Daily Asia briefing

'Russia is also supporting Iran now with drones so that they can attack neighboring countries and also US military bases,' says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

The United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols as part of its operations against Iran, the Pentagon said.

The Central American nation is latest to sign a 'third-country' deportation agreement with the Trump administration.

US President Donald Trump said that taking control of Iran's oil supply remains "an option", although he did not elaborate when asked about the possibility amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Tehran says US list of 15 demands does not reflect reality.

Iran has been sending not only missiles around the region but also trolling tweets and videos around the internet. It's the latest in global diplomacy.

The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas says the US needs to pressure Russia to stop assisting Iran.

and had participated in the AI Impact Summit 2026.

A senior Iranian official says the U.S. proposal to end war is ‘one-sided’ but door to diplomacy still open

In a country where geography mirrors diversity and authority remains contested, elections in Myanmar unfold detached from realities on the ground; with key Opposition forces excluded and large swathes of the nation outsi...

President Javier Milei's office said the designation is meant to 'strengthens international cooperation' against crime.

Trump made ⁠the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the ​White House

Over 190 malls throughout the country will have operating hours shorter by at least an hour or two starting Monday, March 30

WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the global trade order has ‘irrevocably changed’.

This week the former head of the National Bank and the brother of Kamchybek Tashiev were questioned, the former then detained.

The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

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Ambassador Jiang “commended Pakistan’s economic resilience and reform efforts, and reaffirmed China’s continued support, particularly in trade and investment”

The Duterte camp frames the impeachment effort against her as proof of the government's 'misplaced priorities' amid the oil crisis. Lawmakers say they can address both.

Donald Trump says he is “pausing” his plan to destroy Iranian power plants for 10 days.

Iran War Live News: Trump Pauses Strikes On Energy Plants In Iran For 10 Days

Southeast Asia is among the areas hardest hit by Iran's cutoff of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, with many nations almost entirely dependent on foreign energy — and quickly running out.

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

India has 60 days of oil stocks, one month of LPG supplies, says Government; Nayara Energy raised petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel by ₹3 a litre

The Amsterdam court's preliminary injunction, which could set a precedent in Europe, is one of the first times a judge has weighed in on xAI's responsibility for making tools that can be used to easily create sexualized...

Court dismissed xAI claim that measures were taken after plaintiff produced video of nude person shortly before hearing.

According to the report, the toddler, identified as Karim, was detained with his father, Osama Abu Nassar, near the Al-Maghazi refugee camp. Footage aired by the broadcaster showed visible injuries on the child's body.

Earlier in the day, in a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Iran had been "begging" for a deal but has publicly maintained that they are just "looking at our proposal".

Plan, submitted by Board of Peace head Nikolay Mladenov, calls for gradual disarmament over eight months.

Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.

Police in Chile fired water cannons at students gathering in central Santiago to protest education policies.

The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Supporters and opponents of Nicolas Maduro gathered outside a New York court.

If prosecuted and found guilty by a court, Oli, Lekhak and Khapung could face up to 10 years in jail

Russia’s Kremlin-appointed human rights council complained about the film last week, saying that “images of minors were used without obtaining the consent of their parents”

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.