Ukraine war
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to attend Shangri-La defense forum in Singapore
Speech to U.S., Chinese, other delegates would come at key juncture in Russia war
International relations
China, U.S. defense chiefs spar over Taiwan at Singapore meeting
Lloyd Austin warns Dong Jun against 'provocative' moves at Shangri-La forum
Opinion
Growing China-Russia alignment signifies Biden policy failure
U.S. has pushed natural competitors into becoming strategic collaborators
Middle East crisis
Thai workers in Israel return to pre-war level after October exodus
Farmers trapped between conflict abroad and low wages at home
Politics
U.S. state laws take aim at pension investment in China
Local governments move to divest from Chinese-owned companies amid geopolitical tensions
Middle East crisis
China's Xi tells Arab leaders Gaza war can't 'continue indefinitely'
Chinese leader tops up aid, seeks deeper 'South-South' ties
International relations
Argentina and Brazil seek balancing act on China ties
Bound by economic reality, many Latin American nations need Beijing's help
Defense
U.S., Japan to hold first weapons cooperation meeting in June
In Tokyo, officials will discuss boosting Patriot missile output and ship repairs
China up close
Analysis: A 1950 map foreshadows what Xi Jinping has in mind today
The Korean War and Battle of Lake Changjin hold lessons for U.S. and Chinese leaders
Interview
China's drills appear to be 'rehearsal' for Taiwan invasion: U.S. admiral
Indo-Pacific chief Paparo vows to enhance deterrence as Beijing builds up capability
Taiwan tensions
U.S. picks Asia hand as new de facto envoy to Taiwan
Raymond Greene appointment announced as Taipei and Beijing trade fresh barbs
Politics
Georgia passes 'pro-Russian' bill amid monthlong youth protest
Ukraine war casts Moscow's long shadow over Eurasian region
International relations
Renewed U.S. outreach to Bangladesh signals strategic shift in region
U.S. diplomat Lu prioritizes economic partnership to counter China's influence
Opinion
Japan should play part in protecting Red Sea shipping
Country has much to lose from normalization of threats to global maritime order
International relations
With Iran port deal, India to expand Central Asia trade, counter China
South Asian country proceeds despite risk of U.S. sanctions
Comment
Palestine finds itself increasingly isolated in the Arab world
Arab nations opting for self-interest over solidarity with Palestinians
Business deals
Nippon Steel goes on PR counteroffensive to defend U.S. Steel deal
Market grows skeptical of acquisition as labor opposition threatens government review
Interview
Trump VP contender Ramaswamy urges 'strategic clarity' on Taiwan
Entrepreneur says red line on defending Taipei would be more effective for peace
The Future of Asia 2024
India seeks to extend influence in Middle East, Africa: Jaishankar
Foreign minister says country's transformation is crucial for building multipolar world
Trade
Yellen cites China overproduction as G7 ministers meeting opens
Italy finance ministers gathering to grapple with fragmentation of global trade
International relations
Russia, China and Iran move closer after President Raisi's death
Tehran likely to stay course on hard-line diplomacy with West
Defense
Italy must take same split as Japan, U.K. in defense pact: Leonardo CEO
More partners in fighter jet program could be way forward, Italian contractor says
Comment
Sino-Russia feud with the West enters a new dimension
Reconciliation between the blocs might now be beyond hope
Opinion
Japan cannot afford a global alliance with the U.S.
PM Kishida lacks domestic support to take on more military and financial burdens
The Big Story
Why so many middle-class Chinese migrants take risky, illegal route to U.S.
Economic malaise, debt and despair push families to trek through jungle to Mexico border