Society
India's big states look to push 2-child policy with carrots and sticks
Proposals call for incentives including higher pay, job assistance and utility rebates
Society
International relations
China's sentencing of Canadian to 11 years draws Western ire
Beijing steps up pressure before Huawei's Meng ruling with verdict on Michael Spavor
International relations
China court rejects Canadian's appeal of death sentence
Drug smuggling ruling adds to tension over Huawei exec's likely US extradition
Politics
Nagasaki urges Japan join nuke-ban treaty on A-bomb anniversary
Mayor says 'world leaders must commit to nuclear arms reductions'
Coronavirus
Where is Japan's COVID hot spot? In Tokyo, 60% infected at home
With hospitals under strain, many forced to recover in close quarters with family
Politics
Japan's COVID hospitalization limits draw lawmaker backlash
Policy focusing on sickest patients should apply only to hot spots, ruling party argues
Society
Tokyo population growth flattens as telecommuters exit
Pandemic spurs drop in foreign population on travel ban
Caixin
China police detain Canadian pop star Kris Wu on suspicion of rape
Singer could face prison and payback for millions of dollars in endorsement deals
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
First trans Olympian spurs debate over inclusiveness vs. fairness
New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard makes history in women's weightlifting at Tokyo Games
Society
Japan's COVID test bureaucracy leaves returning citizens stranded
Stringent formats for proof of negative tests create extra burden
Technology
LINE accounts of 100 Taiwan officials hacked in mass breach
Cyberattack on popular messaging app suspected of using Pegasus spyware
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
'Urban sports' making debut in Tokyo bring new life to Olympics
Free-spirited approach to competition draws younger generation of fans
Education
China education stocks plunge as analysts slash forecasts
Companies pledge to 'follow spirit' of rules that wreck their business models
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Tokyo's mixed mood captured in 3 days up to Olympics opening
Excitement, anxiety and apathy: COVID-hit Games reflect people's complex emotions
Opinion
Japan court's surnames decision heralds creeping judicial activism
Politeness prevents open debate surrounding threshold constitutional principles
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
From bullying to Holocaust joke, scandals dog Tokyo Olympics
Controversies tarnish Games' reputation with opening ceremony just hours away
Coronavirus
Africa slammed by third wave as vaccinations languish under 2%
China, Russia and others step up to provide assistance
Society
French father on hunger strike awaits Macron in Tokyo
Japan's single custody system and abductions a rare thorn for allies
Politics
Hate crime bill widens Islamic divisions in the Maldives
'Irreligious' or not? Debate splits ruling party, fuels instability in South Asia
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Olympics director fired on eve of opening over Holocaust joke
Latest in series of missteps casts further shadow on Games
