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.

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.

The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

The gunman, who was also killed, arrived at the school with five firearms and seven magazines belonging to his father

Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.

WADA is targeting India's performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world's biggest.

'Our legal counsel is working with the designated authorities in finding a solution,' the hip-hop artist's label Urban Department says

The new list allows full foreign ownership in telecommunications operations, subject to reciprocity requirements, or whether the foreign country allows Filipinos to own telecommunications firms there

Elon Musk's staff seeks price quotes and delivery times for an array of chipmaking gear, contacting makers of photomasks, substrates, etchers, depositors, cleaning devices, testers, and other tools.

Massive fuel price hikes are hurting ordinary Filipinos, small businesses, and various industries

The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

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?

Many habal-habal drivers in Cebu waste hours lining up to get a voter’s certificate, a requirement for cash subsidies amid the oil crisis

Surging fuel prices and economic turmoil compound the impact of Sudan’s ongoing electricity crisis.

A new report says unstable bilateral relations between Manila and Beijing, restrictions on foreign investment access, and complicated permitting processes hinder renewable energy in the Philippines

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.

In the clip, a minion version of Trump is seen floating on a wooden plank beside an American flag. "I'm going to count to three. When I open my eyes, the strait must be open," the character says.

Final convoy of US soldiers and equipment departs Qasrak air base in the northeastern governorate of Hasakah.

At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a separate school shooting on Wednesday.

Arroyo has denied the claim, reaffirming her confidence in Dy’s leadership of the House of Representatives and stressing that their political relationship, which dates back to his late father, remains intact

The evolution of Sino-Japanese relations has rarely followed a linear path – but it has always remained within clear guardrails, even during times of tension.

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

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision.

Article VII, Section 12 of the 1987 Constitution requires the president to inform the public of his/her health in case of serious illness – but it's not that simple to invoke this law

Rights groups accuse Iran of using the death penalty as a tool of repression to instil fear among the prople amid war against Israel and the US.

Malacañang sees no need to release Marcos’ health records amid a deluge of claims and rumors over his state of health — or that he’d already passed