Asia Insight
Hong Kong becomes China's 'wolf warrior' in Fukushima water fight
City's vocal opposition to Japan's plan contrasts with past pragmatism
Politics
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar urges citizens to work abroad to ease forex shortage
Military threatens to pull HR agencies licenses if they delay sending workers
Politics
India's deadly Manipur conflict highlights impact of internet cuts
Shutdowns in name of safety offer few benefits, distort coverage, experts say
International relations
North Korea accuses U.S. of repeatedly entering its economic zone
Washington says its military has 'adhered to international law'
Ukraine war
Turkey agrees to advance Sweden's NATO bid on eve of summit
Ukraine membership also high on agenda as alliance remains split on early entry
International relations
Australia to make, export Boxer armed carriers to Germany
Deal would replenish Berlin's military kit in wake of Ukraine war
Companies
Chinese battery maker CATL joins U.N. initiative on human rights
Company hopes to bolster overseas business amid global focus on forced labor
International relations
G7 to enlist G20 in helping keep tabs on developing-nation debt
Concerns over increased Chinese lending prompt push for greater transparency
Semiconductors
Japan to give $530m for new Sumco silicon wafer plants at home
Subsidy part of country's plans to bolster semiconductor supply chain
Politics
U.S. Republican lawmakers link fentanyl crisis to China policy
Attacking Chinese companies tied to opioid supply chain seen as 'good politics'
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea threatens to down U.S. spy planes violating its airspace
Pyongyang rips American plans to send nuclear-armed strategic submarine to peninsula
Interview
Ex-NRA chief looks beyond Trump in 2024 U.S. presidential race
David Keene says former president's biggest problem is he is 'all about the past'
International relations
China, Solomon Islands set up comprehensive strategic partnership
President Xi pushes south-south cooperation following security pact last year
Politics
Uzbek president reelected for seven-year term in snap election
Mirziyoyev wins 87.1% of vote in race without viable opposition
Opinion
Malaysian state elections will test Anwar's balancing skill
Prime minister needs to show Malay support to keep reform on course
Indo-Pacific
Germany to send troops to Australia with focus on Indo-Pacific
First deployment to joint drills with 12 other nations aims at 'rule-based order'
Ukraine war
Ukraine hints at postwar transfer of Japan bullet train tech
Ambassador to Japan says Tokyo has bigger role in reconstruction than war
Health Care
Philippines to hire unlicensed nurses as shortages bite
Many with nursing qualifications take jobs abroad for higher salaries
International relations
China urges 'practical' U.S. action on sanctions after Yellen talks
Beijing also says Washington should see Chinese development as an opportunity
Economy
Asia's central banks go easy as West ramps up inflation fight
Weak China demand triggers what some call a 'decoupling' in Asia monetary policy
International relations
U.S. team seeks to break heated election standoff in Bangladesh
Ties fraying over Washington threat to sanction officials who block 'free' polls
Defense
North Korea rebukes U.S. move to deploy ballistic missile sub
South's Yoon says time to show 'international community's determination'
Defense
NATO to defer decision on Tokyo liaison office
Wary of China, France makes deal at summit unlikely; bloc sets year-end target
Politics
White House hopeful DeSantis favors revoking China trade status
Republican 2024 candidate calls Beijing 'No. 1 geopolitical threat' to U.S.
Comment
Biden and Trump both exaggerate pain from trade with China
Impact on U.S. jobs seen as less severe than advertised