Indo-Pacific
Kishida kicks off 'funeral diplomacy' with call for stable Indo-Pacific
Japanese prime minister discusses bilateral cooperation and Taiwan Strait with Harris
North America
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Japan consul held in Vladivostok over classified info, Tass says
Former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship
International relations
Abe was 'instrumental' in forging economic ties with Canada: minister
Former Japan PM saw country with shared values, Champagne says
International relations
North Korea rattles saber as U.S. carrier arrives for drills with South
Ballistic missile fired for first time since June with sub-launched test looming
International relations
Russia accuses Washington of playing with fire around Taiwan
Foreign Minister Lavrov makes clear Moscow's 'no limits' partnership with Beijing
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban 'not only game in town': U.S. engages Afghanistan from afar
Prisoner swap, initiative for women highlight multidimensional 'remote diplomacy'
Taiwan tensions
U.S. and China discuss need for open lines of communication
Biden sending dangerous signals on Taiwan, Wang tells Blinken
US-China tensions
Wang Yi: U.S. bill on Taiwan 'threatens foundation' of China ties
Beijing foreign minister says Washington should 'stand on right side of history'
Indo-Pacific
AUKUS sees progress in Australia getting nuclear-powered submarine
Leaders of U.S., U.K. and Australia vow to achieve the goal at 'earliest possible date'
Semiconductors
U.S. chip alliance against China tests South Korea's loyalty
'Chip 4' initiative threatens Seoul's quest for diplomatic middle ground
Food & Beverage
Asahi Shuzo to build high-quality sake breweries in Japan, U.S.
'Dassai' brand sake brewer expands to meet growing overseas demand
Interview
U.S. arms control talks with Russia a 'challenge' after Ukraine: diplomat
Nuclear discussions with China still up in the air despite efforts by Washington
Markets
Wall Street tumbles as investors fret on rate hikes and recession
The Dow closes at 2022 low but avoids bear territory
Taiwan tensions
Taiwanese Americans split on views, emotions as tensions rise
As youth shift from 'Chinese' identity, elders hope for pragmatic solutions
US-China tensions
U.S. lawmakers call for review of Apple plan to use Chinese chips
Yangtze Memory Technologies parts in iPhone 14 sparks supply chain concerns
International relations
Japan, U.S. and South Korea stand firm amid Taiwan tension
Top diplomats oppose any change of status through use of force
N Korea at crossroads
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to North
Deployment part of push for more nuclear-capable 'strategic assets' in region
Markets
Dow recovers to 30,000 but ends down for 3rd straight day
Stocks face Fed-driven sell-off; bond yields continue to rise
International relations
Kishida renews push for nuclear test ban, eyeing Hiroshima G-7
Japan and other countries urge holdouts to join moratorium
