Daily Asia briefing

Iran secretly got its hands on a Chinese spy satellite to target American bases in the Middle East during the war, leaked military documents revealed.

Once a millennial wardrobe staple, the classic denim trucker is reappearing on runways, in celebrity street style and at airports – with fresh silhouettes ranging from oversized to cropped.

Investors placed a US$950 million bet on oil prices just hours before the US and Iran announced a ceasefire last week.

US military leaders painted a picture of Chinese military threats, spanning Taiwan and space, as they briefed Congress on the military readiness for the financial year 2027 on Wednesday. The People’s Liberation Army’s (P...

The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia before a possible second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks; U.S. says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade

The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing optimism that talks could yield an agreement.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Japan finance chief says agreed with US to intensify FX communication.

The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran, according to the Iranian media

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Grateful Arteta says Champions League semifinal place is a big boost for Arsenal.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Bayern showed belief in brave comeback win over Real, Kompany says.

Jamie Murray has retired from professional tennis at 40, concluding a distinguished doubles career spanning over three decades. A former world No. 1, he won seven Grand Slam titles, 34 ATP trophies and played a key role...

A US jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, violating federal and state antitrust laws, according to California’s attorney general. A verdict tha...

Many commuters say they are already starting their day before sunrise.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Discontinue transit to Iran', Trump shares US Navy video announcing Hormuz blockade.

LONDON, April 15 - The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion people within the next four yea...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Chevron executive asks Americans to drive less amid Iran war.

Floating hospital Silk Road Ark’s 220-day goodwill humanitarian mission ends with Port Moresby port call

But the green tech sector is getting a lift as the energy crisis hastens a pivot towards renewables.

Since January, the Trump administration has blocked foreign oil to Cuba. Will the island's cigars survive the crisis?

The refinery can process up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day.

The sanctioned Chinese oil tanker that appeared to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US blockade was implemented had been stopped and forced to dock in Iran, new tracking data shows.

By the end of 2026, climatologists expect the emergence of El Nino, which may contribute to a rise in global temperatures. While some areas could be flooded with increased rain, others might battle drought and heightened...

In an episode of the online talk show Salon Drip, which aired on Tuesday (Apr 14), South Korean actress Gong Seung-yeon shared how she used to fight with her younger sisters – one of whom is Twice member Jeongyeon.

Futu Securities is the latest non-food and beverage retailer to sell coffee and other drinks in one of its outlets in Hong Kong as the online stock brokerage adapts to its clients’ lifestyle, according to a spokesman. Fu...

Iran is using the cease-fire to dig out its underground missile bases that were buried by US-Israeli airstrikes, according to recent satellite images.

China’s largest artificial intelligence computing cluster for scientific research entered operation on Tuesday, doubling its number of domestically made AI accelerator chips in just two months, according to state broadca...

Lawyers say negative reviews based on opinion are protected, but false statements – even from those who never visited – could carry legal consequences.

Syrian Kurds ran their own region for 12 years after breaking away from Assad control. Now they are forced to give up autonomy. NPR visited the changing region.

‘Minors violating curfew hours’ is the violation with the highest number, followed closely by ‘drinking and smoking in public places’

In this Makan Kakis series, Mediacorp GOLD 905’s Denise Tan explores a popular stretch of kiosks featuring 50-year-old heritage yong tau foo at Foon Yew Laksa, and Siti Sweet Banana Enterprise's sambal-dipped pisang gore...

A 14-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed nine people at a Turkish middle school, the second school shooting in Turkey in just two days.

Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear programme.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Nirav lodges application with European human rights court to prevent removal to India.

Marwan Barghouti's son is challenging human rights groups to do more to stop Israel’s abuse of Palestinian prisoners.