WASHINGTON, April 29 - The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military's price tag for the conflict.
Analysts say Beijing wants to ensure that strategic tech remains firmly within its control as the US-China race for AI heats up.
KYIV, April 29 - Ukraine has requested that Israel seize a vessel carrying grain it says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia, its top prosecutor said on Wednesday, after the shipment sparked a diplomatic tussle between the countries.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore wants to maintain its reputation as a trusted business hub amid global trade and geopolitical tensions.
A man living on the ninth-floor discovered the baby with severe head injuries on his verandah.
April 29 - A Lebanese soldier and his brother were killed in an Israeli strike in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese army said on Wednesday.
The UAE’s departure from OPEC is a big move, said analysts, but while market reaction has been muted, the exit could reshape geopolitical alignments.
DUBAI, April 29 - The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its role and contributions across multilateral organisations but is not considering any further withdrawals at this time, a UAE official told Reuters on Wednesday, a day after Abu Dhabi announced its withdrawal from OPEC.
LONDON, April 29 - British police arrested a man after two people were stabbed in an area of north London with a large Jewish population, a community organisation said on Wednesday, amid a recent spate of anti-semitic attacks in the capital.
As missile threats grow more numerous, diverse and technologically sophisticated, a recent US Senate hearing has exposed mounting concerns that the US’s homeland missile defenses are increasingly misaligned with the realities of modern warfare. Assistant Secretary of Defense
He said he had used the zoo's incinerator to burn her body "for a few hours".
The five-year deal will see Indonesia’s Surabaya Zoo receive a number of animals from Japan's iZoo.
Individuals will be allowed to keep at most three drones at a single location.
ATHENS, April 29 - Greece said on Wednesday it had agreed with Qatar to bolster cooperation in areas including trade, energy and defence, extending a deal first struck in 2024.
South Korean platforms are increasingly taking copyright fights into courtrooms overseas.
The number of suspected cases has reached nearly 35,000.
Li’s demotion follows probe, removals of some top regulatory officials.
MOSCOW, April 29 - Russia plans to stay in OPEC+ despite a decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, voicing hopes the alliance of oil producers would continue to operate amid turmoil in the global energy market.
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 29 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to 'get smart soon' and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict and a media report that the U.S. would extend its blockade of Iran's ports.
RFA, a private nonprofit, today announced the additions of Olivia Enos and Mira Rapp-Hooper to its corporate board of directors.
The reported decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC and OPEC+ is more than a dispute over oil production. It is a sign that the old architecture of oil power is being reshaped by national strategy, Gulf competition and Asian energy vulnerability. For years, OPEC+
The Federation of Indian Airlines has sought government support, warning of flight suspensions if the sector does not receive fuel tax relief.
ANTANANARIVO, April 29 - Madagascar has detained a former French serviceman accused of taking part in a plot to destabilise the Indian Ocean island, including by inciting security forces to mutiny and sabotaging infrastructure to cause nationwide blackouts, authorities said.
TOKYO — As the US-Israeli war on Iran drags on indefinitely, Asia is realizing the extent to which 2026 is a major game-changer for a region that had been “the main driver of global growth.” This is the International Monetary Fund’s characterization. But what a difference two
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's age and the fact that he had less than a year left to serve justified his early release, said Thailand's corrections department.
TAIPEI, April 29 - U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing next month for a summit where China is likely to try and make the issue of \"Taiwan independence\" a major part of the agenda.
Xi deliberately set the issue aside during their meeting in 2025 in South Korea.
BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 29 - For 23 million Taiwanese, the most consequential diplomatic meeting of 2026 may be one to which they are not invited.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is visiting Vietnam from May 1-3 and Australia from May 3-5, with energy security, critical minerals and China’s maritime posture expected on the agenda. The most consequential element may be a foreign policy address she is expected to
China on Monday (Apr 27) blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, four months after the deal was sealed. It signals that moving offshore may no longer shield Chinese firms from Beijing’s reach as Sino-US tech rivalry deepens, say analysts.
The ship passed through the blockaded waterway on April 29 and was on its way to Japan.
Significant losses could impact both rural livelihoods and national food supply.
Mr Oliver Foran is also raising funds to build a youth mental health support centre back home.
He will remain under probation for another four months after his release.
The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.
April 29 - A local council in New Zealand has rejected a proposal to erect a statue honouring women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops in World War Two after Japan's ambassador warned it could affect diplomatic ties.
There is a certain irony in seeing some of the world’s richest countries quietly ask the United States for financial relief. For decades, the Gulf monarchies cultivated an image of inexhaustible wealth: sovereign funds the size of nations, skylines raised from desert sands and
Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, denies allegations she misused public funds.
MANILA, April 29 - The Philippine House justice committee on Wednesday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer to a process that could derail her bid to become the next president.
Ninety people were injured in the incident.
SEOUL, April 29 - A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday increased the jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges linked to his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration to seven years following appeals by Yoon and the prosecution.
Heavy rains have also damaged other crops, including vegetables, raising concerns about potential supply shortages.
A sharp spike in energy prices stemming from the conflict has had a direct impact on living costs.
The popular Chinese food blogger on short video-platform Douyin was found to have underpaid 9.1 million yuan (US$1.3 million) in taxes.
Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.
The decision had been taken to ease congestion at the Batu Ampar Port.