International relations
China mounts diplomatic offensive as Taiwan's Lai takes office
FM Wang Yi affirms 'One China' principle with Russia, others in bid to isolate Taipei
Opinion
India is stepping up as a security partner in the Caucasus
Former Russian client Armenia seeks new patron after military defeats
Trade war
China plastics probe hits EU, U.S., Japan, Taiwan: 5 things to know
Target material used in cars and more; timing on eve of Lai inauguration raises eyebrows
Politics
Iran President Raisi's death injects new uncertainty into Middle East
Supreme leader loses heir-apparent, setting off succession race
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Politics
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash
Country's foreign minister and others also dead
US-China tensions
China commerce ministry bans trading by some U.S. companies
Defense contractors blacklisted, execs barred from entering country
Markets
Saudi ETF to list in Japan under expected deal between leaders
Prince Mohammed visits Japan to boost cooperation in financial sector
Ukraine war
Ukrainians in Kharkiv vow to stay despite Russia's advance
Russian troops go on offensive again in region
Comment
Japan and other allies brace for Trump but also for a divided U.S.
Ex-president's bombast may pose a lesser threat than America's disparities
Indo-Pacific
U.S. envoy to Japan visits Okinawa islands a stone's throw from Taiwan
Rahm Emanuel underscores U.S.-Japan cooperation ahead of Taipei inauguration
Supply Chain
Asia's tech and auto suppliers weigh up impact of U.S. tariff hike
Tariffs likely to reinforce supply chain shifts from China but EV makers little moved
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International relations
New Caledonia unrest highlights complications of Macron's Asia vision
Amid competition with China, France has shown heightened interest in strategic region
International relations
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin agree to bolster trade amid 'storms'
Chinese and Russian leaders vow to enhance 'strategic cooperation' at Beijing meeting
US-China tensions
China slams 'wrongful' U.S. tariff hikes as markets await response
Commerce Ministry blasts overcapacity claims but stays mum on escalation
US-China tensions
China would have reason to monitor Wyoming ICBM base, experts say
Eviction of 'crypto mine' comes as U.S. replaces land-based strategic nuclear arsenal
International relations
U.K. spy case fuels calls for closure of Hong Kong trade offices
Campaigners warn of transnational repression as U.S. weighs ban
Opinion
China is burning all its bridges with Israel
Desire to be seen as champion of Global South drives policy tilt
International relations
U.S. to send two ex-government officials to Taiwan inauguration
White House sticks to precedent, warns China not to escalate
The Nikkei View
Democratic camp must unite to contain the 'Putin empire'
Russia cannot be allowed to change status quo by force
International relations
China set to host Putin as economic ties grow under Western pressure
Beijing expected to have 'shopping list' for Moscow amid sanctions heat
International relations
Japan, South Korea, China seek to ease friction at trilateral summit
Leaders to juggle economic and security interests at first meeting in 4 years
Defense
Taiwan defense strategic ambiguity needs clarifying: U.S. analyst
Next American president should uphold Biden's pledge of military action, Matt Pottinger argues
Inflation
Turkey slashes public investments 15% to rein in inflation
Erdogan's government switches gears toward an estimated $3bn in spending cuts
Terrorism
Terrorist groups suspected of funneling money to Dubai properties
'Dubai Unlocked' project finds individuals with alleged links to Hezbollah, Houthis among owners
International relations
U.S. State Department to send diplomatic advisers to American cities
Biden seeks 'foreign policy for the middle class,' envoy for subnational diplomacy says