Daily Asia briefing

Iraq turning into 'expanding battleground' in war, which began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

A U.S. official said that earlier an Iranian strike at a military base in Saudi Arabia injured around two dozen U.S. troops, one of the most serious breaches of American defenses since the war began.

Iranian opposition leader calls on Trump administration to 'stay the course' as the US and Israel wage war on Iran.

As one of the biggest targets of wartime looting in centuries past, China is now positioning itself as a global pioneer in repatriating lost cultural artefacts. In this article, the second in a two-part series, Xinlu Lia...

The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.

A wave of Russian drone strikes brought “pure terror” to Ukraine overnight into Saturday, destroying a maternity hospital and leaving four dead and more than a dozen others wounded.

Islamabad's diplomatic push bears fruit as the world watches for signs of a broader breakthrough.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Aprilia Racing's Martin wins US MotoGP sprint, Bezzecchi crashes.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Eight players leave England camp ahead of Japan friendly.

Arrests come days after force announced U-turn, saying that despite High Court ruling, 'terror' ban remains in place.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence, Zelenskyy says.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said late on Saturday that the government of Iran had agreed to allow “20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz”. In a post on X, he...

As Thailand moves to shake up its massage industry by introducing stricter standards, training and regulation, industry players and workers tell CNA about their hopes and concerns.

For some countries in Asia, elevated oil prices quickly translate into higher food prices, inflation and economic instability, says this academic.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Florida man sells family home for $954,800 using ChatGP - Here's how he did it.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Wanted to visit sister: Florida man confesses after crashing into Daytona airport in attempt to steal plane.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Sheridan Gorman murder: Immigrant accused of fatally shooting student is 'missing part of brain'.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Indian-origin congresswoman calls for compensation for migrants ‘traumatised’ by ICE crackdown.

This instalment of CNA’s series on the forces powering electric vehicles (EVs) in Asia examines India’s growing presence in the development of rare-earth-free motors, and the speed bumps facing wider adoption.

MANILA/HANOI, March 28 - The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertili...

Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”

There is something quietly unsettling about this year’s Earth Hour. In the middle of an energy crisis, the quiet, symbolic

Footage shows floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes in Makhachkala, Russia.

One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen preformed to crowds.

Donald Trump marked National Agriculture Day by launching the “OnlyFarms” platform and hosting a large White House event to promote support for US farmers. The initiative highlights financial aid and policy changes aimed...

Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers project saw an unusual dual-contractor approach, pitting Japanese and South Korean teams against each other. This unofficial race, fueled by national pride and tight deadlines, accelerated...

Iranian authorities reportedly shut down a popular cafe chain on Saturday because of a coffee cup design that supposedly mocked the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

After American Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina went missing, a mayor in Colombia noted the discovery of a corpse that he said likely is that of the missing man.

A northern Kentucky family has rejected a $26 million offer for their generational farm, calling it “priceless.” The Huddlestons prioritize heritage and agricultural continuity over economic gain. While a proposed AI-lin...

A capybara that has been missing for nearly two weeks has become a social media sensation.

Indonesia issues Southeast Asia's first social media ban for under-16s as online safety efforts grow and US jury fines Meta.

The RSP’s stunning victory in the wake of the Gen Z protests revealed a yearning for change across Nepal and even beyond

'We intend to avail of all appropriate remedies under the law to seek its reversal,' says Julianna Agpalo, Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil's legal counsel

Hong Kong authorities have insisted that the three-hour time limit is sufficient for residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to retrieve their belongings, with discretion to be exercised for those requesting a secon...

Filipina-American alpine skier Tallulah Proulx believes the next generation of Filipina athletes can make their mark on the global stage, much like those who came before them