Society
Spain confirms seven monkeypox cases as European outbreak grows
All mild, linked to close contact; tallies rise to 14 in Portugal, nine in U.K.
Rest of the World
Politics
Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
Ottawa joins allies fearing Beijing could compel company to aid espionage
Podcast
Asia Stream: Asia's Inflation Dilemma
Rising prices are hurting wallets across the world. The crisis is particularly bad in Sri Lanka and Turkey, and in Japan, people are facing inflation for the first time in decades.
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: McDonald's to sell Russia restaurants to local licensee
Switzerland to reopen Kyiv embassy; Japan to double Ukraine support to $600m
Indo-Pacific
Satellite photos suggest China training to attack Japan's aircraft
Exclusive: SDF's early warning system seen as target in case of Taiwan contingency
Energy
Ukraine war fuels European and Asian scramble for U.S. LNG
Early bird buyers secure long-term contracts at double the pace of last year
International relations
U.S. Congress weighs plan to finance Taiwan weapon purchases
American lawmakers increasingly concerned about potential China invasion
Opinion
Crypto meltdown highlights need for urgent regulatory intervention
Opaque industry is an invitation to sleazy operators to do their worst
Comment
West needs to accept India's neutrality on Ukraine war
China's security threat binds New Delhi to Moscow
Markets
Dow drops more than 1,100 points on grim U.S. retail news
S&P 500 falls 4% in sharpest decline since June 2020
International relations
Turkey blocks start of NATO entry talks for Sweden and Finland
Biden confident about Nordic countries' prospects despite Erdogan's objection
Opinion
Joe Biden must recognize the clear and present dangers facing Japan
Back to the future with Tokyo, Washington's most underappreciated ally
International relations
U.S. charges 1 American, 4 Chinese officials with spying
New York man accused of collecting info on dissidents and activists for Beijing
Interview
Mariupol mayor hails evacuated troops for defending Ukraine city
Boychenko accuses Russians of trying to conceal war crimes
Society
California church shooter was licensed armed security guard
Suspect said to be born in Taiwan, not in mainland China as initially reported
International relations
Japan, U.S., South Korea defense chiefs to meet in June
Inauguration of new South Korean president opens door to rapprochement with Tokyo
Interview
Citigroup offers helping hand for 'partners' exiting Russia
CEO Jane Fraser outlines future as Wall Street bank leaves 13 markets
Ukraine war
Nippon Yusen plans to end Russia automotive land freight business
Transportation demand has plunged due to fall in car production amid sanctions
Ukraine war
Finland and Sweden submit NATO applications
Nordic nations' accession process expected to take only a few weeks
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea threatens to test ICBM ahead of Biden trip to South
Seoul says it has Plan B if COVID-hit state stages 'imminent' provocation