Daily Asia briefing

“If China does that, China is gonna have big problems, OK?” Trump told reporters outside the White House.

Donald Trump asserted US military dominance over Iran, claiming to have dismantled its capabilities and warning China against supplying weapons. Despite ongoing peace talks mediated by Pakistan, Trump declared victory re...

Slopaganda, defined as AI-generated slop that serves propagandistic purposes, can reach huge audiences, which is why even a small misleading effect in the general population may have significant consequences, say two aca...

Iran denies an earlier claim by the U.S. that two Navy destroyers transited the Strait Of Hormuz

Iran "strongly rejected" Washington's claims that U.S. vessels entered the strait, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari told state TV

In Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, officials from the US and Iran met to discuss a possible end to the war that's engulfed much of the Middle East.

How did the two-week ceasefire come about and how did Pakistan become involved in mediation? Why has Israel reacted negatively to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations? What is happening in Islamabad now, and what are the...

The visit comes as Singapore and the US mark 60 years of diplomatic relations this year.

From back-street wine bars to world-class museums, new spots are sprouting up all over the world’s most visited city.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Trump says makes 'no difference' to him if Iran, US reach deal.

At a historic meeting in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials were seeking to make a fragile truce permanent. The length of the talks suggested the two sides remained engaged.

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

Still marvelling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home on Saturday from hundreds who took part in Nasa’s lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. The crew of...

As segments of Malaysia’s civil service gear up to work from home thrice a week, economists say fuel savings from the move will be minimal. But businesses warn expanding the policy will hurt the economy.

Regulators in China have called for the TV industry to rectify “issues such as excessive make-up and filter effects”.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Sam Altman’s alleged Molotov cocktail attacker identified as Daniel Alejandro Moreno-Gama.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct row: Inside allegations of four women claiming assault by congressman.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Indian man faces abusive calls after video of him dumping trash goes viral: 'I already apologised'.

A man from Mexico swims nonstop from Cozumel to Cancún, grocery stores in Quebec are embroiled in a maple syrup scandal, and more news from around the world.

More Than "Next 2 Largest Oil Economies Combined": Trump Trumpets US Reserves

His post ⁠came as senior U.S. and Iranian officials were meeting on Saturday ‌(April 11, 2026) in Islamabad with Pakistani intermediaries

Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died in Bangladesh’s deadly measles outbreak. “The boy had [a] high fever and found it hard to...

Both India and China depend heavily on imported oil and are exposed to shocks in West Asia. But as crude prices surged nearly 67% within a month, the impact on their transport sectors was not the same. While China’s rapi...

The woman who was killed was working as a clerk at the convenience store of the gas station, according to court documents. The killing happened outside the store, and the man was arrested the same day

The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.

Brian Hooker’s estranged stepmom urged him to “tell the truth” about his wife's disappearance after she toppled into Bahamian waters while the pair were boating.

In his denial, ‌U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell noted that the allegations come ahead of the June ‌primary in the governor’s race

The Manhattan ⁠district attorney’s office confirmed ⁠on Saturday that it ⁠is investigating sexual assault allegations against US congressman Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and a leading candidate for governor of th...

He also claimed major achievemnets on other fronts that posed threat to Israel-Syria, Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalised, and his father detained. Police were...

The direct talks between delegations from Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan, stretched into the third round on Sunday, as experts from both sides weighed into each other’s demands. Earlier on Saturday nigh...

A malnourished 9-year-old boy was allegedly locked in his father's van in eastern France, found in fetal position surrounded by trash and excrement.

Three Indian-origin leaders are making significant strides in New York's transportation sector, recognized on City & State's 'Trailblazers in Transportation' list. Bhairavi Desai champions taxi workers' rights, Jeremy Co...

Advocates are pushing for a national action plan for people with autism that would ensure their genuine inclusion in society

When updates did come, they arrived not from media briefings but from press statements released via WhatsApp.

Talks involving officials from Iran and Pakistani mediators have begun in Islamabad.