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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

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

The Straits Times

‘Tough man:’ Indonesia President Prabowo shines at Gaza peace summit, refutes Israel visit rumours

The Straits Times

Hamas hands over all living hostages to Israel; US President Trump says Gaza war over

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi confirmed dead

The Kathmandu Post

Ceasefire raises hope for return of Nepali taken hostage by Hamas

Dawn

Explainer: Does the Gaza deal mean the two-year-old conflict is over?

Dawn

Pakistan, Malaysia reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood

The Straits Times

US President Trump says Israel, Hamas signed off on Gaza deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages

The Daily Star

Bangladesh seeks friendly Middle Eastern country’s help for activist Shahidul’s release

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian President Prabowo’s ‘softer’ Israel stance signals shift in country’s diplomacy

Dawn

Genocide 101: How Israel weaponised hunger in Gaza

Dawn

Undue process: Global Gaza aid flotilla activists undergo abuse, maltreatment at the hands of Israeli jailers

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CHINA’S PLENUM 2025

China Daily

China’s next five-year plan expected to focus on fostering new quality productive forces

China Daily

China’s five-year plans steer decades of progress

China Daily

China’s plenum to set the stage for next phase of country’s high-quality development: China Daily

The Straits Times

China’s leaders meet to chart five-year economic blueprint

China Daily

China’s Generation Z embrace ‘experience economy’

China Daily

China economy to keep growing, IMF forecasts

The Straits Times

China ramps up rare earth restrictions, in move to beef up position for US trade talks

The Straits Times

China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor users

China Daily

Beijing reaffirms One-China principle

China Daily

New finding by Chinese paleontologists may rewrite human family tree

China Daily

China seeks deeper BRICS industrial ties

China Daily

China sends fresh signals it will further expand high-standard opening-up

China Daily

Pre-made dish debate heats up in China with celebrity’s criticism

The Straits Times

US announces ‘framework’ TikTok deal with China

The Nation

The ASEAN Express: new rail link set to transform regional trade

China Daily

China’s visa-free policy for Russian tourists takes effect

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia, Thailand convene joint committee meeting to advance vital border discussions

The Nation

Thailand refuses Cambodia’s border reopening request, insists on four preconditions

The Star

Malaysia hoping to see Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact signed at ASEAN Summit: Foreign Minister

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian, Thai foreign ministers meet with Malaysia, US, no Chinese presence

The Phnom Penh Post

China reaffirms ‘unbiased’ role in Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire talks

The Nation

Thais vent anger at Cambodia with loudspeaker protests, army says

The Nation

Thai First Army Area issues urgent letter to Cambodia for unexploded ordnance disposal

The Nation

Thai armed forces back martial law to tackle Cambodian encroachment

The Phnom Penh Post

Fresh displacements at Cambodian border as aid efforts shift toward early recovery

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian UN rep dismisses ‘selective’ human rights report, calls for peace

The Nation

Thailand’s Second Army chief outlines plan for Thai-Cambodian border fence

The Nation

China denies supplying arms for Thai-Cambodia border clashes

The Nation

Thai PM Anutin marks first day of allowing Myanmar refugees to work

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian military welcome Thai counterparts to border committee meetings

The Nation

Thai park officials on standby to help evacuate villagers along Thai-Cambodia border

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN observers investigating scene of gunfire near Cambodia-Thailand border

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

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

The Statesman

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup: Match marred by ‘no-handshake’ row, anthem goof-up

Dawn

Asia Cup 2025: Four key takeaways from Pakistan’s defeat against India

Dawn

When politics creeps into sports, everyone loses

Dawn

Pakistan PM Shehbaz raises Indus Waters Treaty issue at SCO, calls for dialogue on all outstanding disputes

The Statesman

SCO condemns attack in Indian-administerd Pahalgam

The Statesman

US Trump again claims he prevented nuclear conflict between India, Pakistan

Dawn

Pakistan’s FO confirms India’s flood warnings, notes use of diplomatic channel over Indus Waters Treaty

Dawn

India says no bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, but cricket team for Asia Cup won’t be stopped

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Dawn

Climate change, population growth hindering Pakistan from becoming $3 trillion economy: Finance Minister

The Jakarta Post

Insidious pollutants: Microplastics floating in Jakarta’s air, water

Viet Nam News

Vietnam PM Chinh orders emergency response as Storm Fengshen threatens central region

Dawn

‘Smog theatre’: Will cannons and towers clear Pakistan’s polluted air?

