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How the Middle East conflict is affecting supply of Ramadan food in Southeast Asia March 16, 2026Conflict/War The Jakarta PostIndonesia delays D8 summit as Mideast war rages on March 16, 2026Conflict/War The Korea HeraldThe calculus behind Pyongyang’s support for Tehran March 13, 2026VIEW ALL    Afghanistan-Pakistan CONFLICTConflict/War DawnPakistani forces strike Afghan Taliban’s military installations in Kabul, Nangarhar: security sources March 17, 2026Conflict/War Dawn2 rudimentary drones intercepted, brought down at different locations adjacent to Pakistan’s Rawalpindi: security sources March 16, 2026Conflict/War DawnStrikes in Afghanistan target ‘terrorist hideouts, military infrastructure’: Pakistan state media March 16, 2026Conflict/War DawnChild killed, four injured after mortar shell allegedly fired from Afghanistan lands in Pakistan March 9, 2026Conflict/War DawnAfghan Taliban aware of Pakistan’s concerns, must take verifiable steps for ceasefire: senior official March 6, 2026Conflict/War DawnPeace between Pakistan, Afghanistan depends on Taliban renouncing support for terrorists: army chief March 5, 2026Conflict/War DawnTurkiye will contribute to re-establishment of Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire: President Erdogan March 4, 2026Conflict/War The Straits TimesPakistan, Afghanistan show no signs of stepping back as fighting enters fifth day March 3, 2026Conflict/War DawnPakistan information minister says 415 Afghan Taliban operatives killed, more than 580 injured March 2, 2026Conflict/War DawnStrikes in Afghanistan carried out to ensure safety of Pakistani citizens, prevent imminent terrorist attacks: FO February 27, 2026Conflict/War DawnAfghan Taliban initiated ‘unprovoked’ firing along Pakistan-Afghanistan border: PM’s spokesperson February 25, 2026Conflict/War Dawn‘Pakistan cannot tolerate this anymore’, says minister as he outlines terrorist attacks preceding Afghanistan strikes February 24, 2026Conflict/War DawnOver 80 terrorists killed as Pakistan armed forces strike 7 camps along border with Afghanistan February 23, 2026Conflict/War DawnDemarche issued to Afghanistan over terror attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa February 20, 2026Conflict/War DawnChina condemns Balochistan attacks, says it will always support Pakistan in combatting terrorism February 4, 2026Conflict/War DawnPakistani government allows re-export of transit cargo stuck at ports amid Pak-Afghan border closure January 15, 2026VIEW ALL    CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROWConflict/War The NationThai Foreign Minister says border troop adjustments are routine, no sign of escalation with Cambodia March 11, 2026Conflict/War The Phnom Penh PostCambodian diplomats urged to continue efforts amid territorial incursions March 6, 2026Conflict/War The Phnom Penh PostLa Francophonie leader assesses Cambodia-Thailand border situation, visits displacement camps March 4, 2026Conflict/War The Straits TimesCambodia wants ‘de-escalation’ in conflict with Thailand, PM tells AFP February 26, 2026Conflict/War The NationThai Army responds cautiously to Cambodia’s grenade attack; UN human rights intervention planned February 25, 2026Conflict/War The Phnom Penh PostGermany steps in as displacement threatens mothers, newborns in Cambodia border areas February 24, 2026Agriculture The NationCambodian fishing boat seized in Thai waters, three crew detained February 23, 2026Conflict/War The NationRenewal of Thai work permits for 100,000 Cambodian workers on hold February 19, 2026Aviation The Phnom Penh PostCambodia–Thailand air corridor still open; 270 flights per week February 16, 2026Conflict/War The Phnom Penh PostASEAN chair Philippines monitoring Cambodia-Thailand border issue February 13, 2026Conflict/War The Straits TimesNew landmine blast tests Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire February 12, 2026Conflict/War The NationThai Army urges Cambodia to de-escalate and clear mines before border committee talks February 10, 2026Conflict/War The NationThailand on high alert as security chiefs warn of renewed border conflict February 9, 2026Geopolitics The Phnom Penh PostCambodia asks France to provide historical evidence to help settle Thai border dispute