N Korea at crossroads
Shortage-hit North Korea urges China to restart freight rail lifeline
Coronavirus restrictions loosened as country struggles to feed itself
Politics
Aerospace & Defense
U.K. to weigh 'all options' on fighter jet cooperation with Japan
Nations will discuss whether to combine Tempest, F-X programs: defense secretary
Bonds
China's Treasury holdings drop below $1tn to 12-year low
Rising U.S. rates and Russia sanctions add fuel to Beijing's push away from dollar
US-China tensions
Nancy Pelosi plans to visit Taiwan next month, angering China
Trip will be first in 25 years by a speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
International relations
Putin visits Iran to bolster strategic ties against West
Russian leader also plans meeting with Turkey's Erdogan over grain, Syria
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe to face ruling party rival for presidency
Opposition leader bows out for low-profile MP, who will take on acting president
Politics
Malaysia PM vows to defend assets after $2bn seizure by Sulu heirs
Ismail Sabri faces challenge over $15bn award on claims linked to last sultan
Politics
South Korea's Yoon says shipyard strike will not be tolerated
President signals intervention as government loses patience with strikers
Belt and Road
Pakistan's Belt and Road revival at risk as Gwadar protest brews
Ambitious local leader threatens to create headaches for PM Sharif and China
Opinion
American democracy is now under siege from within
Exacerbating political divisions set off alarms of conflicts to come
Energy
Azerbaijan eager to supply more gas to Europe in Russia's stead
Deal to double exports offers much-needed relief to South Europe and Balkans
Finance
India accelerates drive to offload company stakes in rush for cash
Analysts say government will meet key fundraising target despite headwinds
Interview
Indonesian steelmaker senses opportunity in capital relocation
Gunung Raja Paksi president also sees chance in declining Chinese production
Sports
2028 Summer Olympics scheduled for July 14-30 in Los Angeles
City to use existing stadiums, facilities to keep costs down: organizers
Politics
Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Khan wins by-elections in Punjab
Sharif's ruling coalition stung in country's most populous province
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar seeks Russian assistance in push for nuclear energy
Min Aung Hlaing meets key business leaders and defense officials in latest trip
Japan-South Korea rift
Japan-South Korea meeting leaves historical sore spots open
Tokyo says it is up to Seoul to resolve comfort women and wartime labor issues
Asia Insight
Japan tourism after COVID: Industry aims for more sustainable boom
After Abe-era surge overwhelmed some areas, can Kishida spread the wealth?
Energy
Russia's nuclear fuel dominance impedes Western energy independence
U.S. and Europe source 20% of enriched uranium from Russia
Japan-South Korea rift
Japan, South Korea agree on early settlement of wartime labor
Foreign ministers also agree to work with U.S. over North Korea
