Asia

A general view of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, on the outskirts of Cape Town
US-Israel war on Iran
Energy
Live Story

Iran war energy shock drives Asia and Africa nuclear power plans

African and Asian nations with nuclear plants are increasing their output as they scramble for short-term energy supplies

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 April, 2026
Commuters queue up at a compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Peshawar on March 25, 2026
US-Israel war on Iran
MENA
Live Story

Global energy shock triggers emergency measures in Asia

The New Arab Staff
26 March, 2026
2 OCTOBER 2024: Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supply, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman
US-Israel war on Iran
Energy
Live Story

Asia faces energy shock as Hormuz closure disrupts oil, gas flow

The New Arab Staff
24 March, 2026
Mahathir Mohamad fell in his home on Tuesday, injuring himself [Getty]
Malaysia
World
Live Story

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir's hip injury 'serious but not dangerous': daughter

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 January, 2026
Thailand, Cambodia [Getty]
Thailand
World
Live Story

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 December, 2025
Thousands of Cambodian nationals are continuously crossing the border to return to Cambodia via the Ban Khlong Luek border crossing in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province.
Thailand
World
Live Story

Fighting rages along Cambodia-Thailand border

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 December, 2025
Residents are taking refuge in a temporary shelter in Buriram Province, following clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers that have heightened tension along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Thailand
World
Live Story

Cambodia-Thailand clashes spread on border as toll rises

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 December, 2025
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi (C) attends a meeting of its executive committee at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo
Japan
World
Live Story

Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female leader?

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 October, 2025
Namazgah Mosque in Albania
Turkey
World
Live Story

Erdogan inaugurates a Turkish-funded mosque in Albania's capital

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 October, 2024
Pakistan
World
Live Story

Muslims in Pakistan arrested for attacking Christian men

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 May, 2024
Malaysia
World
Live Story

Top Malaysian footballer recovers from acid attack

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 May, 2024
Gaza War
World
Live Story

Australia calls for 'durable' ceasefire in Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 March, 2024
Saudi Arabia
Environment
Live Story

Saudis 'aim to hook Africa, Asia on oil' amid climate crisis

The New Arab Staff
29 November, 2023
Troops from several nations took part in the military drill in Indonesia [Getty File Image]
United States
World
Live Story

Indonesia, US hold live-fire drill as China tensions mount

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 August, 2022
Oil barrels - Getty
crude oil
Energy
Live Story

Iraq to cut Basrah Light oil October prices in Asia, US

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 September, 2021
malaysia
Malaysia
MENA
Live Story

Malaysian PM wins crucial victory in state polls

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 September, 2020
Taliban - getty
Taliban
MENA
Live Story

Taliban rejects Islamic Scholars conferences as a 'US process'

The New Arab & agencies
26 June, 2018
Harouss Malaysia
Tunisia
Society
Live Story

Smart migrant Harouss knows his fortune lies beyond Europe

The New Arab Staff

Timothée Vinchon

04 May, 2017
King Salman Japan Anadolu
tour
MENA
Live Story

Saudi king arrives in Tokyo for four-day visit

The New Arab & agencies
13 March, 2017
Valentines Day in Malaysia -- Getty
Valentine's Day
Society
Live Story

Valentine's Day gets chilly reception in parts of Asia

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab & agencies

14 February, 2017
Arab Football
World Cup
Narrated

Hopes and dreams: This week in Middle East football

The New Arab Staff

Uri Levy

17 January, 2017