Daily Asia briefing

Iran said it could suspend uranium enrichment for up to five years but the Trump administration insisted on 20 years, officials from both countries said.

Macron faces intense criticism for demanding Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire while Israel accuses France of undermining its efforts against Iran and Hezbollah.

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah's rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.

Days before the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Greenpeace warned that the confinement function of the NSC "could not be fully restored".

Italy Suspends Defence Agreement With Israel, Cites "Current Situation"

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the move aims to 'suppress the truth about their illegal war on Iran'.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Muzarabani given two-year PSL ban after IPL switch.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Deutsche Boerse acquires a $200 million stake in Kraken.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to World champion Jepchirchir to miss London Marathon due to injury.

President Xi Jinping vowed Beijing would play a “constructive role” in promoting peace in the Middle East.

A statutory advisory body in Hong Kong will be given new powers as early as June to investigate government department heads over “serious, widespread or systemic” problems, as part of a broader push to institutionalise o...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Swiatek banks on Nadal's former coach to reignite her season.

The four pieces of art are worth close to RM800,000 (S$258,000).

Diamond-studded necklaces, golden pectorals and ceremonial smallswords are among about 200 jewellery and decorative pieces, covering 4,000 years of history across five continents, to be showcased in Hong Kong from Wednes...

The Awit Museum promises to be the 'premier destination for all OPM fans' as it hosts seasonal exhibits and live artist performances, to name a few

Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.

The UAE has significantly expanded its Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040 to boost Emirati employment in the private sector. Key changes include removing the cap on child allowances, offering targeted salary...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Mark Carney clinches decisive mandate as Trump’s rhetoric rallies Canadian voters.

'The astronauts captivated the rest of us who are back here on Earth dealing with our wars, our inflation, and our insecurities from our fossil fuel dependence'

China buys about 90% of Iran's crude exports, while India recently received its first Iranian oil and gas shipments.

The Philippines has about 50 days’ worth of petroleum supply.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Philippines seeks extension from US on waiver to buy Russian oil.

'This contractual provision embedded in First Gen Corporation’s partnership with Razon's Prime Infra emerges as a defining fault line in the escalating Lopez family dispute,' says Rappler's business columnist Val Villanu...

A Middle East ceasefire may temporarily relieve prices, but it doesn’t change the system producing the shock. The Philippines remains exposed — through import dependence, currency vulnerability, and fiscal constraints —...

ISLAMABAD: Two policemen were injured as the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) anti-encroachment operation in the capital’s Noorpur Shahan area was met with strong protest from residents. As the anti-encroachment dri...

“He was an extremely friendly, curious and smart boy," said an independent rescuer.

The assailant, a 19-year-old former student, later took his own life as ⁠police attempted to apprehend him

Police in San Francisco, a hub for tech development, said they had responded after reports that someone had tried to set fire to a gate at the sprawling home

The anxiety is well-founded. More and more companies are directly citing AI in announcing job cuts

While there is some concern within Pakistan over the fallout of the failed peace talks in Islamabad, by and large, the regime, for now, is revelling in its fifteen minutes of fame. But it might not last long.

The number of non-local students admitted to Hong Kong’s public universities with Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) qualifications has risen fivefold in four years, according to the Education Bureau. By comparison, th...

Among the countries surveyed, support for the ban is highest in Malaysia, India and France.

A Japanese court on Tuesday sentenced a former teacher to two years in prison for taking indecent images of pupils and sharing them on social media, making him the first among members of an alleged teachers’ voyeurism ri...

Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates, whose hospitality industry has been hit hard by the war with Iran, are facing furloughs, pay cuts and even repatriation.

Israel’s ambassador to Japan and the Simon Wiesenthal Centre have condemned a Japanese political commentator over remarks he made on a morning news programme that were widely criticised as suggesting Jared Kushner should...

Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.