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Trump says some countries are not enthusiastic about helping unblock Hormuz strait

Singapore, 9 other countries back permanent ban on tariffs on digital transmissions ahead of WTO meeting

The Gulf’s expat El Dorado faces a costly recovery after the war

UN Afghan mission gets limited extension after US review call

Pakistan-bound oil tanker passes through Hormuz Strait amid Iran war

Nepal welcomes first transgender lawmaker

Kyrgyzstan accuses sacked security chief of corruption as purge widens

Japan’s Takaichi faces Iran war test at Trump summit Thursday

Rubio and Japan counterpart talk after Trump Iran coalition call

Senior Chinese trade negotiator says talks with US ‘constructive’: State media

As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources say

Malaysia’s UMNO set to welcome Khairy, Hishammuddin back into the fold as election season nears

US 'fine' with some ships getting through Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

China’s Oppo reveals world’s first crease-free foldable phone

Philippines questions authenticity of China-circulated letter on Scarborough Shoal claim

Three men electrocuted in attempted cable theft in Ipoh

Hormuz standoff to decide who defines the new world order

Middle East conflict threatens to thwart Thailand’s tourism recovery

China says envoy sent on Afghanistan-Pakistan mediation mission

Philippines probes sudden closure of gas stations amid price hikes

Sarawak aims for five million tourists in 2026, after falling short by 20,000 in 2025

What Trump’s Hormuz coalition call really means for China

India sees power use surging to record, adding to energy crisis

Azerbaijan jails Frenchman for a decade in espionage case

Iran’s Hormuz blockade anchored in successful securitization

Myanmar’s junta chief expected to hand over top military post to long-time protege

China in contact with US on summit, Rubio sanctions may not apply, Beijing says

China says it is ‘maintaining communication’ with US over Trump visit

Indonesia police seek four suspects for acid attack on activist

Gulf crisis to strengthen, not weaken, China’s industrial edge

Nations must honour oil pacts amid export curbs, says Philippines

60% of South Korea’s diet pill users aren’t obese: Report

6 hours on screen, 1 hour outdoors: South Korean teens shrug, parents worry

Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help

British teens resist Australian-style social media ban

Philippines rejects Beijing's claim to sovereignty over entire South China Sea

Australians feel petrol pinch as panic buying drives shortages

Kazakhstan approves new constitution: 87.15% vote in favour, election commission says

South Korea on highest alert as 3 major livestock diseases spread nationwide

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to Japan

India state polls to test PM Modi’s handling of energy crisis

Vietnam braces for flight cuts from April after China, Thailand ban jet fuel exports

Japan says it is starting the release of strategic oil reserves

Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with House Speaker post

Vietnam: How much Assembly dissent will To Lam allow?

2 dead after protest boats with students aboard capsize in Okinawa

Driver in Malaysia detained after charging passenger $26 for trip from KL airport’s Terminal 1 to 2

10 arrested at Johor port over suspected attempt to smuggle petrol onto tanker vessel

Cherry blossoms in Japan’s Kochi begin to bloom, seven days earlier than in 2025