Daily Asia briefing

France and Germany have ramped up diplomatic efforts to contain the fallout from an escalating Middle East oil crisis, seeking to project European autonomy and distance themselves from the US-Israeli war on Iran. But as...

The US Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Steve Bannon, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump, to overturn his conviction in a case linked to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Bannon, a leading figure...

US President Donald Trump has claimed that ordinary Iranians were urging the US to keep bombing their own country in pursuit of “freedom”, as he renewed his warning of sweeping strikes on Iran’s critical infrastructure i...

As a 48-hour deadline for Iran approaches, President Trump warned the nation could be "taken out in one night." He detailed a complex rescue operation for two downed airmen, involving over 170 US military aircraft and fa...

At least three people were killed on Monday in the latest powerful Russian drone strikes on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa. Fifteen residents, including a pregnant woman and two children, were injured, militar...

Whether it wraps up quickly or drags on, the repercussions of the US-Israeli war on Iran will echo for years, reshaping warfare, geopolitics, energy security and global perceptions of American tactical and strategic powe...

The British government was under growing pressure on Monday to bar American rapper Kanye West from entering the country after he was named as the headline act for the Wireless Festival of rap and hip-hop music set for Ju...

Laura Loomer and Candace Owens are in a public fight after Owens called Donald Trump’s administration “satanic.” Loomer hit back with a personal comment that hinted at Charlie Kirk. The debate quickly moved beyond politi...

Venezuela’s government and its political opposition are seeking to coordinate their legal defence of the oil-rich country’s United States assets, after Washington’s official recognition of ‌interim president Delcy Rodrig...

A daughter of Malaysia’s late finance minister Daim Zainuddin will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Tuesday. Lawyer Yu Ying Ying confirmed that Asnida Daim, who is in her 60s, will be charged under Sectio...

North Korea has responded positively to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's apology for drone incursions, calling it "fortunate and wise." Lee admitted government officials were involved, violating policy. This rare c...

“We’ve had some very bad allies in Nato,” US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, warning Washington could walk away from the transatlantic alliance unless allies fall in line with his Iran policy. Nato Secretary Ge...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Indian couple jailed in UK for running companies despite legal ban; involved in £2 million tax fraud.

Rapper 6ix9ine, also known as Daniel Hernandez, has announced his retirement from the music industry, declaring it "washed up." He revealed this decision during a livestream with Adin Ross, stating his intention to focus...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Indian‑origin student dies after drowning in New Zealand lake; parents seek urgent repatriation.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Not end of road for those who didn't get selected in H-1B lottery: Immigration attorney explains 8 best options.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Indian-origin Subu Vedam avoids deportation, judge says he 'has grown as a person'.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Greg Abbott trolled for old Diwali video when he said 'Texas will be a land for the Indian community'.

A woman and her daughter died and 4,000 people had to be evacuated when a dam wall broke in Russia’s Dagestan republic in the south of the country following heavy rain, the Civil Protection Ministry reported on Monday. A...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Germany is building a 364-metre world’s tallest wind turbine in a coal mine, and it could transform renewable power.

Swedish authorities have released a tanker they had suspected of causing an oil spill after finding no offence could be proved. But the coast guard said late on Saturday that Cameroon had confirmed the vessel's registrat...

Candace Owens is facing widespread backlash after controversial remarks sparked intense debate online. A viral response criticizing her influence and rhetoric has further fueled the discussion. Her statements have divide...

Eight-year-old Aidan was terrified at the prospect of having to undergo an operation at the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital in Kowloon Bay in 2024. But his fears eased once he put on a virtual reality (VR) headset. Guided...

Much Western discourse on artificial intelligence has lately focused on establishing safeguards and installing guardrails against powerful new AI systems, algorithmic bias, the collusion of governments and tech oligarchs...

The city of Minneapolis released a video on Monday showing a chase and scuffle that ended in a non-fatal shooting in January and the suspensions of two federal officers involved in the Trump administration’s immigration...

MrBeast's million-dollar streamer challenge saw YourRAGE claim the top prize. However, contestant Rakai's on-stage outburst after elimination and subsequent online dispute with El Rubius fans created significant drama. S...

A high-stakes visit to mainland China by the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), during which she is expected to meet Communist Party leader Xi Jinping and promote cross-strait peace, is under...

El Rubius reacted honestly after his elimination from MrBeast’s $1 million challenge, calling it “unfair” and claiming he was targeted in a three-against-one situation. Despite his frustration, he thanked fans and gave a...

‘Largest seabed mining proposal in US history’ would cover an area the size of Nevada