Daily Asia briefing

The announcement came as US and Filipino troops began their annual Balikatan military exercises.

TOKYO, April 24 - Two forest fires continued to spread toward residential areas in a northern Japanese town on Friday, prompting authorities to expand evacuation orders to more than 3,000 people, with the blazes still un...

Security forces killed 22 terrorists in a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber District, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the ISPR, on April 21 (Tuesd...

The official announcement cites the need to “end armed terrorism” for the 90-day emergency period.

A surge in fossil fuel prices threatens to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.

SEOUL, April 24 - South Korea's national security adviser said on Thursday the U.S. alliance was not in crisis despite recent friction, though he acknowledged that current strains with Washington required careful managem...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to South Korea arrests man for spreading AI-generated image of escaped wolf.

MOSCOW, April 24 - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that restrictions on hydrocarbons in new EU sanctions against Russia would have dire consequences given the current global shortage o...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show.

LONDON, April 24 - The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday after an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing the U.S. position on the F...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a phone call, exchanged views on the US-Iran ceasefire and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Foreign Office (FO...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a phone call, exchanged views on the US-Iran ceasefire and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Foreign Office (FO...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks.

Drink-driving, MACC scandal: Malaysia's justice system bending to public pressure or finally getting serious?

Pakistan repaid the $3.45 billion deposit to the United Arab Emirates, the State Bank of Pakistan confirmed on Friday. The central bank said the $1bn deposit was repaid to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development on April 23 a...

The revamp will include "floating gardens" and more experiential options for shoppers, according to CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s (CICT) latest business update.

Markets are deserted and weekend commuters are stuck with no service at bus terminals.

China is embarking on a national project to embed AI systems into almost every corner of the economy.

LONDON, April 24 - Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed, after Iran seized two container ships this week a...

Any continued reliance by Southeast Asia on Russia for energy risks increasing Moscow's leverage on bilateral relations and potential tension with other countries, say analysts.

The South Asian nation is facing a severe energy crisis exacerbated by disruption in the Hormuz Strait.

Station facilities, like air-conditioning and Touch ‘n Go top-up services, have been disrupted.

The woman fell 2m into the toilet pit when the rusty floor gave way beneath her.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Strike vote at major Australian LNG plant set to close.

According to investigations, the man gained unauthorised remote access to a media-content server and downloaded the film before posting it online.

An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad later tonight, Pakistani sources said on Friday, adding that a second round of peace talks with the United States was also expected. According to the sources, Iran...

Financial regulators around the world have called emergency meetings to address risks posed by Mythos.

LAHORE: A woman, accused of killing her three children a day earlier, was handed over to police custody on a five-day physical remand on Friday. On Thursday, the police claimed that three children who were found murdered...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to China calls US accusations of AI technology theft 'baseless'.

The French luxury house brings its travelling retail concept to Raffles City Shopping Centre, featuring signature green interiors, leather goods, a cafe kiosk and a photo booth.

Haleema Asman opens up about the emotional intensity of new motherhood – from love and guilt to doubt – as she adjusts to life as a first-time mum, coping with broken sleep and returning to work.