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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

The Daily Star

Israel and Iran exchange attacks raising fears of wider conflict

Dawn

Iran border crossings in Pakistan’s Balochistan closed ‘indefinitely’: district administration

The Korea Herald

Mideast tensions test South Korea’s fragile recovery

The Daily Star

Bangladesh’s economy at risk from Iran-Israel conflict

Dawn

US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

The Japan News

US Secretary of State Rubio calls Israeli strikes against Iran ‘unilateral,’ says US not involved

Dawn

Detained aid flotilla activists advocating for free Palestine honoured in Karachi protest

The Daily Star

Israel deports activist Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat

Dawn

Who is who aboard the Gaza aid vessel Madleen?

Dawn

Israeli forces board aid boat bound for Gaza, Freedom Flotilla Coalition says

The Jakarta Post

US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site

The Jakarta Post

UN head ‘appalled’ by reports of deaths of Palestinians while seeking food aid

Dawn

Gaza aid system under pressure as thousands seek food

The Daily Star

180,000 displaced in Gaza

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan envoys part of delegation as Israeli soldiers fire ‘warning shots’; FM Iwaya lodges protest

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

Dawn

Jaishankar’s ‘punchlines’ show India’s frustration after ‘failed military misadventure’: Pakistan FO

The Statesman

Congress urges Indian PM Modi to hold debate on national security and foreign policy

The Statesman

Indian Defence Minister hints at Kashmir’s ‘future integration,’ urges vigilance in information warfare

Dawn

Pakistan agreed to ceasefire on condition of more talks with India: head of high-level delegation

Dawn

Pakistan seeks global ‘intervention’ in issues with India as diplomatic team lands in London

Dawn

India laying ground of first nuclear war over water: Head of Pakistan’s high-level team to US

The Statesman

India slams ADB’s $800 million financing package for Pakistan

Dawn

Pakistan’s high-level delegation reaches Washington after wrapping up New York visit

Dawn

Leader of Pakistan’s high-level diplomatic team presses UN to push India for comprehensive dialogue

The Statesman

INDIA bloc demands special Parliament session on Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor

Dawn

Pakistani delegation briefs UNSC members on Indian ‘threat to regional peace’

Dawn

Delegation presenting Pakistan’s stance on escalation with India to land in New York

Dawn

Pakistan and India: where to from here?

The Statesman

Opposition leader Rahul urges PM Modi to prepare relief for areas hit by Pakistan shelling

The Statesman

India to conduct mock drills in states bordering Pakistan today

Dawn

Pakistan PM Shehbaz reiterates willingness to talk on Kashmir, terrorism if India ‘wants in all sincerity’

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Dawn

‘Indus River remains colonised’: Climate activists call out extractive state policies

The Jakarta Post

Choking hazard: How nickel industry in Indonesia’s North Maluku suffocates local villagers

Dawn

Extreme heat sears cities across Pakistan

The Phnom Penh Post

Climate ‘greenwashing’ will harm Cambodian workers, suggests new report

Viet Nam News

This year’s first typhoon hits the East Sea

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei’s young ‘waste heroes’ collect over 300kg of litter in beach clean-up

The Japan News

Japan seeks to cut Nankai Trough Earthquake deaths by 80 percent

The Straits Times

Indonesia revokes licences of four nickel miners in Raja Ampat, allows one to continue

The Nation

Strong low-pressure in upper South China Sea strengthens into tropical depression

The Jakarta Post

Air quality worsens in Greater Jakarta as government yet to curb pollution

Kuensel

Bhutan infrastructure and transport ministry details strategies amid rising risks of monsoons, road hazards

The Straits Times

While Singapore corals thrive in murky waters, mud from land can threaten their survival: Study

The Star

Malaysians advised to prepare for hotter days

The Kathmandu Post

As temperatures in Nepal rise, highly venomous snakes start adapting to higher altitudes

The Statesman

Let Jaipur breathe: A plea and a movement

The Statesman

Northeast India continues to face flood crisis; Assam, Arunachal worst affected

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HEALTH

 

The Japan News

High prices squeeze hospitals in Japan, 60% now in the red

China Daily

Blood donation rate rises in China but shortages remain

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta floats stricter rules on smoking in public

The Straits Times

One in four youth in Singapore have engaged in self-injury without suicidal intent: Study

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia announces financial support for imprisoned mothers, pregnant women

Viet Nam News

Vietnam among world’s most food-self-sufficient nations: study

The Daily Star

What you need to know about Nimbus, the new COVID-19 variant

Viet Nam News

As a health crisis looms in Vietnam, now is the time for a sugary drink tax: WHO

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal drug regulator orders recall of contaminated saline solutions

