Middle East crisis
Austin vows 'additional measures' if attacks on U.S. troops continue
Defense secretary warns pro-Iran groups after latest airstrike in Syria
G-7 in Japan
G7 grapples with challenges of Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine and China
Lacking military presence, Japan seen playing limited role in ending fighting
International relations
Biden and Xi to hold summit on Nov. 15, says U.S. senior official
Washington hopes to reestablish top-level communication to avoid clash
Automobiles
Indonesia calls on West to help it develop EV manufacturing power
Deputy investment minister says country is 'open to anybody,' not just China
Indo-Pacific
U.S. looks to postpone IPEF talks on digital trade rules
Congressional antipathy to Big Tech chills interest in pact on cross-border data
Interview
Ex-Israeli PM Olmert urges U.S.-NATO intervention in Gaza after war
Israel must reiterate commitment to two-state solution, former leader says
Interview
U.S. and allies not ready for radically new era of war, analysts say
Israel and Ukraine point to transparent battlefields and masses cheap weapons
Supply Chain
China tightens rare-earth export curbs amid tension with U.S.
Traders required to provide information on types, shipment destinations
Defense
U.S. proposes defense talks with China next week, official says
Pentagon sees Asian allies hoping for more Washington-Beijing dialogue
Semiconductors
U.S. chipmakers descend on China import fair despite tech curbs
General-purpose products sell briskly as companies fear further restrictions
Asia Insight
Israel-Hamas war tests China's global diplomacy ambitions
Facing calls to influence Iran, Beijing eyes Indo-Pacific and growing U.S. burdens
US-China tensions
U.S. and China neck and neck in perceived tech strength: Pew poll
Latin America leans toward Beijing while Asian countries tilt toward Washington
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6: Zelenskyy says invited Trump to Ukraine
Russia says ship damaged in missile strike on Crimea port
Indo-Pacific
Philippines' Marcos to visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii
Trip to come after APEC summit this month as tensions with China mount
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Interview
Ex-Taiwan military chief says U.S. help will take 'weeks' in crisis
Lee Hsi-min calls for asymmetric approach focused on mobile precision arms
Indo-Pacific
U.S. bolsters Yokota Air Base defenses with microgrid
Base in Japan can go into 'island mode' if main power source is attacked
Comment
U.S. should shed China fantasies ahead of Biden-Xi summit at APEC
Beijing will act solely on its own interests, not Washington's
International relations
Blinken to visit Japan, South Korea and India next week
China and North Korea on agenda for U.S. secretary of state and Asian leaders
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar state energy company MOGE snared in U.S. sanctions net
Washington targets regime's funds, risks deepening tilt toward China and Russia
Opinion
Pacific climate change fight is a test for both U.S. and China
Amid battle for influence, island states seek help with global warming threat
Interview
Thailand's Pita wants to put country back on U.S. and international radar
Ex-prime minister hopeful eyes comeback in next election
The Big Story
China's panda business: How zoos from U.S. to Japan fund Beijing soft power
'Panda diplomacy' has cost countries nearly $300 million over past three decades
Technology
U.S. cybersecurity adviser stresses know-your-customer rules for AI
Anne Neuberger discusses copyright issues, deepfakes and cybersecurity
Defense
U.S. Space Force chief urges universal rules to keep China in check
Beijing would immediately target U.S. satellite in a conflict, Gen. Salzman warns
Interview
Canada backs Ukraine's entry to CPTPP, trade minister says
Mary Ng says pact must maintain 'high standards' as it weighs new members