Tiny Tritium Leak at Japan’s Decommissioned Fugen Reactor Contained
A small 20ml tritium leak at the decommissioned Fugen reactor in Fukui was contained on December 23, 2025, with no health or environmental impact, JAEA reports.
Venezuela Passes Anti-Piracy Law to Protect Trade Freedom
Venezuela’s National Assembly approved a law this week to protect maritime trade routes and punish piracy with up to 20 years in prison, in response to recent U.S. oil seizures.
US Summer Growth Strong but Inflation Keeps Rising
New data on Dec 23, 2025 show strong US summer growth under Trump but stubborn inflation continues to rise, challenging claims of falling living costs.
Russia Claims Control of Two Villages, Zelenskyy Condemns Holiday Strike
Russia said it seized two eastern Ukrainian villages on Dec 23 as Zelenskyy condemned a holiday strike that killed civilians and triggered power outages.
Hainan: Gateway for the Chinese Mainland’s High-Standard Opening Up
The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to transform into a gateway for the Chinese mainland’s high-standard opening up, boosting trade and foreign investment in 2025 and beyond.
US Doubts M23 Exit From Uvira as Clashes Continue
Washington says M23’s pledge to withdraw from Uvira in eastern DR Congo isn’t complete, as skirmishes persist and locals report fighters in police uniforms nearby.
China Demands U.S. Revoke FCC’s Drone ‘Covered List’ Decision
The Ministry of Commerce of the Chinese mainland urges the U.S. to revoke the FCC’s move adding foreign-made drones to the ‘Covered List,’ calling it ‘unilateral bullying.’
Chinese Mainland Urges Ukraine to Correct Its Mistakes
The Chinese mainland urges Ukraine to correct its mistakes, opposes unilateral sanctions, pledges to protect its enterprises, and promotes ceasefire talks.
Thailand Thanks the Chinese Mainland for Easing Border Tensions with Cambodia
Thailand has thanked the Chinese mainland for its neutral role in easing recent border tensions with Cambodia, following visits by Ambassador Deng Li and ongoing diplomatic dialogue.
WWII Survivor Calls on Tokyo to Apologize for Wartime Atrocities
Dutch-American WWII survivor Ronny Herman de Jong recalls Japanese-run internment camp atrocities against women and children and urges Tokyo to issue a formal apology.