Indo-Pacific
U.S. faces aircraft carrier shortage as tensions rise everywhere
With no East Coast flattops ready to deploy, Europe needs to fill gap, analysts say
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
Interview
Hong Kong has 'changed so much' in the 27 years since handover
Longtime legislator Emily Lau laments 'so many imprisoned' under security laws
Politics
France far right wins 1st round of election; horsetrading begins
Left and center parties hope to unite in runoff as Macron bloc falls to 3rd
Politics
Macron faces critical test in France snap polls: 4 things to know
Social issues, immigration have pushed voters to the far right
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Politics
Hong Kongers hold key to some seats in U.K. election
New BNO arrivals courted by British politicians as community grows
Politics
EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief
Centrist factions keep top posts despite far-right surge in recent elections
International relations
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles III shift focus to future
Imperial-royal relations enter new era of shared values
Defense
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
Dutch prime minister will succeed Stoltenberg of Norway on Oct. 1
Transportation
China-North America flights just 20% of pre-pandemic level
Geopolitical tensions slow recovery as travel demand to other regions soars
International relations
EU eyes security, defense partnerships with Japan and South Korea
Ties with Asian partners would lead to broader joint development projects
Defense
European powers step up air, sea drills in Japan's backyard -- and China's
Italy, Germany and France among nations sending ships and planes to region
Opinion
Pacific powers must strike careful balance in New Caledonia
Support for reconstruction needs to be attentive to Kanak sensitivities
Trade
China, Europe in EV tariff stare-down as Beijing drops retaliation hints
With two weeks before levies kick in, observers weigh possible deal or 'limited' payback
The Nikkei View
G7 must stay united in addressing interconnected crises
How to enlist Global South's help in maintaining global order remains uncertain
Equities
Japanese stocks fall over 2% on European political uncertainties
BOJ's lack of clarity on bond purchases leaves market players uneasy
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
Comment
How Europe's tilt to the right will affect Asian democracies
U.S. allies in the region should bolster ties with Poland and the Baltics
International relations
Japan's Kishida aims to keep Indo-Pacific on radar at G7 summit
Prime minister to cover China economic security concerns, Taiwan and more
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong fires back after U.K. judge warns of 'totalitarian' turn
Chief Executive John Lee accuses Britain of 'weaponizing' judicial influence
Comment
China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis heightens the risk of WWIII
Simultaneous conflicts in Europe and Asia could become tomorrow's nightmare
Politics
Europe's China ties further tangled by rise of French far right
Rightward swing in EU elections pushes focus to trade, away from values
Politics
Far-right makes significant gains in European parliament elections
France's Macron calls snap election for the national assembly
Politics
Western-led global order eroded by nonstate armed groups
With tax collection and medical care, groups bare fangs against old rulers
Defense
Japan approves treaty for next-gen fighter development with U.K., Italy
Cost-sharing ratios to be decided later this year, helping set division of roles