Daily Asia briefing

DUBAI, April 14 - The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's place in history. More than six weeks into the conflict, he has been unable...

April 14 - A Russian missile strike on Tuesday killed at least five civilians in Ukraine's southeast city of Dnipro, and injured over two dozen more, Ukrainian officials said.

The government has agreed to increase its 10 per cent biodiesel mandate to a 15 per cent biodiesel blend.

It aims to raise awareness about marine debris through this initiative.

Laughing gas, which is used as a propellant or sedative, is often abused to induce euphoria.

Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to US military support for its ally. Demonstrators included the an...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday called on the business community to bring back “20-30 per cent” of their wealth to Pakistan ahead of the upcoming budget. Speaking at a ceremony at the Federation House in Karach...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Mansell says he has "total sympathy' with Verstappen on current F1.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Amazon signs $11.57 billion deal for satellite firm Globalstar to challenge Musk's Starlink.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to UEFA dismisses Barca's complaint over refereeing during Atletico defeat.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to US stocks climb as market bets Middle East war is ending.

PARIS, April 14 - Discussion led by Britain and France of steps to open the Strait of Hormuz will include possible financial sanctions on Iran if it keeps the waterway blocked, and steps to work with industry to resume s...

ISLAMABAD: Amid fuel constraints, the government on Tuesday formally announced more than two hours of daily loadshedding “during peak hours” to prevent a sharp increase in electricity tariffs. “The government has decided...

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

Asha Bhosle, who died on April 12, gave the glamorous girls in films sass but also preserved their dignity.

Passengers are also not allowed to charge power banks from in-flight outlets.

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.

• Households hit hard by outages as residents rush to eateries and LPG shops• Muttahida, PTI slam SSGC for failing to ensure supply during scheduled hours• Gas utility denies disruption, claims proper gas supply ensured...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to HSBC chair says Middle East peace deal needed to restore global energy flows.

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...

ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, the sisters of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan on Tuesday managed to make their way to Adiala jail but were still denied a meeting with their brother. The sisters were not a...

“I can stand now but I can’t control the leg,” he said in an interview posted on Instagram.

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 Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday barred Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani from participating in the next two editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a statement, the cricket board said that after a th...

The 68-year-old assumed the presidency while retaining his role as Communist Party chief – a dual mandate analysts say could bolster Vietnam’s global ambitions.

MUMBAI, April 14 - At Indian startup Pronto's training hub, women hone their chopping and mopping skills while learning how to send SOS signals if they feel unsafe inside customers' homes. They are set to join India's ne...

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

Hui and Evergrande also face charges of illegally extending loans, fraudulently issuing securities and bribery, says a Shenzhen court.

Indonesia has recorded over 16,000 confirmed measles cases since the start of 2026.