Ukraine war
At U.N., Zelenskyy tells Russia to end war so world can focus on climate
Ukrainian president makes first in-person General Assembly appearance since invasion
International relations
International relations
China walks fine line with eye on summits with Biden, Putin
String of high-level meetings lays groundwork for possible fall meetings
International relations
At U.N. General Assembly, Biden asks world to stand with Ukraine
'Russia alone bears responsibility for this war,' U.S. president says
US-China tensions
China files appeal against WTO panel report on U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
Panel had found problems with Beijing's additional duties on American goods
International relations
China 'mixed messages' dent foreign business confidence: chambers
U.S. and European bodies highlight uncertainty over laws, data access
Opinion
BRICS+ will benefit from opening way to free movement of workers
Member states can better absorb technology with infusions of human capital
Indo-Pacific
France, Japan ground troops conduct 1st joint drills in Pacific
New Caledonia exercise named after officer who inspired 'The Last Samurai'
International relations
India rejects Canada's allegation of role in Sikh activist's death
Governments trade expulsions as dispute shakes Indo-Pacific diplomacy
South China Sea
ASEAN troops launch maritime drills amid South China Sea tension
First-ever joint military exercises underscore bloc's unity over disputed waters
International relations
Canada suspects India involved in murder of Sikh leader
PM Trudeau says any foreign government killing of Canadian 'unacceptable'
US-China tensions
Blinken meets China's vice president at U.N. amid tense ties
Discussions follow Sullivan and Yi, could set stage for Biden-Xi talks
Asia Insight
Taiwan submarine dream surfaces as China tensions rise
Taipei to unveil island-made sub despite years of Beijing pressure on suppliers
Opinion
Japan misread the signs in pushing plan for a NATO office
Tokyo needs to find ways to work around the concerns of Europe, Southeast Asia
International relations
China's Wang Yi meets with Russia's Lavrov, eyeing Putin visit
Asian power's foreign minister is in Moscow to pave way for summit with Xi Jinping
International relations
5 U.S. citizens set free by Iran in prisoner swap
Exchange involved transfer of $6bn in Iranian funds from South Korea
Trade
China seafood imports from Japan dive 68% over Fukushima water
Trade in August was only $20m, with Beijing slapping total ban by end of month
Trade
Malaysia to double palm oil exports to China, dodge EU restrictions
The two Asian nations sign infrastructure investment deals worth $4.2bn
Opinion
U.S., Vietnam have work to do to build out new partnership
Remarkable upgrade in ties underscores shared economic, strategic interests
Indo-Pacific
U.S. Army, Japan, Australia expand logistics cooperation
First drill between Army, Japan's GSDF focuses on keeping islets supplied
Taiwan tensions
China sends fighter jets in show of force off Taiwan
Aircraft and warships near the island could be connected to turmoil in China
Trade
China vows to boost Southeast Asia imports as growth slows
ASEAN countries seek to boost trade ties as Sino-U.S. tensions rise
International relations
G77+China: Latin America's leftists pursue solidarity with Beijing
Cuba summit lets emerging countries bond in America's backyard over economics
International relations
Sullivan, Wang hold 'candid, constructive' U.S.-China talks
Continued communication between powers could bring Biden-Xi meeting
Defense
Kim Jong Un discussed arms cooperation with Russia: North Korean media
Leader talks of "strategic and tactical coordination" between militaries with Shoigu
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan's $6.5bn mine deals with China, others dig up questions
Taliban face feasibility and security doubts as regime aims to shore up economy