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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

The Straits Times

US did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, State Department says

The Straits Times

Israeli strikes kill 43 as truce talks deadlocked, says Gaza civil defence

Philippine Daily Inquirer

8 of 21 Filipinos in Houthi attack rescued: migrant workers department

Philippine Daily Inquirer

2 ships with 38 Filipino seafarers attacked near Yemen

Dawn

From Karachi to Gaza: Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to child war survivors

Dawn

The Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding. What’s next for the Middle East?

The Jakarta Post

Director of Indonesia Hospital in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrike

The Straits Times

Israel FM calls to seize chance to free hostages as US President Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire

The Jakarta Post

Israel’s actions could inspire others to break international law: Indonesian foreign minister

The Jakarta Post

Pilgrim flights delayed by Iran-Israel attacks arrive in Indonesia

Dawn

What the Iran-Israel war means for Pakistan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines reaffirms backing for two-state solution amid Gaza conflict

Dawn

Pakistan concerned over ‘worst form of torture’ in Palestine, Indian-occupied Kashmir: FO

The Jakarta Post

More Indonesians evacuated from Iran, Israel arrives in Jakarta

The Daily Star

Iran partially reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel: state media

The Japan News

Hormuz Strait tensions put spotlight on Japan’s self-defence force dispatch conditions

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

Dawn

US President Trump’s renewed interest in Pakistan has India recalibrating China ties

The Statesman

US President Trump reiterates claim of brokering India-Pakistan ceasefire

Dawn

Chinese air chief commends Pakistan Air Force’s ‘exemplary performance’ during Pakistan-India conflict

The Statesman

US President Trump reiterates claim of averting India-Pakistan conflict by threatening trade halt

Dawn

Pakistan army chief dismisses ‘factually incorrect’ claims of external input in recent tensions with India

Dawn

Fact check: Russia has not signed any SCO joint statement supporting Pakistan over India

The Statesman

Time to call out state-sponsored terrorism: Indian EAM’s ‘veiled attack’ on Pakistan at UN

Dawn

Pakistan urges India to resume functioning of Indus Water Treaty after Hague court’s supplemental award

Dawn

Pakistan hails Hague court’s supplemental award in Indus Waters case, says India ‘can’t sideline arbitration process’

Dawn

Indian defence attache claims Pakistan downed fighter jets due to ‘political leadership’s constraints’

The Statesman

India rebukes Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, asks it to stay away from its internal matters

Dawn

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian airlines until July 23

Dawn

Pakistani politicians urge government to review Trump nomination for Nobel Peace Prize

The Statesman

India’s National Investigation Agency arrests 2 people in connection with Pahalgam attack

Dawn

What has shifted in South Asia?

The Statesman

US President Trump’s invite to Pakistan army chief a blow to Indian diplomacy: Congress

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Storm Wipha, southwest monsoon death toll now 6; over 1 million affected in the Philippines

Viet Nam News

Hanoi accelerates green transition as air pollution crisis intensifies

The Korea Herald

Government forms united relief front as South Korea counts cost of floods

The Jakarta Post

Bali to ban production of plastic sachet in 2026

The Kathmandu Post

93 killed and 22 missing in three months of disasters across Nepal

The Korea Herald

Heavy rain batters South Korea’s midsection

Kuensel

Sheep farming in Bhutan’s Phobjikha declines as youth seek cities, farmers shift crops

The Nation

Low-cost Myanmar rare earths feed China as border mines pollute Thailand

Vientiane Times

Lao villages inundated as heavy rain lashes provinces

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s prized fungus collectors face mounting dangers and dwindling income

The Star

Calls grow for Malaysian government to rethink handling wildlife beyond translocation

Viet Nam News

Vietnam faces menace of waste from cheap “green technology” devices

China Daily

Heat wave sweeping across China could be unprecedented

Kuensel

Rising temperatures, rising toll: Drownings spike along Bhutan’s Punakha rivers

The Korea Herald

Seoul’s summer too hot to handle — even for mosquitoes

Dawn

Pakistan’s Karachi experiences sweltering conditions under record-breaking heat

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HEALTH

 

The Straits Times

What does it mean for etomidate to be listed under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act?

The Nation

More than half of edible flowers in Thailand contaminated with pesticides, two studies find

The Straits Times

1 in 3 vapes in Singapore laced with etomidate; authorities to list it as illegal drug: health minister

Kuensel

Bhutanese government increases school meal stipend to tackle child malnutrition

China Daily

Surgical teams from China, UK perform remote robotic surgery spanning continents

The Nation

Thai mental health crisis deepens amid shrinking population, finds report

The Star

Medical tours to Malaysia may see a dip amid expanded tax, weakening Indonesian rupiah

The Kathmandu Post

Snakebites get fatal without proper first aid as rural Nepalis lack awareness

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal declared fully immunised, but experts suspect data manipulation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

E-gambling addiction a mental health problem: Philippine health department

The Japan News

13,700 blood products unusable at Japanese Red Cross after freezer power failure

Kuensel

Bhutan’s health ministry urges caution as Japanese Encephalitis outbreak hits India’s Assam

