Datawatch
Boon or bane? Japan's LDP boosts support among older voters
Ruling party struggles to win over more 20- and 30-somethings ahead of July election
Politics
International relations
G-7, NATO talks to focus on Ukraine, with Indo-Pacific in mix
Japan's Kishida, South Korea's Yoon among leaders set to discuss swirling crises
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Russia to supply Iskander missiles to Belarus, Putin says
Besieged eastern city Sievierodonetsk falls; G-7 prepares ban on Russian gold
Pacific Islands
U.S., Japan and Australia launch Pacific island initiative
U.K. and New Zealand also join Blue Pacific effort to boost ties, fend off China
Politics
Xi Jinping to visit Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover
China president plans first trip outside mainland since COVID began
Economy
Indonesian palm oil farmers see a bleak future
Russia was a large source of fertilize; now prices are skyrocketing
International relations
Yellen to visit South Korea, discuss sanctions on North -sources
Talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin and Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho
Indo-Pacific
Japan PM to flex muscles for Indo-Pacific security at NATO summit
Kishida plans 4-way meeting on sidelines with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand
Opinion
Japan needs to update sanctions laws to face future challenges
Tokyo should align its policies with other G-7 nations
China tech
China completes overhaul of antitrust law to corral Big Tech
Legislation takes effect Aug. 1, keeping pressure on sector despite earlier signs of easing
Interview
U.S. needs arms storage in Japan in case of Taiwan conflict: Armitage
Beijing trying to rattle Tokyo with AWACS plane target, former diplomat says
Society
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
Decision puts court at odds with majority of Americans who favored preserving Roe
International relations
Realist Erdogan embraces Saudi prince with eye on new prizes
A beneficiary of Ukraine war, Mohammed bin Salman beams on comeback tour
Business trends
Japan pushes companies to allow workers to take side gigs
Government will ask companies to explain reasons for banning second jobs
Terrorism
Pakistan holds 'dead' alleged mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attacks
Sources: Sajid Mir in custody as Islamabad aims to exit terror finance watchlist
Japan election
Kishida battles inflation as opposition goes on election attack
As upper house poll looms, Japanese PM attempts to soften price rises
Ukraine war
EU leaders grant Ukraine candidate member status
Kyiv welcomes 'historic moment,' but path to membership could take over a decade
Natural disasters
Afghanistan earthquake leaves homeless waiting for uncertain relief
Taliban say they are working around the clock but need more international aid
Climate Change
Japan to increase competition in offshore wind to speed rollout
Tokyo sees power source as essential to hitting net-zero emissions by 2050
International relations
Japan, U.S. and South Korea aim to hold trilateral summit next week
Biden, Kishida and Yoon could meet on sidelines of NATO gathering in Spain