Daily Asia briefing

Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.

The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).

Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah exchanged new cross-border fire shortly before a truce was due to take effect

Donald Trump later said he expected Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Aoun to visit the White House "over the next four or five days"; It would be the first time the leaders of Israel and Lebanon have ever met.

Six months into a ceasefire that promised an end to the war and a surge of aid for Gaza, people say recovery hasn't even yet begun.

It was unclear if the agreement between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese government was being honored. Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia, acknowledged the temporary truce but did not say if it would...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Ample supply buffers US cargoes from price shock as Europe, Asia prices surge.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth.

The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.

The U.S. leader praised Pakistan's "really great" Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and powerful army chief Asim Munir for their role in brokering the talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "friend" and said he had held a "very good talk" with the Indian leader.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Eight killed as gas pipeline explodes in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Jeju has the largest haenyeo community in South Korea, but they can also be found in other coastal cities.

Iran can only endure a complete halt of its crude exports for two months before it's forced to curb production, risking long-term damage to its oil fields, experts said.

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has met European Union representatives to discuss opportunities for cooperation, with the chief executive saying both sides highlighted a shared belief in multilateralism amid increasing...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Trump increased H-2B visa quota for his own businesses after 'secret meeting with lobbyists'.

With Iran threatening any ship that dares cross the Strait of Hormuz without its permission, and the US blockade halting Tehran's shadow fleet, traffic at the critical oil choke point has fallen to a near standstill.

Since swooping in to Islamabad to head peace talks with Tehran last weekend, Vance has been "spotted" at local restaurants, bazaars, mosques and tourist destinations across the capital city — with a little help from AI.

Climate disinformation is strategically deployed to reinforce red-tagging narratives, portraying Indigenous resistance to mining, energy, and infrastructure projects as a threat to national security.

"If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy,"Hegsethtold a news conference at the Pentagon.

What is a maritime chokepoint? How does international law govern these waters?

"If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy," said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

At a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday, lawmakers and experts accused China of buying “what they can” and stealing “what they cannot” in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, while warning the Uni...

Chinese researchers have developed a new diamond-copper material that they say can improve the cooling efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres by up to 80 per cent. The functional carbon materials team –...

The U.N. looks for a quick solution to get cargo ships with fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz, to prevent a global food crisis.

The conventional strategy of studying computer science to become a software developer may no longer be sustainable.

ISLAMABAD: Not a single PTI leader arrived at Adiala jail on Thursday to meet incarcerated ex-premier Imran Khan, despite the names of the party’s heavyweights being sent to the prison administration. The Islamabad High...

Timmy is lying in shallow waters near the eastern German town of Wismar and has barely moved for days.

From bloodstream infections to tuberculosis and HIV, Associate Professor Sophia Archuleta has spent nearly two decades diagnosing complex infections – while working to counter misconceptions that can delay testing and tr...

Italy's cities feature "umarells," retired men who observe construction sites with hands clasped behind their backs. These "little men," originating from Bolognese dialect, offer unsolicited advice and engage with worker...

Real Madrid's restart likely to begin immediately with Champions League dreams in tatters and La Liga set for Barcelona.

'They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education, and restoration are nowhere to be found,' says the Pope

Samsung said it would like to prevent unlawful actions such as occupation of production lines.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions.