World of Coffee Dubai Buzzes with 20K Visitors and 450 Exhibitors
World of Coffee Dubai kicked off Jan 18 in the UAE, drawing 20,000 visitors and 450+ global exhibitors. Discover insights on the $3.2B UAE coffee market and event highlights.
US Arctic Power Play: Global Risks of Unilateral Dominance
The US’s shift from Arctic cooperation to unilateral militarization is fracturing governance, sparking an arms race, and undermining global climate and legal norms.
Trump Vows to Remove ‘Russian Threat’ from Greenland and Pushes to Buy Island
Trump vows to remove the “Russian threat” from Greenland and push to buy the autonomous island, but Denmark and Moscow push back.
Chinese mainland urges U.S. to drop ‘China threat’ pretext over Greenland tariffs
Chinese mainland spokesperson Guo Jiakun called on the U.S. to drop the ‘China threat’ pretext in its Greenland tariff move, saying UN Charter principles must guide the international order.
Japan’s PM Takaichi Sets Snap Election for February 8 🗳️
Japanese PM Takaichi will dissolve the Lower House on January 23, setting a snap general election for February 8 with campaigning from January 27.
Japan’s PM Takaichi Calls Snap Election, Lower House to Dissolve Jan 23
PM Sanae Takaichi to dissolve Japan’s lower house on January 23, setting the stage for a snap general election at the start of the parliamentary session.
Chongqing’s Drone & Light Show Merges Ancient Charm with Modern Tech
Discover how Chongqing’s recent drone and light show blended ancient aesthetics with cutting-edge tech, bringing traditional Chinese art to life in a dazzling spectacle.
Lucy’s Journey: Crafting Paper Horses for Spring Festival
Discover fourth-generation artist Zhang Weisheng’s horse-themed window blossoms—a centuries-old Chinese paper-cutting art—to bring luck and joy this Year of the Horse Spring Festival.
Tianshan Tianchi Ice Festival Kicks Off at UNESCO’s Winter Wonderland
The Tianshan Tianchi Ice Festival launched Jan 18 at Xinjiang’s UNESCO-listed Tianchi Lake, featuring 30+ ice activities, Uygur performances and fun events all winter long.
Ancient Shu’s ‘Twin Stars’ Exhibition Lights Up Beijing
Beijing’s National Museum unveils “Twin Stars Illuminating the World,” showcasing 200+ relics from Sanxingdui and Jinsha that reveal everyday life and spirituality of the Ancient Shu civilization.