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- First LookJapanese prime minister’s party wins supermajority in snap electionBy Mari Yamaguchi, Foster Klug / 4 min
- Why Japan’s prime minister is gambling with snap electionsBy Takehiko Kambayashi / 4 min
- The toppling of General Zhang is ‘a Shakespearean moment’ for ChinaBy Ann Scott Tyson / 5 min
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A decade after lifting one-child policy, China struggles to boost population
As China’s retirement age rises, ‘perceptions of unfairness’ grow
In 2025, China proved its innovation prowess. But are some workers getting left behind?
Australia was a haven for generations of Jews. Now, they wonder about the future.
Among palm trees and luxury malls, China launches an ambitious experiment
‘Zootopia 2’ is doing very well in the US. It’s breaking records in China.
Japan’s new PM promised to ‘work, work, work.’ For some, that’s now a red flag.
First LookWhat to know about the apartment tower fire in Hong Kong
What Xi hopes to gain from tapping into his predecessor’s legacy
Why Japan’s new warning on Taiwan has Beijing outraged
Trump sees a ‘con’ in climate change. Xi sees cash.
Making noodles in a cave, our China writer gets a slice of country life
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- Congress didn’t authorize Iran strikes. Trump’s move to do so carries political risks.By Caitlin Babcock / 5 min
- Israelis, used to war, awaken to another emergency. But it’s something new.By Shoshanna Solomon, Dina Kraft / 4 min
- Kristi Noem stoked controversy at Homeland Security. Why she lost Trump’s trust.By Sarah Matusek / 7 min
- Trump criticized GOP hawks. Why did he choose war with Iran anyway?By Simon Montlake / 8 min

