Daily Asia briefing

Iran Guards say 'seized' two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz; Iran says it has yet to decide whether to join a new round of talks with the U.S.

It was the latest violence in Africa's most populous country, which has long been battling a complex security crisis.

Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.

US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan will leave office “immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, without providing an explanation for the sudden exit. Phelan’s departure follows the removal of top US Army officer...

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in ‌Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednes...

Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump spokeswoman said the president did not view those actions as violating the cease-fire.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Nvidia supplier SK Hynix's Q1 profit rises five-fold, meets forecasts.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Nvidia supplier SK Hynix Q1 profit rises more than five-fold, meets forecasts.

The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Intel lands key first customer for chip '14A' chip tech with Tesla's Terafab project, Musk says .

The most revealing fact about Hong Kong’s stablecoin launch is not that licences were issued. It is who got them, and who did not. By handing the first approvals to HSBC and the Standard Chartered-led joint venture Ancho...

The heritage sportswear label is returning to mainland China in a big way, aiming to tap into rising demand for fitness, gym culture and performance fashion.

Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.

Few people have heard of Huangyan, a booming industrial district of Taizhou, a city in eastern China’s Zhejiang province. Yet without it, many cars would likely be heavier, more expensive and less energy efficient, while...

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

Finland is nearing the activation of a groundbreaking underground repository for highly radioactive nuclear waste, designed for permanent storage over tens of thousands of years. This facility, built deep beneath Olkiluo...

A chemical gas reaction occurred at the plant involving nitric acid and another substance, an official said

Diplomats said the definitive sign-off should come by Thursday (April 23, 2026) as Budapest waits for Russian oil to arrive through the Druzhba pipeline after Kyiv said operations had restarted

On the tourist-packed ⁠Rock of Gibraltar, one of the most common sights is monkeys ⁠begging for food – and sometimes stealing sweet and salty snacks from unsuspecting visitors. Scientists now have documented an unusual b...

“Coast Guard aircrews continue to search for the five missing crewmen and an orange 12-person life raft in the vicinity of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,” the news release said.

Resumption of oil deliveries enables Hungary to lift veto, with EU's 27 members now on track to formally approve loan.

The farm was said to be the area’s rebound from severe flooding, but it's not fully operational, analysts say.

Fashion and sports come together for some of the most aesthetic footwear combinations yet again – here are the exciting pair-ups to snap up in 2026.

Entrepreneur Justin Sun filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing a Trump family-backed cryptocurrency platform of fraud and alleging he was blocked from withdrawing his assets. In a San Francisco federal court filing review...

The US visa system rolls out the “red carpet” for spies and aids China’s alleged efforts to steal American innovation, senators charged at a congressional hearing on Wednesday, as Washington and Beijing intensify competi...

Although circumstances may render a crime "impossible" to commit, a conviction can still happen for the attempt, lawyers say.

There are difficult questions about what appropriate and value-based care looks like, especially for frail older patients, say three doctors from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Some London landlords are reportedly advertising 'Muslim-only' rental listings on Facebook and other platforms, allegedly violating Britain's Equality Act.

Trump had earlier said on social media that the women's release could work in Iran's favour in negotiations.

President Trump announced Wednesday that Iran will no longer execute eight women after he pleaded Tuesday for their freedom — calling it “very good news” in a social media post.

The International Criminal Court‘s appeals chamber is set to issue its ruling on Wednesday, April 22 (5 pm Philippine time)

The University of the Philippines inches closer to its target of having 60% of UPCAT passers come from public schools

The decision clears the way for a possible trial should the Pre-Trial Chamber decide to confirm Duterte's cases

Golnaz Naraghi, 37, and Venus Hosseininejad, 28, have been out on bail since late March, according to the Iran Human Rights organization in Oslo.