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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s military gears up, awaits order for Gaza peace mission

Dawn

Pakistan slams Israeli attacks in Gaza as ‘blatant violation of international law’

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

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Straits Times

Displaced Cambodians flee again, and again, as Thai-Cambodia conflict continues

The Straits Times

Thailand doubles down on fight against Cambodia, rebuffing US President Trump’s ceasefire claims

The Phnom Penh Post

Thais can still fly home, ‘no fighting at airports’: Cambodian Senate President

The Straits Times

Trampolines and live music: Carnival mood at Thai evacuation camp can’t mask villagers’ anxiety

The Nation

102 Cambodian troops killed as Thailand’s forces advance on 13 border fronts: Thai army

The Nation

Thailand bans civilian drones near five airports amid Thai–Cambodian border clashes

The Straits Times

Cambodia orders withdrawal of athletes from SEA Games in Thailand over safety fears

The Phnom Penh Post

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim calls Cambodian, Thai leaders as clashes remain unresolved

The Nation

Thailand intensifies military response as border conflict with Cambodia escalates

The Phnom Penh Post

Thai shelling, F-16 bombs force more than 120,000 Cambodian students to halt studies

The Phnom Penh Post

Almost 18,000 Cambodians displaced by Thai attacks; at least four killed, nine injured

The Nation

Thai Army dismisses Cambodia’s denial, says evidence shows troops opened fire

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian mine clearance target extended to 2030 amid ongoing border challenges

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian-Thai groups plant 44 of 277 temporary border posts between markers 42 and 43

The Phnom Penh Post

Chinese man injured in latest Cambodia-Thailand border landmine incident

The Nation

Thailand and Cambodia mark temporary boundary, prepare for border fence

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

The Straits Times

India charges Pakistan-based militant groups, six men over Kashmir tourist attack

Dawn

FO rejects Indian foreign minister’s ‘inflammatory, misleading’ remarks about Pakistan’s armed forces

The Statesman

India rejects Islamabad’s claim on overflight clearance to Pakistani aircraft carrying relief assistance for Sri Lanka

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

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Statesman

Delhi directs schools to shift to online mode for up to class-5 students as air quality deteriorates

Kuensel

Bhutan reaffirms carbon neutrality and pushes for climate justice at COP30

The Jakarta Post

Nowhere to pray as logs choke flood-hit Indonesian mosque

The Nation

Bangkok on alert as high tides threaten 11 riverside communities this week

The Kathmandu Post

Campaign launched to make revered Hindu pilgrimage site in Nepal ‘plastic-free’

The Straits Times

Malaysia to provide cash aid to Indonesian students affected by floods

The Nation

Frequent earthquakes recorded around Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia

The Straits Times

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region, tsunami advisory issued

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia suspends four firms suspected of contributing to deadly North Sumatra flooding

Viet Nam News

Hanoi chokes under severe pollution as AQI levels hit health-warning zone

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Earthquakes in northern Japan leave 30 injured, disrupt water and power supplies

Dawn

Emissions from transport, industry top urban polluters in Pakistan: report

The Star

Hot and dry weather spell good news for Malaysian farmers

The Jakarta Post

Death strikes stranded evacuees in isolated Sumatra shelters

The Japan News

M7.6 earthquake hits northern Japan; tsunami waves observed in Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate

The Phnom Penh Post

Mining operation in Cambodia shut down after fish, livestock deaths

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HEALTH

 

The Korea Herald

World’s lowest birth rate? You may be surprised by these Korean women’s struggles to have baby

The Star

Malaysia reports significant decline in dengue deaths

Viet Nam News

Push for expansion of Vietnam’s elderly day-care centres

The Straits Times

Living with stigma, state inaction: What it’s like for some of Indonesia’s HIV-positive kids

Dawn

Explainer: Super flu in Pakistan ‘warrants caution but no need to panic’, say health experts

China Daily

Hong Kong blaze: 1-year mental support scheme launched for bereaved families

Dawn

Pakistan’s health minister launches last nationwide polio campaign of 2025, notes decline in cases

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines’ audit commission flags health department over expired, expiring drugs worth millions