February 6, 2026Conflict/War The Phnom Penh PostCambodia-Thailand yet to find common ground at latest RBC meeting February 5, 2026Conflict/War The Phnom Penh PostDisplaced Cambodian families call on UN to help them return to their homes February 4, 2026VIEW ALL    CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAgriculture Philippine Daily InquirerWhy Philippine fisheries keep losing 45 million kilos of fish a year March 17, 2026Climate Watch The Straits TimesDecarbonisation no longer a trade-off but a security, economic imperative for ASEAN March 17, 2026Climate Watch The Phnom Penh PostDiscovery of spawning coral lauded as sign of ‘healthy Cambodian seas’ March 17, 2026Climate Watch The NationThailand warns of heat stroke risk as country enters hot season March 16, 2026Accident The Yomiuri ShimbunAvalanches hit backcountry skiers, snowboarders in Hokkaido March 16, 2026Environment The StatesmanPay pollution tax to drive in Delhi? Experts suggest congestion pricing to Delhi government March 13, 2026Climate Watch The Straits TimesEconomic risk of climate change increasingly relevant for Singapore: minister March 13, 2026Climate Watch China DailyCold front sweeps east across China, bringing snow and sandstorms March 13, 2026Climate Watch The Jakarta PostMass stranding kills 21 protected pilot whales in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara March 12, 2026Entertainment The Straits TimesThe thrill lasts seconds. The trash lasts forever. The billion-dollar toy trend fuelling throwaway culture March 12, 2026Environment The Jakarta PostPost-flood reconstruction ramps up in Indonesia’s Sumatra as Idul Fitri approaches March 12, 2026Economic Affairs The Yomiuri ShimbunDecline of working-age population in Japan continues in 42 coastal municipalities March 12, 2026Climate Watch The NationSuper El Niño could bring severe drought to ASEAN and push 2027 to record heat March 12, 2026Accident The Jakarta PostDeadly landfill collapse exposes Jakarta’s decades-long waste mismanagement March 11, 2026Climate Watch The Kathmandu PostHaze and pollution shroud Nepal for nearly a week March 11, 2026Business The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s nickel at a crossroads in the EV battery race March 11, 2026VIEW ALL    HEALTH Health China DailyChina innovative tech holds key to brain rehab March 17, 2026Health The Korea Herald6 hours on screens, 1 hour outdoors: South Korean teens shrug, parents worry March 17, 2026Food The NationNutrition warning: Why America’s ‘upside-down pyramid’ could be a health risk for Thais March 16, 2026Food The Jakarta PostRaw catfish sparks nationwide shutdown of Indonesia’s free-meal kitchens March 16, 2026Business China DailyChina gala exposes chicken feet bleaching with hydrogen peroxide March 16, 2026Court and Crime The StarMalaysia to probe claims of foreign patients exploiting loophole for free treatment at hospitals March 16, 2026Health The Straits TimesMeasles cases surge in Indonesia as anti-vaccine attitudes persist after COVID-19 pandemic March 13, 2026Health The NationThailand on track to become Southeast Asia’s leading medical hub March 13, 2026Health Philippine Daily InquirerHigher tax, ‘scarier’ packs make Philippine smokers quit: study March 13, 2026Health The Yomiuri ShimbunParents in Japan to get Instagram notifications when teens repeatedly search for suicide content March 12, 2026Health Philippine Daily InquirerPush grows in the Philippines to raise vape, tobacco age limit to 25 March 12, 2026Health The StarDialysis support brings hope to many Malaysian patients March 12, 2026Health The Daily StarBangladesh’s e-Health Card to be launched by June: Health minister March 12, 2026Business Borneo BulletinEmployers in Brunei found failing to provide first aid equipment March 12, 2026Health The Jakarta PostIndonesia records high rate of depression, anxiety among children March 12, 2026Education China DailyInnovative courses enrich seniors’ lives in Shanghai March 11, 2026VIEW ALL     ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEArtificial Intelligence The Korea HeraldCan AI robots replace family in South Korea? March 17, 2026Artificial Intelligence China DailyChina experts raise alarm on AI data poisoning March 17, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan defence agency