The Response in South Korea to Threats of War? A Collective ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ People in Seoul are largely unmoved by the fact that their city lies within the range of North Korean artillery, rockets and missiles, writes our Korean correspondent. By CHOE SANG-HUN
American Service Member Killed and Others Wounded in Afghanistan Raid The combat death was the 11th time an American was killed this year in the war in Afghanistan and came after the deaths of two soldiers in Iraq this week. By MICHAEL R. GORDON
In China, an Action Hero Beats Box Office Records (and Arrogant Westerners) In “Wolf Warrior 2,” China’s top-grossing movie yet, a red-tinged Rambo named Leng Feng takes on a swaggering American soldier of fortune. By CHRIS BUCKLEY
China’s Online Giants Back $12 Billion Deal to Shake Up State Firm Tencent and Alibaba are among private companies that will take stakes in China Unicom, as part of an effort to overhaul bloated state-run companies. By CARLOS TEJADA
A Chinese Video Game Rakes in Cash — and Draws Young Rule Breakers Amid political pressure, Tencent’s popular Honor of Kings added limits on how long young people can play, but fake accounts and other workarounds have proliferated. By CAROLYN ZHANG and PAUL MOZUR
New Analysis Detects Objects Near Suspected MH370 Plane Crash Site Satellite images from soon after a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 went missing in 2014 may offer clues to its location, the Australian authorities said. By MIKE IVES
Looming War Games Alarm North Korea, but May Be a Bargaining Chip Joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, which are set to begin Monday, could provide an opening for efforts to reduce tensions over the North’s nuclear program. By MOTOKO RICH
Sperm Count in Western Men Has Dropped Over 50 Percent Since 1973, Paper Finds Research that studied semen samples from nearly 43,000 men from 50 countries detected a sharp downward trend that is provoking broad health concerns. By MAYA SALAM
China’s Crackdown on North Korea Over U.N. Sanctions Starts to Pinch A ban on North Korean seafood exports began to be felt this week, curtailing an easy source of cash for the North Korean government but angering Chinese wholesalers. By JANE PERLEZ
What’s in a Name? For Taiwan, Preparing for the Spotlight, a Lot Taiwan’s athletes have long had to compete abroad as “Chinese Taipei.” But now, as it prepares to host a major sports event, the whole island is getting the label. By CHRIS HORTON
Trump Reminded Threats Work Differently in Diplomacy Than in Real Estate President Trump is accustomed to using strong statements as a negotiating tactic. But on the global stage, the politics of intimidation can get complicated. By DAVID E. SANGER
Squeezed by an India-China Standoff, Bhutan Holds Its Breath There are fears that ambition and nationalism could lead China and India to war again, but now with more firepower at their disposal. By STEVEN LEE MYERS
Dr. Ruth Pfau, Savior of Lepers in Pakistan, Dies at 87 A German-born medical missionary who discovered her life’s calling by chance was hailed as “the Mother Teresa of Pakistan.” By SAM ROBERTS
Yayoi Kusama to Open Her Own Museum in Tokyo Ms. Kusama, the artist celebrated for her patterned pumpkins and “mirrored infinity rooms,” will present exhibitions in a five-story museum, starting on Oct. 1. By ROSLYN SULCAS
Solar Developers and Panel Makers Clash Over Tariff Request Troubled domestic manufacturers say cheap Chinese products have undercut their own, but industry groups are urging a trade panel to reject sanctions. By DIANE CARDWELL
South Korea’s Leader Bluntly Warns U.S. Against Striking North President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that unilateral military action over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program would be intolerable. By CHOE SANG-HUN
Key Questions on North Korea’s Plan to Fire Missiles Near Guam Kim Jong-un said he would wait “a little more” before deciding whether to fire four missiles into waters about 20 miles off the American territory. By AUSTIN RAMZY
Australian Government Accuses New Zealand of Trying to Undermine It Australia’s top diplomat said a New Zealand party was meddling in her country’s politics by exposing questions about the citizenship of Australia’s deputy prime minister. By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM
The Breakdown Australia Archbishop Rejects Sex-Abuse Exception to the Secrecy of Confession A government panel wants priests to reveal when they hear of sexual abuse in the sanctity of the confessional, but the archbishop of Melbourne said he’d rather go to jail. By JACQUELINE WILLIAMS
Guam on Alert for North Korean Missile Test, but Residents Take It in Stride For many on the island, which is home to major U.S. military bases, being prepared for emergencies posed by earthquakes, tropical storms or even hostile countries is second nature. By JOSIE MOYER
