Daily Asia briefing

A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that “someone needs to do the right thing” and come forward with information to help the...

Newly released records in the ⁠now-dismissed classified documents case against US President Donald Trump raise fresh concerns over national security risks and potential private business motivations, the top Democrat on t...

Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport....

Japan’s structural reform of its maritime force reflects a shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for a potential conflict with Beijing, according to Chinese analysts. The Japan Maritime Self-Defence For...

The United States has proposed a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran, even as Tehran has denied any formal talks. The conflict, which began on February 28, has caused heavy casualties and disrupted global markets. The...

Tan Ruisong, the former boss of China’s top military aviation company, has been given a suspended death sentence for reaping over 613 million yuan (US$89 million) from bribes and insider trading. Tan, 64, was the chairma...

Hong Kong has held onto its crown as the exclusive regional home of Art Basel for the next five years, the culture minister has announced, after a deal was struck to secure the partnership as the city looks to enhance it...

A section of Hong Kong Island’s southwest coast at Aberdeen will be revamped into a new marina with 200 berths, a clubhouse and about 250 private flats by 2032 as part of government efforts to boost yacht tourism. The De...

Unstable weather in the UAE prompts questions about mandatory remote work for private sector employees. While not automatically mandated, authorities strongly encourage companies to prioritise worker safety, offering fle...

President Trump announced ongoing negotiations with Iran, involving several top officials including Jared Kushner and JD Vance. While Trump expressed optimism for a deal, Iranian officials denied any talks, accusing the...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Zohran Mamdani gets heckled during a press conference, says 'If I don't hear him yelling at me...'.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Iran claims to have 'successfully targeted' American F-18 fighter jet, shares video.

A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the attempted murder of singer Rihanna. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, also pleaded not guilty through her lawyer to more than a dozen other felony counts in Los...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Meet Rudrojas Kunvar: 16-year-old Indian-origin US entrepreneur who said 'no' to $300,000 offer because....

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to US Army raises maximum joining age to 42, opens doors for older recruits.

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is seeking a larger role. He is reportedly a trade target for the San Francisco 49ers. With their in-house George Kittle recovering from recent injury, the Niners might acquire Kmet for...

The Iran war has cut off a fifth of global oil and LNG supply, handing African producers “a structural advantage” in supplying global markets, although their capacity is hampered by factors beyond the Middle East conflic...

If one were to travel to central China, in what is now Hubei province, 4,500 years ago, they might have been fortunate enough to discover a vibrant civilisation characterised by palaces, advanced engineering, and luxurie...

A Los Angeles jury found Alphabet’s Google and Meta liable for US$3 million in damages on Wednesday in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit. The ‌outcome could influence thousands of similar cases against the tech c...

The skeleton of famed French musketeer Charles de Batz de Castelmore d’Artagnan may have been found in front of a church altar in the Dutch city of Maastricht, church officials and an archaeologist said on Wednesday. Wor...

China Mobile has invested nearly HK$10 billion (US$1.28 billion) over five years to help turn Hong Kong into a global computing hub, integrating the city into China’s national network. The world’s largest telecoms operat...

Hong Kong’s universities have recorded their sharpest declines in three years in global subject rankings, with more than half of the 266 offerings – including data science and AI – slipping down their respective tables,...

China and the United States are trying to navigate their differences to ensure that they maintain a basic level of stability in their relationship, an academic conference in Beijing heard last week. At the forum held by...

Dubai experienced a rare spectacle as rain transformed its landscape. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared captivating images and videos of the desert and the UAE city under rainy conditions. These vis...

A Hong Kong court has granted further leniency to a senior Immigration Department assistant, placing him on a one-year probation order after he was convicted of repeatedly choking his wife and young son during domestic d...

Land reclamation could make Antelope Reef in Paracels China’s largest outpost and the whole sea, think tank says.