Opinion
Asian officials brace for Trump 2.0 after Biden debate meltdown
Few relish prospect of more of the chaos wrought by former president's first term
International relations
North Korea-Russia passenger train set to resume in latest tie-up
Pyongyang eyes influx of foreign cash from tourism
Economy
North Korea's Kim talks up economy amid closer Russia ties
Food shipments seen easing shortage as farming and China trade recover
US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security
Indo-Pacific
U.S. faces aircraft carrier shortage as tensions rise everywhere
With no East Coast flattops ready to deploy, Europe needs to fill gap, analysts say
Taiwan tensions
Biden, Trump and the evolving Taiwan 'strategic ambiguity' debate
As some call for 'clarity' on defense, U.S. presidential rivals' stances face scrutiny
U.S. elections 2024
U.S. Supreme Court says Trump has immunity for official acts, not private ones
Ruling tied to election case is first to back presidential protection from prosecution
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban defy West at U.N. talks while China, Russia eye closer ties
Afghan mineral reserves, Islamic State threat open door to potential recognition
Opinion
The Russia-North Korea marriage of convenience is no bromance
Strategic partnership a rational calculation by leaders keen never to cross their own red lines
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
Interview
Hong Kong has 'changed so much' in the 27 years since handover
Longtime legislator Emily Lau laments 'so many imprisoned' under security laws
Politics
France far right wins 1st round of election; horsetrading begins
Left and center parties hope to unite in runoff as Macron bloc falls to 3rd
Politics
Macron faces critical test in France snap polls: 4 things to know
Social issues, immigration have pushed voters to the far right
Politics
Iran's hardline diplomat, sole moderate to square off in presidential run-off
Interior ministry says nation will hold final ballot on July 5
Politics
Khamenei protege neck-and-neck with moderate in Iran presidential race
Tasnim news agency says a run-off election is 'very likely' to pick the next leader
U.S. elections 2024
Trump says China 'doesn't fear' a shaky Biden in presidential debate
Panic in Democratic Party over incumbent's performance, U.S media analysts say
International relations
Philippines and U.S. to hold 2+2 talks in 'late July,' sources say
Allies' diplomatic and defense chiefs to meet in Manila
Politics
Iranians vote in presidential polls as economic crisis bites
U.S. elections could shift standoff over Tehran's disputed nuclear program
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Politics
Hong Kongers hold key to some seats in U.K. election
New BNO arrivals courted by British politicians as community grows
Politics
EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief
Centrist factions keep top posts despite far-right surge in recent elections
International relations
U.S. and Japan face disconnect over further China chip controls
Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines join to battle disinformation
Experts to discuss responses against campaigns linked to China, Russia
Defense
Japan, U.S., South Korea start military drills to counter North
East China Sea exercises span air, naval, cyber domains
US-China tensions
Pekingology 2024: U.S. think tank revives lost art of understanding China
CFR project to pore through Chinese-language material for better-informed policy
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Interview
Qatar should quit as Hamas mediator: Israeli minister
Nir Barkat prefers Saudi Arabia, UAE to succeed 'biggest funder of terror'