Daily Asia briefing

On the third leg of his Africa tour, Leo urges Angola to move beyond "divisions" created by its war-scarred past.

The US-Israel war on Iran nears two months. We break down some of the frequently used terminology in this war.

Follow our pre-match build-up, team news, and live text commentary stream as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad.

After briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has again closed the vital economic waterway, saying it will restrict ships from passing through as long as the U.S. continues its blockade.

The humans were left far behind as smartphone maker Honor's humanoid robot shattered the men's world record in China.

Defence deal is the latest example of deepening ties between Canberra and Tokyo amid shared concerns over China's rise.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a robust endorsement of Israel, characterising the nation as a premier strategic partner during periods of heightened regional instability

Tehran is 'fully prepared' for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf.

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

During the meeting, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj discussed ways to promote mutual harmony, understanding, and inclusivity among the Sikh community and other communities resi...

Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.

The winning robot, developed by Chinese smartphone brand Honor, finished the race in 50 ⁠minutes and 26 seconds, several minutes faster than the half-marathon world record set by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon la...

Cash-strapped Yemenis face rising frustration as exchange firms limit currency conversion amid ongoing liquidity crisis.

2026 Spotify RADAR artist Elhé started out as a dancer before making his foray into music — and instead of choosing one passion over the other, he proudly wears both hats at the same time

Making tablea may seem deceptively simple, but its presence in Filipino households runs deep

The price rollback for gasoline is P3.41 per liter and P2 per liter for kerosene

Kyiv's Unmanned Systems Forces claimed that daily oil shipments through key Russian ports have fallen by around 8,80,000 barrels.

An insider source discloses subcontracting operations and how DPWH inspectors just choose to look away. The DPWH and an implicated subcontractor issue denials that are, however, substantiated by documents.

The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. It suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands.

Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

Sabah fire displaces 445 people as relief efforts focus on safety and immediate aid for victims in affected areas.

The dueling blockades have complicated Pakistani-led mediation attempts and raised questions about whether the two-week truce can be extended.

Police said that a sample from one of the 190-gram jars of "Carrots and Potatoes" baby food reported by a customer had tested positive for rat poison.

Gabe Norwood made his mark as one of the finest defensive players in PBA history and one of Gilas Pilipinas' most important figures ever, but those who know him best commend him for his upstanding character and affable p...

Hundreds of far-right “Britain First” supporters marched in the streets of Manchester to celebrate Saint George.

Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.

Few know England men's national rugby union team standout Marcus Smith is half-Filipino, yet in the quiet rituals before kickoff and in the way he carries himself, his roots are unmistakable

When a letter's sender's friend needs help with addiction, but feels the cause of that addiction is the family dynamic, how can healing proceed?

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.