to develop AI intelligence analysis system for ground self-defence force by 2027 March 16, 2026Artificial Intelligence The StarZDATA developing US$2bil GreenRE Platinum hyperscale data centre in Malaysia’s Johor March 16, 2026Artificial Intelligence KuenselAI wildlife videos blur reality, raising conservation concerns in Bhutan March 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence The StatesmanFrom safe passages to AI-based warning, India works to reduce elephant mortalities in train collisions March 13, 2026Policy Matters The Straits Times‘Lesson’ for Malaysia’s Johor: Data centres should not be too near homes, says assemblyman after outcry March 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Straits TimesOne-person firms and ‘raising lobsters’: China hunts for new ways to create jobs in AI era March 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence The StarEmbrace AI, but don’t abandon our values: Malaysia PM Anwar March 11, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Straits TimesResidents in Malaysia’s Johor choke on dust, noise as data centres move in next door March 10, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Korea HeraldSouth Korea moves to ban deepfake use in education superintendent elections March 9, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Straits TimesAI and genetic screening, flexible use of MediSave to help super-aged Singapore stay healthy March 6, 2026Court and Crime The Kathmandu Post35 arrested in Nepal for misuse of social media and AI ahead of elections March 4, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Korea HeraldHow humanoid robots are rewriting Hyundai–Toyota rivalry March 4, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Straits TimesAll in on AI: Singapore PM Wong’s promise of ‘no jobless growth’ sets stage for more labour interventions March 3, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Korea HeraldHere’s how South Korean Army plans to deploy AI, drones to breach enemy minefields March 2, 2026VIEW ALL    DAILY DIGESTVIEW ALL Policy MattersJapan debating how to regulate children’s use of social mediaPublished: March 17, 20269:34 amAuthor Moe Hamada and Tomoki MasudaMarch 17, 2026While there remains strong opposition to blanket age-based restrictions, the risks of addiction and crime are becoming increasingly clear.Health6 hours on screens, 1 hour outdoors: South Korean teens shrug, parents worryPublished: March 17, 20269:25 amAuthor Lim Jae-seongCourt and CrimeOver 100 Bangladeshi workers unpaid in Malaysia for 6 monthsPublished: March 17, 20269:20 amAuthor The Daily StarCourt and CrimeRaped and left to die, Nepali teenager’s family wants answersPublished: March 17, 20269:00 amAuthor Krishna Gautam & Jyotee KatuwalBusinessGold price triples in 10 years, driving younger generation of Malays to buyPublished: March 17, 20268:55 amAuthor Sin Chew DailySPECIAL REPORTSDouble-click to readVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINESMongolia’s Democratic Party group to not attend parliamentary sessions until speaker N. Uchral resigns ...Phnom Penh port enjoying throughput surge ...Nuclear fusion reactor completion targeted for 2038 in Japan ...THE ASIAN VIEWVIEW ALL The Kathmandu PostClimate WatchClimate Change: A pressing challenge for Nepal’s new governmentPublished: March 17, 202610:17 amAuthor Madhukar Upadhya The StarNational affairsCan Malaysian politics pivot?Published: March 17, 202610:15 amAuthor Philip Golingai The Jakarta PostOPINIONLiterate, independent and abused: Indonesian women’s hidden realityPublished: March 16, 202610:52 amAuthor Sita AripurnamiFIGHTING FAKE NEWSMedia Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine State Palace, print media join forces vs fake news March 5, 2026Conflict/War DawnViral image of Iran leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body in airstrike’s rubble is AI March 3, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Daily StarGenerative AI ‘weaponised’ in Bangladesh’s Feb 12 election: report March 2, 2026Court and Crime Philippine Daily InquirerFact check: Claim that ICC counted only 78 Duterte drug war deaths is false February 25, 2026Society The NationApplying for driving licenses online is fake news, Thai authorities warn February 20, 2026Court and