India walks a diplomatic tightrope, making friends with Ukraine while ally Russia watches on
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine on Friday is likely to be closely watched by New Delhi's long-standing ally, Russia.
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South China Sea: Filipinos ‘blocked’ from Scarborough Shoal amid concerns over fishing rights
Filipinos are increasingly being blocked from their traditional fishing grounds at Scarborough Shoal by Beijing’s enforcement of its territorial claims in the South China Sea, with new restrictions and aggressive patrolling creating a potential flashpoint over fishing rights and national sovereignty.
India’s Modi visits Ukraine this week, after a recent trip to Moscow. Here’s what it could mean
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a historic visit Friday to Ukraine, a month and a half after he traveled to Moscow to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin.
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr accused of ‘trivialising’ holiday marking killing of father’s political rival
In the Philippines, August 21 was named a holiday to mark the assassination of senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jnr in 1983. However, this year the government holiday will fall two days later after it was moved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr – the son of Aquino’s political rival.
Why a weakening U.S. dollar can help the consumer
The dollar fell to its lowest level since December on Wednesday as investors anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole economic conference in Wyoming.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin swears loyalty to monarchy after police probe
Speaking during a by-election campaign last week, he said he “was not invited to the palace to be sworn in” by the then-king “for whatever reason”.
Singapore’s Kishore Mahbubani calls criticism of his memoir ‘fossilised’ Western views
Not only was the milkshake a bold choice for the 75-year-old, who has had coronary artery bypass surgery, but also an undeniably Western drink for the long-time Asia advocate. He explained that he needed the sugar rush for his packed schedule of promotional events for his book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir.
Analysis: U.S. election could dictate Xi Jinping's political schedule
Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bureau chief. He was the 2014 recipient of the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize.