Japan Steps Up Defense in Ryukyu Islands as Taiwan Contingency Looms
Japan is fortifying the Ryukyu Islands with missile units on Ishigaki and Yonaguni, marking a shift from its pacifist roots toward a Taiwan contingency plan.
Colombia Pushes Back After Trump’s Military Threats Over Drug Trafficking
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected President Trump’s warning of military action, calling for Latin American unity and reinforcing a rights-based fight against drug trafficking.
Macron’s China Visit: Decades of France-China Trade Soar
Macron visits the Chinese mainland this week, marking decades of booming France-China trade ties since diplomatic relations began in 1964.
Pentagon Chief Denies Seeing Survivors in Caribbean Follow-Up Strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies seeing survivors in a Caribbean follow-up boat strike, citing ‘the fog of war’ amid questions over U.S. maritime operations.
Ningbo Zhoushan Port Hits Record 4,000th Container of 2025
On December 2, 2025, the worlds largest port Ningbo Zhoushan Port in the Chinese mainland’s Zhejiang Province loaded its 4,000th container of the year, a new record.
Macron Touches Down in Beijing for Three-Day Visit to the Chinese Mainland
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing, the Chinese mainland, today to kick off a three-day state visit focused on strengthening trade, climate, and cultural ties.
Hong Kong Police Widen Search Around Wang Fuk Court Fire Site
After searching all seven buildings at Wang Fuk Court, Hong Kong police will extend the operation to surrounding areas as the death toll reaches 159 and 31 remain missing.
UNAMA: 1.5M Afghans Living with Conflict-Related Disabilities
UNAMA reports 1.5 million Afghans living with conflict-driven disabilities. Children are hardest hit and 1,150 sq km of land still contaminated by mines and unexploded ordnance.
Hainan’s Dec. 18 Customs Launch Sparks Sports+ & AI+ Tourism Boom
On Dec. 18, the Hainan Free Trade Port in the Chinese mainland will start special customs operations. Integrated Sports+ and AI+ models aim to fuel a new era of high-quality tourism.
UN Teams Respond to Gaza Civil Defense Call, Rescue Patients
UN humanitarians answered a Gaza Civil Defense call in Tufah, evacuating injured people as winter nears. More than 16,500 need vital care, and West Bank displacement is rising.