by sending experts in Japanese music, language abroadNepali government recalls 11 Nepali ambassadors, including envoys to China and the USLaos, Thailand boost ties with focus on economics, connectivityMalaysian government to make five key changes to keep students safe, says Education MinisterVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Daily StarI’d like to believe 12 months from now, Palestinian Authority will be fully operational in Gaza’ October 17, 2025 DawnActivist Greta Thunberg beaten, threatened with ‘being gassed’ in Israeli custody October 16, 2025 The Straits Times‘Tough man:’ Indonesia President Prabowo shines at Gaza peace summit, refutes Israel visit rumours October 15, 2025 The Straits TimesHamas hands over all living hostages to Israel; US President Trump says Gaza war over October 14, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepali Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi confirmed dead October 14, 2025 The Kathmandu PostCeasefire raises hope for return of Nepali taken hostage by Hamas October 13, 2025 DawnExplainer: Does the Gaza deal mean the two-year-old conflict is over? October 10, 2025 DawnPakistan, Malaysia reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood October 9, 2025 The Straits TimesUS President Trump says Israel, Hamas signed off on Gaza deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages October 9, 2025 The Daily StarBangladesh seeks friendly Middle Eastern country’s help for activist Shahidul’s release October 9, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesian President Prabowo’s ‘softer’ Israel stance signals shift in country’s diplomacy October 8, 2025 DawnGenocide 101: How Israel weaponised hunger in Gaza October 8, 2025 DawnUndue process: Global Gaza aid flotilla activists undergo abuse, maltreatment at the hands of Israeli jailers October 8, 2025 The StarSpecial gathering will be held to celebrate return of Malaysian activists from Turkiye, says PM Anwar October 6, 2025 The Daily StarFellow Gaza flotilla activists allege Thunberg tortured, ‘forced to kiss Israeli flag’ October 6, 2025 The StarGaza aid flotilla: Detained volunteers arriving at port of Ashdod in Israel, says Malaysian activist October 3, 2025VIEW ALL CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW The NationThailand refuses Cambodia’s border reopening request, insists on four preconditions October 16, 2025 The StarMalaysia hoping to see Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact signed at ASEAN Summit: Foreign Minister October 15, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostCambodian, Thai foreign ministers meet with Malaysia, US, no Chinese presence October 14, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostChina reaffirms ‘unbiased’ role in Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire talks October 13, 2025 The NationThais vent anger at Cambodia with loudspeaker protests, army says October 13, 2025 The NationThai First Army Area issues urgent letter to Cambodia for unexploded ordnance disposal October 10, 2025 The NationThai armed forces back martial law to tackle Cambodian encroachment October 9, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostFresh displacements at Cambodian border as aid efforts shift toward early recovery October 7, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostCambodian UN rep dismisses ‘selective’ human rights report, calls for peace October 6, 2025 The NationThailand’s Second Army chief outlines plan for Thai-Cambodian border fence October 6, 2025 The NationChina denies supplying arms for Thai-Cambodia border clashes October 3, 2025 The NationThai PM Anutin marks first day of allowing Myanmar refugees to work October 2, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostCambodian military welcome Thai counterparts to border committee meetings October 1, 2025 The NationThai park officials on standby to help evacuate villagers along Thai-Cambodia border September 30, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostASEAN observers investigating scene of gunfire near Cambodia-Thailand border September 29, 2025 The NationThai foreign minister warns UNGA of Cambodian ‘provocations’ September 29, 2025VIEW ALL PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT DawnPakistan army’s top brass warns India of ‘new normal of swift retributive response’ October 9, 2025 DawnPakistan army officer says Chinese weapons performed ‘exceptionally well’ in May conflict with India October 8, 2025 DawnPakistan Army warns future conflict with India might lead to ‘cataclysmic devastation’ October 6, 2025 DawnPakistan PM Shehbaz defends US President Trump’s Nobel Prize nomination September 30, 2025 The StatesmanIndia condemns Pakistan’s response to FM Jaishankar’s UNGA Speech September 29, 2025 DawnPakistan calls India ‘regional bully’ at UNGA, says attempts to distort Islamabad’s name ‘utterly shameful’ September 29, 2025 DawnAsia Cup: Pakistan cancels pre-match press conference ahead of UAE encounter as crisis deepens