Daily Asia briefing

Israel barred Catholic officials from privately praying at a historic Jerusalem church for the first time in centuries over security concerns involving the war -- sparking outcry from US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

Despite general support for war, several Republicans say boots on the ground would be a political Rubicon for Trump.

JD Vance has taken a cautious approach to the Iran war, while Marco Rubio has aligned himself closely with Trump’s hawkish stance.

The Ukrainian leader's visit comes after Kyiv agreed to cooperate on defence with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

The conflict, which began with joint Israel-U.S. strikes on February 28, spread throughout West Asia and sent ripples through the global economy

The US-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran ​said this week that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway ​if they coordinate with Iranian authorities.

Seeking a comeback after voters flocked to Mark Carney’s Liberals, the New Democrats picked Avi Lewis, a scion of a leftist political dynasty.

Cuba's deputy foreign minister says island will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen, blackouts and tensions escalate.

The foreign ministers have called for creating conditions for structured negotiations between the relevant parties.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the “remarkable restraint” exercised by Saudi Arabia amid the Middle East crisis in a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Islamabad, the Prime...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Israel will widen its invasion of southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel would expand what he called the “existing security strip” in Lebanon as Israeli forces...

Dar said that he also briefed the visiting dignitaries on the prospects of potential U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Cyclone Narelle turns skies blood-red over Western Australia in rare dust storm event: What caused the eerie crimson glow and how it happened.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Texas oil tycoon ordered to pay $1.1 billion after thrashing 2-year-old stepson, leaving him wheelchair-bound for life.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Indian-American author Padma Lakshmi backs 'No Kings' protests against Trump policies.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Palm Sunday: Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of those who wage war.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to ‘The Monkey Whisperer’: Florida man arrested for illegal trading of exotic animals.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to ‘Women need to shut up!’: Christian nationalist duo spark massive outrage with shocking viral rant.

Cuba lost its main oil supplier in January when US forces captured Venezuela's socialist leader, Nicolas Maduro.

Petron Corp., the Philippines’ only refiner, has procured 2.48 million barrels of crude oil from Russia as the Southeast Asian nation scours the world for alternative suppliers to support domestic energy needs with the w...

A hybrid propulsion system designed to make small battlefield drones stealthier and go further has passed its flight tests, according to Chinese state media. The system’s motor is driven by fuel-powered electricity, comb...

Al-Baha Municipality in Saudi Arabia participated in the "Al-Baha Green Hour" initiative, switching off non-essential lights for an hour to promote energy conservation and environmental protection. This local effort alig...

At least one of the world’s largest LNG plants remained closed on Sunday after a cyclone knocked out power to thousands of people in Western Australia. The outages were restricting already stretched fuel supplies caused...

War has shattered Gaza’s power grid, forcing families to rely on generators and private charging points.

In an odd twist in the realm of ride-hailing, a group of Chinese drivers resorted to chilling profile pictures to frighten passengers into canceling their rides, allowing them to pocket cancellation fees. Furthermore, so...

Hundreds of people were evacuated from a nightclub in southwest Germany after a fire broke out, police said on Sunday, with images from the scene showing the blaze raging on the building’s roof. Police said the fire bega...

The Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, the Latin Patriarchate said on Sunda...

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An Air Canada flight attendant who was thrown from the plane during the crash at LaGuardia has been seen in her hospital bed for the first time.

The arrests of 343 people on internet fraud charges were made on March 27.

ISLAMABAD: The PTI expressed concern on Sunday over reports about the health of Bushra Bibi, the spouse of the party’s incarcerated founder Imran Khan, demanding that she be taken to a hospital for diagnosis and treatmen...

Patrick Aquino draws the curtains on his decorated run as Gilas Women head coach that lasted for over a decade as the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas says it is now in search for a new national team shot-caller

A survey showed that smartphone overuse has been on the rise for teens in South Korea.

For almost a decade now, De Leon has successfully juggled her two passions as she plays for the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the Premier Volleyball League while pursuing a career as an architect

A North Korean forced labor survivor describes earning $800 a month but keeping only $10, with passports seized and no way to leave Russian work sites.

The new process applies to a group of non-immigrant visas handled at US consulates abroad.