The Big Story
The U.S.-China rare earths battle
How one mine in California is trying to challenge Beijing's dominance
Politics
Semiconductors
Dutch: China's export curb on chip metals requires EU response
Beijing's gallium licensing follows similar move by Netherlands on ASML items
International relations
Putin claims unity, Xi slams decoupling at India-hosted SCO talks
Online meeting comes days after Wagner uprising shook Moscow and the region
International relations
EU-Japan to upgrade security ties in Asia: summit statement draft
Establishing minister-level meetings and joint naval drills will be on agenda
Thai election
Thailand's Pita still 'confident' as House splits on deputy speaker
PM vote to follow after royal endorsement of new speaker
Environment
IAEA gives Japan approval to release Fukushima water into Pacific
Release plan poised to go ahead despite South Korea, China, Pacific island opposition
International relations
Australia extends business visas for Indonesians
Leaders Albanese and Widodo promote economic ties at Sydney meeting
Technology
Deepfake-spotting startup eyes Asian government clients
Deepmedia CEO Rijul Gupta says concerns over fake online content are growing
Opinion
Technological cooperation is cementing U.S.-India security ties
Cooperation in chip production and green energy manufacturing is taking shape
International relations
Taiwan legislator leads ferry trial to boost ties with Japan island
Move is bid to encourage tourism between two sides, could irk China
Politics
Is it safe to release Fukushima water into sea? 3 things to know
Japan hopes IAEA report sways opponents of plan to dump treated waste
Comment
At long last, Cambodia's Hun Sen set to achieve his dynastic dream
Dictator silences local critics with repression, and the West with 'China card'
Semiconductors
China limits exports of chipmaking metals in trade spat with U.S.
Beijing's move follows talk of new semiconductor controls by Washington
Interview
Pakistan foreign minister says country not in China 'debt trap'
Bhutto Zardari hints at hopes to follow mother's footsteps as premier
Trade
China tensions keep Mexico in spotlight, 3 years on from USMCA
Low labor costs draw manufacturers avoiding U.S. tariffs aimed at Beijing
Thai election
Thai king opens parliament as Move Forward aims for PM
Move Forward, Pheu Thai reach compromise ahead of speaker vote on Tuesday
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for 8 activists abroad
Nathan Law, Ted Hui among individuals wanted for alleged security offenses
International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi eyes EV lithium deals on Australia visit
Boosting trade in focus at meeting with PM Anthony Albanese
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar land mine danger grows as military rings Chinese assets
Experts say regime desperate to offer Beijing 'stability' for projects
Thai election
Thailand parliament opens to elect new PM: 5 things to know
Real test begins for Pita's Move Forward coalition after historic election
Caixin
China's east-west economic gap refuses to narrow
Western regions continue to lose ground to wealthier eastern parts: NDRC
International relations
Yellen to visit China on Thursday in bid to improve dialogue
Treasury chief expected to maintain stance over human rights, security interests
Indo-Pacific
Japan, ASEAN to create entity for supporting free flow of data
Asian nations hope to keep information flowing as China puts up barriers
Science
China's Tiangong space station begins hosting global experiments
Rival to International Space Station brings opportunities to more scientists
Energy
China positions Pakistan as nuclear power export springboard
Experts say Beijing has something to prove with $4.8bn project in struggling nation