Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS North Korea exploding inter-Korean roads ‘symbolic move’: JCS ‘Diplomacy has broken down’: Canada’s row with India over a murdered Sikh Vietnam among fastest-growing economies in ASEAN region Giant pandas make their way to US capitalMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS Sri Lanka arrests over 230 Chinese in cybercrime raids Philippines, allies hold joint naval exercises ‘to respond to any crisis’ Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar lands in Pakistan amid chill in Indo-Pak ties Jokowi, Prabowo inspect inauguration preparations in show of unity Oil exploration in South China Sea to go on amid China’s objections, says PM Police find no threatening items on S’pore-bound flight from India after bomb threat Low voter turnout to be issue in Japan’s upcoming Lower House election Poorest countries face highest debt burden for 18 years: World BankVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Jakarta PostJokowi urges caution among UN peacekeepers after attacks on two Indonesian soldiers October 15, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia stands firmly with UNIFIL October 15, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia repatriates 14 more citizens as Israel-Hezbollah war intensifies October 14, 2024 The Kathmandu PostNepali migrants endure bomb fears in Lebanon to support their families back home October 14, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer192 Filipinos from Lebanon set to be repatriated October 11, 2024 The Jakarta PostPalestinian groups Hamas and Fatah discuss post-Gaza plans October 10, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerGet Filipinos out of Lebanon by all means: President Marcos October 10, 2024 DawnSurviving a year of atrocities in Gaza: A tale of pain and resilience October 9, 2024 China DailyIsrael opens Pandora’s box in the Middle East October 9, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael steps up Gaza bombing on war’s first anniversary October 8, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerMore overseas Filipino workers fleeing Israel, Lebanon as tensions rise October 8, 2024 The Jakarta PostDozens of Indonesians evacuated from Lebanon arrive home October 8, 2024 The Straits TimesIsrael signals a ‘new phase’ in war in Gaza a year after Hamas’ Oct 7 attack October 7, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer151 Filipinos in Beirut coming home starting Oct. 11 October 7, 2024 The NationThai shippers council worried about impact on trade amid Middle East conflicts October 7, 2024 The Straits TimesAsia-Pacific countries evacuating nationals as Middle East conflict intensifies October 4, 2024 VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT The StarMetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for six states, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya October 16, 2024 The Straits TimesRainfall recorded over western Singapore on Oct 14 among the highest in over 40 years October 16, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh ban on plastic bags a boon for eco-friendly sacks October 16, 2024 DawnWhy are Pakistan’s weather forecasts so cloudy? 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