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.

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

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.

Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.

Two Palestinians were killed in separate strikes in southern Gaza on Monday, according to officials at Nasser hospital.

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.

The incoming president faces serious security issues in the north of the country and challenges to living standards.

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was “holding” and that efforts were under way to reach an agreement

Peter Magyar’s win may reverse hard-right domestic and foreign policies

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

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

Today’s headlines: Philippines’ oil supply, Donald Trump, West Philippine Sea

India will reduce tariffs on Omani products such as dates, marbles and petrochemical items, under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

The family real estate business is undergoing the fastest overseas expansion since its founding a century ago, each deal potentially shaping everything from tariffs to military aid.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says this will cut the price of one LPG tank by around P37 and P5.65 on the per-liter price of kerosene

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.

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

The one-month exemption permitted the sale of Iranian oil already in transit, aimed at easing global supply disruptions and containing prices

Any US blockade is likely to inflict economic damage on Tehran, which would ultimately undermine its ability to continue fighting over the long term by denying it the ability to export oil and earn revenue.

If the Philippines suspends its coal moratorium, it will follow other countries turning to coal for energy security

The Philippine Tax Whiz provides guidance on the fiscal incentives available to the natural gas industry under Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 2-2026, in line with the broader policy direction of promoting energy security a...

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

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

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

Trump draws criticism from church leaders and conservatives over AI-Jesus image and pope remarks.

The Instagram-owner's global net ad revenues are expected to reach $243.46 billion in 2026, ahead of Google's projected $239.54 billion, the market research firm said.

World watching to see which way Hungary will head once Viktor Orban's 'illiberal' regime ends its 16-year reign.

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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.

The number of executions represented an increase of 6% on the 975 people Iran put to death in 2024, and also included 48 women, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty (ECP...

MANILA, Philippines – Suspended lawmaker Kiko Barzaga surrendered to police authorities on Monday, April 13, after a court issued an