September 17, 2025 The StatesmanIndia vs Pakistan Asia Cup: Match marred by ‘no-handshake’ row, anthem goof-up September 16, 2025 DawnAsia Cup 2025: Four key takeaways from Pakistan’s defeat against India September 15, 2025 DawnWhen politics creeps into sports, everyone loses September 11, 2025 DawnPakistan PM Shehbaz raises Indus Waters Treaty issue at SCO, calls for dialogue on all outstanding disputes September 2, 2025 The StatesmanSCO condemns attack in Indian-administerd Pahalgam September 2, 2025 The StatesmanUS Trump again claims he prevented nuclear conflict between India, Pakistan August 28, 2025 DawnPakistan’s FO confirms India’s flood warnings, notes use of diplomatic channel over Indus Waters Treaty August 26, 2025 DawnIndia says no bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, but cricket team for Asia Cup won’t be stopped August 22, 2025 DawnWe have videos of downed Indian aircraft: Pakistan interior minister August 18, 2025VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT The Jakarta PostState weather agency warns of extreme heat in southern Indonesia until year-end October 17, 2025 The StarFolks living in Malaysia’s flood-prone areas warned to stay alert October 17, 2025 The NationBangkok prepares for ‘eco-friendly’ Loy Krathong with strict safety measures October 17, 2025 DawnPakistan may witness ‘coldest winter in decades’ October 16, 2025 The Yomiuri ShimbunDouble typhoon causes severe damage to Japan’s Hachijojima island October 16, 2025 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapanese zoos make compost from animals’ droppings, sell product to local farmers October 15, 2025 The Straits TimesFuelled by air pollution, storms in Southeast Asia are becoming stronger: Study October 15, 2025 The NationThailand braces for increased rainfall until Oct 18 October 15, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNotorious Nepali rhino poachers escape again during mass jailbreak October 15, 2025 Viet Nam NewsReal-time flood rescue map developed by young Vietnamese specialists October 15, 2025 The Jakarta PostWidespread flooding hits Indonesia’s North Sumatra, affecting thousands October 14, 2025 The Daily StarBangladesh must shift from reaction to readiness to tackle climate hazards October 14, 2025 DawnAir pollution is an administrative failure. 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October 13, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerOver 1,100 aftershocks recorded after quakes in Philippines’ Davao Oriental October 13, 2025 The Daily StarThe slow death of Bangladesh’s Lawachara Forest October 13, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerStrong 7.6-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines October 10, 2025VIEW ALL HEALTH Viet Nam NewsVietnam, China, Laos conduct cross-border infectious disease emergency response drill October 17, 2025 The Korea HeraldKorea to permit organ donations after heart stops amid deadly shortage October 17, 2025 DawnThese tech entrepreneurs are just what the doctor ordered for women’s health in Pakistan October 17, 2025 DawnStubble burning offers swift solution to South Asian farmers but cost to health is staggering October 16, 2025 Viet Nam NewsHanoi dengue cases rise after heavy rains October 16, 2025 The Daily StarNearly two children die every hour in Bangladesh due to air pollution: study October 16, 2025 The StarHeart-crushing act by Malaysian doctors October 15, 2025 The Kathmandu PostPesticide-packed vegetables flood Kathmandu markets again October 15, 2025 The Korea HeraldOver 35% of children in Korea born to mothers aged 35 or older October 15, 2025 The NationDoctors and civic groups in Thailand urge Health Ministry to revoke 2022 cannabis order October 14, 2025 The Kathmandu PostIn Nepal, dengue has killed 4 and infected 5,874 since January October 14, 2025 The Yomiuri ShimbunTokyo hospital director says ‘baby hatch’ saving lives October 14, 2025 The Korea Herald‘Korea Glow Up’: How beauty, anti-ageing industry is powering South Korea’s medical tourism October 13, 2025 The StarBe cautious, students told as influenza wave hits schools and kindies in Malaysia October 13, 2025 KuenselOver half of mental health cases in Bhutan linked to anxiety and depression, report finds October 13, 2025 The Daily StarBangladesh’s gut-healing food for malnourished children among Time’s Best Inventions of 2025 October 10, 2025VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Yomiuri ShimbunJapanese newspaper firms vow accurate reporting as industry confronts rise of social media, AI October 17, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore plans inclusive design for future self-driving shuttle fleets October 16, 2025 The Straits TimesMeet the AI chatbots replacing India’s call-centre workers October 16, 2025 The StatesmanGoogle to invest $15 billion in new AI hub in India’s Andhra Pradesh October 15, 2025 The StarChatbot offers comfort, but is it enough for Malaysian teens? 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