The Big Story
Asia's food crisis: Ukraine war triggers chain reaction of shortages
Deadly combination of conflict, misgovernance and climate change threatens widespread hunger
Politics
Opinion
Australia's election is a contest about character and competence
Six-week campaign has been uninspiring and at times unedifying
Markets
Farming stocks flourish as Ukraine war hits food supply
Seafood, fertilizer and equipment companies buck market downtrend
Ukraine war
Ukrainian troops in Mariupol surrender after 82 days on Kyiv order
Moscow gains control of key coast as Ukraine calls fighters 'heroes'
Philippine elections
Marcos visits Australia for vacation after Philippines election win
President-in-waiting makes unannounced trip as investors await cabinet line-up
Coronavirus
Shanghai claims 'zero-COVID' status after six-week lockdown
Milestone tempered by tighter measures in other cities hit by virus outbreaks
Indo-Pacific
U.S., Japan weigh pledge to jointly deter China at Tokyo summit
Biden, Kishida prepare statement that includes allies' response in Indo-Pacific
Opinion
Saudi-backed golf tour a reminder that sport is never free of politics
Sporting arenas regularly play host to battles for justice and struggles for soft power
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea turns to China for help as COVID cases explode
Pyongyang likely to think hard before accepting vaccines from abroad
Interview
Indonesia's business lobby urges G-20 to 'put aside differences'
Trade leader warns of social unrest as Ukraine war triggers inflation spike
Australia election
Who is Anthony Albanese, Australia's opposition leader?
Raised by a single mom, 59-year-old is favored to become next PM
International relations
U.S. Air Force says it conducted successful hypersonic weapon test
Flight reached five times the speed of sound on Saturday off Southern California
Ukraine war
Turkey's Erdogan objects as Sweden, Finland seek NATO membership
President cites countries' perceived inaction against exiled Kurdish militants
Asia Insight
Paradise lost? China, the Solomons and the battle for the Pacific
Security pact tests old benefactors like Australia amid vaccine diplomacy rush
International relations
Japan's top uniformed officer to attend 1st NATO military chiefs meeting
Tokyo ramps up engagement with alliance along with Asia-Pacific partners
Interview
Japan should quickly spend more on defense: former Pentagon official
Ex-USTR official says Indo-Pacific pact needs creative ways to include Taiwan
International relations
Sweden confirms decision to apply for NATO membership
Nordic country follows Finland in move prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine war
McDonald's to exit Russia after more than 30 years
Fast-food chain looks for local buyer but will keep trademark
Australia election
Economy key to Australian election: 5 things to know
National security vis-a-vis China also a big challenge for next government
International relations
India and Europe build bridges over Ukraine divide
Modi's recent tour deepened defense and trade ties with eye on China