Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim (left) together with other leaders as they pose for a family photograph during the joint summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), at King Abdulaziz International Convention Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. - AFP
Malaysia:
* PM Anwar meets with Saudi captains of industry in Riyadh
* PM Anwar discusses Palestine-Israel conflict with Muslim World League
* Putrajaya to allocate RM2mil for Malaysians in US who intend to renew their IDs
* Malaysian PM Anwar meets Saudi Crown Prince at GCC
* Remand for MYAirline co-founder extended, says Bukit Aman
* Joy in Denmark as Zii Jia, Aaron-Wooi Yik reach semis
* Health experts: Malaysia has a full-blown sugar-fuelled diabetes crisis
* Malaysia needs 12,000 more experts to tackle cyber-attacks
* Rafizi Ramli is recovering, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa
* Malaysia, China to sign MOUs in creative industry, cyber security
* 2,083 contract medical officers offered permanent posts, says Health Ministry
* PAS meet: 'Kafir' term not meant to be insulting to non-Muslims, says party's deputy president
Filipino activists hold candles with slogans after saying prayers calling for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to ensure the safe passage of aid and civilians trapped during the Israel and Palestinian conflict as they gather in Quezon city, Philippines.- AP
Singapore:
* Two Georgian men, arrested by Malaysian cops, are jailed for offences in Singapore including stealing over RM461,000 from money changer
* Singapore and the US conclude 26th edition of bilateral exercise Valiant Mark
* Two 14-year-old boys among 134 drug suspects arrested, drugs worth almost RM2.1mil seized in Singapore
* Singapore dollar at all-time high against ringgit on policy gap
* Lee and ministers visit Saudi cities of Madinah and Al Ula
* Oil drops after Hamas releases US hostages
Indonesia:
* Indonesians adapt to soaring rice prices with smaller portions on plates and lower-quality grains
* Rebel ambush in Indonesia’s restive Papua region kills a construction worker and injures three others
* JWG to continue evaluation on Indonesian migrant workers through ‘One Channel System’
* Indonesia's Prabowo keeps narrow lead in survey on presidential contenders
* Bali island declares 14-day drought emergency status
Thailand's Pajaree Anannarukarn tees off on the 4th hole during the third round of the BMW Ladies Championship golf tournament at Seowon Hills Country Club in Paju, South Korea on Saturday, October 21, 2023. - AFP
Thailand:
* Bombing and gunfight in Narathiwat's Tai Bak injures seven policemen
* Thai government pledges action as Bangkok pollution spikes
* Graft probe on fomer Thai DPM Prawit deepens, court orders anti-graft agency to unveil investigation within 15 days
* Vending machine selling addictive kratom tea raises concern in Thailand
* Woman goes into labour while having mookata meal
Philippines:
* Philippines suspends rollout of sovereign wealth fund
* Philippines says over RM20.3bil investment deals agreed with Saudi business leaders
* Philippine lawmaker says more parks, open spaces needed to help Filipinos cope with mental health issues
* Philippine military ordered to stop using artificial intelligence apps due to security risks
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed Zayed al-Nahyan (right) sitting with the Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh prior to a meeting on the sidelines of the joint summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean), at King Abdulaziz International Convention Centre in Riyadh. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China
* Vietnam support Hun Manet’s “Three countries One Destination” initiative
* Vietnam seeks Saudi Aramco's investment in petrochemicals, oil refining
* Major rare earth player arrested in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar junta orders airstrikes to recover lost outposts
* Asean denounce Myanmar attack on displaced persons; country continuing on a path of violence, say experts
* Spectacular Myanmar lake festival resumes after three years
* Post-mortem finds three Myanmar nationals died due to poisoning
South Africa's Lungi Ngidi, center, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of England's Jonny Bairstow during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between England and South Africa in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. - AP
Cambodia:
* Saudi Arabia and Cambodia pledge closer ties on trade, investment, energy
* Mekong river is overflowing - 20 Cambodian cities and provinces flooded, six dead
* Famous retired jumbo dies in Cambodia
Laos:
* Laos-Vietnam Railway project officially approved; new route to elevate trade and tourism between two countries
* Laos strives to resolve financial and economic difficulties with aims to bring down soaring inflation
Brunei:
* Brunei King urges ceasefire and peace in Palestine at the Asean-GCC Summit in Riyadh
* IMF calls on Brunei for prudent policies in economic recovery drive
New Zealand's Samuel Whitelock (top left) catches the ball during the Rugby World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Asean-GCC cooperation will boost bilateral trade, investment, says Tengku Zafrul
* Thousands in Muslim countries around the world demonstrate over Israeli airstrikes
* India launches key test for manned orbital mission
* Asean makes call for safe humanitarian passage in Gaza
* Women sci-fi writer numbers rocketing in China
* South Korea’s top court widens spectrum of stalking
* 'Til trash do us part: Taiwan couple embraces garbage wedding shoot
* Hopes of smooth US-EU summit hit snag over China-related trade issues
* ‘Take a photo after sex’: Woman job applicant in China shocked as firm demands evidence of contraception ‘every time’ she has sex
* Single mother in Hong Kong spared jail over ‘unfortunate’ abuse of son, 8, as court sentences her to probation, mental health treatment
* India says it did not violate Vienna Convention in reducing Canadian diplomatic presence
* Five injured in collision between Mercedes-Benz and Hong Kong minibus
* Scientists say Western sanctions against China ‘toothless’ without better supply chain data
* China megacity to build US$30 billion hi-tech infrastructure cluster by 2026, and investors will be key
* China sees Russia partnership as crucial to its great-power ambitions and is developing ability to ‘win wars’: Pentagon
* Nebraska governor sparks anger after dismissing Chinese journalist’s reporting of his hog farms because she’s ‘from communist China’
* US soldier charged with desertion after North Korea release
* Pakistan's three-time premier Nawaz Sharif expected home from exile
* Chinese AI drone system aims to hit fires in hard-to-reach places before they turn into big blazes
* Japan: Plan to have prisoners process scallops after China ban
* UN refugee chief says military escalation 'catastrophic' for Gaza
* New Zealand All Blacks surpass all national hopes by reaching record fifth World Cup final
* Cricket-Boult expecting fireworks as unbeaten New Zealand and India clash