The Jakarta Post

Indigenous groups sidelined in Indonesia’s climate efforts

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian forest under threat as corporations, military gain power under President Prabowo

The Statesman

Delhi chokes on post-Diwali smog, air quality dips to ‘very poor’ levels

China Daily

Winter could arrive early for Beijing as cold spell continues

The Daily Star

Declared extinct, freshwater crocodile in Bangladesh photographed by birdwatching couple

The Jakarta Post

State weather agency warns of extreme heat in southern Indonesia until year-end

The Star

Folks living in Malaysia’s flood-prone areas warned to stay alert

The Nation

Bangkok prepares for ‘eco-friendly’ Loy Krathong with strict safety measures

Dawn

Pakistan may witness ‘coldest winter in decades’

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Double typhoon causes severe damage to Japan’s Hachijojima island

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese zoos make compost from animals’ droppings, sell product to local farmers

The Straits Times

Fuelled by air pollution, storms in Southeast Asia are becoming stronger: Study

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HEALTH

 

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia introduces new anti-vape measures

Viet Nam News

WHO donates life-saving rabies vaccines to high-risk provinces in Vietnam

The Kathmandu Post

Over 70 injured after stray dog attack in Nepal

The Korea Herald

Seoul creates fitness spaces for runners at subway stations

Philippine Daily Inquirer

No mask policy despite more flu cases: Philippine health department

The Jakarta Post

Hundreds fall ill in Indonesia after eating government-provided meals, as President Prabowo downplays concerns 

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine public urged to report idle health centers authorities

The Kathmandu Post

Underpaid nurses and low-paying hospitals in Nepal’s Pokhara dig in as standoff drags on

Viet Nam News

Vietnam, China, Laos conduct cross-border infectious disease emergency response drill

The Korea Herald

Korea to permit organ donations after heart stops amid deadly shortage

Dawn

These tech entrepreneurs are just what the doctor ordered for women’s health in Pakistan

Dawn

Stubble burning offers swift solution to South Asian farmers but cost to health is staggering

Viet Nam News

Hanoi dengue cases rise after heavy rains

The Daily Star

Nearly two children die every hour in Bangladesh due to air pollution: study

The Star

Heart-crushing act by Malaysian doctors

The Kathmandu Post

Pesticide-packed vegetables flood Kathmandu markets again

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Straits Times

ASEAN is already economically divided. AI will make it worse

Philippine Daily Inquirer

AI not for mental health concerns: Philippine health department warns students

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese newspaper firms vow accurate reporting as industry confronts rise of social media, AI

The Straits Times

Singapore plans inclusive design for future self-driving shuttle fleets

The Straits Times

Meet the AI chatbots replacing India’s call-centre workers

The Statesman

Google to invest $15 billion in new AI hub in India’s Andhra Pradesh

The Star

Chatbot offers comfort, but is it enough for Malaysian teens?

The Korea Herald

South Korea debuts first AI feature film ‘Run to the West’

The Star

Malaysian ministers push for stronger digital ecosystem for AI

The Daily Star

Five ways Bangladesh and other south Asian nations can benefit from AI

The Statesman

Indian epic Mahabharat gets AI treatment, to premiere on online streaming platform on October 25

The Straits Times

India launches AI app to save its many tribal languages before they vanish

The Jakarta Post

AI in health care: Can technology bridge Indonesia’s doctor shortage?

