Middle East crisis
Gaza cease-fire talks paused with plans to resume next week
U.S. warns much work still needs to be done as Blinken prepares to meet Netanyahu
US-China tensions
Chinese chip equipment maker AMEC sues U.S. over military blacklist
Move follows lidar maker Hesai's legal challenge against Department of Defense
Equities
U.S. Nasdaq steps up scrutiny of Chinese company listings
Heightened screening comes amid concerns over market volatility
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
U.S. elections 2024
Indian town celebrates 'daughter' Kamala Harris with billboard, prayers
U.S. vice-president's run for top job in Washington has India media buzzing
U.S. elections 2024
Trump's China comments to Musk hint at pragmatic approach: analysts
Former president signals different calculations over use of force from Biden
Semiconductors
U.S. chip, EV industries struggle to take off despite huge subsidies
2 years after CHIPS Act and IRA, investments lag and supply chains remain China-reliant
The Big Story
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources
U.S. elections 2024
Trump tells Musk he hopes to 'get along' with Xi, Putin in X interview
Former President also says to Tesla CEO not everybody should have an EV
Middle East crisis
U.S. prepared for possible attacks in Middle East by Iran this week
Assassination of Hamas leader has drawn Iranian vows of retaliation against Israel
US-China tensions
Hong Kong chip fab raises U.S. research security concerns: report
Founder of new chip facility previously received U.S. military funding
Defense
U.S. and South Korea start joint military exercises next week
Seoul also will conduct first-ever civil defense drill for nuclear attack
U.S. elections 2024
Harris says Fed is independent and she would never interfere in its decisions
Harris' stance on the central bank's independence in sharp contrast to Trump’s position
U.S. elections 2024
Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran
Former president had strained relations with Tehran while in office
Middle East crisis
U.S. tells Israel that escalations in Middle East serve no one
Blinken stresses the need for Gaza ceasefire
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Harris takes on Trump
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Defense
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
Biden letter says agreement will allow nuclear material to be given to Australia
International relations
Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary as Israel snub overshadows ceremony
Envoys of several nations, including U.S., refrain from attending proceedings
Defense
U.S. wants Japan to co-produce 100-plus Patriot missiles
Pentagon will accelerate collaboration with allies, top defense official says
U.S. elections 2024
Where will U.S.-China tech decoupling go under Harris or Trump?
Silicon Valley split on different futures for AI, crypto and China investment
Indo-Pacific
U.S. sends another carrier from Asia to Middle East, widening Pacific gap
Some call for stationing a flattop in the Mediterranean on a permanent basis
International relations
U.S., Europe aired concern over no Israel at Nagasaki A-bomb event
Envoys pulling out say Israel shouldn't be put on same level as Russia, Belarus
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
The Nikkei View
U.S. presidential candidates should have open debate on policy
Racist language and smear campaigns will only worsen social divisions
U.S. elections 2024
Tim Walz and China: Close personal ties and sharp criticism of Beijing
Harris' VP pick taught and honeymooned in country before becoming vocal on human rights