The Star

Poor dental hygiene a growing issue among Malaysian children, say experts

The Daily Star

Clinical trial of Nipah virus vaccine launched in Bangladesh

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s far-western settlements rejoice as clean water reaches homes

The Jakarta Post

Air pollution blamed for nearly 2 million respiratory infections in Jakarta

The Daily Star

Dengue deaths in Bangladesh reach 401, third-highest in 25 years

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Slow approval of Philippine government foils access to new cancer treatments: pharma group

The Straits Times

Singapore woman had daughter through IVF, ensuring baby would not inherit her genetic condition

China Daily

China releases new insurance-covered medicine list

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

China Daily

China’s AI toys offer emotional support to consumers

The Korea Herald

AI fuels South Korea’s tech in 2026 as China squeezes steel, petrochemicals

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese government plans to double staff tasked with checking AI safety

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s National Assembly passes first-ever law on artificial intelligence

Dawn

From fake profiles to deepfake porn: The war Pakistani women cannot win alone

The Korea Herald

South Korea uses AI to show what missing children might look like years on

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tokyo police uses AI to identify 18,500 ‘dark part-time job’ recruiting posts

Viet Nam News

AI making mark in Vietnamese entertainment

China Daily

AI rapidly seeping into all areas of China’s e-commerce

The Straits Times

Chatbots, tutors and sparring partners: How AI is changing university learning in Singapore

The Korea Herald

‘Robot idols’ may debut within 5 years, K-pop star G-Dragon’s agency CEO says

The Daily Star

Silence is golden in new call scam, as AI used to clone voices, says Malaysian commission

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s AI-centred digital government blueprint for 2030 approved

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government bets on AI travel assistant to lure more foreign tourists

China Daily

China’s cute robot pets emerge as cuddly companions

The Korea Herald

Samsung taps new AI talent in biggest reshuffle in years

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DAILY DIGEST

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino woman who saved dogs from fire in viral video sounds alarm on bogus donation drives

Dawn

Pakistan-origin man from Sydney falsely identified as Bondi Beach gunman fears for his life

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Fake Japan prime minister’s office website could spread malware

The Statesman

No, India did not ask for Pakistan ex-PM Imran as ‘political prisoner’: Fake letter sparks frenzy

Dawn

Pakistan’s information ministry, cybercrime agency to take action against fake news on ‘massive scale’

The Daily Star

Bangladesh made 279 requests for content removal in first half of 2025: Google report

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia denies online claims of Vietnam sea-bridge project, warns of risk to bilateral ties

Dawn

AI deepfakes: The latest weapon in Pakistan’s disinformation wars

Viet Nam News

Authorities warn of AI-generated misinformation amid central Vietnam floods

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

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ASEAN MATTERS

Viet Nam News

Vietnam joins second ASEAN–US Maritime Exercise

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine central bank unveils ASEAN 2026, festivals commemorative coins

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN Secretary General visits Manila to support Philippine preparations for 2026 hosting

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia urges stronger ASEAN insurance cooperation

Vientiane Times

Laos pushes for ASEAN ecotourism development

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

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Straits Times

Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban

China Daily

China decries Taiwan’s DPP’s RedNote ban

The Straits Times

Taiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns

China Daily

China delivers another letter to UN chief over Japan’s remarks on Taiwan

China Daily

Beijing urges Tokyo to explain its Taiwan position

The Straits Times

Chinese President Xi may want US counterpart Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s dispute with China set to drag on after meeting at G20 falls through

China Daily

Flight cancellations surge on China-Japan routes

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

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COMBATING INFLATION

Vientiane Times

Inflation falling after state revenue boost, Lao government says

The Statesman

India’s retail inflation rises marginally to 0.71 percent in November

The Star

Beat the last-minute crowd for the RM100 Sara credit, Malaysian shoppers told

Philippine Daily Inquirer

P300 per kg ‘galunggong’ fish: Philippine fishers warn imports won’t ease prices during fishing ban