The Straits Times

AI key to boosting Singapore’s financial hub edge: minister

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tokyo residents anxious about increase, impact of data centres

China Daily

AI driving transformation of China’s consumer electronics

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

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

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

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Star

Russian President Putin will not attend 47th Asean Summit, says Malaysia PM Anwar

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, as ASEAN chair, to guide Timor-Leste in its first year in bloc

The Straits Times

ASEAN is already economically divided. AI will make it worse

The Star

Malaysia should do more as ASEAN chair to shut down scam centres: NGO

The Korea Herald

Seoul looks to ASEAN summit for regional action on Cambodia’s scam-linked crimes

The Star

Malaysia hoping to see Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact signed at ASEAN Summit: Foreign Minister

The Nation

ASEAN Summit: US President Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize bid takes centre stage

The Straits Times

Myanmar junta says Malaysia to observe election

The Nation

President Trump to attend ASEAN summit under conditions, US media reports

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN to implement digital pact by 2026, senior minister says

China Daily

Tariff turbulence propels ASEAN rethink

China Daily

China’s pledge sets green stage for ASEAN: analysts

The Star

ASEAN poverty rate falls to 10.8%, down from 13.3% in 2016: report

The Star

More tariffs on ASEAN countries if negotiations fail, says US trade representative

The Star

ASEAN should take lead in building resilience amid challenging global landscape: Malaysia PM Anwar

The Straits Times

Timor-Leste to become ASEAN’s 11th member in October, formalised at Kuala Lumpur summit

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

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’

The Straits Times

Taiwan says ‘T-Dome’ to better integrate air defence system for higher kill rate

The Straits Times

Taiwan president expected to announce new air defence system in face of Chinese pressure

China Daily

Beijing reaffirms One-China principle

The Straits Times

‘Pragmatic move’: Taipei, Manila strengthen people-to-people ties amid China tensions

China Daily

Beijing warns Manila of ‘all consequences’

China Daily

China rebukes Taiwan President Lai for ‘inciting division, glorifying aggression’

China Daily

China slams Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party for ‘distorting’ WWII history

The Straits Times

Taiwan, China battle it out in competing World War II narratives

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, Taiwan sign rare accord on evacuations in light of possible contingency

China Daily

China reaffirms sovereignty over Taiwan, says complete reunification ‘unstoppable’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines’ ‘internal’ challenge if US-China war breaks out over Taiwan

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

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COMBATING INFLATION

China Daily

Hong Kong steps up as Asia’s sustainable finance hub

The Jakarta Post

Bank Indonesia pauses after three consecutive rate cuts, but open to more

The Daily Star

Gold prices slashed by US$68.7 per bhori in Bangladesh after hitting historic high

The Daily Star

5 reasons why rice prices are rising in Bangladesh

The Korea Herald

Gold frenzy in South Korea drives record ‘kimchi premium’

The Statesman

India’s headline inflation for September eases to 99-month low at 1.54%

The Star

Rising cost of living in Malaysia dampens income gains: experts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines’ September inflation hits 6-month high on higher food, transport costs

The Daily Star

Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?

The Kathmandu Post

Heavy rains and road closures push vegetable prices up in Kathmandu Valley

The Daily Star

Potato price dips below Tk 20/kg amid oversupply in Bangladesh

Vientiane Times

ADB forecasts 3.7 percent growth for Laos amid household price pressures

Dawn

Pakistani government raises petrol, diesel prices

Kuensel

Bhutan’s egg shortage: A crisis seeded months ago

The Japan News

New tech, methods used to boost Japan’s rice yields, but retail prices still higher than 2024

The Star

Malaysia’s inflation set to stay tame

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SPORTS & GAMES

Dawn

Explainer: How India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka can still make the Women’s World Cup semi-finals

The Jakarta Post

World gymnasts battle with flair in Jakarta’s historic championships

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Sumo wrestlers Onosato, Hoshoryu enjoy London stroll ahead of tournament

The Nation

Thai Cabinet approves US$14 million budget to host 33rd SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games

China Daily

China’s female ultra runners redefine endurance, resilience and empowerment

The Jakarta Post

Israel gymnastics group appeals Indonesia’s bar to its athletes

The Star

Footballers in FAM-FIFA issue met Constitutional citizenship criteria, says Home Minister

The Straits Times

FIFA’s probe exposes fake birth claims in Malaysia’s naturalised footballers scandal

