Asia

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Israel struck Iran in late February has sent shockwaves across the globe, with oil prices soaring and shipping disrupted. Nearly 90% of the oil and gas that passes through the strait is bound for Asian countries – but that …

No souped-up chairs are allowed in this competition. BBC News

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year. BBC News

The mliitary leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job. BBC News

Or consider Rahul Singh, a delivery agent with a food delivery app. Singh explained that he borrowed money not just to finance his home renovation, which is a discretionary spend, but also for “covering essential expenses, such as rent, medical bills and any other unforeseen expenses, which were critical for …

Freeman has been wanted since the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah in August. BBC News

Two key supporters of Russia’s war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang. BBC News

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption. BBC News

Analysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on. BBC News

Ko Wen-je’s supporters had previously described the charges against him as politically motivated. BBC News

Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a “moral failure”. BBC News

Drivers say they are struggling to cope, while the government declares a national energy emergency. BBC News

Trump’s delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017. BBC News

Ryswyk, who played one game for the Brisbane Lions in 2005, shared the news on a radio interview. BBC News

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties. BBC News

The coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg. BBC News

Rana’s parents first approached the Delhi High Court in 2024, seeking passive euthanasia for their son, but their plea was rejected on the grounds that Rana hadn’t been placed on life-support machines at the time and was hence, as the court noted, “able to sustain himself without any external aid”. …

BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari reports from a petrol station in Manila. BBC News

The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian. BBC News

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide. BBC News