COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Politics
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy says no Ukraine peace talks until full Russian withdrawal
President worries Israel-Hamas war will sap aid to his beleaguered country
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
International relations
China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy
Visiting Beijing, French foreign minister hails 'excellent' announcement
Opinion
Germany needs to prove its new China strategy is more than talk
Chancellor Scholz has gone too far in seeking to avoid offending Beijing
International relations
Greece warns officials not to attend Taiwan events over China fears
Athens says contact with Taipei risks 'serious problems' for bilateral relations
International relations
South Korea's Yoon meets U.K.'s Sunak as Britain hails Korean culture
Ministers launch talks over new free trade deal, agree on clean-energy partnership
International relations
Japan-France ties 'model' for Europe and Asia, says CEFJ chief
French business leader says 'stability' vital for good economic relations
Ukraine war
Japan's IHI, Kubota and others weigh rebuilding efforts in Ukraine
10 companies send representatives to Kyiv with eye on infrastructure projects
International relations
South Korea to unveil $26bn of U.K. investments during Yoon trip
Both sides to sign new defense and tech accord during president's state visit
International relations
China wants French companies to invest more, Xi tells Macron
French leader also called on to constructively promote positive China-EU relations
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Nov. 6 to Nov. 13: Zelenskyy warns of Russian attacks in winter
Lawyers seek release of Russian artist who staged antiwar price tag protest
Interview
EU concerned by North Korea arming Russia: foreign policy chief
Pyongyang could face 'consequences' from Europe, says Josep Borrell
International relations
Chasing deals, Taiwan signs new trade partnership with Britain
Taipei keen to join pan-Pacific free trade pact and bolster ties with Europe
Automobiles
Indonesia calls on West to help it develop EV manufacturing power
Deputy investment minister says country is 'open to anybody,' not just China
Interview
Ex-Israeli PM Olmert urges U.S.-NATO intervention in Gaza after war
Israel must reiterate commitment to two-state solution, former leader says
International relations
Japan, Britain vow deeper security ties amid concern over China
'2-plus-2' meeting reaffirms Ukraine support and condemns Hamas attacks
Supply Chain
China's nuclear program skirts Western machine tool sanctions
Nikkei probe finds Japanese and German 'mother machines' where they shouldn't be
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6: Zelenskyy says invited Trump to Ukraine
Russia says ship damaged in missile strike on Crimea port
International relations
Japan and Europe bolster security ties in face of shared threats
Concern over China and Russia push partners closer together
International relations
Turkey and France jostle for Central Asia influence as Russia declines
Ankara leads Turkic state summit while Macron visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Technology
AI developers agree to work with governments on testing at summit
China's invitation to forum was 'right long-term decision,' U.K. PM Sunak says
Technology
China, U.S., Japan, others agree to combat AI risks at U.K. summit
Declaration from 28 countries warns of potential for 'catastrophic' harm
International relations
Kazakhstan welcomes France's Macron under Moscow's disapproving gaze
Two to discuss energy cooperation, trade and regional matters, plan business deals
The Big Story
China's panda business: How zoos from U.S. to Japan fund Beijing soft power
'Panda diplomacy' has cost countries nearly $300 million over past three decades