The Jakarta Post

Earlier school start times in Indonesia’s West Java ‘may hurt children’s brain development’

The Straits Times

When melody meets medicine: A look at Singapore’s growing music therapy scene

The Daily Star

People cautioned of travelling to India, affected countries as COVID spreads

The Straits Times

Early detection of ‘bubble boy disease’ helps save lives of newborns

The Straits Times

Immune differences among Asians as striking as between men and women: study

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Most populous Philippine city records 421 HIV cases from January to May this year

The Daily Star

COVID-19 screening tightened at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Airport as cases rise in India

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

China Daily

Experts in China wary of AI-driven content tool

Philippine Daily Inquirer

OpenAI bans Philippine users behind pro-government drive

The Japan News

Japan newspaper group calls on AI companies to get permission to use news content

Dawn

Saudi Arabia using AI and real-time translation to open Haj to the world

The Korea Herald

South Korea is global No.2 in paid ChatGPT users, OpenAI says. But does that mean anything?

China Daily

Several Chinese provinces to adopt AI surveillance to ensure safe, fair national college entrance exams

The Japan News

Japan’s House of Councillors passes AI promotion bill

The Phnom Penh Post

Navigating automation in Cambodia: Will robots take jobs or create them?

China Daily

Artificial intelligence usage on student theses debated in Chinese universities

The Japan News

AI system eyed to eliminate Japan’s ‘transportation blank areas,’ improve bus, taxi coverage

The Korea Herald

How TikTok is fighting deepfakes of K-pop idols

The Korea Herald

Seoul’s new AI ‘flags, requests removal of sexually abusive content in 6 minutes’

The Straits Times

AI system for faster detection of coronary artery disease to be trialled at 3 Singapore hospitals

The Korea Herald

In South Korea, AI-generated images depicting prostitution circulate online

The Straits Times

Singapore’s homegrown LLM Sea-Lion to offer new features as more SE Asian firms use it

The Jakarta Post

AI adoption for work safety faces challenges in Indonesia

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

Viet Nam News

Two TikTokers arrested in Ho Chi Minh city for misleading claims about former police chief

The Japan News

Manga ‘predicts’ disaster in Japan, deterring Hong Kong travelers; governors decry ‘baseless rumours’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

South Korea election hit by misinformation

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s poultry association dismisses ‘fake eggs’ rumours as fake news

The Japan News

Japan government survey: Half of respondents trusted online false info

The Daily Star

Misinformation adds more uncertainty to the fog of war around India’s strikes on Pakistan

The Japan News

In Japan, social media facilitates spread of radical, dubious claims

The Statesman

Indian defence ministry warns vs fake WhatsApp message seeking donations for army

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines’ primary investigation agency files cases vs vloggers outside country for disinformation

The Japan News

Online disinformation rampant ahead of South Korea election

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Pro-Duterte fake social media accounts undermine May polls, lawmakers warn

The Nation

Warning of major quake in three months is fake news: Thai authorities

The Daily Star

Ghost authors dish out questionable articles on Bangladesh

Dawn

Viral image of Indian filmmaker Rathna Kumar holding anti-Aurangzeb placard is edited

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine investigation bureau has list of fake news peddlers, tracing financial backers

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino party list representative urges Tiktok to do more to combat spread of ‘fake news’

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Nation

ASEAN nations brace for Trump tariffs with bold stimulus packages

The Phnom Penh Post

October launch of ASEAN tech hub expected to drive regional innovation

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN customs delegates express concern over US tariffs

The Straits Times

Why is everyone talking about an ASEAN power grid?

China Daily

China rolls out ‘ASEAN visa’ for 10 ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste

The Nation

ASEAN’s Debt Divide: Tracking the region’s rising fiscal burdens

The Jakarta Post

Calls for institutional reform grow in response to ASEAN 2045 plan

The Star

ASEAN Summit saw diplomatic and economic breakthroughs, say analysts

China Daily

Scope of China, ASEAN, GCC trilateral ties ‘boundless’: Chinese Premier Li

The Star

ASEAN-GCC-China: It’s time to turn vision into reality, says Malaysia PM Anwar

The Star

Timor-Leste to be granted full ASEAN membership in October: Malaysia PM Anwar

The Star

ASEAN Summit: Brunei Sultan hospitalised for fatigue, says PM Anwar

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia President Prabowo backs Papua New Guinea’s ASEAN bid

The Star

All 10 ASEAN nations sign Kuala Lumpur declaration on ‘Our Shared Future’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN leaders meet China’s Premier Li and Gulf states to bolster ties

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine President Marcos to ASEAN peers: Adopt legally binding code for South China Sea

