Daily Asia briefing

The rise is largely symbolic as some key members are unable to raise ​production amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.

The Defence Ministry said that men from the age of 17 “are required to obtain prior approval” from the German armed forces for foreign stays lasting longer than three months

He paid tribute to his predecessor Pope Francis, who last appeared in public on Easter Sunday last year — a few hours before his death

Hezbollah fires projectiles at northern Israel while Israeli troops push deeper into southern Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter mass at the Vatican to urge global leaders to “choose peace”.

The Hindu International is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to In Pictures | Easter celebrations from around the globe.

Hungarian Foreign Minister ⁠Peter Szijjarto did not directly accuse Ukraine of playing a role the in incident but did not rule it out

US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post.

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing.

Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.

Zarif’s plan calls for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme and reopening Strait of Hormuz in return for end to sanctions.

(1st UPDATE) As of April 2, 375 out of 14,519 gas stations have shut down temporarily 'due to non-delivery of petroleum products,' an improvement from the 409 temporary closures on March 27, per PNP monitoring

Iran rejected Donald Trump's ultimatum for a deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz whose closure has led to a spike in oil prices.

The move not only strengthens Japan’s position in the semiconductor sector, but also shows that chip competition is increasingly being shaped by geopolitics rather than market logic.

The OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to again increase oil production quotas, while warning that repairing damaged energy facilities is “costly and takes a long time”; At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter...

Iranian drones strike Kuwaiti oil and petrochemical facilities; two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants sustain ‘significant damage’ from drone attacks; fire breaks out at petrochemical plant in the UAE

“If they don’t make a deal and fast, I’m considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil,” Mr. Trump said in an interview

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

Health Ministry figures ​show there have been ⁠17 confirmed deaths from measles so far, with 113 suspected deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infections ‌nationwide

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

DRC gov't says deportees will begin to arrive this month, under a 'temporary' arrangment paid for by the US.

How the United States transformed a tactical failure into a narrative of national resolve.

The F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southwestern Iran on Friday, the first confirmed loss of a US combat aircraft inside Iran.

The U.S. Secret Service said it is working with the District of Columbia police and U.S. Park Police

Gilas Women 3x3 still make history as they deliver the country its first-ever medal in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

Refusing to let circumstances dictate what’s possible, 5-foot-5 dunker Lennon ‘Flight’ Albiso hustles his way from construction sites and parking lots to the basketball stage

In a profanity-laden post on Truth Social, President Trump lashed out at Iran and injected new volatility into the conflict, hours after U.S. forces carried out a high-risk rescue mission.

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

What can a couple do when the open marriage the husband arranged sours once the wife finds a potential paramour of her own?