The Response in South Korea to Threats of War? A Collective ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ People in Seoul are largely unmoved by the fact that their city lies within the range of North Korean artillery, rockets and missiles, writes our Korean correspondent. By CHOE SANG-HUN
American Service Member Killed and Others Wounded in Afghanistan Raid The combat death was the 11th time an American was killed this year in the war in Afghanistan and came after the deaths of two soldiers in Iraq this week. By MICHAEL R. GORDON
In China, an Action Hero Beats Box Office Records (and Arrogant Westerners) In “Wolf Warrior 2,” China’s top-grossing movie yet, a red-tinged Rambo named Leng Feng takes on a swaggering American soldier of fortune. By CHRIS BUCKLEY
China’s Online Giants Back $12 Billion Deal to Shake Up State Firm Tencent and Alibaba are among private companies that will take stakes in China Unicom, as part of an effort to overhaul bloated state-run companies. By CARLOS TEJADA
A Chinese Video Game Rakes in Cash — and Draws Young Rule Breakers Amid political pressure, Tencent’s popular Honor of Kings added limits on how long young people can play, but fake accounts and other workarounds have proliferated. By CAROLYN ZHANG and PAUL MOZUR
New Analysis Detects Objects Near Suspected MH370 Plane Crash Site Satellite images from soon after a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 went missing in 2014 may offer clues to its location, the Australian authorities said. By MIKE IVES
Looming War Games Alarm North Korea, but May Be a Bargaining Chip Joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, which are set to begin Monday, could provide an opening for efforts to reduce tensions over the North’s nuclear program. By MOTOKO RICH
Sperm Count in Western Men Has Dropped Over 50 Percent Since 1973, Paper Finds Research that studied semen samples from nearly 43,000 men from 50 countries detected a sharp downward trend that is provoking broad health concerns. By MAYA SALAM
China’s Crackdown on North Korea Over U.N. Sanctions Starts to Pinch A ban on North Korean seafood exports began to be felt this week, curtailing an easy source of cash for the North Korean government but angering Chinese wholesalers. By JANE PERLEZ
What’s in a Name? For Taiwan, Preparing for the Spotlight, a Lot Taiwan’s athletes have long had to compete abroad as “Chinese Taipei.” But now, as it prepares to host a major sports event, the whole island is getting the label. By CHRIS HORTON
Trump Reminded Threats Work Differently in Diplomacy Than in Real Estate President Trump is accustomed to using strong statements as a negotiating tactic. But on the global stage, the politics of intimidation can get complicated. By DAVID E. SANGER
Squeezed by an India-China Standoff, Bhutan Holds Its Breath There are fears that ambition and nationalism could lead China and India to war again, but now with more firepower at their disposal. By STEVEN LEE MYERS
Dr. Ruth Pfau, Savior of Lepers in Pakistan, Dies at 87 A German-born medical missionary who discovered her life’s calling by chance was hailed as “the Mother Teresa of Pakistan.” By SAM ROBERTS
Yayoi Kusama to Open Her Own Museum in Tokyo Ms. Kusama, the artist celebrated for her patterned pumpkins and “mirrored infinity rooms,” will present exhibitions in a five-story museum, starting on Oct. 1. By ROSLYN SULCAS
Solar Developers and Panel Makers Clash Over Tariff Request Troubled domestic manufacturers say cheap Chinese products have undercut their own, but industry groups are urging a trade panel to reject sanctions. By DIANE CARDWELL
South Korea’s Leader Bluntly Warns U.S. Against Striking North President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that unilateral military action over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program would be intolerable. By CHOE SANG-HUN
Key Questions on North Korea’s Plan to Fire Missiles Near Guam Kim Jong-un said he would wait “a little more” before deciding whether to fire four missiles into waters about 20 miles off the American territory. By AUSTIN RAMZY
Australian Government Accuses New Zealand of Trying to Undermine It Australia’s top diplomat said a New Zealand party was meddling in her country’s politics by exposing questions about the citizenship of Australia’s deputy prime minister. By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM
The Breakdown Australia Archbishop Rejects Sex-Abuse Exception to the Secrecy of Confession A government panel wants priests to reveal when they hear of sexual abuse in the sanctity of the confessional, but the archbishop of Melbourne said he’d rather go to jail. By JACQUELINE WILLIAMS
Guam on Alert for North Korean Missile Test, but Residents Take It in Stride For many on the island, which is home to major U.S. military bases, being prepared for emergencies posed by earthquakes, tropical storms or even hostile countries is second nature. By JOSIE MOYER