International relations
Ukrainians embraced but Asian refugees face icy welcome in EU
Rights groups say difference in treatment exposes 'institutional racism'
Politics
Opinion
Sustainability has brought a new dimension to Asia's geopolitics
High stakes for business as battle for influence complicates market
Malaysia election
Malaysia election live: Anwar becomes Malaysia's 10th prime minister
With UMNO's support, longtime hopeful appointed after king meets state rulers
Malaysia election
Malaysia's Anwar sworn in as PM, pledges to fight corruption
Longtime contender will seek vote of confidence on Dec. 19
International relations
U.S. can't decouple from China, says Beijing's ambassador to Tokyo
Kong Xuanyou says readjusting supply chains for security reasons 'not easy'
Coronavirus
Chinese cities break from COVID easing edict as cases smash record
Local authorities under pressure to cut infections dump Beijing's playbook
Politics
Pakistan nominates next army chief as incumbent blasts Imran Khan
Munir to succeed Bajwa, who takes parting shot at ousted PM over 'false' conspiracy
Opinion
Xi Jinping is taking advantage of Biden's soft touch
Assurances to China contrast with call for Russian regime change
Coronavirus
China battles spiraling COVID crisis as city lockdowns widen
Authorities scramble to cut infections after pledge to ease strict curbs
Politics
Japan eyes 10-year horizon for defense procurement
Longer view to focus on fundamental upgrades first, advanced weapons next
South China Sea
ASEAN-led defense talks reaffirm norms for South China Sea
China, U.S. and others see eye to eye on avoiding maritime clashes
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Malaysia election
Mahathir to 'write history' of Malaysia after election loss
Former prime minister retreats from political spotlight following decadeslong career
Interview
Japan needs healthy dose of inflation: IMF fiscal chief
Vitor Gaspar says country must play the long game to tackle debt
Opinion
Climate change not only reason for Pakistan's flooding toll
Political parties' failure to empower local authorities left millions helpless
The Nikkei View
North Korean threat deepens with new ICBM
U.S., Japan and South Korea must bolster deterrence by sharing information
Inflation
New Zealand delivers record rate increase, flags more to come
Official cash rate goes up to 4.25%, its highest point since January 2009
Politics
Twitter, Meta layoffs spur political safeguard fears across Asia
Authoritarian regimes could strengthen grip on social media platforms
Politics
Indian temples' billions stir calls to use gold for greater good
Political, religious sensitivities leave riches stashed despite poor masses
Natural disasters
Indonesia rescuers race to find victims trapped by quake
At least 268 killed, but officials warn death toll may rise
