Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Chinese President Xi urges G20 to advance global governance Malaysia to address Rohingya refugees issue as ASEAN 2025 chair, says Foreign MinisterFunds raised by Southeast Asian IPOs now at a 9-year low, but outlook positive: Deloitte‘Such a failure’: Malaysian Hollywood star Michelle Yeoh on her inability to have childrenMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSPresident Yoon focuses on expanding global solidarity against NK-Russia military ties at APEC, G20 summitsLate Malaysian Finance Minister Daim cleared of all charges following prosecution withdrawalJapan, UK agree to establish economic 2+2 meetings; next-gen fighter development also discussedIndian PM Modi interacts with world leaders on G20 Summit sidelinesIndonesia touts China sea deal without concessionBeijing says Myanmar rebel leader in China for ‘medical care’Philippine President Marcos says he had ‘friendly, productive’ phone call with President-elect TrumpDhaka to host high-level Bangladesh-India summit next monthVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Japan NewsJapanese PM Ishiba urges respect for international law, reforms to UN in G20 address November 20, 2024 The Japan NewsYomiuri honours Dr. Akihiro Seita for Palestinian refugee work November 19, 2024 The Straits TimesIsraeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say November 18, 2024 The StatesmanIndian External Affairs Minister calls for Gaza ceasefire, says Saudi Arabia crucial for regional stability November 14, 2024 DawnLong queues at Gaza City bakery as famine looms November 14, 2024 The StarMalaysia PM Anwar’s resolute stance on Palestine inspires hope at Riyadh Summit November 13, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan closes Lebanon exploding pagers case, says no link to Taiwanese firms November 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostIn Riyadh, Indonesia renews support for Palestine November 12, 2024 DawnWhat are Trump’s views on Israel’s war on Gaza? 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