Politics
Iran presidential candidates stress China, Russia ties ahead of vote
With sluggish economy, expected weak turnout seen as boon for conservatives
International relations
Russia-North Korea pact to test limits of new 'alliance'
Mutual military assistance pledge could pose regionwide security challenge
International relations
Vietnam 'torn' between U.S. and Russia as embattled Putin visits
Hanoi inks 11 cooperation pacts with 'extraordinarily grateful' Moscow
International relations
North Korea and Russia sign 'strategic partnership' during summit
Kim Jong Un says deal with Putin raises ties to 'alliance' level
International relations
Russia's Putin lands in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Need for ammunition in Ukraine war seen as an impetus for first visit in 24 years
International relations
Putin courts North Korean support in Ukraine war with rare trip
Pyongyang seen trying to cement military ties with Moscow
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar revives stalled infrastructure projects with China and Russia
Military regime moves to woo key partners amid pressure at home
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
International relations
China eyes Sea of Japan access via Russia-North Korea border river
Proposal raises security concerns for Tokyo as Chinese maritime activity ramps up
Opinion
World must not give up on 1.5 C global warming target
COP29 aims to enhance ambition and enable action on climate change
Ukraine war
G7 to create Ukraine aid fund using income from frozen Russian assets
Member countries intend to reach agreement at Italy summit this week
Comment
China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis heightens the risk of WWIII
Simultaneous conflicts in Europe and Asia could become tomorrow's nightmare
International relations
Putin woos China and India investment to build sanctions resilience
Russia president highlights diversifying trade and calls for stronger capital market
Ukraine war
Russia trade isolation grows as Chinese banks cut payments
As U.S. sanctions target Ukraine war aid, Moscow's China imports shrink by 10%
International relations
Ukraine's Zelenskyy, in Singapore, urges Asian support for peace summit
President accuses Russia, China of attempting to derail upcoming Switzerland conference
Opinion
Growing China-Russia alignment signifies Biden policy failure
U.S. has pushed natural competitors into becoming strategic collaborators
Politics
Georgia passes 'pro-Russian' bill amid monthlong youth protest
Ukraine war casts Moscow's long shadow over Eurasian region
Comment
Sino-Russia feud with the West enters a new dimension
Reconciliation between the blocs might now be beyond hope
Interview
Japan top currency diplomat calls for stepping up structural reforms
Kanda sees G7 officials discussing Chinese overcapacity this week amid U.S. tariffs
International relations
China mounts diplomatic offensive as Taiwan's Lai takes office
FM Wang Yi affirms 'One China' principle with Russia, others in bid to isolate Taipei
Opinion
India is stepping up as a security partner in the Caucasus
Former Russian client Armenia seeks new patron after military defeats
Ukraine war
Ukrainians in Kharkiv vow to stay despite Russia's advance
Russian troops go on offensive again in region
International relations
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin agree to bolster trade amid 'storms'
Chinese and Russian leaders vow to enhance 'strategic cooperation' at Beijing meeting
The Nikkei View
Democratic camp must unite to contain the 'Putin empire'
Russia cannot be allowed to change status quo by force
International relations
China set to host Putin as economic ties grow under Western pressure
Beijing expected to have 'shopping list' for Moscow amid sanctions heat