Trade war
Global trade divides deepen amid push for friendshoring
Political and economic security worries lead to concentration of partners
International relations
Japan-China friendship pact's 45th year marred by fresh tensions
Business community calls for top-level bilateral dialogue at anniversary event
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Supply Chain
Lithium wars: The global struggle for 'white diamonds'
China's impact on supply chains is affecting access to this critical resource
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 15 Oct. 22: Zelenskyy, Erdogan hold talks on food security, peace deal
Missiles strike Ukraine postal center; Putin meets battlefront commander in Russia
Middle East crisis
Biden invokes FDR's 'arsenal of democracy' to boost arms making
Budget request includes additional funding for submarines to Australia under AUKUS
International relations
U.S. tech export curbs may not fit Japan's interests: former trade official
Security experts highlight 'challenges' in coordinating action against China
US-China tensions
U.S. considering curbing China's cloud access, official says
Washington fears Beijing could use cloud-based tech to develop military AI
International relations
U.S., EU leaders vow to reduce China dependency
Two sides condemn Hamas and pledge to support Ukraine 'as long as it takes'
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japanese defense contractors pitch wares to U.S. military
Tokyo seeks to tap American repair, space needs to boost its domestic industry
International relations
Canada pulls dozens of diplomats from India as dispute flares
New Delhi had demanded parity after being accused in Sikh separatist's death
Middle East crisis
Biden says U.S. must support 'critical partners' Israel and Ukraine
Walking away would embolden aggressors, including in Indo-Pacific, president warns
Defense
U.S. shows off B-52 in South Korea as part of deterrence push
Washington highlights alliance with eye on Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions
US-China tensions
China expanding ways to target continental U.S., Pentagon report says
World's first conventionally armed intercontinental missile among new discoveries
Semiconductors
Lam Research sees no material impact from new U.S. chip curbs
China accounts for nearly 50% of quarterly revenue despite export controls
Semiconductors
ASML stays optimistic on China as sales surge amid U.S. chip curbs
Company expects 10-15% current shipment to China hit by new export controls
US-China tensions
Nvidia and other chip stocks sink after new U.S. export curbs on China
Supply constraints make rush-ordering AI chips difficult before implementation
US-China tensions
Biden-Xi summit possible if 4 conditions are met: Chinese envoy
Embassy official calls for respect on Taiwan, democracy, politics and development rights
Defense
U.S. military open to drafting contingency plans with Japan, South Korea
Washington still vigilant against North Korea and China amid Israel crisis, general says
Opinion
Recent warming in U.S.-China ties will not last long
With American and Taiwan elections approaching, further tensions likely
Middle East crisis
U.S. positions 12,000 sailors off Israel with second carrier
10 American ships from 2 strike groups are intended to deter a wider conflict
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 10 to Oct. 14 : EU's Borrell urges China not to supply arms to Russia
Russian forces pound Avdiivka for 4th straight day; Netherlands to supply more Patriot missiles to Ukraine
International relations
Russia, China, U.S. and more woo Central Asia with summit diplomacy
Moscow's fading influence in its backyard opens door for Western charm offensive
Middle East crisis
Over 500 VC firms voice support for Israeli startups amid war
U.S. and Asian investors have poured billions into Middle Eastern tech hub
Finance
Jamie Dimon warns of 'most dangerous time' amid Israel-Hamas war
Citi's Jane Fraser says CEOs less bullish on 2024 than a few months ago
Middle East crisis
Gaza humanitarian crisis looms, Blinken condemns Hamas depravity
Syria says Israeli air strikes hits airports in Damascus and Aleppo