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Ukraine latest: Putin, Macron hold call as Russia steps up nuclear plant rhetoric
Kharkiv bombardment rages to pin down Ukraine forces, U.K. says
International relations
Interview
Xi-Kishida summit considered for fall: Japan foreign minister
Online or in third country being discussed; November G20 meeting a possibility
Indo-Pacific
Australia-led air force exercise begins with German aircraft
Drill aimed at countering China's growing military footprint in region
Opinion
Afghanistan shows the limits of China's Belt and Road
Despite its engagement with the Taliban, Beijing is unable to reach its goals
Politics
Indian woman's suicide exposes plight of abused overseas brides
Mandeep Kaur's tearful video and death in New York shock community
International relations
Xi, Putin to attend G-20 in Indonesia this November: reports
Jokowi quoted as saying Chinese, Russian leaders have given assurances
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea tells South Korea's Yoon to 'shut his mouth' after offer of aid
Kim Yo Jong blasts president's 'audacious' plan for nuclear disarmament
Indo-Pacific
After backing Pelosi, U.S. carrier Ronald Reagan returns to Japan
7th Fleet commander says China's aggressions need to be contested
International relations
Japan, China vow to continue dialogue despite Taiwan tensions
Top security officials meet ahead of 50th anniversary of normalized relations
Politics
U.N. expert says minorities suffer slavery in China's Xinjiang
Special rapporteur claims forced labor could amount to 'crimes against humanity'
Taiwan tensions
U.S., Taiwan to start formal trade talks under new initiative
Negotiations over 11 sectors set for autumn despite Beijing's objections
Opinion
Europe is cheering for Taiwan, but its hands are full with Ukraine
Despite economic ties, bloc would impose sanctions on China if war erupts
Taiwan tensions
Clock ticks for Taiwan to reform military: U.S. expert
Taiwanese forces 'extremely vulnerable' to China attack, ex-NSC official warns
Shinzo Abe
Harris, Obama among hundreds from overseas expected at Abe funeral
Trump expresses desire to attend but decision is up to Biden
Taiwan tensions
China Coast Guard chief promoted to naval leader for Taiwan Strait
Wang Zhongcai known for frequent incursions into Japan-administered Senkakus
Indo-Pacific
China to send troops to Russia for 'Vostok' exercise
India and Mongolia among the other nations participating
Taiwan tensions
Pelosi's visit risks acceleration of China plan to seize Taiwan
Proximity of drills to island marks alarming change in Beijing's military strategy
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea slams Yoon's 'audacious' aid-for-denuclearization plan
Pyongyang has shot down similar proposals, including one from Donald Trump
The Nikkei View
Seoul should follow president's speech to rebuild Japan ties
Wartime labor issue needs a solution, not a temporary measure to buy time
Japan-South Korea rift
Yoon vows to solve wartime labor issue without annoying Japan
South Korea's president says plaintiffs are supposed to get compensation