Comment
How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
Risk of multifront conflict grows as 'axis of war' nations deepen military ties
Russia & Caucasus
International relations
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken left Beijing
Aircraft cross median line in joint 'combat readiness patrols' with China warships
International relations
Russia's Putin says he plans to visit China in May
Leader signed a 'no limits' partnership with Xi in 2022
Automobiles
Beijing auto show welcomes world as China's carmakers aim to conquer it
Return of exhibition comes as brutal price war, export friction drive overseas production
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran
Pyongyang officials visit Moscow-friendly nations in diplomatic blitz
N Korea at crossroads
High-level North Korea agriculture delegation visits Russia
Two countries strengthen tie following Kim Jong Un's visit last year
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime sends Russian aircraft to bomb lost territory
MiG-29 jets and Mi-35 helicopter gunships operating along Thai border
Comment
The ghost of Soviet Union returns to haunt Central Asia, Caucasus
Fear of Russian political meddling grows as its troops regain footing in Ukraine
International relations
Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region
Both sides seek strategy against ISIS-K and the West
Ukraine war
China is boosting Russia's war machine in Ukraine, U.S. says
Beijing denies accusation, saying it is 'not a producer of or party involved' in war
International relations
China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry
Beijing shows 'it also has friends' in North Korea, Russia, Vietnam, ex-Taiwan leader
International relations
China and Russia hail 'profound' ties, vow to fight terrorism
Top diplomats Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov meet in Beijing, eye Eurasian security talks
Opinion
Japan should not showcase Putin's propagandists
For the Russian government, official cultural events are a political weapon
Ukraine war
Russian nuclear company reports attack on Zaporizhzhia plant
Radiation levels normal and damage not severe, U.N. nuclear watchdog says
Opinion
Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un has its limits
Upcoming trip will underscore deepening ties, but Russia remains cautious
Energy
PetroChina does business as usual with Russia
Chinese state oil groups maintain energy ties with Moscow
.JPG?width=300&height=168&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms)
Terrorism
Moscow attack reveals ISIS-K's widening strategy of deadly disruption
Afghanistan IS-offshoot blamed for Russia's deadliest terror attack in two decades
Terrorism
Russia arrests 11 suspects after mass shooting kills 143 at concert
'Suddenly there were bangs behind us -- shots, a burst of firing,' witness says
Terrorism
Gunmen kill 60 at Moscow concert; Islamic State claims responsibility
U.S. intelligence confirms IS claim; Russia tightens security at airports
Ukraine war
Kyiv is under Russian missile attack, mayor says
Official says emergency services extinguishing fires in Ukrainian capital
.jpg?width=300&height=168&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms)
Announcements
Nikkei Film wins grand prize at Japan's 2024 Internet Media Awards
Video on Russians fleeing Ukraine war draft gets double accolade
China up close
Analysis: Xi-Putin honeymoon at risk as Chinese flood into Russia
History tells of Ukrainians being exploited to counterbalance a large Chinese presence
International relations
China and North Korea applaud Putin's election victory
India offers congratulations while West slams results, Japan urges end to aggression
Ukraine war
Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition
President set to overtake Stalin and become country's longest-serving leader
Arts
Russian performers find fans in China amid tensions with West
Famed orchestras and ballets flock to Beijing as countries seek closer ties