A drone is launched during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in Iran in this handout image obtained from the Iranian army on Aug. 25.
Society

Asian American reporters warn against 'kamikaze drone' in news stories

Term is inaccurate and fuel for hate, AAJA tells newsrooms

24 October 2022
Has World War III already begun? Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to be constantly reminded of the dire consequences of his recklessness. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
Comment

West and allies must never yield to Russia's nuclear threat

Easy compromise could make the world a far more dangerous place

23 October 2022
The nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia in the Arabian Sea.
Indo-Pacific

Stealthiest U.S. submarine makes rare appearance in Arabian Sea

Is it a message aimed at China's congress, Russia's war or Iran drones?

21 October 2022
The Ukraine war has overshadowed Thailand's year as host of the APEC meetings. (Photo by Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
International relations

Ukraine war thwarts last APEC communique before leaders' summit

Some finance ministers draw link between Russia's invasion and inflation

21 October 2022
A Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missile launches from a vessel during a military drill in May. The missile is developed by Taiwan and produced with U.S. technology. (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)
Taiwan tensions

U.S. in talks with Taiwan to coproduce American weapons: sources

New cooperation would expedite delivery to island as China steps up military pressure

20 October 2022
The DARPA logo is painted on the side of an autonomous ship developed by the Pentagon research agency.
Politics

Japan eyes U.S.-style defense research agency as tech race heats up

Institute modeled on DARPA would fund civilian projects in AI, drones

20 October 2022
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks to Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on Oct. 19. (Photo by Shihoko Nakaoka)
Interview

Rival trade blocs would lead to 'huge' global GDP loss: WTO chief

Okonjo-Iweala urges diverse supply chains to curb risks, help poor

19 October 2022
In an interview with Nikkei in Berlin, former German President Joachim Gauck said his country will continue to "provide military support to Ukraine". His latest statement indicates Germany has shifted to a hard-line stance on Russia, rather than one focused on dialogue. (Photo by Marlies Matthes)
Ukraine war

Germany should provide more weapons to Ukraine, ex-president says

Joachim Gauck's tough tone indicates Germans have taken hard line on Russia

18 October 2022
Pertamina and Rosneft are working together on a refinery project in Indonesia. (Source photos by AP and Pertamina's website) 
Energy

Pertamina moves forward on $24bn Rosneft project

Indonesian, Russian state companies pursue energy cooperation amid Ukraine war

18 October 2022
Wladimir Klitschko in Kyiv. (Photo supplied by Klitschko)
Interview

Putin's nuclear threat is real: Wladimir Klitschko

Ex-boxing champ says Japan is only country that understands nuclear devastation

18 October 2022
Nissan Motor has decided to leave the Russian market, following in the footsteps of its partner, Mitsubishi Motors. (Photo courtesy of the company)
Ukraine war

Nissan to exit Russia, as Mitsubishi Motors also considering move

Japanese automaker will transfer its business to Russian government

11 October 2022
Sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov's Nord superyacht has become the latest point of contention between the U.S. and China.
International relations

Hong Kong hits back at U.S. warnings over Russian tycoon's yacht

Sanctioned Putin ally Alexey Mordashov docks 142-meter Nord in city's harbor

11 October 2022
Russian energy exports have helped fund Moscow's war in Ukraine. (TASS via Kyodo)
Energy

India's imports of Russian oil jump fivefold, helping war efforts

Shipments to China rise 17% even as Western sanctions spread

10 October 2022
Ukrainian rescuers at a building damaged by Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhia on Oct. 6. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
Ukraine war: Free to read

Ukraine from Sept. 15 to Oct. 7: Russia strikes housing in Zaporizhzhia

Biden says nuclear 'Armageddon' risk highest since Cuban crisis; two Russians sail to Alaska, seek asylum

7 October 2022
Presidents Joe Biden, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. It may not be easy for Beijing to distance itself from Russia's war on Ukraine. (Nikkei montage/AP/Reuters)
Comment

Why China can't and won't abandon Russia

Common strategic goals, geographic proximity bind the two nations

6 October 2022
Russian citizens converge on a public service center in Almaty to receive individual identification numbers on Sept. 28. 
Ukraine war

Russians fleeing draft strain Kazakhstan's services, diplomacy

President Tokayev calls for 'humanity, patience' ahead of awkward Putin visit

6 October 2022
Underground Standup leader Sviat Zagaikevich says he now has "a real mission in my job -- our jokes are contributing to the victory by raising people's fighting spirit." (Photo by Eiji Furukawa)
Ukraine war

Ukrainian comedians keep Kyiv cheering and laughing

'Being encircled gave us an advantage: We could shoot in a 360-degree radius'

1 October 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia had "four new regions" in a speech at the Kremlin on Sept. 30. (Source photos by Reuters)
Ukraine war

Russia's annexations in Ukraine echo prelude to World War II in Europe

Vladimir Putin claims 'our unity' as justification for latest land grab

1 October 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks virtually with Chinese leader Xi Jinping from the White House on November 15, 2021.
Interview

Biden must convince Xi to drop support of Russia: Obama official

Powers must work together on pressing issues, says ex-senior diplomat Hormats

28 September 2022
A tanker carrying crude oil is inspected at a port in the Chinese city of Qingdao.
Commodities

Asian naphtha prices drop nearly 50% in 6 months

Cheaper crude oil and China slump weigh on key material used in plastics

28 September 2022
Stream article image
Energy

Russian oil still flowing to Europe via waters off Greece

Vessels made 41 ship-to-ship transfers over six months: Nikkei analysis

28 September 2022
U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly was named to the post this month under a new government. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)
Interview

Indo-Pacific more crucial because of Ukraine war: U.K.'s top diplomat

Cleverly says London 'uncomfortable' with China's actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong

28 September 2022
Turkish drone Bayraktar Akinci exhibited at Teknofest aerospace and technology festival in Baku, Azerbaijan in May. 
International relations

Turkey ready to sell drones to Japan: foreign minister

Cavusoglu says both countries have potential to deepen defense ties

26 September 2022
Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile systems roll through central Moscow's Red Square on May 9 as part of a Victory Day parade.
Interview

U.S. arms control talks with Russia a 'challenge' after Ukraine: diplomat

Nuclear discussions with China still up in the air despite efforts by Washington

24 September 2022
An employee cleans a Toyota car at Rolf, an automotive dealer in Moscow.
Ukraine war

Toyota to exit Russia, terminating auto production and sales

Japan carmaker sees no end to supply chain disruptions as Ukraine war rages on

24 September 2022