Death toll in occupied West Bank from Israeli attacks rises

Death toll in occupied West Bank from Israeli attacks rises Israeli army and settler attacks killed at least 1,151 and wounded more than 11,885 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began in October…

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Powerful quake triggers tsunami warning for Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido

The tsunami warning was issued after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture.

Iran’s Ballistic Missile Retaliatory Strikes and Escalation Dynamics

Iran’s Ballistic Missile Retaliatory Strikes and Escalation Dynamics  Politics Today

Financing the EU budget: an assessment of five proposals for new resources

Financing the EU budget: an assessment of five proposals for new resources  Bruegel

Baltic nations brace for impact of Iran war delaying US weapons shipments

Delays in ammunition deliveries could reopen a thorny question for Baltic HIMARS users: Would the U.S. permit non-Lockheed rockets to be loaded?

BIGBANG says it completed work on new album, to launch world tour in August

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BIGBANG said it has completed work on a ...

Delays, rising costs hit Asia’s trade as Gulf crisis spills beyond oil

Malaysia’s busiest container port has started refusing Middle East-bound cargo unless shipping lines can guarantee prompt pickup, in one of the clearest signs yet that the Gulf crisis is working its way past oil and into the everyday trade that…

Iran crisis: a moment of reckoning for European aviation

Iran crisis: a moment of reckoning for European aviation  transportenvironment.org

Why Hong Kong property recovery sceptics miss the bigger picture

Hong Kong’s real estate market has come a long way in the past year. For a sign of the extent to which its outlook has improved, look no further than the rapid shift in expectations for the growth in house prices this year. As recently as January,…

Iran risks are smoke on the water for Takaichi

Japan gets some 94% of its oil imports via the Strait of Hormuz. The lack of panic so far has been thanks to a preparedness that comes from past bitter experience.

Don’t give up on getting World Cup tickets (yet)

But the price tag shock is also a stark reminder of the income disparities between U.S. consumers and Latin Americans.

Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting

The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy  ASEAN Main Portal

Why Israel cannot defeat Hezbollah

Why Israel cannot defeat Hezbollah Abed Abou Shhadeh on Fri, 04/17/2026 - 20:04 After two and a half years of Netanyahu’s promises of total victory, the opposite reality has emerge as military strategy appears to have…

Iranian president says war is in no one's interests, calls for diplomacy to reduce tensions

Iranian president says war is in no one's interests, calls for diplomacy to reduce tensions  Anadolu Ajansı

The Strokes highlight destroyed Gaza and Iran universities at Coachella

US band The Strokes used their Coachella set to showcase the US-Israeli destruction of universities in Gaza and Iran.

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after magnitude-7.5 quake hits northeast

A tsunami warning was issued for northeast and northern Japan after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck at 4.53pm on Monday. The epicentre of the quake, which had a depth of 10km (six miles), was off the Sanriku Coast, The Japan News…

FTC probes 2 major retailers over distribution law compliance

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog has launched an inv...

(LEAD) Unification minister regrets leak claim related to his reference to Kusong as N.K. nuclear facility site

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Monday hi...

ANALYSIS | Why the European Commission looks on course to ease the EU’s strict RFNBO green hydrogen regulations

ANALYSIS | Why the European Commission looks on course to ease the EU’s strict RFNBO green hydrogen regulations  Hydrogen Insight

China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Strait of Hormuz crisis hits energy flows

China’s trade with Iran and Gulf countries fell sharply in March as restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz tightened amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. Newly released data by Chinese customs showed imports from Iran plunged 48 per cent year on year last…

How de-Stalinization may offer lessons for post-Putin Russia

This is not Stalinism yet. While thousands of dissenters have faced punishment for their "crimes" under Putin, millions rotted in Stalin's Gulags.

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off northern Japan, tsunami warning issued

The tremor was strong enough to shake large buildings as far as Tokyo.

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria amid suspected extortion

Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar in a probe that has seen the company HiPP recall the line over suspected tampering, with the firm stating on Sunday its production process was not to blame.

