Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS China goes on diplomatic offensive ahead of Trump 2.0 North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia, South Korean intelligence service confirmsMalaysia’s record FDI solidifies position as key economic player in ASEAN: ForbesMoo Deng: More than just an internet celebrity, she’s also a face for conservationMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSBillionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani charged in US with bribery, fraudScam-related claims rise 63%, more than a third of all financial dispute claims in SingaporeJapan PM Ishiba eager to build relations with Trump, pledges to hasten revision of Political Funds Control LawHong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai tells court he championed ‘freedom’Myanmar’s actions risk undermining ASEAN centrality, says Singapore Defence MinisterG20 Summit: Vietnam promotes relations with countries, international organisationsShared US-Indonesia interests key during political transitions: US ambassadorFilipino death row convict set to return home; freedom still up to President Marcos, IndonesiaVIEW 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? November 11, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael PM confirms he okayed Lebanon pager attacks that killed 40 November 11, 2024 Borneo BulletinMalaysia, Brunei troops depart for peacekeeping mission in Lebanon November 8, 2024 The StarFour Malaysian peacekeepers injured in Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Sidon November 8, 2024 China DailyLebanon files new complaint against Israel at UN November 7, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael PM Netanyahu fires defence minister over ‘trust’ breakdown November 7, 2024 China DailyIran says response hinges on cease-fire November 6, 2024 The Daily StarMichigan Muslims shun Harris over Mideast turmoil November 6, 2024VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT Kuensel1.5 degree Celsius too hot for Hindu Kush Himalaya region November 21, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s environment minister slams Yogyakarta city’s mounting waste problem November 21, 2024 The StatesmanDelhi Air Pollution: AQI nears 500 as toxic smog hits train, flight operations November 20, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerCooler northeast monsoon season begins in the Philippines, says state weather bureau November 20, 2024 Viet Nam NewsPreparations urged for Typhoon Man-yi which is on course toward Vietnam’s central region November 19, 2024 The NationThai industry taps Japan for clean energy, soil recycling technology November 19, 2024 The Korea HeraldClimate change threatens Jeju’s mandarin orange business November 19, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostOver 4 tonnes of batteries collected in Cambodia to reduce environmental, health impacts November 19, 2024 The StatesmanDelhi chokes as air quality in ‘severe plus’ category; GRAP-4 measures invoked November 19, 2024 The StatesmanDelhi’s air worsens with pollution close to ‘severe plus’ category at AQI 441 November 18, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerSuper typhoon Man-yi injures 2 persons, affects over 852,000 across Philippines so far November 18, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan Coast Guard begins test flights of large drones for rescue operations November 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia can achieve 100% renewable energy within ‘years,’ President Prabowo tells APEC summit November 18, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerEndless stream of storms draining Philippine GDP, home incomes November 15, 2024 The Daily Star‘Monsoon brides’: Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriages November 15, 2024 DawnLahore’s dangerous smog: where disease and death stalk November 15, 2024VIEW ALL HEALTH The StarSuperbug infections could kill over 80,000 Malaysians by 2030, says Health Minister November 20, 2024 The Straits TimesSingaporeans more aware of mental health conditions; less stigma over such issues: study November 20, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan’s 1st case of lumpy skin disease detected at Fukuoka cattle farm November 20, 2024 The NationNational Health Security Office unveils first ‘Care Box’ in Bangkok to improve healthcare access November 19, 2024 The StarIncrease the number of mental health professionals in public health facilities, says Malaysian assemblyman November 19, 2024 The Straits TimesAt least 70% of students across seven Singapore schools have autism November 18, 2024 The NationThais urged to change habits as diabetes cases cross 6.5 million November 15, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostFree condoms, HIV testing for public during Phnom Penh Water Festival November 15, 2024 The Straits Times6,000 online vape listings removed in first nine months of 2024, says Singapore Ministry of Health November 15, 2024 Viet Nam NewsDrug use among men having sex with men increases risk of HIV infection in Vietnam November 14, 2024 The Straits TimesMore teens in Singapore getting hooked on digital devices and seeking help November 14, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan proposes new restrictions on over-the-counter drugs to prevent possible abuse November 13, 2024 The StarHealthcare subsidy rationalisation being studied, says Malaysian Health Minister November 13, 2024 The Kathmandu PostClimate change drives dengue as mosquitoes climb to new altitudes November 13, 2024 The Korea HeraldKorean study finds ‘obese’ BMI may actually be healthiest November 13, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore to recognise medical grads from 9 more foreign universities November 12, 2024VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Straits TimesRobot delivers meals on wheels for Singapore attraction Bird Paradise’s feathered friends November 21, 2024 The Japan NewsRakuten launches unmanned delivery service in Tokyo; 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November 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerStudy finds only 22% of Philippine enterprises ready for AI November 14, 2024 China DailyTech products, AI services drive China’s Singles Day sales November 13, 2024 The Korea HeraldAI and keeping humans in the loop November 12, 2024 China DailyChina’s humanoid robot industry records robust profits November 8, 2024 Borneo BulletinMeeting hosted by Brunei delves into AI’s role in enhancing religious services November 7, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan Patent Office mulls revising laws to cope with digital tech, AI November 6, 2024 The Korea HeraldTechCamp Korea 2024 promotes safe, ethical AI use November 5, 2024VIEW ALL DAILY DIGESTVIEW ALL Murder, money, betrayal: Unravelling ‘Am Cyanide’s’ web of deathsNovember 21, 2024Ms. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn allegedly meticulously planned these murders, committed over a span of eight years, poisoning her victims with potassium cyanide and making their deaths appear to be from heart failure or other health complications.Oscar winning composer AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu separating after 29 yearsFormer Ador CEO Min Hee-jin quits Hybe, declares legal warDiscovery of new gecko species in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains highlights biodiversityWhy are Yale students taking K-pop classes?SPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINESMongolian President Khurelsukh vetoes entire 2025 state budget ...Cops receive 11 reports claiming defamation in viral video about Malaysia PM Anwar’s CNN interview ...Indian Election Commission gives BJP, Congress one week’s time to respond to poll code violations ...THE ASIAN VIEWVIEW ALL The Daily StarOPINIONWhy is Elon Musk all over US politics? 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