COP27
The world is on a 'highway to climate hell,' says U.N. chief
Developing country leaders seek 'loss and damage' compensation
COP27
U.N. says last 8 years were hottest on record
Report comes as COP27 climate summit starts in Egypt
COP27
COP27 climate change summit kicks off: 5 things to know
Key event begins on Sunday, drawing leaders from around the world
Opinion
Africa needs more help with its Chinese debts
Waiver of interest-free loans does little to lighten burden amid slowing growth
Pharmaceuticals
Gambia child deaths threaten India's 'pharmacy of world' position
Company suspended over cough syrups suspected in nearly 70 fatal cases
Economy
Emerging-market debt breaches 250% of GDP, making it G-20 focus
Impact of strong dollar and rising interest rates likely to be on agenda
Belt and Road
China slows foreign lending as Belt and Road problem loans triple
Sri Lanka falls into debt crisis while Pakistan is strapped for cash
The Nikkei View
Japan must build sustainable relationship with Africa
The continent is developing rapidly and Tokyo should adapt accordingly
Energy
South Korea wins $2.5bn order to build Egypt's first nuclear plant
Contract flags an acceleration of the Yoon government's export ambitions
International relations
Japan to push investment in human resources at TICAD Africa conference
PM Kishida taps 'new capitalism' concept to compete with China's deep pockets
Climate Change
Japan readies credit insurance for Africa's decarbonization
State-backed NEXI to partner with Afreximbank to spur energy transition
International relations
Kenya's new highway signals shift in China's lending blitz in Africa
Instead of giving loan, Beijing-backed operator will collect tolls for 27 years
International relations
U.S. takes aim at Chinese and Russian influence in Africa strategy
Document discusses human rights sanctions, food and climate change aid
International relations
Zambia emerges as a test case as China joins debt relief talks
Beijing's consent to negotiate sets potential precedent for other indebted nations
International relations
U.N. court rejects Myanmar claims, will hear Rohingya case
Decision sets stage for hearings airing evidence of atrocities against the ethnic minority
Energy
Russia and China throw weight behind Africa's nuclear power drive
Continent's growing energy needs tie into tug of war for regional influence
Caixin
China close to setting up iron ore trading giant
Company aims to consolidate domestic industry, coordinate mining investment
Opinion
Ukraine war divides Western alliance from the Global South
BRICS nations have long aspired to a new world order
International relations
Xi rallies BRICS against sanctions 'abuse,' Cold War mentality
Putin accuses countries of using 'financial mechanisms' to shift their mistakes on the world
Opinion
BRICS shows its usefulness, despite clear limitations
Emerging economy bloc serves its members in different ways
Tea Leaves
Not everyone sees Ukraine as the main issue
Emerging countries accuse the West of hypocrisy
Opinion
Stronger ties with Africa will help sustain Japan's economy
Everyday ties that bind international cooperation matter
Opinion
China's Atlantic pearl compounds U.S. fears after Solomons setback
A naval base in Equatorial Guinea would be a calamity for Washington
Interview
Uganda leader says China-style diplomacy 'better than' the West's
Museveni sees 'double standard' in U.S. stances on Ukraine, Soviet missiles in Cuba
International relations
Turkey in Africa pitches non-Chinese, non-Western model
New Senegalese stadium meant not as a gift but a showcase of Turkish prowess