Aerospace & Defense
Russian, Chinese strategic bombers conduct joint patrols in Asia
Russia Defense Ministry says flights in accordance with international law
Politics
Obituaries
Jiang Zemin, China's post-Tiananmen leader, dies at 96
Retired president's tenure saw economic boom, worsening corruption
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Brussels plans to confiscate frozen Russian assets
Ukraine strikes digital trade deal with U.K.; China's Xi to strengthen energy ties with Russia
Society
Lack of rights for LGBT+ couples at odds with top law: Tokyo court
But ruling says Japan's denial of legal marriage equality is constitutional
Politics
Thai court upholds election formula favoring opposition Pheu Thai
Path to majority still unclear as Prayuth mulls party change
International relations
Turkic world sees 'risks and opportunities' as Russia stumbles
Turkey, EU, China seek to make inroads into Central Asia and the Caucasus
The Nikkei View
Taiwan's ruling DPP needs soul-searching after election loss
Tsai's party must work with rivals to refine policies toward China and economy
Politics
Alibaba founder Jack Ma living in Tokyo since China tech crackdown: FT
Billionaire has spent six months in Japan after largely disappearing from view
The Big Story
China's chip industry fights to survive U.S. tech crackdown
Battered by sanctions, Huawei leads the way in stealthily building a domestic semiconductor supply chain
Politics
Itaewon tragedy: One month on, search for blame continues
South Korean police and lawmakers probe Halloween crowd crush as initial shock wanes
US-China tensions
China to possess 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035: Pentagon report
U.S. sees Beijing developing ability to deter and defeat intervention in Taiwan
Politics
Singapore's parliament strikes down ban on gay sex
Legislators repeal controversial law but move to cement traditional marriage
Interview
Shutting out China not the answer: Trilateral Commission members
Asia will continue to push for globalization and integration, key players say
Coronavirus
China moves to quell fury over zero-COVID policy
Xi Jinping caught 'between a rock and a hard place' amid unrest
Energy
Turkish 'powership' group in talks to supply Ukraine
Karpowership says vessels could be used in Odesa if security conditions are met
Economy
Marcos' cousin, son push $4.9bn Philippine sovereign wealth fund
Maharlika Investments Fund eyes Singapore and Indonesia as models
Opinion
Marcos' unexpected whirlwind U.S. courtship will soon be tested
An unhappy China will likely demand price for big infrastructure investments
South China Sea
China says it drove away U.S. cruiser in South China Sea
Military claims U.S. ship 'illegally intruded' into waters near Spratly Islands
Terrorism
Pakistan's Taliban scraps cease-fire as political turmoil festers
Militants step up attacks, testing cash-strapped government and next army chief
Economy
South Korea orders striking cement truckers back to work
Union leaders shave heads in protest; talks continue with transport ministry
