Russia & Caucasus
Arts
Pianists of Asian descent rise on global classical music stage
American Eric Lu wins Chopin Competition, first to be held since Russia invaded Ukraine
Politics
Japan's Takaichi balks at Trump's request for Russian LNG embargo
US president has called for halt to energy imports over Ukraine war
International relations
Japan finance chief, Bessent discuss Russia energy sanctions in 1st talks
Katayama and US treasury secretary also cover Tokyo's $550bn pledge to Washington
Trump administration
Trump plans to host Central Asian leaders in pushback against Russia, China
Meeting of C5+1 scheduled for early next month in Washington
Trump administration
US sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine, sending prices up
Latest move by Trump administration prompts jitters in India and China
International relations
Trump says he sees trade deal with Xi, will discuss Russian oil purchases
China could be added to possible deal with Moscow on nuclear arms, president says
International relations
Trump-Putin summit planned for Budapest is on hold, US official says
Decision to hold off meeting likely to relieve European leaders
Ukraine war
Japan to support Ukraine war debris removal with remote equipment
Government eyes use of homegrown technology to aid reconstruction
Ukraine war
In talks with Zelenskyy, Trump appears to press pause on fresh support
US leader does not rule out supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles
Ukraine war
Trump says he will meet Putin in Budapest to discuss ending Ukraine war
Leaders hold phone call as Zelenskyy heads to White House
Trump administration
Trump says India agrees to halt Russian oil purchases
US president cites Modi's assurance, but trade to resume after Ukraine war ends
Trump administration
Bessent urges Japan, other countries to cut imports of Russian LNG
Anyone that buys Russian energy is 'subsidizing the attack on the Ukrainian people'
North Korea tensions
North Korean defector gives glimpse into tricky Russia, China ties
Ex-diplomat reveals divisions over Ukraine war, awkward 'blood alliance' with Beijing
Ukraine war
Putin tells Azerbaijan's Aliyev how Russian defenses downed passenger jet
38 died after missiles detonated near plane; Putin pledges compensation for 2024 incident
Ukraine war
Taiwan in spotlight over world-leading imports of Russian naphtha
Sixfold surge since 2022 signals economic security risk in semiconductor industry
Energy
OPEC+ further raises oil production with modest hike from Nov.
Divisions emerge between Russia and Saudi Arabia on output levels
Automobiles
Chinese carmakers diverge in Russia under sanctions, protectionism
While Chery withdraws, Great Wall Motor 'doubles down'
Ukraine war
Ukraine nuclear plant without offsite power for 6 days, IAEA chief says
Kyiv wants IAEA stewardship for Russian-held Zaporizhzhia station, citing radiation risks
Aerospace & Defense Industries
India finally says goodbye to Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter jets
Advanced indigenous aircraft to replace iconic jet that served for over 60 years
Ukraine war
Trump says Ukraine can retake all its land from Russia
Zelenskyy hails US president's comment as a 'big shift'
Interview
Latvia invites Japan into coalition supporting Ukraine drones
Latvian foreign minister says Tokyo could offer nonlethal units in war serving as tech testbed
International relations
Estonia says Russian jets breach airspace in 'brazen' incursion
Incident follows recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace
Opinion
Beijing and Moscow bless Kim Jong Un's heir apparent
Daughter Ju Ae's diplomatic appearances mark next act in North Korea's nuclear dynasty
IPO
Chery seeks $1.2bn Hong Kong listing as carmaker heads for Russia exit
Chinese state company says it will virtually leave its largest foreign market over sanctions
Interview
Sanctions against Russia won't solve the problem: Serbian president
Belgrade seeks EU membership, but bloc has lost appeal with many people, says Vucic
Ukraine war
Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia's top oil refineries, sparking fire
Kyiv says those facilities fuel Moscow's war effort
Ukraine war
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil
US president say members should impose 50% to 100% tariffs on China
Trade
US Treasury urges G7, EU to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil
Bessent to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He in Spain
International relations
Poland shoots down drones in its airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine
US senator warns that Putin is testing NATO resolve to protect the area
International relations
Brazil's Lula urges tighter BRICS trade ties as tariffs bite
He rips 'tariff blackmail' in meeting with bloc leaders including Modi, Xi