International relations
Pakistan and Iran patch up ties but militants poised to play spoilers
Experts say root causes of border strikes unresolved as proxy warfare spreads
.jpg?width=300&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto&height=168)
Transportation
Red Sea shipping disruptions ripple through Asia-Europe supply chains
Companies need to review risks in line with new reality, experts say
Middle East crisis
Indian workers flock to Israeli jobs despite war and ethical concerns
High demand for positions reflects employment pressures in most populous nation
Interview
Palestinian Authority seeks postwar role in Gaza governance, PM says
Shtayyeh accuses Netanyahu of prolonging war till U.S. election for 'political survival'
International relations
Pakistan and Iran aim to dial down tensions as China offers mediation
Experts warn of proxy conflict in border regions after airstrikes 'shattered' trust
International relations
Pakistan fires back at targets in Iran as regional tensions boil
Diplomacy in crisis after Iranian airstrikes send Islamabad 'message' on militants
Interview
Saudi Arabia to keep bolstering ties with China: economic chief
Riyadh seen pursuing equidistant relations with all partners
International relations
Pakistan recalls envoy from Iran after 'unprovoked' missile strikes
Iran's foreign minister says it hit militants near border; Islamabad blames incident for deaths of 2 children
The Nikkei View
More dialogue needed to avoid global divisions
Social rifts must be addressed even within democratic countries
Middle East crisis
North Korean weapons used by Hamas, Seoul confirms
Spy agency shows photo of Pyongyang-made grenade, pursues evidence of shipments
Middle East crisis
Kamala Harris plays liaison to young U.S. voters, including on Israel
Vice president takes more empathetic stance on Gaza in laying out postwar vision
Middle East crisis
Israel to pull some troops from Gaza as war enters new phase
Some will return home, while others move to Lebanon border
Supply Chain
Red Sea attacks threaten to cut global shipping capacity 20%
Supply chain disruptions lead to delays and higher prices, experts warn
Middle East crisis
Biden grapples to find right path on Gaza amid voter discontent
News media shift tone toward cease-fire, negotiated Hamas exit
Transportation
Japan container shipper ONE halts Red Sea route amid Houthi attacks
Growing list of operators redirect vessels, threatening to disrupt supply chains
Markets
Red Sea ship attacks: NYK Line shares rise on freight rate outlook
Japanese shipping group poised to benefit from demand for car carriers
Middle East crisis
Hamas ready to negotiate release of more hostages, official says
Moussa Abu Marzouk denies targeting of Israeli civilians in Oct. 7 attack
COP28
Fossil fuel 'transition' in the spotlight: 4 takeaways from COP28
U.N. climate talks outline global climate change agenda until end of the decade
COP28
Fossil fuel phaseout up for debate at COP28 ministerial talks
Draft agreement presents 3 options, from 'orderly and just' transition to cut from text
The Nikkei View
International actors must work to revive Gaza truce
End of fighting and release of hostages are needed before peace talks can begin
Opinion
Iran has gotten all the war it wants in Gaza already
Israel-Hamas conflict advances Tehran's goals as long as fighting does not widen
COP28
What COP28 vow to triple renewable energy means for Asia
Pledge is 'wake-up call' for Japan, South Korea and other Asian nations
COP28
Asian leaders at COP28: 3 takeaways from global climate talks
Nepal PM warns: 'We are waging war with ourselves and the future generation'
COP28
COP28 vow to triple renewable energy by 2030 supported by 118 nations
Goal comes as world falls behind plans to cut global warming emissions
Middle East crisis
Kashmir's anger over Gaza simmers as India keeps lid on protests
Ruling party spokesman denies ban, but stresses need for 'law and order'