Ukraine war
Russian central bank governor Nabiullina hit with US sanctions
Washington looks to punish Moscow for moves to annex parts of Ukraine
Politics
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Ukraine applies for fast-track membership in NATO
U.S. unveils new sanctions; G-7, Greece, Italy's Meloni denounce Russia's annexation
Ukraine war
Excerpts from Putin's speech at annexation ceremony
People in four regions are becoming Russian citizens 'forever,' president says
Ukraine war
Putin announces annexation of Ukrainian territory
Russia takes 'four new regions' as Kyiv counters with application to join NATO
Politics
Chinese Americans oppose U.S. attorney nominee over targeted prosecution
Biden's nomination of Casey Arrowood in Tennessee sparks controversy
International relations
U.S., Philippines pivot to closer defense ties with eye on Taiwan
Defense chiefs Austin and Faustino discuss maritime security, intel sharing
Japan immigration
Court rejects long-stay visa for gay U.S. man married to Japanese
Japan agency says resident status not granted to same-sex couples
US-China tensions
U.S. SEC fines Deloitte's China affiliate $20m for audit violation
Regulator accuses auditor of allowing some clients to perform own reviews
Ukraine war
Putin to host Kremlin ceremony annexing parts of Ukraine
U.N. warns of 'dangerous escalation,' while Kyiv vows 'harsh reaction'
Indo-Pacific
U.S. warns of China threat in first Pacific islands strategy
Biden administration plans to open 3 embassies in region to bolster influence
International relations
U.S. VP Harris visits DMZ, condemns North Korean missile tests
South Korea's Yoon calls meeting 'productive' amid friction over EV subsidies
Indo-Pacific
U.S. doubles down on extra-large drone subs to counter China
Defense chief Austin checks progress at naval facility in California
Ukraine war
Moscow tries to draft fleeing Russian men at borders
North Ossetia region bordering Georgia sets up conscript office: news agencies
Aerospace & Defense
South Korea triples arms exports in 2 years on tailored sales pitches
Seoul's longtime push to curb dependence on U.S. bolsters defense industry
Politics
Iran president calls Amini's death 'tragic' but 'chaos unacceptable'
Raisi vows to punish protesters as demonstrations spread to over 80 cities
International relations
Lack of NATO-style command in focus as Japan reviews security strategy
Constitutional limits complicate joint response with U.S. to Taiwan conflict
Myanmar Crisis
Former Miss Myanmar leaves Thailand to seek refuge in Canada
Han Lay, who denounced the Myanmar military government, was denied entry in Bangkok
Indo-Pacific
Japan conducts first air force drill with Germany at home
German fighter jets show Indo-Pacific reach with nonstop flight from Singapore
Interview
Biden must convince Xi to drop support of Russia: Obama official
Powers must work together on pressing issues, says ex-senior diplomat Hormats
Semiconductors
U.S. VP Harris says Japan is 'critical' for chip diversification
Semiconductor executives briefed on new legislation with $52bn in support
