Datawatch
Space superpower Russia falls down to earth
Orders for satellite launches plummet 90% as India and China fill the void
Russia & Caucasus
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Politics
Russians gather in subdued defiance to lay Putin critic Navalny to rest
Thousands vow not to forgive authorities for opposition leader's death
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
Property
China and Russia buyers flock to luxury homes in Southeast Asian resorts
Big projects underway in Thailand's Phuket, Vietnam's Danang
International relations
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach joint statement amid Gaza, Ukraine debates
Discord among foreign ministers 'contaminated' financial talks: Brazilian finance minister
International relations
Cracks in G20 let Russia grow trade with China and India
Western sanctions have failed to hobble Russian economy
Ukraine war
North Korea sent more than 3m artillery shells to Russia, says Seoul
Moscow seen continuing to help with Pyongyang's spy satellite program
Defense
Sweden to join NATO in historic move as Hungary ratifies bid
Accession will end Stockholm's neutrality that lasted through Cold War
Opinion
Silence over Alexei Navalny's death will win Japan no favors
Tokyo has to show its support for international human rights is more than rhetoric
Interview
Ukraine eyes Japanese companies for nuclear power expansion: minister
CEO of state-owned energy provider aims to tap Japan's tech for biofuels, hydrogen
Politics
Russia releases Putin foe Navalny's body to mother
Widow accuses leader of 'torturing' corpse amid claims Moscow seeks private funeral
Obituaries
Navalny: The politician who aspired to become Russian president
Putin nemesis believed citizens would stand up under dictatorship
International relations
U.S. hits Russia with sanctions over Ukraine war, Navalny death
Over 500 people and entities targeted by new penalties to pressure Moscow
Ukraine war
Russia procures tank parts from Japan and Taiwan via China
Documents show company in Shenzhen used to evade U.S., U.K. sanctions
China up close
Analysis: Xi and Putin share a trait -- they cannot show weakness
In China, a key economic meeting is on hold until Xi feels he can project strength
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International relations
Trump says Navalny was 'brave' but should not have returned to Russia
Former U.S. president does not blame Putin for opposition leader's death
Trade
Indian imports of Russian oil drop to lowest in a year
Oil minister cites prices, says New Delhi has 'already diversified'
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
Comment
Putin awaits Trump's return as clock ticks on their time in power
Russia leader, former U.S. president and Biden have surpassed average life expectancies
Politics
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead, prison service says
Biden, activist's wife condemn Moscow for loss of Putin's leading critic
The Nikkei View
Financial aid to Ukraine should not be stalled
Delays in U.S. and EU action only benefit Russia
U.S. elections 2024
Trump on NATO: Spend more on defense or Russia can 'do whatever' it wants
Republican front-runner ramps up pressure on international alliances
International relations
Putin, Xi reject U.S. 'interference,' praise their cooperation
Russian and Chinese leaders vow to work for 'fairer world order'