The Kathmandu Post

Kathmandu Valley seeing almost a dozen snakebite cases a day

The Star

Malaysia’s hospitals still short of doctors

The Daily Star

All of Bangladesh’s 64 districts at risk as dengue spreads

The Straits Times

Singapore looking at enhancing laws around vaping to tackle issue of drug-laced vapes

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Straits Times

Singapore-developed AI-powered app accurately identifies pre-dementia seniors

The Jakarta Post

As users surge, Indonesia falls short on AI talent

Kuensel

Private sector shares their role in Bhutan’s Al future at development workshop

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN CEOs seen to pour more investments in AI

China Daily

Chinese foreign language majors face uncertain future as AI replaces basic skills

China Daily

AI tops the agenda in ASEAN media workshop

The Star

Malaysia tightens export controls on US-origin AI chips

The Korea Herald

In test-obsessed Korea, AI boom arrives in exams, ahead of the technology itself

The Straits Times

Tough questions lie ahead as Singapore accelerates push for driverless vehicles

The Straits Times

AI cannot supplant learning; it must enable it: Singapore education minister

The Korea Herald

AI takes centre stage as Bucheon Film Festival explores cinema’s future

The Straits Times

Elderly duo travel across Malaysia for cable car ride seen in clip – only to find out it was all AI

China Daily

AI-powered virtual idols raise ethical hazards

The Nation

AI-driven human trafficking scams from Southeast Asia spreading globally

The Korea Herald

No camera, just a prompt: South Korean AI video creators are taking over social media

The Straits Times

Is AI cheating on the rise? Few cases reported by Singapore universities, but experts warn of risks

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

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

Dawn

Fact check: Russia has not signed any SCO joint statement supporting Pakistan over India

The Phnom Penh Post

‘Fake news’ on border issue surged in Q2, warns Cambodia’s information ministry

The Straits Times

Why Filipinos see politicians as the top source of disinformation

Dawn

Viral flight map showing Pakistan allowing US flights near sensitive spots on Iran border is fake

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Trust in media brands dips as Marcos-Duterte rift spreads disinformation

Dawn

Fact check: Trump, Netanyahu viral comments about Pakistan on Iran-Israel clash are fake

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

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN’s role in Cambodia-Thailand conflict: Can it facilitate peace?

The Nation

Malaysia overtakes Thailand in ASEAN race as Chinese tourist numbers plummet 34%

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN CEOs seen to pour more investments in AI

China Daily

AI tops the agenda in ASEAN media workshop

China Daily

ASEAN accelerates de-dollarisation

The Straits Times

Singapore boosts support for Timor-Leste as it prepares to join ASEAN

The Star

ASEAN facing a perfect storm of global challenges, says Malaysia FM Mohamad Hasan

The Jakarta Post

Malaysia says China ready to sign Southeast Asian nuclear weapons-free treaty

The Straits Times

Amid handshakes and familiar friends, ASEAN navigates tariffs and tension in Kuala Lumpur

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN must do more in maritime disputes: Philippine analysts

Viet Nam News

Vietnam proposes three priorities to strengthen ASEAN’s centrality

The Star

ASEAN foreign, economic ministers must unite in facing tariff threat, says Malaysia PM Anwar

The Straits Times

US tariffs to take centre stage as ASEAN meets in Malaysia

China Daily

ASEAN reaffirms commitment to keep Southeast Asia nuclear-weapon-free

Viet Nam News

Vietnam promotes comprehensive approach to human rights in ASEAN

China Daily

US tariffs pose danger to ASEAN countries: Chinese experts

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Straits Times

Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill

The Straits Times

Taiwan says military drills will involve largest call-up

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

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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

China Daily

Australian PM Albanese’s visit reflects close China-Australia economic links

China Daily

Australian PM’s visit to China aims to boost cooperation amid global challenges

The Star

Malaysia DPM Ahmad Zahid making five-day working visit to New Zealand

The Straits Times

Singapore launches centre to drive sustainable aviation in Asia-Pacific

The Statesman

Quad ministers call for action against perpetrators of terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US, India, Japan, Australia denounce coercive actions in East, South China Seas

The Straits Times

Singapore and Maldives to cooperate on sustainability

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Airlines in Asia-Pacific see turbulence ahead

The Straits Times

Singapore, US navies conclude 12-day bilateral exercise in Guam

China Daily

New Zealand PM Luxon eyes closer China ties

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

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COMBATING INFLATION

Vientiane Times

Lao government to renegotiate power purchase deals in bid to cut bills for home-owners

Kuensel

Egg prices in Bhutan soar as shortage hits local markets

The Nation

Thai food prices surge 106.5% in 13 years, cost of living soars amid rising rent and inflation

The Daily Star

Middlemen, extortion push up vegetable prices in Bangladesh: report

Dawn

Analysis: The bitter reality driving Pakistan’s sugar prices higher

The Statesman

Home-cooked vegetarian, non-vegetarian thali prices in India fall 8% and 6% YoY in June: Report

The Nation

Thailand concerned over rising costs as Vietnam secures 20% US import tariff deal

