Defense
Japan to take part in AsterX space defense drill with NATO members
South Korea will also join as concerns rise over Russian and Chinese threats
Politics
Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
Defense
AUKUS weighs Japan's participation in defense tech development
Ahead of PM Kishida's visit in April, U.S. leads talks with U.K. and Australia
Energy
Turkmenistan signs gas deal with Turkey, eyeing European sales
If finalized, Turkmenistan can reduce reliance on China as dominant customer
Interview
North Korea's arms supply to Russia must be halted: Czech top diplomat
Jan Lipavsky calls for maintaining status quo in Taiwan Strait
International relations
Sweden joining NATO bolsters Northern Europe's defense, ex-PM says
Carl Bildt adds that Ukraine accession to alliance is a question of 'when, not if'
International relations
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach joint statement amid Gaza, Ukraine debates
Discord among foreign ministers 'contaminated' financial talks: Brazilian finance minister
Defense
Sweden to join NATO in historic move as Hungary ratifies bid
Accession will end Stockholm's neutrality that lasted through Cold War
International relations
China slams U.S., EU, U.K. for Russia-related sanctions on companies
Beijing vows to 'resolutely safeguard legitimate rights and interests' of its businesses
Opinion
China cannot count on a policy reset if U.K. PM Sunak loses
Labour Party leaders appear to converge with Conservatives on policy toward Beijing
International relations
Hungary buys Swedish fighter jets, prepares to approve NATO bid
Orban relents after delaying Stockholm's membership by nearly two years
Society
China launches new era of 'panda diplomacy' in Washington
Return of popular bears could signal thaw in frosty relations with West
Automobiles
Volkswagen slammed by investors group over forced Uyghur labor
German automaker's Xinjiang troubles boil over as China joint venture in focus
International relations
China's Wang Yi wraps up tour to break Europe's dependence on U.S.
Foreign minister calls on region to strengthen autonomy amid U.S.-China tensions
Ukraine war
Ukrainian foreign minister discusses peace prospects with China's Wang Yi
Dialogue also includes bilateral relations, plans for global summit
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy urges leaders to send arms as 'artificial' shortage helps Putin
U.S. military aid has been delayed for months in Congress
International relations
China foreign minister courts Europe in wake of Trump's NATO taunt
Wang Yi says Beijing and Brussels 'should see each other as partner rather than rival'
International relations
Chinese train maker investigated by EU over subsidy
Move follows introduction of tough, new antitrust rules
Interview
Ukraine prime minister seeks Japanese investment in EVs and beyond
Russia is the 'aggressor,' and confiscated assets must pay for recovery, Denys Shmyhal says
The Nikkei View
Financial aid to Ukraine should not be stalled
Delays in U.S. and EU action only benefit Russia
Israel-Hamas war
Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 jet parts to Israel
Concerns raised over their use violating international law in war with Hamas
Society
Social media divides us but it's not our fault, says psychiatrist
Anders Hansen explains how social networks exploit the brain's inherent weakness
Ukraine war
Ukraine replaces army chief Zaluzhnyi in shake-up
Zelenskyy removes popular general during difficult time in war with Russia
Climate Change
EU raises ante on emissions cuts with eye on China rivalry
Bloc to slash greenhouse gases by 90% as inexpensive Chinese products flood market
Defense
Chinese spies hacked Dutch defense network last year, report says
Accusation marks first time Netherlands has attributed cyber espionage to China