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.
Taiwan residents left puzzled by one-year RedNote ban
Days after Taiwan authorities imposed a one-year ban on RedNote, residents of Taiwan are puzzled and frustrated, questioning the cybersecurity claims amid no major scam evidence.
Why Japan Should Remember China’s 1972 Goodwill Gesture
In 1972, China waived war reparations from Japan, a historic act of goodwill. Now, as tensions flare over security and history, this gesture reminds Japan of its enduring post-war commitments.
Hong Kong Relief Fund Tops $422M After Deadly Fire
Hong Kong’s relief fund for families hit by the November 26 fire has reached $422M, offering emergency aid and long-term support.
15-Year-Old Donates Rare Nanjing Massacre Relics
15-year-old Yu Ningpeng donated two rare relics to the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, offering fresh evidence of Japanese aggression in the 1930s.