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Japan News

Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list

China Daily

Former Taiwan president Ma’s China visit welcome: spokeswoman

The Straits Times

Taiwan indicts 4 suspected spies for China in case reaching presidential office

The Japan News

Taiwan coast guard, military drill to better face China’s ‘grey zone’ threat

China Daily

China police reward tips to capture 20 Taiwan suspects in cyberattack

The Straits Times

‘Highly unusual’: Why Taiwan President Lai made no mention of China in major speech

The Straits Times

Taiwan President Lai’s approval ratings dip ahead of 1st anniversary in office amid uncertain US ties

China Daily

China slams Taiwan’s ruling party for ‘erasing cross-Strait cultural ties’

The Japan News

China conducts 2nd day of exercises around Taiwan; naming suggests more drills to come this year

The Straits Times

Chinese influencers forced to leave Taiwan after advocating ‘military unification’

China Daily

Taiwan students embark on Shandong tour

China Daily

Chinese army enhances combat readiness with operations around Taiwan

China Daily

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office launches section to report ‘malicious acts against Taiwan compatriots’

The Straits Times

‘No name, no home port, no cert’: Taiwan seizes unregistered Chinese refuelling boat

The Straits Times

From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US

China Daily

China’s military drill ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan ‘separatists’

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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

The Straits Times

Jetstar Asia to cease operations from July 31, over 500 employees in Singapore affected

The Japan News

Defence chiefs of Japan, U.S., Australia, Philippines express ‘serious concern’ about China’s ‘destabilising actions’

The Jakarta Post

​​Asia in focus as US, France make competing offers

The Straits Times

47 countries to attend 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

China Daily

China unveils initiatives unveiled for Pacific countries

China Daily

Advancement of RCEP set to help stabilise global trading system

The Straits Times

Singapore PM Wong, Australian PM Albanese agree to uphold rules-based multilateral system

The Jakarta Post

‘Personal touch’ on display at Australia PM Albanese’s return visit to Indonesia

The Straits Times

Australian PM Albanese to visit Singapore May 20 in first overseas trip after winning election

The Jakarta Post

Newly re-elected Australian PM Albanese to visit Jakarta after being sworn in

The Straits Times

Top US general says America will keep promise to ensure Indo-Pacific allies’ security

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, New Zealand finalise defence pact this week

The Straits Times

Australia plans critical minerals reserve to reduce global reliance on China

The Straits Times

Singapore, Fiji lean on close ties to weather ‘increasingly turbulent’ world

The Straits Times

ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand’s upgraded free trade area deal enters into force

The Jakarta Post

Australia asks Indonesia about Russian request to base aircraft in Papua

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Japan News

High prices squeeze hospitals in Japan, 60% now in the red

The Star

Food inflation burning a hole in Malaysian household budgets

Vientiane Times

Lao PM Sonexay vows to take action on inflation and debt amid National Assembly’s concerns

The Japan News

Japan PM Ishiba rejects cutting consumption tax

The Japan News

Japan’s ruling coalition officials agree to issue cash handouts as measure against skyrocketing prices

The Japan News

Higher food cost in Japan causes price increases in cafeterias, affecting university students

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine market tagged best in Southeast Asia on slowing inflation

Dawn

Cattle prices soar as sacrifice meets inflation in Karachi’s mandis ahead of Eidul Azha

The Japan News

Japanese government to consider buying back high-bid stockpiled rice

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s inflation slows in May as food prices fall

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines to restore pork price caps, says agriculture secretary

The Star

Malaysians have highest grocery bill in South-East Asia

The Star

Budget-conscious beauty: With rising cost of living, many Malaysians now more thrifty, even for their looks

The Korea Herald

South Korean won hits 7-month high, paving way for Bank of Korea rate cut

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government evaluates airline ticket pricing formula amid rising costs

The Nation

Electricity prices surge in Laos amid rising demand and weakened kip

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SPORTS & GAMES

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines now legitimate threat for Southeast Asian Games volleyball gold

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal faces shock defeat against Laos, a team 15 places below them in FIFA rankings

Dawn

Sana Mir makes history as first Pakistani woman cricketer to make ICC Hall of Fame

The Daily Star

Lessons learnt against Jordan, Indonesia to help Bangladesh in Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Daily Star

Hamza scores, shines in Bangladesh’s win over Bhutan

The Japan News

Japanese professional baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, ‘Mr. Pro Baseball,’ dies at 89

Dawn

When the why walks away: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s retirement and the summer that lost its song

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena wins third straight gold at Asian Athletics Championships

The Star

ASEAN All-Stars upsets Manchester United 1-0, thanks to Myanmar captain Maung Maung Lwin