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Inflation, job security temper Filipinos’ optimism about 2026

The Star

Brace for price hikes across the board, Malaysian consumers told

The Kathmandu Post

Rains, rice planting send vegetable prices soaring in Nepal

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s June inflation ticks up as food prices climb

The Star

Many Malaysians using less electricity as new tariffs loom

The Straits Times

Singapore electricity, gas prices to decrease from July to September due to lower energy and fuel costs

Vientiane Times

Lao government eyes measures to ease effects of electricity price hike

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Prices of basic goods in the Philippines remain stable amid global risks

The Star

Price pressures expected to inch up in Malaysia

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Star

Manila crowd cheers Pacquiao as veteran comes close to bagging title in improbable comeback

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Big question: Can Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao still fight–and win–at 46?

Go Go Mongolia

Mongolian boxer E. Tsendbaatar successfully defends North American championship belt

The Japan News

Japanese baseball star Ohtani, wife walk red carpet before all-star game

Dawn

‘World’s oldest marathon runner’ Indian-born Fauja Singh dies aged 114 in road accident

The Daily Star

Bangladesh declares esports as official sport; national guidelines in works

The Daily Star

Bangladesh Tigers thrashes Sri Lanka by record 83 runs to level series

The Daily Star

How designer Tasmit Arny created a heritage‑rooted jersey for Bangladesh Women’s Football team

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s top billiards player, Sruong Pheavy, wins LPBA Championship 2025–2026 in South Korea

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Two-time Olympian, world No.4 pole vaulter EJ Obiena fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ with world event in Philippines

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine women’s national football team clinches third straight AFC Asian Cup berth

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal to face Singapore in title clash

Dawn

Pakistan and India likely to clash on September 7 in Asia Cup 2025: report

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine tennis star Alex Eala primed for more success after first WTA final, says Rafael Nadal

The Kathmandu Post

Intense training boosts morale of Nepali women’s football national team

The Straits Times

E-sports team Paper Rex’s triumph at Valorant Masters a major win for Singapore, Southeast Asia

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Preserving Cambodia’s richest legacy: Saving Angkor Wat
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Preserving Cambodia’s richest legacy: Saving Angkor Wat
Inside SM Entertainment’s first K-pop training school in Singapore
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Inside SM Entertainment’s first K-pop training school in Singapore
Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
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Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
Bumper harvest in Vietnam’s lychee land
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Bumper harvest in Vietnam’s lychee land
Botanical garden hosts nighttime immersive event in Kyoto
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Botanical garden hosts nighttime immersive event in Kyoto
Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
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Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
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The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
What is Orchid Diplomacy? Inside Singapore’s soft power initiative
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What is Orchid Diplomacy? Inside Singapore’s soft power initiative
How Malaysia’s Malacca is transforming waste oil into wealth
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How Malaysia’s Malacca is transforming waste oil into wealth
Behold the miniature versions of Vietnam’s famous dishes
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Behold the miniature versions of Vietnam’s famous dishes
Preserving Cambodia’s richest legacy: Saving Angkor Wat
Preserving Cambodia’s richest legacy: Saving Angkor Wat
Inside SM Entertainment’s first K-pop training school in Singapore
Inside SM Entertainment’s first K-pop training school in Singapore
Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
Vietnam’s Con Dao—an island escape!
Bumper harvest in Vietnam’s lychee land
Bumper harvest in Vietnam’s lychee land
Botanical garden hosts nighttime immersive event in Kyoto
Botanical garden hosts nighttime immersive event in Kyoto
Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
What is Orchid Diplomacy? Inside Singapore’s soft power initiative
What is Orchid Diplomacy? Inside Singapore’s soft power initiative
How Malaysia’s Malacca is transforming waste oil into wealth
How Malaysia’s Malacca is transforming waste oil into wealth
Behold the miniature versions of Vietnam’s famous dishes
Behold the miniature versions of Vietnam’s famous dishes
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Star

Turning the tide in Malaysia’s Semporna

The Straits Times

Why some young Singaporean adults need a course on how to talk

Viet Nam News

The rituals of the New Year Thunder Festival of central Vietnam province

The Jakarta Post

Paying for future vacations: Indulgence or investment?

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine food traditions as social affairs

The Star

Malaysian foundation has served two million meals…and counting

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s Deuda festival celebrated

China Daily

From ink to sole: Chinese tradition woven into sneakers

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s prized fungus collectors face mounting dangers and dwindling income

The Statesman

Traditional drum makers in Indian village struggle for survival

The Straits Times

Ancient traditions grow new roots: Monks in Thailand bring faith to fight against deforestation

The Straits Times

Heirlooms in newsprint: Singapore couple safeguard copies of The Straits Times from 1950s

The Japan News

Artisans in Japan’s Saitama pass on traditions with Chichibu Meisen silks

The Straits Times

What’s in a name? Local author traces the evolution of Singaporean Chinese names

The Daily Star

Bangladesh puppet theatre uses fun to teach kids real-life lessons

Viet Nam News

Natural dyes help elevate ancient Vietnam’s Ma Chau silk brand

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