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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

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

The Daily Star

I’d like to believe 12 months from now, Palestinian Authority will be fully operational in Gaza’

Dawn

Activist Greta Thunberg beaten, threatened with ‘being gassed’ in Israeli custody

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

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

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian SMEs taking steps to replace Thai goods with local products

The Nation

Cambodia must fulfill 4 conditions to end hostility before POWs are returned: Thai Army

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia commits to peace, as Thailand sets conditions for release of captured soldiers

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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 Jakarta Post

More than 1,000 evacuated following massive eruption of Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru

The Jakarta Post

Microplastics detected in air across 18 major cities in Indonesia: Study

Viet Nam News

Flooding, landslides kill at least 40 in southern, central Vietnam

Kuensel

WFP to invest over US$ 14 million to build climate-resilient food systems in Bhutan

The Straits Times

ST Explains: Why is it tricky for countries to agree at COP30 on how to adapt to climate change?

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s forests show signs of wildlife recovery

The Statesman

Unusual November chill—how La Niña will impact India in 2025-26 winter

Viet Nam News

Vietnam floods: 10 dead, two missing as Deputy PM orders urgent evacuations in Khanh Hoa

Dawn

Pakistan and the Paris promise: On the wrong side of 1.5°C

Dawn

Pakistan bets on AI to tackle smog crisis

The Straits Times

Momentum to transition away from fossil fuels builds as COP30 enters second week

Viet Nam News

Heavy rain batters Vietnam’s central region, leaving seven dead and widespread damage

The Straits Times

From spiky branches to dome-shaped: How corals in Singapore have evolved over 70 years

The Straits Times

Southeast Asia protesters at COP30 highlight regional vulnerability, call for more adaptation finance

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s Tinau River turns black due to landslide at coal mine

The Jakarta Post

Landslide kills 11 in Central Java, official says 12 missing

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HEALTH

 

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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

The Star

No more medical certificates via video call, says Malaysian Medical Council

China Daily

Ancient herbs meet modern baking as medicinal bread fuels health trend in China

The Korea Herald

South Korea logs world’s longest commute, which studies say may fuel loneliness

The Jakarta Post

Respiratory illness outbreak in indigenous tribe in Indonesia begins to ease

The Star

Cost of children’s mandatory health screenings at private GPs weighs heavily on Malaysian parents

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Afghanistan leprosy clinic reopens after 15 years, fulfilling slain Japanese doctor’s wish

Dawn

She never got her period, and no one told her why

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal to vaccinate all 10-year-old girls against HPV in February-March

The Daily Star

Groundwater depleting fast in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar

Dawn

Pakistani pilgrims with certain diseases, health conditions to be barred from performing Haj in 2026

The Straits Times

Abuse of ‘zombie cigarettes’ containing etomidate on rise in Japan’s Okinawa

The Kathmandu Post

Time for Nepal to rethink blanket vitamin and nutritional campaigns, experts say

The Straits Times

In Malaysia, dubious health supplements thrive on social media despite repeated warnings

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta school blast exposes failure to support mental health

The Star

Malaysia’s blood sugar spikes, now 13th in the world for diabetes

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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

The Jakarta Post

OpenAI says a million ChatGPT users talk about suicide

The Korea Herald

South Korean President Lee calls for bipartisan support for 2026 budget centered on AI

The Korea Herald

How 260,000 Nvidia chips could redefine South Korea’s AI ambitions

Kuensel

Al skills gap in Bhutan’s civil service shows urgent training need: survey

The Jakarta Post

AI rules pushed to 2026 as Indonesian government charts next move

The Korea Herald

South Korea accelerates AI push in next-generation weapons programs

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DAILY DIGEST

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

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

Dawn

TikTok launches guide to combat misinformation during Pakistan’s monsoon floods

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

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ASEAN MATTERS

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

The Star

Malaysia hands ASEAN chairmanship baton to the Philippines

The Star

Malaysia PM Anwar denies claims of sovereignty loss in US trade deal

The Jakarta Post

China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact

The Straits Times

ASEAN leaders push for stronger trade ties among RCEP members and other partners

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

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

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan PM Takaichi holds talks with Taiwan’s APEC representative

The Straits Times

Why Taiwan’s absence in Trump-Xi talks was a welcome relief

The Korea Herald

‘I’m from Taiwan’ badge emerges amid anti-China sentiment in South Korea

The Straits Times

Taiwan detects rise in Chinese cyber attacks, warns of ‘online troll army’

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ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

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COMBATING INFLATION

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

China Daily

Illegal gold panning resurfaces in China’s Gansu river amid soaring prices

The Jakarta Post

Egg, chicken demand drives food inflation to two-year high in Indonesia

Kuensel

Alcohol hoarding in Bhutan fuels shortage, drives up prices

The Statesman

Rising gold prices spur Indians to buy bars,

The Daily Star

Gold prices dropped in Bangladesh for the fourth time in a week

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine President Marcos orders price freeze on basic goods until yea-rend

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SPORTS & GAMES

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

The Statesman

India beats South Africa to win historic first Women’s World Cup title

The Star

Pickleball fashion fever: Why Malaysia’s buzziest sport is winning in style

The Straits Times

The Big Question: Who will be Singapore’s next million-dollar athlete?

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia postpones hosting of Asian Youth Games from 2029 to 2031

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines Carlos Yulo wins men’s vault gold at World Championships

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
A passionate Vietnamese clockmaker’s lifelong devotion to timekeeping
A passionate Vietnamese clockmaker’s lifelong devotion to timekeeping
Old town blends with extraordinary art in Tokyo’s Sumida
Old town blends with extraordinary art in Tokyo’s Sumida
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
Timor-Leste officially becomes ASEAN's 11th member
Timor-Leste officially becomes ASEAN's 11th member
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

The Daily Star

Photographing Muslim women: How Bangladeshi poet Sufia Kamal broke the camera taboo

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Artistic bonds: Philippine art in Madrid

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s forests show signs of wildlife recovery

The Kathmandu Post

Thousands throng Kathmandu temple for Hindu ritual Bala Chaturdashi

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Premium persimmons fetch record ¥1.11 million for pair of Tenka Fubu brand from Japan’s Gifu

Dawn

She never got her period, and no one told her why

The Daily Star

Hawker’s howl, the unofficial soundtrack of Dhaka

The Nation

Sacred belief behind termite mounds in Thailand

The Korea Herald

From ramyeon to chimaek, K-dramas’ real love language is food

China Daily

China’s mobile judicial teams ensure justice for all

The Daily Star

Dhaka through the eyes of a rickshaw-puller

Viet Nam News

Ho Chi Minh City’s string puppetry lessons teach children Vietnamese culture, art

China Daily

A Chinese philosopher’s last lesson

Dawn

Renowned Pakistani activist, poet, and teacher Arfa Sayeda Zehra passes away at 83

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Research team, picture book author seek genetic history of Japan’s ‘Rabbit Island’

The Korea Herald

This, too, is Korean pop

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