Crime Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine State Palace not accepting apologies over fake President Marcos medical report February 19, 2026Geopolitics The Yomiuri ShimbunVideos plagiarised, reposted with false subtitles claiming Japan’s ‘Ryukyu belongs to China’ February 16, 2026Media The Yomiuri ShimbunSocial media exerts growing influence on Japan elections; shapes issues with often unverified infos February 11, 2026National affairs The Straits Times‘Flood’ of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election February 10, 2026National affairs The Daily StarDisinformation biggest challenge ahead of Bangladesh polls: election commission secretary February 6, 2026Politics The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s ruling party calls for probe into online posts linking President Lee to Epstein scandal February 6, 2026Politics The Daily StarFake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of Bangladesh elections February 4, 2026Politics The Daily StarMisinformation in Bangladesh rose by 30 percent in 2025 February 2, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Yomiuri ShimbunIn Japan, AI-doctored video of campaign broadcast goes viral February 2, 2026National affairs Philippine Daily InquirerCirculating medical test results of Philippine President Marcos ‘fake, falsified’ January 30, 2026National affairs The Kathmandu PostAs campaigns go digital, Nepal’s election integrity is at stake January 29, 2026VIEW ALL    ASEAN MATTERSClimate Watch The Straits TimesDecarbonisation no longer a trade-off but a security, economic imperative for ASEAN March 17, 2026Conflict/War Philippine Daily InquirerASEAN states working on fuel-sharing deal March 16, 2026Conflict/War The StarASEAN ministers to hold meetings to address Middle East crisis March 13, 2026Geopolitics China Daily‘China, ASEAN to finish South China Sea COC consultation this year’: FM Wang March 9, 2026Conflict/War The Straits TimesASEAN calls Middle East escalation ‘regrettable,’ urges ceasefire after US-Israel strike on Iran March 5, 2026Economic Affairs The Phnom Penh PostCambodia-ASEAN Business Summit looks to improve investment environment February 19, 2026Big Picture Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines lags ASEAN in tourism rebound February 19, 2026Climate Watch The Phnom Penh PostASEAN dialogue elevates children’s voices as climate crisis deepens social risks February 16, 2026Geopolitics The Straits TimesTo recognise or not? Behind ASEAN’s lack of consensus on the Myanmar polls February 16, 2026Geopolitics The Korea HeraldASEAN-South Korea action plan approved February 13, 2026Conflict/War The Phnom Penh PostASEAN chair Philippines monitoring Cambodia-Thailand border issue February 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence The Jakarta PostASEAN report finds region eager for AI but lacking guidance February 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence Vientiane TimesLao government, UAE firms ink deal on ASEAN AI centre February 11, 2026Education Borneo BulletinBruneian students gain insights into ASEAN at roadshow February 6, 2026Business Borneo BulletinBrunei attends ASEAN-BAC chairmanship handover February 5, 2026Travel Vientiane TimesLaos’ Luang Prabang secures 21 ASEAN tourism awards February 4, 2026VIEW ALL    CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONSGeopolitics The Straits TimesTaiwan premier’s rare visit to Japan to watch baseball a home run for diplomacy March 11, 2026Geopolitics China DailyChina warns Japan against encouraging ‘Taiwan separatists’ March 10, 2026Defence & Security The Straits TimesTrump’s Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China March 4, 2026Conflict/War The Straits TimesChinese drill sparks talk of ‘decapitation’ strike on Taipei January 21, 2026Geopolitics The Straits TimesUS says reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments January 16, 2026Geopolitics China DailyChina sanctions ‘diehard Taiwan independence’ separatists January 8, 2026Defence & Security China DailyMilitary drills in Taiwan ‘necessary and justified,’ Chinese official says January 2, 2026Defence & Security The Jakarta PostTaiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill January 2, 2026Defence & Security The Jakarta PostChina hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan December 29, 2025Conflict/War China DailyChina condemns US plan for arms sales to Taiwan December 19, 2025Policy Matters The Straits TimesNail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban December 16, 2025Geopolitics China DailyChina decries Taiwan’s DPP’s RedNote ban December 11, 2025Policy Matters The Straits TimesTaiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns December 5, 2025Geopolitics China DailyChina delivers another letter to UN chief over Japan’s remarks on Taiwan December 3, 2025Geopolitics China DailyBeijing urges Tokyo to explain its Taiwan position November 27, 2025Conflict/War The Straits TimesChinese President Xi may want US counterpart Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts November 26, 2025VIEW ALL    ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLEVIEW ALL Philippine Daily InquirerConflict/WarSitting ducks: Philippine Daily InquirerPublished: March 17, 202610:28 amAuthor Philippine Daily Inquirer The Daily StarEconomic AffairsStrictly monitor edible oil prices and supply: The Daily StarPublished: March 16, 202611:00 amAuthor The Daily Star The Korea HeraldConflict/WarUphold deterrent: The Korea HeraldPublished: March 13, 202610:54 amAuthor The Korea HeraldCOMBATING INFLATIONEconomic Affairs Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine fuel prices ‘most expensive’ yet, as peso almost 60:$1 March 17, 2026Agriculture The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s agriculture ministry instructs provincial departments to monitor fuel prices March 17, 2026Business Sin Chew DailyGold price triples in 10 years, driving younger generation of Malays to buy March 17, 2026Economic Affairs DawnProtecting consumers or balancing the books: Pakistan’s oil dilemma March 16, 2026Economic Affairs The NationBangkok street food vendors may raise made-to-order meal prices by 5 baht as costs climb March 16, 2026Conflict/War The Straits TimesMore expensive dates? 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Through AI's eyesMalaysia’s first female lion dance coach is raising a new generation of cultural bearersChinese pop icons winning over the 2026 Winter OlympicsBoycott reshaping Cambodian–Thai trade; industrial imports outweigh consumer goodsWhat to expect at Philippine ex-president Duterte’s ICC confirmation hearingSPOTLIGHT ON ASIACulture Vientiane TimesInnovative project breathes new life into Lao musical traditions March 17, 2026Culture The Daily StarA Ramzan favourite: Why the humble haleem demands patience in the age of fast food March 17, 2026Entertainment The Korea HeraldWhy TikTok is becoming unavoidable for K-pop stars March 17, 2026Artificial Intelligence China DailyYoung customers discover woodblock print art in China’s Yunnan March 17, 2026Lifestyle The Straits TimesFrom surplus to supper: How Malaysian youth rescue unsold bazaar food to feed communities March 17, 2026Lifestyle The Straits TimesFrom rendang in Seoul to Langkawi staycations: How Malaysians are rewriting Hari Raya travel March 16, 2026Entertainment The Korea HeraldSeoul becomes citywide stage for BTS comeback March 16, 2026Culture The StarTurning a traditional Malaysian footwear into timeless works of art March 16, 2026Food China DailySong Dynasty drink and small Chinese city are a matcha made in heaven March 16, 2026Lifestyle The Jakarta PostLogging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’ March 16, 2026Culture The Daily Star10 types of people you always see at an iftar table March 13, 2026Entertainment The Korea HeraldShort-form platforms push K-pop songs to get shorter March 13, 2026Culture The Yomiuri ShimbunRising Kabuki star works to ensure deaf audience’s enjoyment of performances via subtitle service March 13, 2026Culture Philippine Daily InquirerIn Philippine province of Ilocos Sur, ancestral flavors anchor a modern table March 12, 2026Economic Affairs Borneo BulletinPre-loved Raya wear finds new homes in Brunei’s Belait District March 12, 2026Arts Viet Nam NewsVietnamese hearing-impaired artist finds her voice through lacquer March 12, 2026VIEW ALL    GO DEEPER WITH ANNANN NewslettersSign up hereTHE ANN DISPATCHANN LIFETHE ANN DISPATCHANN LIFEFollow us: Copyright © 2018 - 2024 Asia News Network. 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