Daily Asia briefing

With the US deploying a small ground force to the Persian Gulf and Iran legislating to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a toll booth, it seems the world is in for a longer conflict, says Marc Champion for Bloomberg Opinion...

The war in the Gulf is still expected to last weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. Rubio told reporters after meetin...

The economic realities have raised questions over the performance of Cambodia’s leadership.

A primary driver in the current war is the rise in terror attacks from the Pakistani Taliban.

The Malaysian PM met Indonesian President Prabowo in Jakarta to discuss addressing the conflict.

March 27 - The U.S. military has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials and prompted internal disc...

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday (Mar 27) he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington "this week" to end the month-long war.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Morocco draw first game under new coach, Algeria, Egypt post big wins.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Uruguay grab late draw with England after White booed.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Oyarzabal double helps slick Spain to 3-0 friendly win over Serbia.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Klopp says Salah could play on until he is 40.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to fast bowler Naseem Shah for “violating the terms of [his] central contract as well as the media policy and regulations”, according to a press release. Th...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Dow confirms correction as traders worry about war.

The two Chinese investigations are in response to two US Section 301 investigations against China.

The scammers had created fake cryptocurrencies and sold them to investors.

From boosting tourism to generating billions in sales, Japan’s mascots have grown into a powerful industry – but only a few become stars.

When output of helium halted in Qatar, roughly one-third of the global supply was cut off.

The duty cuts woudl absorb about 30 to 40 per cent of annual losses of oil marketing companies.

Malaysia is prioritising its domestic needs, while China has suspended some exports of jet fuel and diesel.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast chances of rain and thunderstorms in Karachi and across Sindh on Saturday, as a westerly wave continues to affect the country. According to its three-day weather...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Japan considers increasing coal-fired power as war disrupts LNG imports.

The environmental protection tax rate on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel will be slashed to zero.

• Amendments aimed at dealing swiftly with ‘criminals’ trying to evade legal proceedings• Nacta briefs committee on counter-extremism efforts ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Thursday passed a gove...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Oil prices fall as Trump pauses attacks on Iranian energy plants.

Ride-hailing, dining and navigation apps you rely on at home may not be the best options in many countries. Here are local alternatives to download before you go.

Two sailboats carrying aid from Mexico to Cuba are missing, with the US Coast Guard saying the search is “ongoing.”

In the face of mounting pressures, the island needs to proactively assert its identity and be seen.

Speaking to CNA, the chairman of Indian conglomerate Piramal Group says artificial intelligence is opening access to credit and public services in underserved areas, but warns it could widen the gap between skilled and u...

Heavy rainfall has lashed large parts of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, as well as northern emirates, Gulf News reported on Friday. As per the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), “unstab...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday fixed the hearing for PTI founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi’s petitions against their conviction in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case on March...

ISLAMABAD: The Centre and the provinces on Friday agreed to immediately roll out a mobile application-based quota system for the provision of fuel for two- and three-wheelers to ensure a targeted subsidy for the low-inco...