International relations
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles III shift focus to future
Imperial-royal relations enter new era of shared values
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on AI, TikTok and chips
Both agree on need to outcompete China in tech, but differ on means
Defense
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
Dutch prime minister will succeed Stoltenberg of Norway on Oct. 1
The Nikkei View
International community must prepare for threat of Russia-North Korea 'alliance'
New autocratic partnership part of strategy to overturn global order
The Big Story
China's undersea cable drive defies U.S. sanctions
'Diplomatic race' with Washington as Beijing pursues self-sufficient global network
International relations
As North Korea and Russia cozy up, Tokyo and Seoul clamp down
Finance ministers agree to tighten enforcement of U.N. sanctions amid evasion
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on immigration
U.S. border and visa policies central to one of America's most controversial issues
Crime
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to be freed after U.S. plea bargain
Deal ends imprisonment in Britain and allows him to return home to Australia
Society
U.S. upgrades Vietnam in human-trafficking report despite concerns
State Department cites failure to investigate complicit government officials
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on China and Taiwan
Candidates clash on how much clarity there should be on defending the island
Politics
Iran presidential candidates stress China, Russia ties ahead of vote
With sluggish economy, expected weak turnout seen as boon for conservatives
Transportation
China-North America flights just 20% of pre-pandemic level
Geopolitical tensions slow recovery as travel demand to other regions soars
Opinion
China's spilling of Filipino blood shows more U.S. support needed
Mutual defense treaty could be applied to 'gray zone' tactics in South China Sea
International relations
EU eyes security, defense partnerships with Japan and South Korea
Ties with Asian partners would lead to broader joint development projects
Your Week in Asia
Iran picks new president, China lawmaking body meets, Vietnam GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on the economy and trade
Neither candidate shows willingness to sign new free trade deals
Defense
New U.S. Okinawa unit to counter 'China aggression': Marine chief
Regiment to have long-range firepower to sink ships from islands
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on Indo-Pacific and Quad
Trump revived four-way group, but key adviser omitted bloc in recent article
Defense
South Korea's Hanwha agrees to acquire American shipyard for $100m
U.S. Navy Secretary Del Toro calls Philly Shipyard bid a 'game-changing milestone'
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
Defense
European powers step up air, sea drills in Japan's backyard -- and China's
Italy, Germany and France among nations sending ships and planes to region
Opinion
Pacific powers must strike careful balance in New Caledonia
Support for reconstruction needs to be attentive to Kanak sensitivities
U.S. elections 2024
Trump, Biden aides lay out China playbooks ahead of elections
Republicans call for clear decoupling, while Democrats stress working with partners
Trade
China, Europe in EV tariff stare-down as Beijing drops retaliation hints
With two weeks before levies kick in, observers weigh possible deal or 'limited' payback