Daily Asia briefing

US stocks hit record highs after strong earnings, but oil prices rose over the Iran war, despite US President Donald Trump extending the ceasefire.

KARACHI: Interpol has issued a red notice for a fugitive Lyari gangster, Wasiullah Lakho, who is reportedly hiding abroad and wanted by Karachi police, South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza told Dawn on Wed...

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Wednesday that the Islamic republic appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to end the Middle East war, without commenting on a ceasefire extension announced by the United...

Islamabad’s Red Zone remained sealed to the general public on Wednesday, but other routes in the twin cities, sealed earlier for the security of foreign delegations visiting the capital, were opened to the public, easing...

Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any US interference in the waterway would cross a “red line,” after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire.

ISLAMABAD: In an apparent push to modernise border control and cut wait time for travellers, Pakistan appears to be moving towards a “one-window” airport clearance system using e-gates and smart scanners, with a joint st...

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

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.

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 .

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Tesla's Musk says company plans to use Intel's 14A process for Terafab.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Motta saves four as Lazio beat Atalanta on penalties to reach Coppa Italia final.

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.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to ServiceNow's quarterly subscription revenue growth hit by Middle East conflict, shares fall.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to IBM tops quarterly estimates on hybrid cloud growth.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Gaming industry could unlock $22 billion in profits on AI-driven cost cuts, says Morgan Stanley.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Traders place $430 million bet on lower oil price before Trump ceasefire extension.

HANOI/SEOUL, April 22 - Vietnam and South Korea's leaders agreed to boost cooperation in nuclear energy and high-tech at a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday, as the two countries seek to strengthen supply chains amid global...

ISLAMABAD: Amid public outcry over expensive power and excessive loadshedding, the government on Wednesday announced that it had unearthed expensive power purchases by distribution companies (Discos) outside the national...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Exxon eyes sale of Hong Kong gas stations, sources say.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Japex aims to quadruple oil and gas output in 10 years, eyes US expansion.

The decontaminated soil has been dubbed “reconstruction and revitalisation soil”.

Waste, vegetable oils and animal fats will be turned into 20 million litres of renewable diesel a year.

Open-air classes are also not allowed to be conducted in schools.

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.

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.

Travel website Booking.com is being investigated by Italy's competition watchdog over claims it boosts visibility for hotels paying higher commission.

Tay shared an intimate video and photo of a woman without her consent to a Telegram group chat with over 240 members.

China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its manned space programme, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday. Both will travel to China for training, and one will participate in a flight mission...

It involves people sitting cross-legged with a pole between their legs and trying to free themselves.

A worker from the zoo told local reporters that the floor-to-ceiling windows in all rooms are bulletproof and blast-resistant.

Some acts of violence were also perpetrated against protesters under the age of 18, the report found, including alleged sexual abuse against minor female protesters by law enforcers.