Interview
Russia grain deal exit hurting 345m vulnerable people: WFP chief
Cindy McCain warns of climate risks to food supplies during Pacific visit
Politics
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea calls out China on North Korea escapees
Comments by minister illustrate Yoon admin's tougher stance on Beijing
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military regime to withdraw from chairing ASEAN in 2026
Prolonged crisis prompts decision to skip country's turn, sources say
Caixin
Container shipping rates fall on weaker China-ASEAN trade
Shanghai to Singapore 20-foot container spot price down 30% from March
Japan-South Korea ties
Yoon riles foes by extending olive branch to Japan in speech
Opposition blasts South Korean leader for silence on colonial rule
Indo-Pacific
U.S. cements 'game-changing' defense ties with Australia, Japan
Pentagon welcomes new security pact as allies plan fighter training this month
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin exchange letters vowing stronger ties
Letters mark 78th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule
Supply Chain
Japan's Kaga Electronics to build new Mexican parts-assembly plant
Company aims to tap demand from auto and A/C manufacturers exiting China
Thai election
Thailand's Move Forward 'will not back' Pheu Thai's PM bid
Election-winning party's lawmakers reject former alliance partner's candidate
Politics
Modi rails against corruption, dynasties in national day speech
PM previews likely tone of India's upcoming general election campaign
Politics
South Korea's Yoon calls for military info sharing with Japan, U.S.
In Liberation Day speech, president stresses values of freedom and human rights
Thai election
Pheu Thai struggles to exclude military as political vacuum hits 3 months
Pending court ruling no guarantee to break Thailand's deadlock over next PM
Politics
Who is Anwaar Kakar, Pakistan's new caretaker prime minister?
Army favorite faces ailing economy, militancy seen in Chinese convoy attack
Asia Insight
Afghanistan rulers win tacit acceptance as women face 'apartheid'
World struggles to give aid without helping Taliban as regime enters third year
International relations
U.S. aims to link alliances with Tokyo, Seoul at Camp David summit
Biden, Kishida, Yoon hope to cement coordination through regular talks
Commodities
China bankrolls Africa railroad to cut Australia iron-ore reliance
Costly infrastructure in Guinea will unlock world's largest untapped source
Politics
Conservative opposition's rise in Malaysia pressures Anwar
State election results deal heavy blow to governing coalition
Opinion
Business is out of patience with Thailand's political mess
Economy will continue to perform below potential without major reforms
N Korea at crossroads
Kim Jong Un seeks more missiles ahead of South Korea, U.S. drills
North Korean leader calls for 'overwhelming military power': KCNA
Indonesia election
Jokowi's ex-rival gains ground in Indonesia presidential race
Six months ahead of election, Subianto courts young voters to lead the race
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan will not back down in face of threats, VP says on U.S. trip
William Lai vows to 'uphold values of democracy and freedom'
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Aug. 8 to Aug. 14: Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea
Russia says it destroyed 20 drones over Crimea; France condemns Russian strike that killed child
Opinion
Biden-Kishida-Yoon summit can build platform for 3-way cooperation
Trio has to respond to North Korean threats and military exchanges with Russia
Defense
Japan and U.S. in talks on new missile to intercept hypersonics
Kishida and Biden expected to reach agreement at Friday's summit
International relations
China's Wang Yi visits Cambodia, meets with Hun Sen and son
Move comes days after announcement of Hun Manet's appointment as prime minister