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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

Dawn

Hundreds stranded as conflict disrupts Pakistan’s air traffic

The Daily Star

Pakistan, India accuse each other of waves of drone attacks

Dawn

25 Israeli-made drones used by India in attempt to attack Pakistan, all shot down: army

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint amid escalated conflict

Dawn

Pakistan reopens airspace; India closes 21 airports

The Straits Times

India, Pakistan exchange tit-for-tat attacks, sparking fears of escalation

Dawn

‘Escalation risks are real’: Analysts, diplomats react to latest Pakistan-India clashes

The Statesman

Civil defence mock drills, blackouts conducted across India

The Daily Star

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

The Daily Star

At least 16 killed as Pakistan-India tensions intensify

The Statesman

India’s water will now only flow in India’s favour: PM Modi

The Statesman

Innocent Kashmiris should not be punished in search of terrorists: Jammu & Kashmir CM

The Straits Times

Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting

Dawn

Pakistan tests launch of 120km-range Fatah missile: military

The Statesman

Indian PM Modi holds high-level security meetings amid rising tensions with Pakistan

Dawn

India starts work on hydro projects after suspending treaty with Pakistan, say sources

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MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE

 

The Straits Times

Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake

The Nation

Myanmar, Thailand hit by series of quakes, strongest at 4.8

Asia News Network

Myanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region

Eleven Media

Myanmar Earthquake: Victims struggle to deal with devastation, debris a month after

Eleven Media

As of April 29, Myanmar earthquake left almost 3,800 dead, over 5k injured

The Nation

Chinese executive linked to Bangkok building collapse arrested

The Daily Star

Bangladesh armed forces conclude major humanitarian mission in Myanmar

The Jakarta Post

Myanmar recovery: An urgent plea for ASEAN-led global action

The Nation

Collapsed building in Bangkok expected to be cleared out by the end of April: authorities

The Nation

Myanmar earthquake: Heavy rains compound misery of survivors

The Nation

UN calls for Myanmar support as earthquake death toll hit 3,354

The Nation

Death toll from Myanmar quake surpasses 3,000 as military leader attends summit in Thailand

The Nation

Over 3,000 government buildings in Thailand affected by earthquake, 34 severely damaged

The Straits Times

Myanmar quake: A symbol of Mandalay’s rapid growth comes crashing down

The Star

ASEAN to deploy emergency response team to Myanmar and Thailand

The Nation

Myanmar quake: Scientists warn of devastating power and impact amid civil war

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Star

Growing amount of e-waste in Malaysia alarming

The Kathmandu Post

Illegal mining of riverbed materials threatens over 70 households in Nepali district

The Japan News

Japan to enhance surveying to preserve remote islands; erosion could diminish EEZ

Dawn

Climate disasters increasing risks of death, disease amongst children and elderly in Pakistan: Amnesty

The Kathmandu Post

Motorboat smoke and noise are chasing away Nepal’s Jagadishpur lake birds

The Daily Star

Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?

The Phnom Penh Post

Around 120,000 mixed-species trees being planted in Cambodia’s Antung Ang area

The Kathmandu Post

Rain disrupts domestic flights, diverts international flight, blocks highways in Kathmandu

The Statesman

Man-made wetlands to revive dying Indian river

The Kathmandu Post

Nationwide study launched to assess plastic waste across 56 municipalities in Nepal

Vientiane Times

Laos, UN launch green and climate finance scheme to drive sustainable development

The Jakarta Post

Hot mudflow erupts in village in Indonesia’s North Sumatra, reviving fears of another Lapindo disaster

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Intense heat kills 2 traffic cops in Philippines’ Iloilo City

Kuensel

Lightning strike kills 15 cattle in remote Bhutanese village

The Korea Herald

1,200 residents evacuated from wildfire in South Korea’s Daegu

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Heavy ashfall affects thousands in Philippine province of Sorsogon as Mount Bulusan erupts

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HEALTH

 

The Japan News

Japan’s whooping cough cases this year exceed 10,000; three times total amount for 2024

China Daily

Hong Kong scientists develop nasal spray flu vaccine for broad virus protection

The Star

Stakeholders urge Malaysian government to address persistent shortage of medical specialists

Viet Nam News

From silence to school: how traditional medicine helps children with autism

China Daily

As China’s population ages, cultural taboo of hospice care slowly lifts

The Kathmandu Post

Tests reveal alarming levels of banned pesticide in vegetables sold in Kathmandu

The Kathmandu Post

Diarrhoeal deaths increase over threefold in Nepal

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s goal of free hospital care for all citizens not out of reach: Official

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s queer community battles a silent drug crisis

China Daily

With child weight gain on the rise in China, hospitals innovate

The Statesman

Deaths of 3 children after taking anti-rabies vaccine ring alarm bells in India’s Kerala

The Korea Herald

Why South Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates

Vientiane Times

Laos renews commitment to end malaria by 2030

Kuensel

Stigma in silence: The hidden struggles of living with HIV in Bhutan

The Star

Painful cost of healthcare in Malaysia

The Korea Herald

Young diabetics in South Korea double in 10 years: study

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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

