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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
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US detainee Dennis Coyle released by Taliban after more than a year
Coyle, who was working as a language researcher, according to his family, was arrested in January 2025.
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Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict
The war has caused "imminent danger" to the country's energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.
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China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
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China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
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More Australian beef headed for Europe under new EU trade deal
Australian producers have also won the right to sell Italian-style sparkling wine as prosecco.
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UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?
Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.
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UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?
Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.
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Hong Kong government employee denies ordering surveillance of UK dissidents
Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen says he did not organise a "shadow policing" operation in London.
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Hong Kong government employee denies ordering surveillance of UK dissidents
Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen says he did not organise a "shadow policing" operation in London.
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Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.
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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
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HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).
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HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).
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Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to escalate war
The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.
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BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.
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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
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How a medieval English abbey became a Chinese wedding destination
Today's brides say they are inspired by wedding of Taiwanese popstar Jay Chou at the abbey in 2015.
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