The Jakarta Post

For past and future: Indonesian Olympians endorse long-stalled pension fund

Dawn

India hands Pakistan second successive defeat at Women’s World Cup with 88-run victory

China Daily

Pickleball becomes a modern calling card for this historical Chinese city

The Jakarta Post

Repatriation of late Indonesian gymnast underway from Russia

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s Sunmaya Budha stands tall at World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Spain

The Daily Star

India beats Pakistan to clinch record-extending ninth Asia Cup title

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines to host 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship

The Nation

Thailand’s F1 street circuit ambition: A look at the required roads and investment

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Real-time flood rescue map developed by young Vietnamese specialists
Earthquakes in Johor? Can earthquakes happen in Singapore, too?
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Vietnam’s festive mid-autumn spirit
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Vietnam’s festive mid-autumn spirit
Explainer: Why is Trump pushing to ‘retake’ Bagram Air Base?
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Explainer: Why is Trump pushing to ‘retake’ Bagram Air Base?
What is it like to work in a coffee shop in China’s Xinjiang?
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What is it like to work in a coffee shop in China’s Xinjiang?
From Colombo to Dhaka to Kathmandu—Is South Asia the hotbed for ‘Gen Z’ protests?
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From Colombo to Dhaka to Kathmandu—Is South Asia the hotbed for ‘Gen Z’ protests?
Fire-walking in Singapore: Sights and sounds of a fire-walking ceremony
Fire-walking in Singapore: Sights and sounds of a fire-walking ceremony
Why Thais sell flower garlands at stoplights
Why Thais sell flower garlands at stoplights
Real-time flood rescue map developed by young Vietnamese specialists
Real-time flood rescue map developed by young Vietnamese specialists
Earthquakes in Johor? Can earthquakes happen in Singapore, too?
Earthquakes in Johor? Can earthquakes happen in Singapore, too?
Healing from childhood trauma: Now he wants to protect at-risk youths in Singapore
Healing from childhood trauma: Now he wants to protect at-risk youths in Singapore
My son’s addiction to Kpod vapes broke my heart. This is our story.
My son’s addiction to Kpod vapes broke my heart. This is our story.
Vietnam’s festive mid-autumn spirit
Vietnam’s festive mid-autumn spirit
Explainer: Why is Trump pushing to ‘retake’ Bagram Air Base?
Explainer: Why is Trump pushing to ‘retake’ Bagram Air Base?
What is it like to work in a coffee shop in China’s Xinjiang?
What is it like to work in a coffee shop in China’s Xinjiang?
From Colombo to Dhaka to Kathmandu—Is South Asia the hotbed for ‘Gen Z’ protests?
From Colombo to Dhaka to Kathmandu—Is South Asia the hotbed for ‘Gen Z’ protests?
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Kathmandu Post

Centuries-old Tihar traditions fade in Nepali villages Sudurpashchim and Karnali

The Korea Herald

Seoul creates fitness spaces for runners at subway stations

Kuensel

Thailand presents Royal Kathina robes to Bhutanese monks

The Jakarta Post

The good, the bad and the gatekeep: How gender nonconformity is for everyone

Philippine Daily Inquirer

‘Siargao is not for sale’

The Korea Herald

In Korea’s ring-heavy dating culture, is wedding band still essential?

The Daily Star

How Bengal discovered Japan: A 150-year chronicle

China Daily

Chinese history, ancient relics preserved through digitalisation

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Retired female Japanese nurse becomes hunter to help people, protect crops from wild animals

The Star

Temples in Malaysia prepare to greet visitors for Deepavali

The Korea Herald

When despair dials 119: South Korean firefighters on the front line against suicide

China Daily

Labubu keeps on striking the right chord

The Star

Malaysian artist and filmmaker turns art gallery into recycled robot apocalypse

The Daily Star

The beauty of second chances: Bangladeshi artist Kuhu Plamondon’s wearable art

The Korea Herald

Korean workplace still seen as ‘men’s world’ despite rise in female executives

The Nation

Why Bangkok is the only province that can elect its governor

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