Daily Asia briefing

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...

Candace Owens publicly challenged Erika Kirk’s claim that security threats forced her to skip a TPUSA event with JD Vance. Owens said the real reason was low ticket sales, while Kirk maintained her decision was based on...

A Ukrainian unit said on Wednesday that it has carried out more than 100 attacks on the front using ground robots, after President Volodymyr Zelensky recently hailed the capture of a Russian position thanks to this new m...

The White House on Wednesday dismissed as untrue reports that the US had sought to extend a ceasefire with Iran, while confirming that discussions over a second round of in-person negotiations were under way after marath...

US President Donald Trump posted an ⁠apparently AI-generated image of ⁠Jesus embracing him on Wednesday, two ⁠days after he deleted a post that prompted criticism that the Republican president had compared himself to Jes...

Felix “xQc” Lengyel and Imane “Pokimane” Anys clashed online over her “victims” comment while discussing Thomas “Sykkuno” allegations. Pokimane pointed to possible multiple affected people, while xQc demanded clear proof...

A stretch of awkward diplomacy is unfolding in the Indo-Pacific. After India’s 2025 term as the Quad’s rotating chair ended without a leaders’ summit, New Delhi is planning to host a foreign ministers’ meeting that could...

Having invested significant diplomatic capital into ties with Russia in recent years, North Korea now seems to be pivoting back to China. Leader Kim Jong-un said his country places “the greatest value” on improving ties...

Washington’s senior envoys to the United Nations took a victory lap in Senate testimony on Wednesday over the US-inspired cuts and efficiency drive at the multilateral agency, even as they slammed its inability to end th...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said he would not “yield” to pressure to join the Iran war after US President Donald Trump threatened to scrap a UK trade deal. “We’re not going to get dragged into this w...

Hong Kong’s sole legal betting operator had earmarked HK$1 billion (US$127.7 million) and hired 180 people to develop a basketball wagering system, but will now take a financial hit after the government announced this we...

China and Vietnam should stand together against unilateralism and protectionism and jointly counter global challenges, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Vietnam’s top leader on Wednesday, as energy concerns intensify ami...

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...

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.

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

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to H-1B lottery selection rates increased to 'unseen levels' under Trump's new rule, claim immigration firms.

Olympic star Ilona Maher attended a New York Giants party. She did not recognize quarterback Jaxson Dart. Maher asked him about his football team and position. This interaction became a viral sensation. It highlighted Ma...

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

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...

Japan has said it will establish a financial framework worth about US$10 billion to help Asian countries procure energy resources and bolster their stockpiles ‌as Middle East tensions drive prices higher and disrupt supp...

A breakthrough in India’s nuclear power research has been hailed as a defining moment for the country’s energy programme and a step towards self-reliance. Earlier this month, Indian scientists revealed they had achieved...

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The latest Singaporean establishment that the internet has come for with its pitchforks and torches is the Cantonese zi char restaurant, Eat First. The Geylang restaurant recently received a spate of one-star Google revi...

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...

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...

Eileen Gu has once again responded to criticism over representing China, briefly calling it “old news” in an Esquire interview. She earlier reacted to JD Vance with confidence and humor. The 22-year-old also shared plans...

VTuber Ironmouse clarified a viral trampoline video featuring her avatar and CDawgVA, explaining her chronic immune deficiency limits her mobility. The clip, a rare outdoor experience for her, drew criticism. Ironmouse u...

Lionel Messi is facing a lawsuit from Miami company VID over a missed match in 2024. The firm claims it lost over $1 million after Messi did not play against Venezuela despite being fit. The case also involves the Argent...

Kick streamer Braden Clavicular was hospitalized on April 14, 2026, after a suspected overdose during a livestream. Viral clips showed him unresponsive at a club. TMZ confirmed the hospitalization, while Taylor Lorenz re...

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

Newly released video shows a high school principal in Oklahoma tackling and disarming a former student who entered the lobby of the school and began firing a pistol. Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore was shot...

The European Union will remain open to capital from mainland China and Hong Kong even as the bloc pursues a “de-risking” strategy in certain key sectors, its budget chief has said on his first visit to the city. Piotr Se...

Abandoned as a newborn in Kenya, Becky Chaplin's life took a remarkable turn. Now an occupational therapist, she dedicates her skills to improving healthcare in impoverished nations. Her work with Mercy Ships in Sierra L...

The premium ice cream brand Magnum has taken down its Chinese advertisements that visually link its product to women’s feet wearing ballet pumps after they triggered an online backlash. The brand from the Netherlands pos...