International relations
India's Modi to meet Putin in Russia on July 8-9, Kremlin says
Leaders expected to discuss bilateral, global and regional issues
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Russia's Putin, backs Kazakhstan joining BRICS
Chinese president in Astana for regional SCO summit as tensions with West simmer
International relations
North Korea-Russia passenger train set to resume in latest tie-up
Pyongyang eyes influx of foreign cash from tourism
Economy
North Korea's Kim talks up economy amid closer Russia ties
Food shipments seen easing shortage as farming and China trade recover
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban defy West at U.N. talks while China, Russia eye closer ties
Afghan mineral reserves, Islamic State threat open door to potential recognition
Opinion
The Russia-North Korea marriage of convenience is no bromance
Strategic partnership a rational calculation by leaders keen never to cross their own red lines
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines join to battle disinformation
Experts to discuss responses against campaigns linked to China, Russia
The Nikkei View
International community must prepare for threat of Russia-North Korea 'alliance'
New autocratic partnership part of strategy to overturn global order
International relations
As North Korea and Russia cozy up, Tokyo and Seoul clamp down
Finance ministers agree to tighten enforcement of U.N. sanctions amid evasion
Politics
Iran presidential candidates stress China, Russia ties ahead of vote
With sluggish economy, expected weak turnout seen as boon for conservatives
Commodities
Extreme heat joins Russia risk in driving natural gas rally
Asia-Pacific demand seen surging as temperatures rise in China and Japan
International relations
Russia-North Korea pact to test limits of new 'alliance'
Mutual military assistance pledge could pose regionwide security challenge
International relations
Vietnam 'torn' between U.S. and Russia as embattled Putin visits
Hanoi inks 11 cooperation pacts with 'extraordinarily grateful' Moscow
International relations
North Korea and Russia sign 'strategic partnership' during summit
Kim Jong Un says deal with Putin raises ties to 'alliance' level
International relations
Russia's Putin lands in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Need for ammunition in Ukraine war seen as an impetus for first visit in 24 years
International relations
Putin courts North Korean support in Ukraine war with rare trip
Pyongyang seen trying to cement military ties with Moscow
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar revives stalled infrastructure projects with China and Russia
Military regime moves to woo key partners amid pressure at home
Ukraine war
Swiss-led Ukraine summit seeks 'path to peace' without China and Russia
Japan, India and several ASEAN states to attend but Asian participation limited
International relations
China eyes Sea of Japan access via Russia-North Korea border river
Proposal raises security concerns for Tokyo as Chinese maritime activity ramps up
Opinion
World must not give up on 1.5 C global warming target
COP29 aims to enhance ambition and enable action on climate change
Ukraine war
G7 to create Ukraine aid fund using income from frozen Russian assets
Member countries intend to reach agreement at Italy summit this week
Comment
China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis heightens the risk of WWIII
Simultaneous conflicts in Europe and Asia could become tomorrow's nightmare
International relations
Putin woos China and India investment to build sanctions resilience
Russia president highlights diversifying trade and calls for stronger capital market
Ukraine war
Russia trade isolation grows as Chinese banks cut payments
As U.S. sanctions target Ukraine war aid, Moscow's China imports shrink by 10%
International relations
Ukraine's Zelenskyy, in Singapore, urges Asian support for peace summit
President accuses Russia, China of attempting to derail upcoming Switzerland conference