Ukraine war
U.S. weighs sanctions on Chinese banks over Russia military support
Washington takes aim at workarounds seen shoring up Ukraine invasion
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N Korea at crossroads
End of U.N. North Korea panel creates gap in sanctions monitoring
After Russian veto, U.S. and allies seek ways to keep eye on Pyongyang
Asia Insight
Uzbek farmers battle to save cotton, wheat crops from mortal enemy: salt
Growing salinization crisis bites as cotton exports to Bangladesh skid 80% in 5 years
Opinion
Russia has also become a lot more important to China
Image of dependence on Beijing overlooks role of geoeconomic strategy
The Big Story
How China's ad-hoc tech pipeline fuels Russia's Ukraine war efforts
Civilian electronics, sourced from Chinese e-commerce sellers, find their way to the battlefield
Comment
How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
Risk of multifront conflict grows as 'axis of war' nations deepen military ties
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran
Pyongyang officials visit Moscow-friendly nations in diplomatic blitz
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime sends Russian aircraft to bomb lost territory
MiG-29 jets and Mi-35 helicopter gunships operating along Thai border
Comment
The ghost of Soviet Union returns to haunt Central Asia, Caucasus
Fear of Russian political meddling grows as its troops regain footing in Ukraine
International relations
Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region
Both sides seek strategy against ISIS-K and the West
International relations
China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry
Beijing shows 'it also has friends' in North Korea, Russia, Vietnam, ex-Taiwan leader
International relations
China and Russia hail 'profound' ties, vow to fight terrorism
Top diplomats Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov meet in Beijing, eye Eurasian security talks
Opinion
Japan should not showcase Putin's propagandists
For the Russian government, official cultural events are a political weapon
Opinion
Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un has its limits
Upcoming trip will underscore deepening ties, but Russia remains cautious
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Terrorism
Moscow attack reveals ISIS-K's widening strategy of deadly disruption
Afghanistan IS-offshoot blamed for Russia's deadliest terror attack in two decades
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Announcements
Nikkei Film wins grand prize at Japan's 2024 Internet Media Awards
Video on Russians fleeing Ukraine war draft gets double accolade
International relations
China and North Korea applaud Putin's election victory
India offers congratulations while West slams results, Japan urges end to aggression
Arts
Russian war refugees boost Kazakhstan's theater scene
New plays bring diversity and cater to all ages in different languages
Ukraine war
Ending Russian crimes in Ukraine requires military aid, lawyer says
Global Rights Compliance's Wayne Jordash urges U.S. Congress for more assistance
International relations
Russia-India trade route through Central Asia moves forward
Azerbaijan's role in shipping corridor turns into military advantage
Ukraine war
Ukrainian troops struggle on eastern battlefront
Soldiers resolved to continue fighting despite shortage of artillery shells
Interview
Seizing Russian assets to aid Ukraine sets bad precedent, professor says
Nicholas Mulder stresses risks of blurring line between public and private assets
Energy
Turkmenistan signs gas deal with Turkey, eyeing European sales
If finalized, Turkmenistan can reduce reliance on China as dominant customer
Interview
North Korea's arms supply to Russia must be halted: Czech top diplomat
Jan Lipavsky calls for maintaining status quo in Taiwan Strait
International relations
Cracks in G20 let Russia grow trade with China and India
Western sanctions have failed to hobble Russian economy