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
Politics
Mongolia votes in historic election under revamped system
Parliament expanded to promote inclusion but public shows little enthusiasm
Opinion
Now is not the time for South Korea to tax stock trading profits
Capital gains levy should be delayed until broader reform plan is ready
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
North Korea tensions
North Korea claims successful multiwarhead missile test
Seoul remains skeptical, saying data inconsistent with Pyongyang's announcement
Politics
China's Communist Party expels two former defense ministers
Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both accused of corruption
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
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan warns against travel to China following execution threat
Warning comes after Beijing targeted 'diehard' independence supporters
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Politics
China's long-awaited third plenum set for July 15-18, state media says
Meeting will be closely watched for measures to spur economy
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime uses Chinese tech to surveil internet users, report says
VPN ban worsens repression and further sours the country's business environment
Economy
Kishidanomics market reforms earn high marks from Japan watchers
PM seen lagging on structural reforms and fiscal health as political pressure mounts
Terrorism
Pakistan eyes new counterterror operations as security deteriorates
Government unveils plan after Chinese official warns future investment at risk
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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'
Politics
China backs off plans for 'hurt feelings' clothing law
Revised proposal narrows scope amid public criticism over vagueness
International relations
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles III shift focus to future
Imperial-royal relations enter new era of shared values
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka reaches $5.8bn debt restructuring deal with Japan, India, others
Export-Import Bank of China also signs $4.2bn agreement
Telecommunication
Japan plans support for Philippine 5G network to counter China tech
Installation of base stations expected to start as early as this summer
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
North Korea tensions
North Korea resumes launching balloons and missiles after Putin summit
Pyongyang and Seoul also trade barbs during Korean War anniversary remembrances
Opinion
China's communist leaders are preparing a story to tell
Upcoming party plenum could shed light on disappearance of senior ministers
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military shifts arms financing to Thai banks from Singapore
Siam Commercial Bank and others urged to cut ties with Myanmar state-owned entities
International relations
Solomon Islands PM visits Australia in first foreign trip
Leaders discuss security, policing as geopolitical tension in Pacific heats up