The Japan News

Japan’s health ministry to start testing AI in safety checks on meat

The Star

News organisations in Asia Pacific embrace AI innovations

The Korea Herald

Go big or go home: South Korea’s presidential hopefuls pledge mega AI investments

China Daily

Beijing’s robot half-marathon puts innovations to the test

Kuensel

Bhutan police to install AI-powered number plate recognition cameras to enhance public safety

The Star

Malaysia signs MoU with China to strengthen AI and digital economy

The Straits Times

Law banning deepfakes of candidates in place for first time in Singapore elections, among other guidelines

The Korea Herald

Deepfakes cast shadow over South Korea’s presidential election

China Daily

AI wave reshaping China’s job market landscape

Kuensel

New AI guidelines for Bhutan’s civil servants

The Jakarta Post

Authors hold protest against Meta for ‘stealing’ work to train AI

China Daily

AI aids in reconstruction of China’s unidentified revolutionary martyrs’ faces

Kuensel

Students and teachers in Bhutan weigh the use of AI in education

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese authorities warn of rising AI-driven deepfake extortion scams

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DAILY DIGEST

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

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’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Ex-Philippine President Duterte’s ICC arrest: Separating fact from lies

China Daily

Chinese authorities issued AI label guidelines to combat the misuse, spread of false information

The Jakarta Post

Fake news ads with alleged cybercrime rampant on Meta platforms: The Jakarta Post

The Straits Times

Myanmar migrants in Thailand face surge in hate speech, resentment

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Most Filipinos struggle to spot fake news, says survey

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Star

What you need to know about ASEAN’s exports to the US, in 5 charts

Viet Nam News

Malaysia tightens security ahead of ASEAN Summit

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei chairs 48th ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Meeting

The Straits Times

Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net

The Star

Malaysia to push for greater ASEAN-BRICS cooperation at foreign ministers’ meeting

Vientiane Times

ASEAN culture leaders move closer to fulfilling development vision

The Straits Times

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

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines airs concerns during South China Sea talks between Beijing, ASEAN

The Star

With Malaysia at helm of ASEAN, bloc to step up push for greater regional energy integration

The Straits Times

ASEAN will not retaliate against US tariffs, say its economic ministers

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN to discuss united response to Trump tariffs

The Star

Tariff discussions held between ASEAN senior officials with US Treasury rep

The Nation

ASEAN Chair and Malaysian PM Anwar talks Trump tariffs with 5 member state leaders

The Daily Star

Bangladesh CA Yunus seeks support from Thai elites for ASEAN bid

The Straits Times

US reclaims spot as Southeast Asia’s preferred superpower amid concerns of China’s sway: Survey

The Star

Trump’s tariffs on ASEAN: Nothing to dread, everything to fear

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

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’

The Statesman

Thanking G7, Taiwan calls for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait

China Daily

China warns of decisive action if Taiwan independence forces cross red line

China Daily

Deputies from China’s Fujian promote preservation of Taiwan-related cultural relics

The Straits Times

Taiwan turns to companies in Ukraine for China contingency planning

The Straits Times

China will work to ‘firmly advance’ reunification with Taiwan

China Daily

Devotion to sea goddess Mazu stretches from Fujian to Taiwan

The Straits Times

China says Taiwan ‘manipulating’ undersea cable cutting before facts clear

China Daily

Volunteers use AI to help reunite families from China, Taiwan

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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

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

The Straits Times

Parties bank on Asian-Australian candidates at May election Down Under

Vientiane Times

Laos, Australia strengthen economic ties

China Daily

Australian politicians rebuked for endorsing Hong Kong fugitives

The Statesman

Indian PM Modi conveys to New Zealand PM concern over anti-India activities

The Statesman

‘India offers Kiwis huge economic opportunity’: New Zealand PM Luxon in Delhi

The Japan News

Japan contributes US$3 million to climate change fund for Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister

The Straits Times

Australia looks to Asian markets as it braces itself for US President Trump’s tariffs

Viet Nam News

Vietnam, Australia unite to launch strategic tech centre

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan to set up framework with Pacific Island Nations

The Straits Times

Singapore, New Zealand reaffirm close defence ties, discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Japan News

Japanese consumers turn to rice alternatives amid price surge

The Star

Malaysia’s bakers, hawkers say won’t crack under pressure without egg subsidy

The Star

No plan to raise food prices despite end of egg subsidy, say eateries in Malaysia’s Johor

The Japan News

Bank of Japan keeps lowers growth forecasts, inflation rate projections amid US tariff uncertainty

The Star

Prices of everyday foods in Malaysia have almost doubled in 13 years, says Statistics Department

The Korea Herald

Inflation understanding falls sharply among South Koreans as financial literacy slips

The Daily Star

Why gold costs more in Bangladesh than in India, Dubai

The Daily Star

Why are onion prices rising abruptly in Bangladesh?

