Daily Asia briefing

A woman has been awarded $3m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

A California jury awarded the plaintiff $3m in damages in the case

US-Israeli attacks have triggered global economic shocks.

Trump's visit to China is seen as an opportunity to build on a fragile trade truce between the two superpowers.

Iranians escaping hardship and war are shaking it off to Persian, Arabic and Turkish tunes in this disco in eastern Turkey.

In a latest addition to the Iran war effort, U.S. officials say thousands of Marines, as well as rapid response naval vessels, will be heading to the region; Iran and Israel exchange strikes; Gulf neighbours Kuwait and S...

Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

About 4 in 10 U.S. adults continue to approve of Mr. Trump’s performance as president, which is unchanged from last month; his approval on foreign policy, while slightly lower than his overall approval, also largely held...

Oil prices fell, and battered shares recovered on Wednesday after reports that the US had sent the 15-point plan to Iran.

India had ‌shunned energy purchases from Iran in 2019 under pressure from Western sanctions

The coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg.

Mette Frederiksen could return for a third term as prime minister after tough coalition talks.

Resolution on transatlantic slavery supported by 123 countries, while three opposed it - including the US and Israel.

Insights from Nicolas Kohler-Suzuki.

Well-timed trades regarding Iran war news this week lead critics to argue White House may be engaged in insider trading.

Dubai will implement key changes in April 2026, including the removal of OTPs for banking, resumption of in-person classes, return of airline services and the end of a temporary residency rule.

Philippine Airlines president Richard Nuttall says most of their long-haul fights go to the US and Canada, which he believes 'will not be running out of jet fuel'

The trio has been accused of espionage and stealing trade secrets from major tech firms, including Google, in Silicon Valley.

US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping traffic.

The US oil blockade has brought Cuba’s power grid to the brink of collapse.

Bangladesh won its maritime boundary a decade ago and has barely drilled a single well.

Oil crisis exposes lack of foresight, long-term planning

The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.

The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.

Residents were advised to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary movement outside, and keep all windows and doors sealed.

Analysts say the assistance has been provided in exchange for Russia’s provision of food and weapons technology

Large technology ​companies in the U.S. have faced mounting criticism in the last decade over child and teen safety

The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.

Activists plan to take legal action against the UK prisons that allegedly mistreated them.

As the world tries to reach Cuba through aid convoys, the US continues to impose a fuel blockade.

A new archbishop of Canterbury has been installed in a historic ceremony. Sarah Mullally is the 106th person to hold the job, and the first woman.

Countries at the 47-member council will vote ​on a motion condemning Iran’s strikes, asking Iran for reparation and asking the U.N. rights ⁠chief to monitor the situation

The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court in California have been sequestered in deliberations for more than a week about whether Meta and YouTube should be liable in a...

The UN Human Rights Council was considering a draft resolution to condemn the attacks by Iran and its actions aimed at closing the Strait of Hormuz.

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UN human rights chief Volker Turk says the war on Iran is spreading across the region, with civilians bearing the brunt.