Malaysia Proposes ASEAN Declaration On Rare Diseases To Speed Up Diagnosis, Access To Treatment - Dzulkefly

Malaysia Proposes ASEAN Declaration On Rare Diseases To Speed Up Diagnosis, Access To Treatment - Dzulkefly  Bernama

Yonhap News Summary

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Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks

Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks Iran's foreign ministry said Monday it has yet to reach a decision on whether to attend the next round of talks with the United States. "As of now, while I am at your service,…

In 'Filing for Love,' workplace audits meet romance

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- TvN's upcoming romantic comedy "Filing for Love" fol...

K-pop rookie Cortis drops raw-edged new release

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Rising K-pop rookie Cortis returned Monday with a ne...

Gaps over Iran's nuclear work remain, missile programme not negotiable with US, senior Iranian source says

Gaps over Iran's nuclear work remain, missile programme not negotiable with US, senior Iranian source says Differences over Iran's nuclear programme still remain, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Monday, as Iran and the United States…

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship China has expressed concern over the "forced interception" by the US of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, urging relevant parties…

FIA hails 'invaluable input' from drivers ahead of F1 rules meeting

Drivers have complained about the impact on racing and ​raised safety concerns from having to ease off the throttle early and coast into high-speed corners.

Pentagon Pete Takes Time Out of Trump’s War to Address NRA

Pentagon Pete Takes Time Out of Trump’s War to Address NRA  The Daily Beast

Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election

With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.

Asian financial bodies sound alert on Anthropic’s Mythos AI hacker

Regulators across Asia are stepping up scrutiny of cybersecurity risks in their financial systems, as concerns over Anthropic’s latest AI model Mythos spread. Singapore’s financial regulator is urging banks to plug holes, while South Korea’s…

ESF administrator jailed for 25 months for accepting bribes to favour applicants

A former kindergarten administrator at Hong Kong’s biggest international school group has been sentenced to 25 months in jail for accepting more than HK$640,000 (US$81,700) in bribes from 13 parents and a middleman to secure places by tampering with…

(LEAD) Lee holds summit with Indian PM Modi on economic ties, supply chains

NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with I...

Kyoto suspect told others son was missing before school called home, police say

The suspect was arrested last week after admitting to killing his son in the high-profile investigation.

European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners

European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners  The Business Standard

(2nd LD) Seoul stocks end higher despite Middle East concerns, with earnings season in focus

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed a tad higher Monday despite rene...

The Pentagon's Push to Build an "Arsenal of Freedom" Is Turning Into a Multiyear Windfall for Defense Contractors

The Pentagon's Push to Build an "Arsenal of Freedom" Is Turning Into a Multiyear Windfall for Defense Contractors  The Motley Fool

Chinese military warships train in western Pacific after MSDF Taiwan Strait transit

China has dispatched naval vessels led by one of its most advanced warships through a waterway near Amami Oshima off Kagoshima Prefecture for training in the western Pacific.

Renishaw Raises 2026 Forecast on Semiconductor and Defence Demand

Renishaw Raises 2026 Forecast on Semiconductor and Defence Demand  Global Banking & Finance Review®

U.S. seizes first Iranian ship in blockade, imperiling talks

The waterway is just one of the unresolved issues, which also include Iran's nuclear capabilities and Israel's ongoing invasion of Lebanon.

Iran’s president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of US

Iran’s president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of US  The Straits Times

Asia Regulators Step Up Scrutiny on Banks Amid Mythos AI Fears

Asia Regulators Step Up Scrutiny on Banks Amid Mythos AI Fears  Bloomberg

Iran war: What is happening on day 52 of the US-Israeli conflict?

Islamabad talks in limbo as Iran says it will retaliate after US marines capture an Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz.

Indonesia rights body criticises military after 12 civilians killed in Papua, Asia News

Indonesia rights body criticises military after 12 civilians killed in Papua, Asia News  AsiaOne

Hong Kong launches SkyCity marina project to drive tourism and yacht economy

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority has launched its marina project as part of the broader SkyCity blueprint, seeking global interest from the yachting, hospitality and water sports sectors to help shape the 200-hectare (494 acres) development, with the…

Iran's president highlights importance of diplomacy while stressing distrust of US, IRNA reports

Iran's president highlights importance of diplomacy while stressing distrust of US, IRNA reports Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the US, while…

South Korea's Lee in India for talks on shipping, AI

EU awards €180M to European cloud providers to challenge US big tech dominance

EU awards €180M to European cloud providers to challenge US big tech dominance  Cybernews

Iran's Pezeshkian highlights importance of diplomacy, but says distrust of US 'undeniable necessity'

Iran's Pezeshkian highlights importance of diplomacy, but says distrust of US 'undeniable necessity'  The Times of Israel

Parliament adopts confirmation hearing report for BOK chief nominee

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary committee on Monday adopted a confir...

