Daily Asia briefing

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.

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.

Iran’s Gharibabadi says Tehran has entered negotiations from a position of strength and the war on Iran has failed.

Deployment under mutual defence pact comes as Islamabad hosts US-Iran ceasefire talks.

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

At a concert in Budapest, musicians and concertgoers express criticisms of Hungarian President Viktor Orbán's leadership.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of corruption. Sightseers now flock to his hometown as groups aim to raise awareness of what they say are the leader's excesses.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of corruption. Sightseers now flock to his hometown as groups aim to raise awareness of what they say are the leader's excesses.

Former Pakistani diplomat says expectations from the Islamabad talks between the US and Iran should be realistic.

A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets that were held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming

Massive fuel price hikes are hurting ordinary Filipinos, small businesses, and various industries

'In the scape I’m in right now, it’s not common for people to express their feelings in a very vulnerable way, the way I do it,' the 2026 Spotify RADAR artist says

All eyes turn to Pakistan this weekend, where landmark talks between the US and Iran carry significant weight for both the people of the Middle East and the broader global economy.

History proves that relying on brokers to police themselves is naïve, justifying the SEC’s distrust in this model

The assets were connected to a network surrounding the South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, who is wanted on fraud and money laundering charges.

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

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

Solar installers find themselves rejecting clients or making them wait longer as supply runs low

U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergei Gor said U.S. was ready to cooperate with India on civil nuclear cooperation in addition to other areas, such as coal gasification and U.S. LPG exports

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

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

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

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary from the main card as Fury fights Makhmudov in London.

Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.

Families gather over bodies outside a Gaza hospital after overnight Israeli air strikes killed seven people.

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

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

NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

Kevin Quiambao adds another feather to his cap as he earns Rookie of the Year honors in the Korean Basketball League and helps lead his team, the Goyang Sono Skygunners, to the playoffs for the first time

The lawsuit puts the Duke of Sussex in an unaccustomed position as a defendant in the high court

The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story of a friendship between a Muslim and a Hindu Dalit. Martin Scorsese was secretly involved.