Kuensel

Bhutanese archer Kinley Tshering wins gold for Bhutan at Incheon archery championship

The Japan News

Japan takes historic gold at World Table Tennis Championships

The Nation

Thai golf star Sadom clinches Korea Open, ends 3-year drought in style

The Kathmandu Post

Everest in five days: British team’s speed climb triggers Nepal proble

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s Son Heung-min, undisputed Tottenham legend, wins 1st major title for club in 17 years

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal women cricket team’s path ahead is tougher than ever

The Phnom Penh Post

In Cambodia, Kun Khmer ref, judges penalised; fans worry ‘light’ punishment won’t prevent corruption

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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What it’s like to elect a pope: Inside Singaporean Cardinal Goh’s first Conclave
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What it’s like to elect a pope: Inside Singaporean Cardinal Goh’s first Conclave
Art begets art: Veteran Cambodian artist shares time, wealth to pass knowledge to children
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Art begets art: Veteran Cambodian artist shares time, wealth to pass knowledge to children
Labour of loaves: Making traditional bread in modern Singapore
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Labour of loaves: Making traditional bread in modern Singapore
Cambodian cooking creator gives back one meal at a time
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Cambodian cooking creator gives back one meal at a time
Young Vietnamese artist’s golden touch
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Young Vietnamese artist’s golden touch
A home for abandoned dogs and cats in Vietnam
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A home for abandoned dogs and cats in Vietnam
Recreating late Vietnamese president Ho Chi Minh’s inspiring sandals
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Recreating late Vietnamese president Ho Chi Minh’s inspiring sandals
China’s Liangma River: Your all-in-one lifestyle companion
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China’s Liangma River: Your all-in-one lifestyle companion
Time for a Tiger: Behind the legacy of Singapore’s first beer
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Time for a Tiger: Behind the legacy of Singapore’s first beer
Capturing the trend of youth-led tea business in Kathmandu Valley
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Capturing the trend of youth-led tea business in Kathmandu Valley
What it’s like to elect a pope: Inside Singaporean Cardinal Goh’s first Conclave
What it’s like to elect a pope: Inside Singaporean Cardinal Goh’s first Conclave
Art begets art: Veteran Cambodian artist shares time, wealth to pass knowledge to children
Art begets art: Veteran Cambodian artist shares time, wealth to pass knowledge to children
Labour of loaves: Making traditional bread in modern Singapore
Labour of loaves: Making traditional bread in modern Singapore
Cambodian cooking creator gives back one meal at a time
Cambodian cooking creator gives back one meal at a time
Young Vietnamese artist’s golden touch
Young Vietnamese artist’s golden touch
A home for abandoned dogs and cats in Vietnam
A home for abandoned dogs and cats in Vietnam
Recreating late Vietnamese president Ho Chi Minh’s inspiring sandals
Recreating late Vietnamese president Ho Chi Minh’s inspiring sandals
China’s Liangma River: Your all-in-one lifestyle companion
China’s Liangma River: Your all-in-one lifestyle companion
Time for a Tiger: Behind the legacy of Singapore’s first beer
Time for a Tiger: Behind the legacy of Singapore’s first beer
Capturing the trend of youth-led tea business in Kathmandu Valley
Capturing the trend of youth-led tea business in Kathmandu Valley
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The Japan News

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The Nation

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The Japan News

Sacred logs carried to Japan’s famous Ise Jingu shrine; ritual part of regular renewal of facilities

The Straits Times

‘I felt sad and happy’: Dads in Singapore prison reconnect with children through surprise video and letters

The Star

From trauma to triumph: First gibbon born in captivity’s journey to Malaysian jungle

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino webtoon creator Maria Mediarito spins a sapphic sanctuary through comic series ‘Katlaya Rising’

The Statesman

Lord Jagannath bathing ritual draws thousands of devotees to India’s temple town of Puri

China Daily

Chinese man carries his daughter through 12 years of school to national college admissions exam

The Korea Herald

Seoul uncorks brewery tours, liquor-making classes for foreigners

The Japan News

Interacting with goats spreads smiles at firms, welfare facilities in Japan

Dawn

All-women qawwal group proves that you don’t need to be desi to love this form of Sufi Islamic singing

The Korea Herald

Young painters share their inner worlds in Seoul exhibition

China Daily

Leafing through a tasteful Chinese tradition

The Straits Times

Mum of six who juggles three jobs starts free breakfast club for children in Singapore neighbourhood

The Korea Herald

Korean cinema’s political dramas

China Daily

Exhibition showcases relics that highlight and celebrate the sounds of ancient Chinese civilisations

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