Daily Asia briefing

President Trump said that a U.S. Navy destroyer had fired on an Iran-flagged vessel that was trying to evade a blockade. He also said an American delegation was heading to Pakistan for more peace talks, but an Iranian of...

Iran said Monday that no decision has yet been made whether to attend the second round of peace talks with the United States in Pakistan as the clerical regime accused Washington of violating the ceasefire by seizing its...

Russia said on Monday it had arrested a German woman found with a home-made bomb in her backpack in what it alleged was a Ukrainian-hatched plot to blow up a security services facility in the south. Russia has arrested d...

Iran has hardened its stance on US talks, stating negotiations will not occur "at any cost." This comes as the US threatens severe action if a deal isn't reached. Tehran emphasizes that diplomacy is linked to military po...

Pakistan and Egypt concluded a two-week-long military exercise focused on counter-terrorism, the military’s media wing said on Monday. In a press release, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the “Pakistan-Egy...

Iran accuses U.S. of ceasefire breach, vows to 'soon respond' after U.S. destroyer hits cargo ship

Mr. Bolojan's coalition government of four pro-European parties came together 10 months ago ‌after a polarizing presidential election in an attempt to keep the surging far right from power but they have constantly clashe...

The Strait of Hormuz should remain open, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a phone call with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, China’s state broadcaster said. More to follow...

PRAGUE, April 20 - The Czech government will not make a government plane available for the Senate chief's planned trip to Taiwan and wants a more pragmatic foreign policy that does not damage business ties with China, Pr...

U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi discussed security arrangements for the planned second round of Islamabad Talks with the United States’ ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, in the capital on Monday. President Donald Tru...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.

The two countries’ goal was to double bilateral trade to $63.6 billion by 2030.

Dubai is transforming public parks into "Work from Park" spaces, offering nature-based work environments for professionals, freelancers, and small businesses. This initiative, supported by Group AMANA and Letswork, aims...

With a third of Paragon’s lettable floor space for office and medical tenants, the mall is a more resilient asset compared with other retail offerings, said property experts.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday engaged the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank as transaction adviser for inducting private investors in the installation of 10 million smart meters across all electri...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to UK: Royal Academy of Music faces backlash over ban on private school students in new scheme.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Banks in close contact with European regulator on Anthropic's Mythos, banker says.

In a lakeside village in Kisumu County, women were forbidden from fishing. Until Rhoda Ongoche Akech defied the stigma.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade.

A decade after Mohammed bin Salman unveiled his “Vision 2030” program to transform the country’s economy, the kingdom is facing financial strains and reassessing its trajectory.

For many Pakistanis, energy security is no longer just the responsibility of the state and is increasingly tied to generating power independently.

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Oil prices rise 6% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse.

Hong Kong authorities have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven flood forecasting and alert system capable of three-dimensional simulations, aimed at enabling more timely pre-emptive measures and emergency re...

Ken, 38, a bartender at the Abaco Inn in Elbow Cay in the Bahamas, said the Hookers spent the early evening hours of April 3 lounging poolside and sipping rum and Cokes.

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

If the conditions persist, there is an imminent risk of large-scale telecom network shutdowns.

The government's decision not to proceed with the proposal shows the constraints on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's digital push as India courts firms to expand its role as a global smartphone hub

A secondary teacher has been dubbed “China’s Superdad” for adopting nearly 300 parentless children over the past three decades. Bai Jian, 52, is a physical education (PE) teacher at Anshan No 2 Middle School, Liaoning pr...

It must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement immediately over Israeli violations of the human rights clause.

Alex Eala owns a low career-win percentage on clay, but she hopes for a reversal of fortune in the Madrid Open, where she will face a qualifier in the opening round

'To show proof of life (and health), Marcos jogged and did jumping jacks in Malacañang last week.... In another public event, Marcos lifted a sack of rice to show that… he can.'

The DENR urges residents in Metro Cebu to stay indoors, avoid outdoor activities, and wear an N95 or KN95 mask when traveling outside

Only 'name withheld' was indicated when the Professional Regulation Commission released the Physicians Licensure Examination results on April 8, prompting speculations from the public

PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 901 out of 2,124 passed the April 2026 Licensure Examination for Midwives