South Korea election
Testing times: South Korean aspiring politicians sit written exam
Brainchild of young party leader, tests come ahead of key local elections
International relations
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea boasts of 'invincible power' world cannot ignore
Monday will mark 90th anniversary of military's founding
Opinion
Xi Jinping has better options than to stand by Vladimir Putin
China's tacit support for the war in Ukraine harms its national interests
International relations
Japan weighs hosting largest-ever joint drills with U.S. Marines
Bilateral military exercise in fall planned with eye on Russia and China
International relations
Japan's foreign minister promises stronger military to help U.S.
Hayashi visits American aircraft carrier in waters south of Tokyo
International relations
Japan, Russia strike salmon and trout fishing deal despite sanctions
Quota set at 2,050 tons within Japan's EEZ for 2022
International relations
U.S. warns against any permanent China military presence in Solomons
Blunt tone of statement indicates level of White House concern over island nation
International relations
Hiroshima looks to host G-7 summit as nuclear tensions rise
Russian threat adds impetus to nonproliferation push at 2023 gathering
International relations
Germany's Scholz to visit Japan next week for talks with Kishida
Meeting will be primer for G-7 summit in June
Ukraine war
Russia winning Ukraine war is 'realistic possibility': U.K.'s Johnson
British PM admits after meeting Modi that India's position on Moscow won't change
International relations
Modi and Johnson agree on new Anglo-Indian security partnership
Leaders also discuss Ukraine crisis in talks between 'special' friends
Indo-Pacific
Abe leads charge for Japan to boost defense spending to 2% of GDP
Ex-U.S. Adm. Davidson repeats warning of China moving on Taiwan in next 5 years
Interview
N.Z. calls for potential CPTPP members to meet 'high standards'
Membership negotiations with U.K. will be held cautiously, says Minister O'Connor
Markets
China's Zhihu tumbles 24% in Hong Kong 'homecoming'
Q&A site set for worst debut among U.S.-listed companies seeking backup position
International relations
Japan readopts hard-line stance on territorial dispute with Russia
Annual foreign policy report says four northern islands are 'illegally occupied'
International relations
Taiwan joins chorus against China's pact with Solomon Islands
Taipei urges Pacific nation not to be 'China's military bargaining chip'
Ukraine war
Putin claims victory in Mariupol while Ukrainian fighters hold on
U.S. disputes Russian declaration of mission accomplished in besieged port city
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