Politics
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Biden plan to forgive student loan debt
President vows to push on with new relief after $400bn package killed
Politics
US-China tensions
U.S. warns China's new anti-espionage law puts companies at risk
Legislation going into effect July 1 broadens the definition of spying
Interview
Tony Blair says China key in blunting Russia nuclear threat
Beijing is keen to prevent escalation into global conflict: former U.K. PM
Technology
Japan hits Fujitsu with rare rebuke for poor cybersecurity
Data leaks affected at least 1,700 companies and government agencies
Politics
Japan designates nuclear plant, airport as protected security sites
Defense facilities and remote islands among 161 locations in expanded list
Opinion
Lanes of commerce between U.S. and China should be kept open
Business cooperation important for prosperity of both sides
Interview
EU, Malaysia, Indonesia create task force over deforestation rule
First meeting set for August amid lingering worries among palm oil farmers
Gender
Nepal activists hail interim ruling allowing same-sex marriage
'Big and historic' Supreme Court order set to spur registrations
Defense
U.S. State Dept. OKs two possible military sales to Taiwan
Pentagon says ammunition, logistics support package worth up to $440m
Hun Sen's Cambodia
Cambodian PM Hun Sen deletes Facebook page after criticism
Meta oversight board called for 6-month suspension, citing intimidation of critics
International relations
China passes foreign relations law with eye on countering sanctions
Legislation provides legal basis for addressing threats to sovereignty and security
Interview
World must unite to resolve Afghanistan crisis: Pakistan diplomat
Isolating the Taliban-controlled state risks further instability, says Asad Khan
Trade
EU set to end Fukushima import restrictions on Japan food items
Radiation tests and other requirements would be abolished as early as summer
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan and South Korea agree to revive currency swap deal
Move comes amid improving bilateral relations, growing regional risks
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan readies F-35 fighter jet repair base for faster response
IHI to fix engines in Tokyo for models also used by U.S. and Australian military
Indo-Pacific
Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor become 'sister parks,' 78 years on
Move angers some A-bomb survivors who say U.S. attack was unjustifiable
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea picks hard-liner as new North Korea point man
Selection is latest phase of Seoul's increasing emphasis on human rights
Politics
China's anti-espionage law set to 'politicize' business
Foreign chambers say legislation will affect investment decisions
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka domestic debt restructuring plan aims to shield banks
Creditors monitoring proposal headed for parliament after cabinet approval
Politics
Singapore senior minister's presidential bid signals shift in ruling party
Tharman's candidacy leaves 'huge hole' in PM Lee's cabinet, says expert
Caixin
China ex-PBOC chief rebuts criticism of BRI as 'debt-trap'
Accusations stem from 'political tendency to smear China,' Zhou says
Society
Yoon controversially challenges South Korean exam practices
President takes on lucrative cramming industry and educational inequality
Semiconductors
Nvidia, other chip stocks fall as U.S. weighs new curbs on AI access to China
Investors on guard for possible impact of expanded export restrictions
International relations
Taiwan's vice premier visits Japan in historic high-level exchange
Semiconductors, shared values discussed in first visit in 29 years
Opinion
China's public can be a moderating influence on U.S. relations
Nationalistic voices have obscured support for engagement