China–ASEAN Association of Translation, Interpreting and Communication launched

China–ASEAN Association of Translation, Interpreting and Communication launched  chinadailyasia.com

U.S., allies, including Japan, kick off combat drills with Philippines

U.S., allies, including Japan, kick off combat drills with Philippines  Japan Today

Opposition leader claims has established 'hotline' with U.S. Republican Party

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok said Monday he has...

Vietnam and Philippines trust Japan. Why doesn’t Indonesia?

For Southeast Asia, trust in Japan runs deepest where China presses hardest and breaks down where neutrality is a point of pride. Analysts say that dynamic, revealed in an annual survey released earlier this month, explains why Vietnam and the…

Washington’s approach raises doubts, Araghchi tells Pakistan over phone

Washington’s approach raises doubts, Araghchi tells Pakistan over phone Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there are clear signs of “ill will” and a lack of seriousness by the United States as a new round of Pakistan-brokered talks…

Seoul's Jongno Ward to launch campaign on orderly parking for tourists

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Jongno Ward in Seoul said Monday it will launch a ca...

Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after warning from Iranian adviser?

An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned of “a chain-reaction response” in more critical shipping lanes, including in the Malacca Strait in Southeast Asia, after Iran declared another full closure of the Hormuz Strait before a…

Hyundai Motor to host global tech talent forum in U.S. in Sept.

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Monday it will host its fir...

Pfizer, Amgen among 22 strategic firms eyeing Hong Kong expansion: source

Global drug maker Pfizer and biotech firm Amgen, each valued at over HK$1 trillion (US$153 billion), are among 22 strategic enterprises planning to open or expand offices in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on…

Lebanon: Between War and Diplomacy

Lebanon: Between War and Diplomacy  Middle East Institute

Israeli gunfire injures two Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Israeli gunfire injures two Palestinians in occupied West Bank Israeli forces shot and wounded a young man with live fire on Sunday night in the village of Kafr Qud, west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Wafa news agency reported,…

Joint Communiqué following the visit of High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita to Rabat

Joint Communiqué following the visit of High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita to Rabat  EEAS

Mie nurse aims to provide coffins to grieving mothers of stillborn babies

"Even if their lives were short, their existence has value," the 66-year-old nurse said of the children, who normally are given to parents in paper boxes.

(LEAD) IKEA Korea to add 3 outlets by 2027, launch next-day delivery service

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- IKEA Korea said Monday it plans to open three additi...

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

Officials have advised residents to prepare mentally, and required them to wear face masks, hard hats and gloves before entering their apartments.

No details finalized for China FM Wang Yi's visit to S. Korea: foreign ministry

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- No details have been arranged for Chinese Foreign Mi...

US military releases video showing seizure of Iranian cargo ship trying to evade blockade

US military releases video showing seizure of Iranian cargo ship trying to evade blockade  CNA

Second cancer shock for Hong Kong actress Kristal Tin. How does disease strike?

Hong Kong artiste Kristal Tin Yui-lee has revealed on social media that cancer cells were found in her lymph nodes, more than a year after being diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, drawing renewed attention to the disease. A former leading…

Chelsea's finishing under Liam Rosenior, Newcastle's defence under Eddie Howe and Florian Wirtz's stats in The Debrief

Chelsea's finishing under Liam Rosenior, Newcastle's defence under Eddie Howe and Florian Wirtz's stats in The Debrief  Sky Sports

Video: US attacks and seizes Iranian cargo ship near Hormuz

Video: US attacks and seizes Iranian cargo ship near Hormuz US naval forces attacked the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska near the Strait of Hormuz before seizing it, in a sharp escalation in one of the world’s most critical waterways.…

Israel attacks Kfarkela in south Lebanon

Israel attacks Kfarkela in south Lebanon The Israeli military said it attack a ready-to-fire launcher in the Kfarkela area in southern Lebanon overnight, despite the ongoing ceasefire in Lebanon. The military claimed the launcher was in north…

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Tensions remain high as Iran and the US clash over maritime control, stalled diplomacy and military actions, with ripple effects across global markets and regional stability. Developments…

Iran says no talks with US for now, casting doubt over Pakistan efforts

Iran said Monday it would not be sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks with the US, amid rising tensions.

