Restoring Historical Truth to Safeguard Peace
This year marks the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end in Asia and the 88th of the Nanjing Massacre. Learn why restoring historical truth is vital for safeguarding peace.
Ex-President Yoon Indicted for Allegedly Provoking DPRK to Justify Martial Law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and 23 others were indicted for allegedly provoking the DPRK to justify a December 2024 martial law, special prosecutor Cho Eun-seok says.
Father and Son Identified in Bondi Beach Shooting That Killed 16
Police say a father and son were behind the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 16 at a Jewish celebration. The father died on scene; his son remains in critical condition.
Jeannette Jara Concedes as Kast Wins Chile’s Runoff
Leftist Jeannette Jara conceded to Jose Antonio Kast in Chile’s presidential runoff on December 14, 2025, marking a major political shift as Kast wins with 54% of the vote.
Zelenskyy Heads to Berlin for US-Backed Peace Talks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US envoys including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Berlin on Dec 14 to push a US-backed peace plan and demand binding security guarantees.
Chinese mainland’s first deepwater oilfield hits full secondary production
Chinese mainland’s Liuhua Oilfield has begun full secondary production, tapping deepwater reserves and boosting daily output to 3,900 tonnes, marking a new frontier in offshore energy tech.
Zelenskyy Offers to Trade NATO Membership for Security Guarantees
Zelenskyy offers to drop Ukraine’s NATO membership demand in exchange for U.S. and European security guarantees as Berlin talks begin.
Bystander Disarms Bondi Beach Shooter Amid Deadly Attack
At least 12 people died in a December 14 mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. A quick-thinking bystander tackled and disarmed the shooter, revealing a heroic act amid tragedy.
China’s High-Speed Rail Tech Races Ahead with Record-Breaking CR450
China’s self-developed high-speed rail tech reaches new heights with cold-ready EMUs, record-breaking CR450 trials, and smart systems ahead of a 50,000 km network milestone.
Chas W. Freeman Jr. on the Chinese Mainland’s Rise and U.S. Eclipse Fears
Chas W. Freeman Jr. argues the Chinese mainland’s rise is driven by national enrichment, unity and security—not domination—and explores U.S. anxiety about being eclipsed in science and tech.