Viet Nam News

Fuel price adjustments, food supply disruptions push Vietnam’s November CPI

The Star

Downpour hits veggie prices in Malaysia

Kuensel

Bhutan’s revenue department cracks down on arbitrary price hikes

Kuensel

Egg prices in Bhutan hit record high amid nationwide shortage

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s gold imports soar fivefold amid turmoil

The Korea Herald

The world is eating more Korean kimchi, but Korea is importing more of it from China

The Statesman

Indian rupee hits record low, Congress slams government over depreciation

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

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Star

From traditional mats to virtual arenas: The rise of virtual reality taekwondo in Malaysia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

TikTok, dancing, and SEA Games gold—all in a day’s work for Filipino 11-year-old skateboarder

The Statesman

Football superstar Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 chaos: Organiser Satadru Dutta sent to 14-day police custody

The Nation

Woes in SEA Games Thailand drag on as member nations complain of mounting problems

The Straits Times

SEA Games 2025: Reality check for Singapore swim team despite golds for Mikkel Lee and Letitia Sim

The Straits Times

Cambodia orders withdrawal of athletes from SEA Games in Thailand over safety fears

The Star

Thailand makes a splash with stunning SEA Games opener

Dawn

After an 18-year wait, Karachi welcomes the nation’s athletes

Kuensel

Bhutanese para athletes aim high for Asian Youth Para Games

The Nation

Thailand announces updated schedule for 33rd SEA Games as floods affect southern provinces

The Nation

SEA Games in Thailand adds 10,000 seats for opening ceremony

The Straits Times

The Big Question: Are the Young Lions doomed to fail at the SEA Games?

The Phnom Penh Post

Citing safety concerns, Cambodia withdraws from eight sports at Thai SEA Games, including football

The Japan News

Newly promoted Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki expresses ‘strong desire’ to attain highest rank of Yokozuna

The Nation

Venues for some SEA Games events in Thailand’s Songkhla to be relocated

Philippine Daily Inquirer

‘Bittersweet’ bronze for Philippines’ Karl Eldrew Yulo at Junior World Championships

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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100-year-old Singaporean 'Batik Uncle' still crushing it on the sewing machine
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100-year-old Singaporean 'Batik Uncle' still crushing it on the sewing machine
100-year-old Singaporean 'Batik Uncle' still crushing it on the sewing machine
100-year-old Singaporean 'Batik Uncle' still crushing it on the sewing machine
Severe floods devastate central Vietnam
Severe floods devastate central Vietnam
Why did the Hong Kong fire spread so quickly?
Why did the Hong Kong fire spread so quickly?
Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
This small indie game from Hanoi is capturing fans worldwide
This small indie game from Hanoi is capturing fans worldwide
Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
Still waters, drowned lands: Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
Still waters, drowned lands: Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
Hanoi’s path to sustainable farming
Hanoi’s path to sustainable farming
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 Straits Times

‘My daughter keeps asking where’s grandma’: Son mourns Indonesian helper’s death in Hong Kong fire

The Straits Times

Heritage for hire in Delhi? The idea stirs a monumental debate

Dawn

What happens when you let women live alone? Pakistan needs to find out

The Star

‘Shui’ (tax) voted Malaysia’s Character of the Year

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Funeral held in Japan for cat stationmaster Nitama, with 500 fans in attendance

The Straits Times

From planes and cars to beer, factory tours a draw for young Chinese

Kuensel

Woven in wool: A Bhutanese village’s enduring mat tradition

Philippine Daily Inquirer

The top hits of the last 40 years: A look at the evolution of original Pilipino music

The Jakarta Post

Paws for reflection: Jakartans tag strays as city mini-destinations

The Straits Times

Multiple streams of income beyond a stable job? Yes, say Singapore’s Gen Zs

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s far-western settlements rejoice as clean water reaches homes

The Korea Herald

‘Bizarre’ hanbok costumes at Saudi Arabia’s Korea Village spark backlash

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal ornithologists confirm first breeding of black-necked cranes

Viet Nam News

Preserving ancient wooden boats unearthed in Vietnam’s Bach Ninh

China Daily

In China, 13-year-old girl praised for heroic rescue of child from icy lake

Philippine Daily Inquirer

‘Queso de bola’: The symbol of a Filipino Christmas

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