Stars aligning for Japan as World Cup approaches

Japan is hoping to ride a wave of momentum into this summer's World Cup.

Kim Jong-un centralizes foreign policy lines under unified command: report

Kim Jong-un centralizes foreign policy lines under unified command: report  The Korea Herald

‘Special heatstroke warning alert’ to be implemented for summer

The special alert is issued on a prefectural level if the heat index is thought to surpass 35 degrees Celsius at most observation points the following day.

Knife-carrying man arrested at Upper House office building

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested the man on suspicion of violating the firearms and swords control law.

US military releases video of marines seizing Iranian ship

Video from the US military show an operation by its forces to seize an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

Secretary-General of ASEAN receives the Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN

Secretary-General of ASEAN receives the Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN  ASEAN Main Portal

Lee pays tribute at Gandhi memorial in New Delhi

NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday paid tribute a...

Wembanyama makes history as Spurs defeat Blazers in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in a playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland.

Indonesian rights body says soldiers killed 12 civilians in Papua. Military denies claim

Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission strongly criticised the military ⁠on Monday as it ⁠investigated the killing of 12 civilians ⁠last week during an operation against rebels in Papua province. The military said it had no information about…

Iran says 95 percent of airport infrastructure still operational

Iran says 95 percent of airport infrastructure still operational Around 95 percent of Iran’s airport infrastructure is intact and operational, according to a report by Fars news agency, citing the secretary of the Association of Airlines.…

Britain’s disastrous defence deficit

Britain’s disastrous defence deficit  REACTION | Iain Martin

China’s armed police mull riot control with zero human contact

A new study from mainland China’s internal security forces offers a glimpse into a future where urban unrest is managed by autonomous machines instead of police in riot gear. In a scenario laid out by engineering experts from the People’s Armed…

China influencer builds house for girl who claims to be raising sisters alone amid family drama

A Chinese influencer helped a girl who claimed to be raising her sisters alone in a remote village, only to later discover that some of her hardships were exaggerated. Super Btai, whose real name is Chen Jiajun, is famed for exposing scams and…

Kane scores as Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title with Stuttgart victory

Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season.

AMRO warns of inflation risks, calls for stronger Asean economic integration

AMRO warns of inflation risks, calls for stronger Asean economic integration  KLSE Screener

Iran ensures safe passage through Hormuz, Iranian envoy says

Iran ensures safe passage through Hormuz, Iranian envoy says Iran ensures the safe passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz under a new legal regime, the Vedomosti newspaper quoted Iran's ambassador to Moscow as saying on Monday.…

90% of international flights to move from Ho Chi Minh City to new Long Thanh airport by 2027

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam has proposed that international flights should move gradually from Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh International Airport in neighboring Dong Nai Province starting this year.

Truck runs into rallygoers in Jinju, killing 1, injuring 2 others

JINJU, South Korea, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A cargo truck collided with a group of ...

Lee to attend biz forum in India to boost economic cooperation

NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to attend a busi...

As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage ‘Freedom School’

Children from Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank protest after setters erect a fence blocking access to school.

To stay or to go? No good options for Lebanon’s displaced

Residents of southern Lebanon face a stark choice: stay home and risk being killed, or flee and risk deepening poverty.

Iran war deepens China’s dependence on the U.S. for niche gas

Shipments of U.S. ethane are expected to rise to an all-time high of 800,000 tons in April, around 60% higher than the monthly average.

Anxiety lingers in divided Kashmir a year after shooting attack

When falling bombs shattered the usual calm of his Kashmir village, Mohammad Rashid set his mind to building a shelter for his family, ready in case fighting erupts again.

