Daily Asia briefing

Tehran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the United States via Pakistan, Iranian state media reported on Friday, with US President Donald Trump saying that he was “not satisfied” with what had been put forth....

Seafarers experience appalling working conditions, while contending with geopolitical crises and unpredictable trade cycles, says a barrister.

Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed 12 people in the south, including in a town under an evacuation warning despite a ceasefire.

Over 500 people were arrested by Turkish police during May Day protests in Istanbul, with tear gas used to stop marches toward Taksim Square.

May 1 - China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that there was a need to revisit the U.N. Security Council's decision to end the mandate of a longrunning peacekeeping mission in Lebanon at the end of this...

Mr Fu also rejected allegations from some US officials about military cooperation between China and Iran as "false."

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Verstappen feels Red Bull have closed gap and he trusts car more.

During both of his terms in office, US President Donald Trump has made a number of threats to slash US troop numbers in Germany and other European allies.

Experts have flagged several over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Bencharki leads Al Ahly to 3-0 win over Zamalek in Cairo derby.

Between Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay and Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, getting from one hotel to the next means swapping a car ride for a raft journey down the Ayung River.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to GameStop preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports.

Within a year of becoming first-time parents, Amanda Cheong and Stanley Cheah gave up two steady incomes to turn their shared obsession into a thriving business – Hidden Heritage.

The US president said US tariffs on EU cars and trucks will rise to 25 per cent from next week, accusing the European Union of not following a previous trade deal.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply.

29 people have been rescued so far, with search teams continuing to look for those still missing.

The statue was taken from the temple in the 1980s and later emerged at a New York cultural centre.

She was known for her bravery in handling several high-risk operations, including undercover assignments.

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to NHL-McDavid faces tough questions about Oilers future after early playoff exit.

RAWALPINDI/LAHORE/KARACHI: Pakistan is confronting a stark weather dichotomy this week, as extreme heat scorches southern parts of the country while central and northern regions brace for widespread dust storms, rain, an...

Oil prices fell after Iran proposed talks with the United States, raising hopes of easing tensions.

ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Awais Leghari on Friday declared the end of a month-long loadshedding period after a shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) arrived in Pakistan a day earlier. The power minister made the announ...

Temperatures surged beyond 40 deg C in April in India.

Fears of rising fuel prices and possible outages are driving Malaysians to solar power systems.

Madonna has unveiled her hotly anticipated collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, Bring Your Love, ahead of the July release of her 15th studio album, Confessions II.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released updates across many categories on Friday (May 1).

More than 100 activists, including former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmad, who were aboard aid ships bound for Gaza were released and taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday, a day after Israeli forces seized their...

More than 100 activists, including former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmad, who were aboard aid ships bound for Gaza were released and taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday, a day after Israeli forces seized their...

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Exclusive-US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws amid worries over AI-powered hacking, sources say.

More than 100 activists aboard aid ships bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said. The activ...

WASHINGTON, May 1 - Advocacy group Access Now said a major human rights conference was canceled at the last minute following pressure from Chinese officials on the government of Zambia.

The text of the proposal was handed to mediator Pakistan on Thursday (Apr 30) evening, Iranian state media reported.

BAKU, May 1 - Azerbaijan summoned the EU's ambassador on Friday to protest against a European Parliament resolution condemning Baku's detention of Armenian prisoners of war and backing the rights of Armenians from Nagorn...

SYDNEY, May 1 - Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a 5-year-old Indigenous girl, police said on Friday.

ISLAMABAD: Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of ‘World Press Freedom Day,’ which is ma...

In his Labour Day message, Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh also reiterated the party's call for a redundancy insurance scheme to protect workers facing job displacement.