Coronavirus
OECD warns omicron may intensify supply shortages and inflation
Central banks must be ready to act if price pressures broaden and become self-reinforcing
Politics
Indo-Pacific
AUKUS sub deal triggers debate on nuclear safeguards
China and Russia raise proliferation concerns at IAEA over deployment
Politics
Adapting to China's rise is 'greatest priority for MI6': U.K. spy chief
Taiwan issue poses 'serious challenge to global stability and peace,' Moore warns
International relations
Taiwan's Tsai hosts Baltic lawmakers, seeking closer cooperation
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have no diplomatic relations with the island
Coronavirus
Omicron poses 'very high' global risk; nations must prepare: WHO
U.N. agency warns of 'uncertainties' on degree of vaccine immunity
International relations
China slams 'Summit for Democracy' in talks with other excluded nations
Beijing moves to bolster ties with nondemocratic countries
International relations
Asia and Europe vow to fix supply chains, push digital access
ASEM condemns Myanmar regime, warns on maritime security
Coronavirus
U.K. bans flights from 6 African nations on new variant fears
COVID-19 strain has double the number of mutations than delta
International relations
Chinese Embassy in Lithuania suspends consular services
Move comes after Beijing downgraded diplomatic ties amid Taiwan row
Politics
Germany to observe U.N. talks on nuclear weapons ban
NATO member signals major policy shift of new coalition government
International relations
Europe looks to bolster Indo-Pacific ties as Cambodia hosts ASEM
Thorny issues abound as country sanctioned by EU leads first summit in 3 years
Politics
Japan PM confirms oil reserve sales in reply to U.S. request
Auctions for less than 1% of nation's stockpile may be held by year-end
Indo-Pacific
Japan nears defense access deal with quasi-ally Australia next year
Agreement would smooth way for joint drills as China flexes muscle
Automobiles
Japan to double EV subsidies to match U.S. and Europe
Tokyo races to spur buying of electrics by aiding charging infrastructure
International relations
Taiwan opens office in Lithuania, brushing aside China opposition
Move marks diplomatic breakthrough for the Chinese-claimed island
International relations
Migrant standoff at Poland-Belarus border stokes war fears
Polish PM accuses Lukashenko of 'state terrorism' and 'weaponizing' refugees
Interview
U.K. 'on track' to join CPTPP by 2022, trade official says
E-commerce, state spending talks 'moving incredibly quickly;' tariffs up next
Belt and Road
EU to rival China's Belt and Road with overseas infrastructure plan
27-nation bloc to focus on digital connectivity in the Indo-Pacific region
Opinion
Japan should be admitted to the Five Eyes network
Difficulty adding new members demands a new type of intelligence sharing coalition