Hamas only willing to give up internal security arms as part of disarmament — report

Hamas only willing to give up internal security arms as part of disarmament — report  The Times of Israel

China-U.S. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" commemorated in New York

China-U.S. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" commemorated in New York  People's Daily Online

Russia laying groundwork for intervention in Nato territory as false flag risks rise, experts warn

Russia laying groundwork for intervention in Nato territory as false flag risks rise, experts warn  lbc.co.uk

China’s Hesai adds colour to lidar as EV makers race to level up in self-driving tech

Hesai Group, the world’s largest maker of vehicle lidar sensors, introduced technology it said would raise autonomous driving features to a new level by detecting colour to improve the reliability of object identification. The Shanghai-based maker…

Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan

Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan We previously reported the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Committee telling Al Jazeera that Iran has decided to continue talks with the US. Iran's state media is now…

Extension of NATO fuel network gains momentum as Macron visits Poland

Extension of NATO fuel network gains momentum as Macron visits Poland  RFI

Iran executes two men accused of involvement in 'spy network linked to Israel', report says

Iran executes two men accused of involvement in 'spy network linked to Israel', report says Iran executed two men convicted of cooperating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence service and planning attacks inside the country, the judiciary's news…

Today in Korean history

April 21

Korean teachers' fund more than doubles investment in LIG Defense-linked fund

Korean teachers' fund more than doubles investment in LIG Defense-linked fund  KED Global

S. Korea to run promotion booth at defense exhibition in Malaysia

S. Korea to run promotion booth at defense exhibition in Malaysia  Japan Wire by Kyodo News

Special counsel raids police over alleged cover-up of Unification Church case

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The second comprehensive special counsel team raided...

Defence: T’aint just what you spend, it’s the way that you spend it

Defence: T’aint just what you spend, it’s the way that you spend it  East Anglia Bylines

What is really happening in northern Nigeria

There is no US-led conspiracy or a ‘Christian genocide’. There is an insurgency that has adapted.

Southeast Asia must pursue energy sovereignty, not just security, says civil society

Southeast Asia must pursue energy sovereignty, not just security, says civil society  Eco-Business

S. Korea, U.S. agree on bolstering anti-money laundering cooperation

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have agreed on enh...

Rep. Christine Chandler To Address April 21 Meeting Of Military Order Of The World Wars

Rep. Christine Chandler To Address April 21 Meeting Of Military Order Of The World Wars  Los Alamos Reporter

US funding helps Cyprus upgrade military bases for its role as a regional safe haven

US funding helps Cyprus upgrade military bases for its role as a regional safe haven  The Independent

China, Taiwan Taiwan's defence budget hangs in balance as tense closed-door meeting looms

China, Taiwan Taiwan's defence budget hangs in balance as tense closed-door meeting looms  Intelligence Online

Govt exceeds flood defence targets, but experts warn 1.2m homes are outside protection measures

Govt exceeds flood defence targets, but experts warn 1.2m homes are outside protection measures  Today's Conveyancer

Defence spending is ‘magnet’ for criminals, warns EU fraud chief

Defence spending is ‘magnet’ for criminals, warns EU fraud chief  Financial Times

In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.

In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.  The New York Times

Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar’s gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew

Jubilation is turning to disenchantment as young activists arrested after protest calling for election date to be set The arrest of several protesters in Madagascar has increased fears among young people that the military regime that took power last…

Indian celebrity couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh expecting second child

In an Instagram post on Sunday (Apr 19), Indian actress Deepika Padukone revealed that she was expecting her second child with her husband, actor Ranveer Singh.

Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon

A photo of an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread outrage.

Vietnam's Phu Quoc struggles to secure enough workers to finish APEC 2027 sites in time

Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island is racing to finish 21 major projects before it hosts the APEC 2027 summit, with only 9 to 15 months left and a deepening labor shortage.

13-year-old South Korean prodigy with IQ 204 releases first game after getting rejected by Oxford

South Korean child prodigy Baek Kang-hyun has released his first self-developed game, months after the University of Oxford declined his application to study computer science.