The Kathmandu Post

Stronger dollar, customs duty push up prices of summer apparel and accessories in Nepal

Kuensel

ADB projects Bhutan’s inflation to moderate at 4.2 percent in 2025

The Daily Star

Soybean, palm oil prices spike in Bangladesh

The Phnom Penh Post

In Cambodia, gasoline, diesel prices drop by US$0.037

The Daily Star

Hilsa fish prices skyrocket ahead of Bengali New Year

The Japan News

Japanese government announces monthly release of stockpiled rice to stabilise prices

The Jakarta Post

March inflation remains below Bank Indonesia target despite end of electricity discount, Idul Fitri

Kuensel

Meat price fixing in Bhutan impacts consumers: study

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SPORTS & GAMES

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to un-retire and fight Mario Barrios for welterweight title: report

China Daily

A clean sweep for China at Diving World Cup Super Final in Beijing

The Straits Times

Singapore doubles player Loh Kean Hean retires; aims to build ‘badminton community’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine weightlifters deliver 5 golds in World Youth and Junior Championships

The Straits Times

Team Singapore’s indoor skydivers steal the show at world meet despite break-in

Viet Nam News

Smashing success: Historic title for Vietnamese badminton duo

Philippine Daily Inquirer

How much does Philippine tennis star Alex Eala have to earn to keep playing as a pro?

Kuensel

Bhutan-Thailand celebrate friendship through football

China Daily

Beijing’s robot half-marathon puts innovations to the test

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s football community deeply saddened by death of star defender Tes Sambath

The Daily Star

Bangladesh outclassed by Nepal in series opener

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal thrashes Hong Kong by 9 wickets to set up decider against Afghanistan in U-19 Qualifiers

Kuensel

Bhutanese boxers dominate Four Nations Boxing Championship

Viet Nam News

Laotian player sets historic milestone in V.League 1

The Star

Malaysian men’s double shuttlers cap hot run at Asian Championships with golden finish

The Daily Star

Purny Ayman: Bangladesh’s first female racer on an international circuit

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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The art of herbal healing in Hanoi’s old quarter
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Bangladesh demanded $4.52 bn and an apology from Pakistan, what’s next?
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The struggles of women traffic police officers in Nepal
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The struggles of women traffic police officers in Nepal
'Kyotographie' highlights humanity through historic scenography
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'Kyotographie' highlights humanity through historic scenography
GE2025 Rewind: Key moments of the Singapore election captured on camera
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GE2025 Rewind: Key moments of the Singapore election captured on camera
50 years of Reunification: Vietnam's military marches in unison through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
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50 years of Reunification: Vietnam's military marches in unison through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City gears up for 50th anniversary of the South’s liberation
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Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City gears up for 50th anniversary of the South’s liberation
Fujian's ancient wonders
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Fujian's ancient wonders
Caught in the Act: Tracking offenders with Singapore’s Traffic Police
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Caught in the Act: Tracking offenders with Singapore’s Traffic Police
Behind the veil: How Moyun made China's 'guzheng' a global sensation
Behind the veil: How Moyun made China's 'guzheng' a global sensation
The art of herbal healing in Hanoi’s old quarter
The art of herbal healing in Hanoi’s old quarter
Bangladesh demanded $4.52 bn and an apology from Pakistan, what’s next?
Bangladesh demanded $4.52 bn and an apology from Pakistan, what’s next?
The struggles of women traffic police officers in Nepal
The struggles of women traffic police officers in Nepal
'Kyotographie' highlights humanity through historic scenography
'Kyotographie' highlights humanity through historic scenography
GE2025 Rewind: Key moments of the Singapore election captured on camera
GE2025 Rewind: Key moments of the Singapore election captured on camera
50 years of Reunification: Vietnam's military marches in unison through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
50 years of Reunification: Vietnam's military marches in unison through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City gears up for 50th anniversary of the South’s liberation
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City gears up for 50th anniversary of the South’s liberation
Fujian's ancient wonders
Fujian's ancient wonders
Caught in the Act: Tracking offenders with Singapore’s Traffic Police
Caught in the Act: Tracking offenders with Singapore’s Traffic Police
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The Korea Herald

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The Star

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Viet Nam News

From silence to school: how traditional medicine helps children with autism

The Korea Herald

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China Daily

Young Chinese artisan transforms traditional Miao embroidery into modern fashion accessories

The Kathmandu Post

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The Star

Cycling from Malaysia to Thailand’s coastal gem Songkhla

The Korea Herald

‘Smile at me’: Cancer-fighting South Korean senior influencer inspires with strength, grace

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s ‘Siem Reap Prahok’ earns geographical indication status

The Korea Herald

South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts

The Japan News

Japanese woman remembers seeing off suicide pilots near end of WWII

Viet Nam News

The enduring legacy of the Vietnam’s ‘Three Responsibilities’ movement

The Star

Kuala Lumpur exhibition traces ASEAN currency from ancient trade to digital future

Dawn

As India-Pakistan tensions heat up, Gilgit-Baltistan tour operators see their earnings evaporate

China Daily

Cafes, restaurants and homestays capitalise on beauty of redeveloped Chinese village

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