Daily Asia briefing

Iran War: The officials are reviewing potential dates and locations, contingent on the progress of ongoing talks with Iran and regional mediators in the coming days.

Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

More than just a ranking, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants celebrates the region’s diverse dining scene and allows the people behind them to let their hair down.

Panel details incidents of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.

US and Israel’s war on Iran dented sales growth at world’s biggest luxury group.

North Korea conducted another test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.

Vice President JD Vance sought a 20-year suspension in weekend negotiations, which ended without an agreement a day before the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. President Trump rejected the Iranian of...

Better skin can now come from your foundation.

Doctors say that the quiet version is worse. Find out why and just how accurate is your Apple or Samsung watch at monitoring sleep apnoea.

A senior State Department ​official, Kevin Kim, ‌has been serving as acting ambassador since last October

Naim Qassem says planned talks in Washington, DC, are a ploy to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.

Indonesia is facing mounting pressure to reconsider its membership in the US-led Board of Peace (BoP), but leaving comes with risks, analysts say.

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin cites the unpredictability of US President Donald Trump and other parties involved in the Middle East conflict

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to US crude futures fall over $1 as traders weigh supply risks.

The US drive to reduce reliance on China for rare earths and critical minerals will take more than fixing resource and processing gaps, experts say, noting that the decisive factor would be talent. Eroding industrial kno...

A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Katy Perry responds to sexual assault claims by Ruby Rose: 'History of making allegations...'.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Sheriff sues Sunny Naqvi for $1 million over 'false story' of being detained by ICE; claims she was with ex-boyfriend.

US President Donald Trump previously said that the price of oil and gasoline may remain high until November's midterm elections.

IEA Executive Director Birol said earlier that the conflict had triggered the worst global energy disruption ever, with more than 80 ‌oil and gas facilities across West Asia damaged to date.

Blue Origin has successfully extracted oxygen from Moon-like soil in lab tests, a significant step for sustained lunar presence. This molten regolith electrolysis technique could drastically cut reliance on Earth supplie...

Hundreds of houses were affected in Indonesia's West Java due to flooding from heavy rainfall.

The European Union on Monday launched ⁠the critical minerals ⁠section of its energy and materials ⁠procurement platform, which aims to give more power to regional buyers and cut dependence on dominant producer China by a...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday said that the upper parts of the country were expected to receive rain and thunderstorms from April 16 to 19. In a press release, the PMD said a westerly wave was li...

Eric Swalwell's troubles escalated rapidly over the weekend as reports in the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN detailed allegations from four women

US congressman Eric Swalwell said on Monday he will resign from the House of Representatives, bowing to pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to leave Congress or face expulsion following sexual misconduct allegat...

UN Secretary-General is calling on ‘all parties’ to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Elfilea is an indie VTuber who recently became part of a controversy involving Thomas Sykkuno after claims shared by Mal Hemomal. Known for her casual streams and cosplay background, she said she felt hurt after years of...

Elfilea is an indie VTuber who recently became part of a controversy involving Thomas Sykkuno after claims shared by Mal Hemomal. Known for her casual streams and cosplay background, she said she felt hurt after years of...

After years of speculation, New York Times reporter John Carreyrou explains why he thinks he identified the true founder of Bitcoin.

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The Brazilian government has dismissed the head of its labour inspection authority, days after his office added Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to a registry of employers found to have subjected workers to conditions...

Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration on Monday calling on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of thousands of US bombs to Israel. Led by the anti-...

Cement company Lafarge and eight of its ex-employees were found guilty of financing ISIL in a French court.

Brazilian media reports that Alexandre Ramagem fled the country after being convicted for involvement in coup plot.

"There's nothing to apologise for. He's wrong," Trump told reporters, a day after a social media post and comments slamming the US-born pope.