North Korea pushes to expand missile capabilities with new test launch

North Korea pushes to expand missile capabilities with new test launch  WISH-TV

Cybersecurity at Scale: Strengthening 68,000 Defense Contractors One at a Time

Cybersecurity at Scale: Strengthening 68,000 Defense Contractors One at a Time  National Defense Magazine

Geotab joins TAPA APAC to boost cargo security

Geotab joins TAPA APAC to boost cargo security  SecurityBrief Asia

Singapore urges banks to fix security gaps amid Mythos AI fears

Singapore urges banks to fix security gaps amid Mythos AI fears  The Edge Singapore

Lee pledges coordination with India on efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung stressed the need for So...

U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3

U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3  The New York Times

EU Parliament’s reputation at stake in access debate, new anti-fraud chief says

EU Parliament’s reputation at stake in access debate, new anti-fraud chief says  politico.eu

Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.

Party activists discuss cost of living support, energy security and protecting S'porean jobs in the age of AI

Party activists discuss cost of living support, energy security and protecting S'porean jobs in the age of AI  petir.sg

Beyond oil: What is Prabowo’s energy diplomacy really securing?

Beyond oil: What is Prabowo’s energy diplomacy really securing?  The Jakarta Post

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea  NBC News

US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict

More than 17,000 soldiers, airmen and sailors are taking part in the 19-day exercises, including contingents from Australia, New Zealand, France and Canada.

Is there going to be a military draft in 2026?

Is there going to be a military draft in 2026?  Asbury Park Press

Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 1,000 homes, thousands displaced

Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island on Sunday, the local fire department said.

Lee vows to better ensure rights of people with disabilities

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday vowed efforts to b...

Why Asean has yet to step on the gas in regional energy cooperation

Why Asean has yet to step on the gas in regional energy cooperation  The Business Times

Fire destroys 1,000 ‘stilt’ homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, displacing thousands

Blaze struck a ‘water village’ that is home to some of Malaysia’s poorest residents A huge fire destroyed about 1,000 makeshift homes, many of them built on stilts over water, and displaced thousands of people in a coastal village in Malaysia’s…

Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?

Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?  SecurityBrief Australia

MoD has lost track of veterans on recall list, says defence adviser

MoD has lost track of veterans on recall list, says defence adviser  The Guardian

Woodland Hills woman arrested at LAX for allegedly trafficking arms for Iran

Woodland Hills woman arrested at LAX for allegedly trafficking arms for Iran  FOX 11 Los Angeles

US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port

The USS Spruance "disabled Touska’s propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer’s 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska’s engine room," CENTCOM stated.

What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42?

Changes in US Army enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment as numbers have lagged in recent years.

Golf Veteran Urges PGA Tour to Prepare 'Financial Sanctions' for LIV Golf Pros

Golf Veteran Urges PGA Tour to Prepare 'Financial Sanctions' for LIV Golf Pros  Yahoo Sports

Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year – Zelenskyy

Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year – Zelenskyy  The Guardian

CIC, INA and SOFAZ team up for China–Asean investments

CIC, INA and SOFAZ team up for China–Asean investments  FinanceAsia

Iran war live: Tehran will skip talks as tensions rise over US ship seizure

Attack comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced he is sending his team to Islamabad for possible talks.

Outrage after photo shows Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon

Social media users condemn Western silence on attacks on religious symbols and sites by Israeli soldiers and settlers.

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads  BBC

Oil jumps, stocks wobble as Mideast ceasefire hangs in the balance

Brent crude futures rose about 6 per cent to US$95.36 a barrel.

EV sales soar in main European markets as drivers shun expensive petrol

EV sales soar in main European markets as drivers shun expensive petrol  Reuters

Open Questions | ‘Saying you’re a geopolitical actor doesn’t make it so’: Sven Biscop on Europe

Open Questions | ‘Saying you’re a geopolitical actor doesn’t make it so’: Sven Biscop on Europe  South China Morning Post

How might the ‘major’ US-Indonesia defence partnership impact Southeast Asia?

How might the ‘major’ US-Indonesia defence partnership impact Southeast Asia?  CNA

Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to…

US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command has published a video said to show a guided-missile destroyer firing at an Iranian-flagged ship.

