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
Politics
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
Obituaries
Henry Kissinger, U.S. diplomat and Nobel winner, dies at 100
Detractors considered the Germany-born refugee a war criminal for supporting dictatorships
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
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
Opinion
U.S. does not have to choose between Ukraine and Taiwan
Allies make the difference in supporting America's stability mission
Finance
U.S. asset manager sees opportunity in China: 'It's a great time'
Principal Financial Group's optimism contrasts with many of its American peers
International relations
U.S. thwarted plot to kill Sikh separatist, issues warning to India
Alleged assassination plan on American soil follows Canada-New Delhi row
International relations
Vehicle explodes at Niagara Falls, forcing U.S.-Canada border closings
Initial indications are reckless driver likely cause; investigators rule out bomb
Politics
Two Republican views on Trump and 2024 presidential election
Swing voters, state of the U.S. economy seen as decisive in Trump vs. Biden
The Nikkei View
U.S. and China should continue multilayered talks to avoid conflict
Confrontation must not be allowed to impede global growth
Semiconductors
Nvidia triples revenue on AI boom but China sales to drop 'significantly'
Chip giant seeks export license; new products for China possible in 'coming months'
International relations
Japan's Kishida eyes U.S. state visit next year after Biden invitation
Exclusive: Prime minister may address Congress on trip to promote stronger alliance