Chinese hackers breach email of Commerce Secretary Raimondo and State Department officials
Cyberspies from China exploited a fundamental gap in the Microsoft cloud, enabling them to conduct a targeted hack of unclassified U.S. email accounts.
By Ellen Nakashima, Joseph Menn and Shane HarrisNorth Korea, after threatening U.S. military, fires suspected ICBM
The missile was in the air for 74 minutes. The launch comes days after Pyongyang warned of “resolute” consequences for U.S. military activity in the region.
By Min Joo Kim and Michelle Ye Hee LeeThis Burger King ‘burger’ is just a bun and a 20-slice tower of cheese
The release of the cheesy offering in Thailand prompted mixed reviews. But is it really a burger?
By Lyric LiWinning friends by training workers is China’s new gambit
Vocational workshops sponsored by China are emblematic of President Xi Jinping’s efforts to extend his country’s soft power alongside its economic might.
By Shibani Mahtani and Joshua IrwandiHeavy rains lash India, causing flooding, landslides and killing 22
The floods in North India were caused by intense rains that also led to landslides, especially in the heavy-hit Himachal Pradesh state.
By Bryan PietschIn photos, videos: Heavy rains trigger deadly flooding, landslides in Japan
At least three people were killed as a result of the rain, which has been heaviest in Fukuoka, Saga and Oita prefectures in southwestern Japan.
By Naomi Schanen and Morgan CoatesChina speaks of ‘rainbows’ during Yellen visit, but girds for trade battle
While Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen's visit was praised, Beijing is deeply irked by U.S. "de-risking" policies and is readying countermeasures.
By Christian ShepherdSix killed, including three children, in Chinese kindergarten stabbing
Violent crime is relatively rare in China, but there have been a number of knife attacks at schools in recent years, leading to heightened security.
By Vic ChiangWill China overtake the U.S. on AI? Probably not. Here’s why.
As Congress considers how to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, some worry that constraints on American companies will allow Chinese ones to get ahead.
By Meaghan TobinYellen hails modest gains in economic talks with Chinese leaders
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said she pressed senior Chinese leaders about their treatment of U.S. companies during her trip to Beijing.
By David J. LynchWhat to know before Japan releases water from Fukushima nuclear plant
Japan plans to release more than 1 million metric tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Here's what to know.
By Michelle Ye Hee Lee and Julia Mio InumaYellen calls for better relations with China amid lingering security concerns
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with China’s economic team and the American business community, which has been alarmed by recent Chinese government actions.
By David J. LynchAs Afghan schools remain closed for girls, mental health crisis builds
Mental health professionals in Afghanistan report an increase in women and girls receiving outpatient care and medication.
By Rick NoackJames Dobbins, U.S. diplomat in global hot spots, dies at 81
Mr. Dobbins reopened the U.S. Embassy in Kabul following the 2001 invasion. Two decades later, he bemoaned U.S. mistakes as the Taliban regained power.
By Brian MurphyGangnam style vs. squalor: Inequality in South Korea’s most famous area
The Seoul suburb, home to both majestic high-rises and village shacks, is a microcosm of the widening social and economic inequality bedeviling South Korea.
By Min Joo KimHate packing clothes for vacation? Japan-bound travelers may not have to.
Japan Airlines' new clothing rental program aims to cut carbon emissions and appeal to passengers who have become accustomed to the sharing economy.
By Kelsey AblesDavid Gilmour, entrepreneur who created Fiji water, dies at 91
He turned pure island water into liquid gold, selling his company in 2004 for a reported $50 million.
By Harrison SmithYan Mingfu, Chinese official demoted after Tiananmen crackdown, dies at 91
He led the government outreach to the Tiananmen protesters and once offered himself as a "hostage" for protesters on hunger strike.
By Brian MurphyNew Zealand’s bind: Balancing Western security against Chinese trade
New Zealand has so far managed to avoid China's economic retaliation for political decisions. That could change if it's asked to join phase two of the AUKUS pact.
By Rachel PannettWhat does the Barbie movie have to do with the South China Sea dispute?
Vietnam banned screenings of the upcoming Barbie film over a map that appears to depict Beijing’s disputed “nine-dash line” claim in the South China Sea.
By Lyric Li and María Luisa Paúl