Daily Asia briefing

April 15, 2026, marks three years since the war in Sudan broke out.

Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won't be easy.

"In the first three months of this year, nearly 700 civilians were reportedly killed in drone strikes," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said in a statement, a day before the three-year anniversary of the start of the...

Pakistan proposes new U.S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress

2 Ships From Iran Ports Slip Past US Blockade, Cross Hormuz: Report

The announcement comes as the US and Iran deliberate on the possibility of another round of talks before the ceasefire expires after the talks in Pakistan broke down.

This means that the Office of the Vice President is required to return the P73.287 million to government coffers

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government freezes automatic renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel.

An official briefed on Israel's strategy for the talks described Tuesday's meeting as "preparatory" and aimed at laying out a framework for future negotiations.

Ramil Madriaga, the alleged former bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, testifies at the House justice committee hearing on the impeachment complaints against Duterte

US President Donald Trump uploaded an image which showed him dressed in a white robe and placing a glowing hand on the forehead of a man lying in a hospital bed.

The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he'll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.

The US said on Monday that unauthorised vessels entering or leaving the blockade would face "interception, diversion, and capture".

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 one-month extension will give taxpayers more time to file their income tax return without incurring penalties and surcharges

The request centers on concerns that some global funds may have been linked to projects now under investigation for alleged irregularities

Saudi Arabia has managed to get its oil exports up by piping its crude across the desert to the Red Sea, while Iran's Hormuz blockade persisted. Riyadh is worried those supplies would be at risk if the Red Sea's exit rou...

Here's a list of government-accredited gas stations participating in the fuel subsidy program

'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'

'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 —...

Jaume Guardeno sustained serious injuries after collision with a car at the end of a Volta a Catalunya cycling race.

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

Jailed Senegal fans await judge's reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.

From photo dumps to mundane but memorable posts, this phone was made to turn life's moments unforgettable

A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.

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

UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.

Eric Swalwell is resigning from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. And, Trump is feuding with Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime for opposing the war.

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

An inquiry found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation.

After engaging students at MSU–Tawi-Tawi, the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme

The Palace and the Malacañang Press Corps have dismissed persistent claims circulating online about Marcos’ health; the President remains active and publicly visible