IEA says oil from emergency stocks to flow immediately in Asia
Buyers in Asia are clamouring to replace barrels lost to war-related disruptions in the Middle East.
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UN delivers emergency aid to Afghans displaced by conflict with Pakistan
Before the conflict flared up, the UN had said that nearly half of Afghanistan - 21.9 million people - would need humanitarian aid this year.
Thailand warns of heatstroke risk amid hot season after 21 deaths recorded in 2025
Thailand's summer period typically runs from late February to mid-May.
Malaysia to probe claims of foreign patients exploiting loophole for free treatment at hospitals
The allegations are believed to have stemmed from a Kuala Lumpur Hospital nurse's posts.
Painted friends comfort Sero, zebra famous for escaping from South Korea zoo
Fine arts students from Sejong University painted murals of zebras in April 2025.
South Korea ‘closely monitoring’ Trump call to send warships to Hormuz
South Korea relies heavily on energy imports, including through the Strait of Hormuz..
India arrests another suspect in Bangladesh uprising leader’s killing
India arrested the pair on March 8 and they remain in police custody.
India arrests another suspect in Bangladesh uprising leader's killing
Sharif Osman Hadi's death set off violent protests in Bangladesh, with angry mobs torching several buildings including two major newspapers deemed to favour India, as well as a prominent cultural institution.
Japan to release oil stocks as US says buy American
Tokyo pledged to release a record 80 million barrels of oil, about 45 days of supply for the nation.
Malaysia businessman Farhash Wafa Salvador denies involvement in boardroom tussle at government tech provider NexG
CNA had reported that the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was told by the premier to back off from such a move, but Farhash says he did not receive any such order.
Japan says bar high for sending warships to protect Gulf oil lane
Senior Japanese policy adviser did not rule out the possibility but said it has to be considered carefully.
Pakistan says it hit military facilities in Afghanistan
This is the latest of repeated clashes at the border in recent weeks.