U.S. elections 2024
'NATO week' kicks off with world's eyes on Biden
75th anniversary summit comes as more Democrats call for candidate switch
International relations
Hungary's Orban huddles with Xi on Ukraine during surprise China visit
'Peace mission' stop in Beijing follows controversial talks with Putin in Moscow
Opinion
Kazakhstan leverages middle power status with West, China, Russia
Europe, U.S. need to enhance engagement with Astana
Defense
Australia to purchase U.S.-made 'killer drones'
Adoption of armed drones by Canberra has been slow, expert says
International relations
Modi travels to Moscow for first time since Ukraine war
Visit shows 'resilience' of India-Russia ties amid global uncertainty, observers say
Politics
French voters deliver win for left, blow for Le Pen
Poll leaves parliament divided three ways; with hugely different platforms
Your Week in Asia
Modi meets Putin, Samsung faces strike, Philippines-Japan '2-plus-2'
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran presidential runoff election: interior ministry
Low-profile candidate beats hard-line former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili
Semiconductors
Texas governor pursues Japan, Taiwan, South Korea chip investments
Armed with $1.4bn fund, Abbott embarks on economic mission to lure businesses
Interview
EU must not be 'naive' in China EV talks, Spain economy minister says
Bloc should protect domestic industries and 'be a bit more self-centered'
Trade war
China unveils next steps in EU brandy probe as EV tariffs take effect
Commerce Ministry sets hearing for July 18; Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation
Politics
Iranians vote in run-off presidential election amid widespread apathy
Poll a test of clerical rulers' popularity, but historic low turnout seen as vote of no confidence
Politics
15 years after Xinjiang unrest, China fends off criticism of hardline rule
Beijing cements support from like-minded states, cushioning West's condemnation
Opinion
U.K.'s Labour is likely to champion China trade over human rights
After landslide, Starmer will face little opposition in his dealings with Beijing
International relations
China and Russia's security bloc tightens bonds as it expands
Belarus the latest to join SCO as group aims to counterbalance the West
Politics
U.K.'s new Labour government is set to re-engage with EU and China
Keir Starmer's party will eye an India free trade pact as a quick win
Politics
U.K.'s Labour on course for massive election majority, exit poll shows
Prime Minister Sunak's Conservative Party loses after 14 years in power
International relations
China focuses on Europe, Southeast Asia with top-level visits
Two regions key to Beijing's diplomatic agenda against pressure from the U.S.
Defense
Russian armor-piercing tank rounds to be made in India, Rostec says
State-owned weapons producer also plans to make gunpowder in the country
International relations
India's Modi to meet Putin in Russia on July 8-9, Kremlin says
Leaders expected to discuss bilateral, global and regional issues
Indo-Pacific
NATO to up security links with Japan, South Korea, Australia, NZ
Atlantic military alliance will issue joint cooperation document next week
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Russia's Putin, backs Kazakhstan joining BRICS
Chinese president in Astana for regional SCO summit as tensions with West simmer
Immigration
U.S. deports 116 Chinese migrants in first 'large charter flight' in 5 years
Immigration under intense scrutiny in race for the White House
The Nikkei View
World left anxious after U.S. presidential debate
Neither candidate offers realistic plan for improving global stability
U.S. elections 2024
Biden's re-election bid faces growing Democrat doubts
Pressure mounting on U.S. president following shaky debate performance