US-China tensions
U.S. Navy releases first photos of Chinese balloon recovery
Balloon was an estimated 60 meters tall and was carrying long sensor package
U.S.
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Russia's budget deficit widens as energy revenues slump
Zelenskyy decries 'rumors' amid talk of replacing defense chief
Semiconductors
Japan's chip equipment makers set up shop near Intel, TSMC and Samsung
Hitachi High-Tech, Kokusai Electric see value in proximity to top customers
Business deals
Yamaha buys U.S. classical guitar maker Cordoba in six-string push
Japanese musical instrument manufacturer seeks to expand global presence
Trade
U.S.-China trade hit record in 2022 despite tensions
Robust cross-border flows run counter to talk of 'decoupling'
Technology
Sumitomo Electric plans long-life battery plant in North America
Redox flow cells can last 30 years, or twice as long as lithium-ion ones
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea calls for stronger war readiness posture, more drills
Statement comes amid preparations in Pyongyang for expected military parade
US-China tensions
Chinese spy balloon did nothing to improve relations: White House
Blinken will seek to reschedule a postponed trip when the time is right
Interview
Public-private tie-up key to empowering women in India: U.S. official
Katrina Fotovat eyes efforts to bring more females into science and technology studies
Opinion
U.S. should accept that its Indian Ocean base belongs to Africa
Recognition of Mauritian sovereignty would not affect access to Diego Garcia
Technology
Global ransomware attack on thousands of servers reported by Italy
U.S. assessing impact of cybersecurity incidents
US-China tensions
U.S. shoots down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic Ocean
China accuses Washington of 'overreacting,' says it may take further actions
Defense
Nuclear weapons enter South Korean political debate as threats grow
Voices within ruling party call for deployment of U.S. arms
Datawatch
Mass layoffs at U.S. tech giants help startups secure IT talent
Job cuts in sector rose 13-fold in 2022 but few had trouble finding new work
US-China tensions
Biden says U.S. is 'going to take care of' Chinese spy balloon
FAA issues flight restriction to clear airspace around South Carolina coast
US-China tensions
CIA chief warns not to underestimate Xi's Taiwan ambitions
Burns says Chinese leader ordered military to be ready for invasion by 2027
US-China tensions
China says 'airship' over the U.S. 'force majeure accident'
Beijing 'respects' Washington's announcement on Blinken visit: Foreign Ministry
US-China tensions
Blinken postpones China trip over spy balloon incident
U.S. diplomat tells counterpart 'clear violation' of law, will visit 'when conditions allow'
US-China tensions
Chinese balloon may be meant to test U.S. surveillance, analyst says
Beijing says device is 'civilian' in nature and strayed into American airspace
US-China tensions
China regrets weather balloon straying into U.S.: Foreign Ministry
Beijing says airship is for civilian meteorological purposes
