Hotline Beijing: Navigating Life in Asia’s Largest Community
Explore Tiantongyuan, Asia’s largest residential community in Beijing, and discover how grassroots officials and a simple hotline are making urban life better for everyone. 🏙️📞
December 2024
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South Korea’s Opposition Leader Cho Kuk Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
South Korea’s Supreme Court sentences opposition leader Cho Kuk to two years in prison for corruption in children’s entrance exams, stripping him of his parliamentary seat. What’s next for South Korean politics?
Global Vibes: Hainan Film Fest Wraps Up, Young Filmmakers Rise, and Cultures Thrive 🌍✨
Inspiring stories from the Hainan Film Festival’s grand finale, young filmmakers on the rise, wildlife guardians in Qinghai, and vibrant Igbo Day celebrations connecting cultures around the world.
Damascus Curfew Lifted: New PM Urges Refugees to Return After Assad’s Ouster
Syria lifts curfew in Damascus as interim Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir calls for refugees to return home following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. New leadership promises rights for all groups.
South Korean Leader Yoon Vows to Fight Amid Martial Law Controversy
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol vows to fight ‘until the very last minute,’ defending his controversial declaration of martial law amid a political showdown with the opposition.
South Korea’s President Yoon Faces Second Impeachment Over Martial Law Order
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol defends his martial law order as he faces a second impeachment vote amid widespread calls for his resignation.
Meta’s Apps Go Dark 😱 Global Outage Hits Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp
Meta’s apps—including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads—faced a global outage on Wednesday, leaving users worldwide unable to access the platforms. The cause remains unknown.
Google Unveils Gemini 2.0 Flash: Next-Gen AI Does It All! 🚀
Google unveils Gemini 2.0 Flash, an AI that generates images and audio, interacts with apps, and more! The experimental release is available now for developers, with a wider rollout in January.
IMF Chief Hails China’s High-Quality Growth at ‘1+10’ Dialogue 🚀
IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva praises China’s shift to high-quality development at the ‘1+10’ Dialogue, highlighting its potential to bring prosperity to the people.
Barbados Makes History with World’s First Debt-for-Climate Swap 🌍
Barbados just made history by executing the world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience swap, converting national debt into funding for environmental projects. Discover how this island nation is tackling debt and climate change.