Daily Asia briefing

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.

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

SEOUL, April 14 - 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 Tue...

The US is facing a fluoride shortage due to a drop in supplies from Israel as workers are called into military service during the Middle East conflict.

Several European countries have said they are willing to help in the strait, but only if there is a durable ​end to hostilities and an agreement with Iran that their ships will not be attacked.

Following talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad over the weekend, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that “full efforts” were ongoing to resolve the conflict. “Today, the ceasefire still stands....

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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.

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

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Trading Day: US stocks gain, dollar dips on hopes for Iran war negotiations.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to ATP roundup: Jack Draper forced to retire from Barcelona opener.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Brazil coach says Neymar still has time to make World Cup squad.

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

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Exclusive-HSBC hires ICBC Standard Bank trader to lead global metals trading, sources say.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Analysis:AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks.

ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three agencies, on Monday affirmed Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) at “B-” with a “stable outlook”. “Pakistan’s rating affirmation reflec...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to US stocks retreat as oil prices shoot higher.

The forecast stoked concerns over farm output and growth in Asia’s third-largest economy.

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

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...

Despite its vast reserves of coal, gas, nickel and palm oil, Indonesia imports large volumes of crude, petrol, diesel and LPG.

The animal was believed to be a solitary bull and was not moving with a herd.

• Govt mulls diversion from households, CNG and fertiliser• Minister warns unless additional gas diverted, tariffs may rise sharply or result in massive loadshedding ISLAMABAD: Domestic natural gas supply to the power se...

Power companies continued to report unplanned outages, while some roads remained closed.

In a society that values preparedness and responsibility, death literacy deserves a place alongside financial and health literacy, say Singapore Hospice Council’s Sim Bee Hia and Dr Norhisham bin Main.

ISLAMABAD/DUBAI/WASHINGTON April 13 - After a sleepless and at times tense night in Islamabad, Iranian and U.S. officials ended their highest-level talks in decades https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ without a breakthro...

GILGIT: Three cops were martyred and five others were injured on Monday after unknown assailants opened fire on a police vehicle in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district, local and hospital officials said. The police team w...

They are also calling for the “safe” and “unimpeded” passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Due to high demand, Daniel Caesar has announced a second Singapore show on May 17. Tickets for the newly-added show will go live on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 10am on Ticketmaster.

On Saturday (Apr 11), Twice member Momo took to fan platform Bubble to share that she had recently undergone a tooth extraction and asked fans for their understanding if she appeared "really swollen".

LAHORE: Widespread labour rights violations have been found in the textile recycling industry, which is being promoted by major fast fashion brands as a pillar of sustainability. A recent study conducted by the Labour Ed...