Daily Asia briefing

Even with ceasefire or peace deals in place like in Gaza and Iran, many dynamics of war continue. Global attention should not move on, says this Middle East researcher from the University of Melbourne.

BEIRUT, April 17 - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed to by his country should be transformed into \"permanent agreements,\" without saying whether he was referring to a prospective pea...

LONDON, April 17 - The threat posed by mines in parts of the Strait of Hormuz is not fully understood and avoidance of the area by ships should be considered, a U.S. navy advisory said on Friday.

China's President Xi Jinping has broken a six-week silence about the war in Iran, vowing to take a "constructive" role in efforts to end the conflict. Beijing is wary of being drawn into a war it took no part in, and fac...

The air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the United States last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, three sources told Re...

MOSCOW, April 17 - The Kremlin said on Friday that European countries were becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine, referencing a warning from Russia's Defence Ministry about drone production sites across the contin...

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, from northern-styled beef pho to decadent egg coffee, sticky rice and mung bean for breakfast, hidden architectural grand dames and the latest luxury hotel to call it home.

A decade after her National Kitchen first opened, the doyenne of Singapore’s heritage food and her daughter Tay Su-Lyn talk about how they hope their restaurants are shaping and mirroring our collective memories of food.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Coventry promoted to Premier League after 25-year absence.

Lebanon’s president said the country is entering a “new phase” after a ceasefire with Israel, aiming for lasting agreements and stronger state control.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Inter edge closer to title with 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says.

The fitness race has seen massive growth in recent years. What is driving its popularity?

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Japan says recent yen moves driven by speculative trade.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud.

Or will its role remain as just a supplier of raw materials?

WASHINGTON, April 17 - The U.S. is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access amid disruptions in food trade supply chains caused by the w...

MOSCOW, April 17 - Ukrainian drone attacks in recent months are having a significant impact on the Russian nitrogen fertiliser industry, billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, founder of fertiliser producer EuroChem, told repor...

An ASEAN emergency petroleum sharing pact has never been activated and analysts say challenges remain.

Singapore has plans to make mental health services more accessible to all, but challenges abound. For example, expanding the pipeline of trained professionals is bottlenecked by limited clinical placements and supervisio...

Hydropower output was 48 per cent lower this week than the same period a year ago.

Former European colonial powers have been moving to return some artworks obtained during their imperial conquests - but France is hindered by its current legislation, which requires every item in the national collection...

• Duration nearly three times more than what was announced earlier• Minister cites LNG import disruption, Middle East crisis as key factors• Shortfall estimated at 3,400MW• Demand spikes from 9,000MW to 20,000MW in days•...

Newcastle University’s Master of Science in Energy Management (Renewable Enterprise), offered in partnership with Ngee Ann Academy, prepares graduates and professionals for leading roles in renewables, sustainability and...

As the capabilities of frontier AI models advance, gaining access to the technology could become critically important, says Richard Waters for the Financial Times.

Potential problems range from users being misled to the erosion of trust in tech or the larger society.

Irish crime figure Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai over alleged involvement in organised criminal activity, according to Irish media reports.

France and the UK said they would lead a defensive mission to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as conditions allow."

DUBAI, April 17 - All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a senior Iranian official told Reuters, adding that unfreezing Iran...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday it is investigating Cricket Canada over allegations of match corruption, including the team’s loss to New Zealand at the recent T20 World Cup hosted by India and Sri...

Two women have been appointed to the court’s panel of Hakams, which has traditionally comprised only men.