Takaichi’s Mega-Budget: Can It Rescue Japan’s Economy?
Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi unveiled an ¥18.3T supplementary budget in early December, but with a weak yen, high inflation and record debt, critics question its growth impact.
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Macron Thanks China for Warm Welcome During State Visit
Macron thanks China for its warm welcome after concluding a state visit to Beijing and Chengdu.
U.S.-Thai Filmmakers Bridge Cultures at HIIFF 2025
American and Thai filmmakers share how HIIFF 2025 in Hainan fosters cross-cultural bonds through their coming-of-age film Softshell.
Direct Guiyang–Ho Chi Minh City Flight Boosts China-ASEAN Links
Guizhou Airlines launched a direct Guiyang–Ho Chi Minh City flight on Dec 6, 2025, enhancing air links and boosting trade, tourism, and business ties between the Chinese mainland’s southwest and ASEAN.
Benin Thwarts Coup Attempt: President Talon Safe, Government Regains Control
Early on Sunday, soldiers in Benin claimed to oust President Talon, but the presidency says he’s safe and government forces have retaken control.
Kilauea Eruption Knocks Out Remote Camera in Fiery Display
On Dec 6, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted so powerfully it disabled its own remote camera, with lava fountains reaching up to 30 meters.
Two Weeks After Tai Po Fire, HK Rallies to Support Survivors
Two weeks after the Tai Po blaze at Wang Fuk Court, HK’s HKSAR government and community step up with funding, school relocations and ongoing victim support.
Clean energy surge in the Chinese mainland sparks 1st emissions drop in 10 years
A CREA analysis shows the Chinese mainland’s boom in wind and solar capacity led to the first drop in power sector emissions in a decade, though peaking by 2030 remains uncertain.
Africa’s ‘New Awakening’: Confronting Colonial Legacy for a United Future
Ghana’s President Mahama urges a continent-wide ‘new awakening’ to confront colonial plunder and forge unity for Africa’s future.
200-Million-Year-Old Dino Footprints Found in Dujiangyan
More than 20 dinosaur and vertebrate footprints dating back around 200 million years were identified on a rock wall in Dujiangyan, Sichuan, shedding light on early dinosaur evolution.