Ukraine war
Putin claims victory in Mariupol while Ukrainian fighters hold on
U.S. disputes Russian declaration of mission accomplished in besieged port city
International relations
Opinion
China sets its eyes on Earth's last frontier
Beijing is moving to reap the economic potential of the world's oceans
International relations
Japan reworks Ukraine aid plan after India blocks military plane
Rerouting of flights likely to delay relief shipments to refugees
International relations
Japan, New Zealand in talks to share information and intelligence
PM Ardern stresses importance of bilateral ties in move toward renewable energy
Markets
CNOOC shares gush in Shanghai debut thanks to modest pricing
State oil company's stock quickly hits 44% maximum rise but skids in Hong Kong
International relations
China in mind, British PM visits India to boost Indo-Pacific ties
Johnson expected to urge Modi to take a strong stand against Russia
Ukraine war
G-20 tensions mount as Western finance ministers walk out on Russia
Economic recovery from pandemic among issues on the agenda
Opinion
Washington's clumsy attempts to bully India must stop
Undermining its relationship with New Delhi will cost the U.S. dearly
Indo-Pacific
China-Solomon Islands security pact raises red flags in Washington
Deal sparks speculation of Beijing's base-building ambitions
US-China tensions
China bristles at U.S. demand not to aid Russian military
Pentagon chief Austin speaks with China's defense minister for 1st time
International relations
Russia tests new nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Sarmat strategic weapon has no peer, Putin claims
Indo-Pacific
Moskva flagship sinking exposes Russian Navy frailty, experts say
Failure to protect and respond to missile attack shows major operational flaws
International relations
Macron, Le Pen and why France's election matters for Xi and Putin
Le Pen urges good Russia relations; Macron says Europe can balance global powers
International relations
South Korea's next top diplomat calls 2015 'comfort women' pact official
Comment hints how incoming government could approach history issues with Tokyo
International relations
China says it has signed security pact with Solomon Islands
US, Australia and New Zealand wary of Beijing gaining influence in Pacific
Transportation
U.S. turns up heat on Chinese, Indian companies servicing Aeroflot
Washington claims violators are cashing in on Russian sanctions
International relations
G-20 finance chiefs to meet under shadow of Russia sanctions split
Only half of group's members support isolating Russia in sharpest divide since Syrian war
International relations
Top U.S. officials to visit Solomon Islands amid China concerns
Diplomatic push follows Pacific nation's planned security pact with Beijing
Opinion
Solomon Islands pact cements China's Pacific power status
Recent controversy is just the first step in a long-running struggle
Ukraine war
Turkish-made drones likely involved in Moskva sinking
Ukrainian official says Neptune missile was assisted by 'other equipment'