International relations
Pacific leaders seek to shed political pawn status at Biden summit
President's meeting a response to China's proposed alliances in region
Politics
Commodities
Asian naphtha prices drop nearly 50% in 6 months
Cheaper crude oil and China slump weigh on key material used in plastics
Interview
U.S. seeks early results for Indo-Pacific trade initiative
Trade Rep. calls on IPEF members to 'build on the momentum' of L.A. meeting
Indo-Pacific
U.S.-Philippines defense chiefs to discuss 'full range of security concerns'
Austin is expected to bring up Taiwan as China steps up pressure on Taipei
Technology
Meta removes China propaganda operation targeting U.S. midterms
Facebook, Instagram parent says cannot identify who in China was behind the activity
Ukraine war
Big majorities favor joining Russia in early poll results on Ukraine regions
Tallies for votes inside Russia released in referendums slammed by Kyiv and West
Energy
Russian oil still flowing to Europe via waters off Greece
Vessels made 41 ship-to-ship transfers over six months: Nikkei analysis
Interview
Indo-Pacific more crucial because of Ukraine war: U.K.'s top diplomat
Cleverly says London 'uncomfortable' with China's actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong
Shinzo Abe
In pictures: State funeral of Shinzo Abe
Final respects in Tokyo for Japan's longest-serving prime minister
Shinzo Abe
Abe left difficult questions for Japan prime ministers: Tobias Harris
Kishida was hasty in deciding to hold a state funeral, CAP senior fellow says
Comment
Russia's covert operations working despite Ukraine troubles
Moscow influences democratic nations with money, disinformation
Shinzo Abe
Abe funeral honors fallen leader's legacy as thousands offer flowers
Opponents of state ceremony converge at protest near Diet
Cryptocurrencies
Japan cryptocurrency transfer rules take aim at money laundering
Government will require exchanges to share customer information
Iran tensions
Calm days but furious nights in Iran as protests spiral
At least 41 dead as demonstrations spread to London, Paris
Opinion
Pacific summit is Biden's chance to demonstrate U.S. soft power
In belated outreach, compassion and commitment can close gap with China
Economy
Bangladesh aims for yuan trade as cushion against mighty dollar
Shrinking forex coffers spur scramble for alternative currency arrangements
International relations
Japan protests Russia's expulsion of official, denies spying
Diplomat subject to 'unacceptable' interrogation over allegedly buying restricted info
Asia Insight
Indian Ocean rivalry: China's naval maneuvers irk New Delhi
Submarine deals and ship deployment hint at Beijing's power projection
Politics
Ishaq Dar to become Pakistan's finance minister for fourth time
Appointment comes at time of economic crisis and floods
International relations
Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden
Former national security contractor fled U.S. after leaking secret files in 2013
