Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong curbs foreign lawyers' participation in state security trials
Legal amendments could erode confidence of foreign companies in the city
Politics
Economy
ASEAN's patchy economic growth suggests long road to recovery
At regional summit, leaders discuss how to push bloc past COVID pains
Crime
Japan enacts law to use GPS trackers for defendants on bail
Escape by former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn helped prompt decision
Thai election
Thai vote Sunday offers chance for change: Five things to know
Divided pro-democracy camp aims to overcome leaders tied to military coup
Politics
India's Karnataka state votes in 'do or die' battle for Modi rivals
BJP banks on prime minister's star power but polls give Congress party edge
Tea Leaves
In Thai elections, flaunting wealth is a winner
Candidates sport luxury watches and designer shoes to push populist policies on campaign trail
Thai election
Thailand's sex workers hope election will change their lives
Rights groups lobby political parties on bill to decriminalize industry
Politics
U.S. debt ceiling talks end with no sign of progress
Another meeting planned for Friday as both sides refuse to budge
Politics
Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll, awards her $5m
Former U.S. president also found to have defamed her by claiming she lied
International relations
Japan working toward opening of NATO liaison office in Tokyo: ambassador
Envoy responds to Nikkei Asia report on alliance's first such office in Asia
Politics
Overseas Turks emerge as critical voice in tight presidential race
More voters abroad head out to early voting for Sunday's election
Opinion
A new era of 'Look East' would boost both Japan and Malaysia
Two nations can build on legacy of historic foreign policy shift
G-7 in Japan
G-7 to help emerging economies move up supply chains for EVs, solar panels
Partnership with World Bank intended to develop manufacturing, cutting reliance on China
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's creditors hold 1st meeting, with China as observer
Japan and other creditors vow to press Beijing to join as full participant
International relations
U.S. eyes Mideast-India transport network to counter China
Saudi Arabia joins talks with Washington following Beijing-brokered detente with Iran
Ukraine war
China in touch with all parties in seeking Ukraine cease-fire: foreign minister
Qin Gang hits back at EU sanctions proposal in Berlin
International relations
Biden to visit Papua New Guinea in a presidential first after G-7
U.S. deepens relations with PM Marape as China courts Pacific island region
Politics
Former PM Imran Khan's arrest sets Pakistan on edge
Popular ex-cricketer detained on corruption allegations
Politics
Australia expands defense budget ahead of submarines purchase
Canberra lifts nuclear ambitions in light of China's growing heft in Indo-Pacific
International relations
China-Canada ties sour over tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions
Beijing retaliates for Ottawa declaring Chinese envoy persona non grata