North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads

North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads  Reuters

Minister of State Hahn on his way to the ASEAN ministerial meeting: “Our approach can be convincing in the long term”

Minister of State Hahn on his way to the ASEAN ministerial meeting: “Our approach can be convincing in the long term”  Table.Briefings

Ticker: Mario continues ‘Super’ run; US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions

Ticker: Mario continues ‘Super’ run; US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions  Boston Herald

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade

US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade  The Guardian

US security agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos despite blacklist, report says

US security agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos despite blacklist, report says  The Straits Times

IDF reveals Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon

IDF reveals Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon  The Jerusalem Post

Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry

After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".

"Sanctions Kill" Advocacy day - CODEPINK

"Sanctions Kill" Advocacy day  CODEPINK - Women for Peace

Hungary Moves to Unblock EU Aid to Ukraine, Tap Frozen Funds

Hungary Moves to Unblock EU Aid to Ukraine, Tap Frozen Funds  Bloomberg

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist  Axios

Woodland Hills woman nabbed at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Woodland Hills woman nabbed at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge  Los Angeles Times

Ireland, the weak link in Europe's defense

Ireland, the weak link in Europe's defense  Le Monde.fr

Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.

ASEAN U17: Vietnam win Group A; Malaysia in semifinals

ASEAN U17: Vietnam win Group A; Malaysia in semifinals  aseanfootball.org

Spain pushes to end EU-Israel association agreement

Spain pushes to end EU-Israel association agreement  politico.eu

The European Defence Agency in 2025: From Coordination to Defence Readiness

The European Defence Agency in 2025: From Coordination to Defence Readiness  Beyond the Horizon ISSG

Humanoid robots show rapid advances as they race past humans in Beijing half marathon

Winning robot runs faster time than Jacob Kiplimo’s world record More than 100 robots run in parallel tracks to avoid collisions with humans They can already carry the shopping, cook and clean. Now they can run and win half marathons. In perhaps…

EU Pushes For New Military Alliance With Its Own Army—And Ukraine Could Be Part Of It

EU Pushes For New Military Alliance With Its Own Army—And Ukraine Could Be Part Of It  UNITED24 Media

Pakistan’s Mineral Frontier and the Geopolitics of US Supply Chain Diversification

Pakistan’s Mineral Frontier and the Geopolitics of US Supply Chain Diversification  Fair Observer

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".

Three dead after shooting in Malaysia restaurant; 71-year-old suspect arrested

Canadian astronaut’s bon mots help heal wounds from French language row

Jeremy Hansen praised for speaking French in space after Air Canada chief’s linguistic snub exposed tensions and drew rebuke from PM Few people foresaw humanity’s quest for the moon as accurately as the 19th-century French author Jules Verne, whose…

US investors boost defence exposure as global wars fuel spending boom

US investors boost defence exposure as global wars fuel spending boom  Financial Times

Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

But the race wasn’t without hiccups - one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.

Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.

Indonesia rights body probing civilian killings in Papua

Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.

Fire razes 1,000 'stilt' homes in Malaysia's Sabah, thousands displaced

Sandakan police chief George Abd Rakman was quoted by local English daily The Star as saying that the "very large-scale and heartbreaking incident" affected 9,007 residents.

Hours-long baggage delays at Malaysia’s KLIA as transport minister warns against lapses

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has been directed to investigate the incident and determine whether punitive action should be taken against airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.

Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costs

Officials said the increase was unavoidable as rising crude prices, supply chain disruptions and higher freight and insurance costs pushed up import expenses in recent weeks.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

The incident marks Pyongyang's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April.

Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting

The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row

The Mexican president says there were never tensions over Spanish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.

Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says

Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.

Vessels report being hit by gunfire as Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut again

Merchant vessels attempting to cross the strait on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass.

Canada's new international student arrivals plunge below Covid-era levels

The number of new international students arriving in Canada has plummeted to its lowest level in a decade, falling below even pandemic-era levels after a drastic reduction in approved study permits.

Germany heads for record 420,000 foreign students as US, Canada, UK cut intake

Germany is on course for a record 420,000 international students in the 2025-2026 academic year, drawing record numbers from India, Vietnam, and across Asia with free tuition and scholarships even as other major overseas study destinations clamp…