International relations
Two men accused of spying for Hong Kong plead not guilty in London
March trial will test Britain's move toward closer China ties
Defense
Japan, Britain and Italy to invest equally in fighter jet JV
Trio of nations set to have same amount of influence over project
Interview
Infineon sees demand for local semiconductor production in China: CEO
Power semiconductor leader aims for 1bn euro mark in AI-related revenue
Society
Japanese Nobel Peace Prize winner calls for end to nuclear weapons
Recognition for Nihon Hidankyo comes as bomb survivor numbers dwindle
International relations
Trump, Zelenskyy and Macron hold 'productive' meeting in Paris
Leaders in French capital for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
Interview
Lithuania prepared to assist Taiwan in a crisis: foreign minister-select
Kestutis Budrys supports Ukraine joining NATO to provide cornerstone of stability
Politics
French government falls in no-confidence vote by left and Le Pen's far right
Macron faces decision on asking PM Barnier to stay in caretaker capacity
Business trends
China optimism fades among German, U.K. companies: surveys
Strategies shift to localization and helping Chinese peers go global
Defense
NATO to boost efforts to counter Russian, Chinese sabotage acts
Intelligence sharing and protection of critical infrastructure to be bolstered
International relations
German foreign minister's China trip highlights shaky ground under ties
Annalena Baerbock presses Wang Yi on Ukraine ahead of Germany's elections
International relations
Trump to attend Notre-Dame reopening in first foreign trip since election
Paris cathedral has been restored after being gutted by fire over five years ago
International relations
EU shuts out Chinese hydrogen equipment from subsidy program
Effective ban seeks to shield industry after struggles in solar and wind
International relations
China condemns Lithuania's expulsion of its diplomats
Beijing downgraded relations with Baltic state over Taiwan recognition
Interview
Trump to pressure Putin to make a deal on Ukraine: Brunswick Group's Ken Weinstein
Russian leader to understand he would be 'significantly weakened' if he doesn't negotiate
Defense
Japan, U.K. and Italy to invite Saudi Arabia to next-gen fighter project
Trio looks to leverage Riyadh's financial resources while ensuring security compliance
Taiwan tensions
British Parliament rejects China's U.N. claims over Taiwan
Motion adds to international chorus speaking out against Taipei's exclusion
Politics
Taiwan-Lithuania ties face test with eastern Europe in China's thrall
Chinese EV supply chain seen to offer more than Taipei's semiconductors, drones
International relations
G7 urges China to oppose North Korea's support for Russia
Top diplomats renew support for Ukraine, condemn Russian 'escalation'
International relations
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
'We're not making any accusations but we seek clarity on what has happened,' PM says
Ukraine war
EU to discuss adding tankers, Chinese firms to Russia sanctions list
Twenty-nine entities and 54 individuals are expected to have assets frozen in bloc
Comment
China advances economic security with plan to revive modern Silk Road
China-Europe rail link provides alternative supply chain to Indo-Pacific bloc
Trade war
EU challenges Chinese anti-dumping measures on brandy at WTO
Move comes after October tariff vote on Chinese-made EVs
Climate Change
U.N. climate talks has glimmer of hope for deal, but opposition remains
Countries agree to carbon market but funding package remains up in the air
Trump administration
NATO chief and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security
Mark Rutte also meets U.S. national security adviser pick Michael Waltz
Technology
Google must sell Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ says
Judge sets trial on proposals for April 2025, but second Trump administration could change course
Aerospace & Defense Industries
JAXA and ESA chiefs talk up collaborations on moon, planetary defense
Space agencies lay out the 'next big cooperations' between Japan and Europe
Defense
Denmark monitors Chinese ship in its waters after data cable breaches
Bulk carrier was among vessels nearby when telecom equipment was damaged
Electric cars in China
Xi asks Scholz to help resolve issue of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Chinese and German leaders meet on sidelines of G20 summit in Brazil
Ukraine war
Ukraine hits Russia with U.S. ATACMS missiles for first time
Putin signs new nuclear doctrine in veiled warning to Washington
Defense
Five Eyes intelligence group to meet in Japan for 1st time
Tokyo courted by Western countries hungry for China information