COP28
Where Asia stands in climate fight, as COP28 conference opens
Nations move to break coal addiction in transition to green energy
Politics
International relations
Japan is 'concerned' as U.S. flies Ospreys despite grounding request
Tokyo says it asked officially after fatal accident; Pentagon says it is unaware
Interview
In Taiwan crisis, Japan to play role like Poland to Ukraine: ex-general
Former SDF top brass says country should prepare to take in 100,000-plus refugees
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy says no Ukraine peace talks until full Russian withdrawal
President worries Israel-Hamas war will sap aid to his beleaguered country
Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas truce will continue, release of more hostages sought
Extension came minutes before cease-fire was due to expire
Obituaries
Henry Kissinger, U.S. diplomat and Nobel winner, dies at 100
Detractors considered the Germany-born refugee a war criminal for supporting dictatorships
COP28
COP28 starts in Dubai: 4 things to know
Countries gather for climate talks at the end of the hottest year
Indo-Pacific
A protracted Taiwan war likely to favor U.S. over China, analysts say
But an election win by Trump, who advocates America-first policy, seen as risk to Taipei
Defense
U.S. military Osprey crashes in sea off Japan, killing at least 1
Possible wreckage found but cause of crash remains under investigation
International relations
Indian official directed plot to kill Sikh separatist, U.S. says
Attempt on U.S. soil ordered by government employee, according to indictment
International relations
Taiwan picks new U.S. envoy, tapping representative to EU
Alexander Yui replaces a well-connected predecessor who is running for vice president
US-China tensions
China vows to curb decoupling as U.S. adds supply chain safeguards
At supply expo, Premier Li promises a stable flow of high-quality goods
Indo-Pacific
Quad faces reality check as alleged plot to kill U.S. Sikh dents trust
Whether Biden attends Jan. 26 India parade will be test of partnership
Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended two days; more hostages freed
Red Cross confirms 11 hostages on their way to Israeli territory
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific to see huge missile buildup by 2030s, Carnegie analyst says
To avoid escalation, countries should 'forswear preemptive attacks' on national leaders
Opinion
U.S. made the most of APEC given what it had to work with
Progress on IPEF and other agendas not flashy but still significant
Semiconductors
South Korea welcomes new rules easing chip tool shipments to China
Updates to U.S. regulations 'very significant' for Samsung, SK Hynix, trade minister says
Israel-Hamas war
American girl freed as Hamas hands over more Israeli, Thai hostages
Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners on third day of truce
Israel-Hamas war
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 4 Thai hostages under temporary truce
39 Palestinian civilians to be released from Israeli prisons in exchange
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea leader checks satellite photos of 'target regions'
Kim Jong Un also peers at pictures of U.S. military assets
Israel-Hamas war
Thailand says Hamas still holds 20 of its nationals after 10 freed
Hostages to return home after two-day hospital stay
Comment
Peace in the Middle East must look to Abraham Accords
Common threats from Iran could still push Israel and Arab nations closer
International relations
China and Europe should work together for stable trade, Wang Yi says
Don't be afraid of cooperation because of competition: Chinese foreign minister