Society
Malaysia drops mandatory death penalty for 11 crimes
Kidnapping, drug offenses among those, as Anwar government reforms legal system
Politics
Defense
Philippines identifies four new sites for U.S. military in new pact
Two face Taiwan and one is near disputed Spratley Islands
Politics
India's Gandhi to appeal defamation conviction on 'multiple grounds'
Disqualified opposition leader's lawyer says challenge will be filed Monday
Indo-Pacific
India faces critical test as Quad host in 2024: CSIS analyst
Partners seek to lock in New Delhi with backing on border tensions with China
Opinion
Macron is EU's best bet for swaying China on Ukraine
Beijing's and Brussels' need for each other creates an opening
Trade
Russia aims to widen trade with India as energy ties boom
Moscow to send delegation in April but geopolitics and other obstacles loom
Politics
Aging Japan opens Children and Families Agency: 5 things to know
New organization aims to create a youth-friendly society as births fall
International relations
Taiwan strengthens ties with Guatemala following Honduras rupture
President Tsai Ing-wen completes three-day trip, offering more cooperation
International relations
Japan protests China's detention of national, seeks early release
Foreign minister meets counterpart in Beijing first time in three years
Media & Entertainment
Turnbull takes on Murdoch's Australian media empire
Former prime minister is calling for rigorous inquiry into News Corp
N Korea at crossroads
High activity spotted at North Korea nuclear complex: 38 North
Report follows order from Kim Jong Un to increase bomb fuel production
US-China tensions
U.S. calls for joint G-7 action to prevent China's economic bullying
Revealing steps such as tariff hikes in advance meant to dissuade Beijing
Defense
Cambodia reveals air defense plans near China-funded naval base
Growing military footprint at Ream boosts strategic value for Beijing: experts
Comment
China and India battle for leadership of Global South
Less conflict with West means New Delhi likely to triumph over Beijing
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to open Vanuatu Embassy to counter China in Pacific
Move follows reopening of American mission in Solomon Islands this year
International relations
Bangladesh urges China loan tweaks amid scrutiny of BRI bailouts
Sources say letter asks to amend cancelation, dispute, maturity and fee policies
Inflation
Ukraine war brings inflation into focus for contact lenses in Japan
Supply chain disruption creates shortages, adds to upward pressure on prices
Semiconductors
U.S.-led effort to wall off semiconductor tech draws in Japan
Chipmaking tool suppliers seek clarity on new controls while China condemns move
Defense
Japan and China set up hotline to prevent maritime, air clashes
Spring start eyed for new link between defense authorities
Semiconductors
China to examine U.S. chipmaker Micron's products for cybersecurity risks
Beijing gives few details about move targeting memory chip supplier
