Macron Heads to the Chinese Mainland as Fabius Calls for Cooperation
Ex-PM Laurent Fabius says multilateralism is essential as Macron heads to the Chinese mainland for a state visit from December 3–5, 2025, aiming to boost France-China cooperation.
Ding Junhui Fires Two Tons to Beat Xu Si and Reach UK Championship Last 16
Ding Junhui edged Xu Si 6-4 with two tons to secure a last 16 spot at the 2025 UK Championship, as Zhao Xintong also stormed into the next round.
China Crush Egypt 8-0 as ROK Upsets Chinese Taipei at Chengdu World Cup
Hosts China steamrolled Egypt 8-0, while the Republic of Korea stunned Chinese Taipei 8-6 at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu.
South Korea Tops China Again in 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
South Korea beat China 90-76 in Wonju, marking back-to-back wins in Group B of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, with Lee Jung-hyun leading the charge.
Canadian Steelmaker Algoma to Lay Off 1,000 Workers Amid U.S. Tariffs
Algoma Steel will lay off over 1,000 employees in March 2026 after U.S. tariffs reshaped competition, despite CA$500M aid. Ontario plans retraining support.
White House Confirms ‘Double-Tap’ Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Survivors
White House confirms a U.S. admiral’s ‘double-tap’ strike on survivors of an alleged drug boat in early September, fueling legal and moral debates.
China’s C919 Jet Completes First High-Plateau Airport Flight
China’s C919 passenger jet made its first commercial flight to a high-plateau airport at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport on December 1, 2025.
US Firms Made Nearly Half of Global Arms Revenue in 2024, SIPRI Finds
SIPRI’s new report shows U.S. firms earned $334B in 2024 – nearly half of the record $679B global arms industry revenue.
Europeans Rally Round Ukraine as Trump Envoy Heads to Moscow
European leaders reject any Ukraine peace deal without Ukrainians and Europe at the negotiating table, as a Trump envoy heads to Moscow.
Opposition Leaders Urge Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks
Japanese opposition leaders criticize PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on China’s Taiwan region and demand she retract them to protect Japan-China ties.