Daily Asia briefing

He noted that US troops are in the 2 countries to protect them from North Korea.

Artificial intelligence has transformed what the US military can do from a distance but the Iran war has also shown how the physical world still imposes major barriers to victory, say two observers.

The government's response reveals a widening gap between lived reality and official messaging.

US President Donald Trump asserted on Monday that Iran could be taken out in one night, “and that night might be tomorrow night”, even as he said shortly afterwards that US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, w...

US President Donald Trump asserted on Monday that Iran could be taken out in one night, “and that night might be tomorrow night”, even as he said shortly afterwards that US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, w...

Iran has conveyed its ​response to the ‌US proposal for ending the war ​to intermediary Pakistan, rejecting ​a ceasefire and emphasising ⁠the necessity ​of a permanent end ​to the war, the official IRNA news ​agency said...

US President Donald Trump's remarks came ahead of a visit by NATO chief Mark Rutte, scheduled for later this week.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Morikawa taking things 'day by day' as back injury clouds Masters hopes.

US stocks rose on hopes for a US‑Iran ceasefire as Iran rejected a temporary truce and US President Donald Trump ramped up threats

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Patrick Reed: 'Traditional way of golf' key in PGA Tour return.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to SoFi Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup, threaten strike.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Masters rookie Gotterup brings confidence to Augusta after meteoric rise.

Demarketing measures can calm the hype for blind boxes and reduce the urge of consumers to buy them, says Nurhafihz Noor of James Cook University in Singapore.

Helium is used in advanced chip production and in MRI machines in hospitals.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules.

HOUSTON, Texas April 6 - The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission entered the moon's gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take them over the shadowed,...

Former contract workers and the long-term unemployed are among the jobless individuals who may not be covered by the scheme.

There were no reports of flames spreading to neighbouring vessels.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to US crude oil futures rise over $1 as Trump sharpens rhetoric on Iran.

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Monday came under fire for insufficient and lethargic online integration and automation of stock and supply position of oil products...

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Monday came under fire for insufficient and lethargic online integration and automation of stock and supply position of oil products...

The measures would be re-evaluated after two months.

KARACHI: Weather in the metropolis is expected to remain partly cloudy on Monday with chances of “thunderstorm or light to moderate rain”, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). In its daily weather f...

This increase in cooking gas prices is on top of an eight per cent hike in March.

What began as a passion project between two leathercraft hobbyists is now stocked in more than 60 stores worldwide – but Obbi Good Label’s founders remain committed to craftsmanship, slow fashion and products designed to...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Broadcom signs long-term deal to develop Google’s custom AI chips.

For architect Lionel Leow of TA.LE Architects, demolition is rarely the answer. Through projects such as Hong Leong Building and City Square Mall, he argues that sustainability and cultural memory begin with what we choo...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Nvidia acquisition of SchedMD sparks worry among AI specialists about software access.

Mr Shizuo Aishima was denied bail repeatedly despite being diagnosed with stomach cancer.

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought a report from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman and other respondents on a contempt of court petition alleging violation of its restraining order...

KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Monday granted bail to 24 PTI workers and leaders who were arrested a day earlier for staging a protest near Karachi Press Club (KPC) against the increase in fuel prices due to the ongoi...

The five officials were released from their duties during the investigation process.

More than 80 per cent of student-athletes supported abolishing or revising the system.

The 10m-long bridge is part of efforts to use 3D concrete printing to improve construction productivity in labour-scarce Singapore.

The energy crisis is affecting India's vulnerable migrant labourers who face mass unemployment and food shortages.

The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) on Sunday announced that Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams in Karachi were being rescheduled and would now commence on April 10. The BSEK had earlier announced that...