Harbin’s Ice and Snow World: The World’s Largest Winter Theme Park
Harbin Ice and Snow World opened December 17, 2025 in Heilongjiang, offering super ice slides, Ferris wheel, and stunning snow art.
21 Dead in High-Speed Train Derailment in Southern Spain
On January 18, two high-speed trains derailed near Adamuz, Cordoba, leaving at least 21 dead and around 125 injured as authorities investigate the cause.
Chinese mainland GDP growth hits 5.0% in 2025
The Chinese mainland’s GDP climbed 5.0% in 2025, NBS data shows, highlighting strong economic resilience and future market potential.
Shenzhou-20 Capsule Lands Safely in Inner Mongolia
The Shenzhou-20 return capsule landed safely at the Dongfeng site in the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Monday morning.
Once the World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Could Vanish in Weeks
China’s Fengyun-3D satellite shows iceberg A23a has shrunk to 506 km²—down from 4,170 km²—and could vanish in weeks due to hydrofracturing and summer melt.
SDF Chief Heads to Damascus to Seal Ceasefire and Integration Deal 🤝
SDF leader Mazloum Abdi travels to Damascus on January 19 to finalize a ceasefire and integration deal, aiming to stabilize northeastern Syria and protect Kurdish-majority areas. 🤝
EU Eyes €93B Tariffs on US over Greenland Dispute
The EU is preparing €93B in tariffs against the US over Greenland threats, ramping up transatlantic trade tensions ahead of Davos.
Chile Wildfires Kill 18, State of Catastrophe Declared
Chile declares state of catastrophe as wildfires kill 18 in Biobio and Nuble regions. Over 24,000 hectares burned, curfews in force and hundreds of homes lost.
Battling Crown-of-Thorns Starfish in the South China Sea
Discover how researchers from the Chinese mainland are battling crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks to protect coral reefs in the South China Sea.
Two High-Speed Trains Derail Near Cordoba, Over 20 Dead
Two high-speed trains derailed near Cordoba, southern Spain, on January 19, 2026, leaving over 20 dead, dozens seriously injured, and around 100 with minor injuries.