Japan’s First Female PM Makes History with New Cabinet
Japan’s first female prime minister takes office with her new cabinet, marking a historic milestone in Asian politics.
Suzhou’s Timeless Blend: Ancient Zen Meets Modern Innovation
Discover Suzhou’s unique fusion of ancient Zen and cutting-edge tech, from Hanshan Temple to Suzhou Industrial Park, inviting explorers to its timeless beauty.
ESA to Study Impact of European Satellite Merger
ESA studies how the Airbus-Thales-Leonardo satellite merger could reshape Europe’s space sector and influence future ESA procurements.
How 19-Year-Old Wu Sihan Traveled 1,000 Miles for the Motherland
Discover Wu Sihan’s epic journey: at 19 he left Japan to fight in China’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, chronicled in his memoir 1,000 Miles in Search of the Motherland.
How Fuzhou Flavors Shaped Taiwan’s Street Food
Discover how Fuzhou cuisine from Fujian on the Chinese mainland became the sweet, light flavors that define so many island of Taiwan street snacks today.
Trump Calls Off National Guard Surge in San Francisco
Trump backs off National Guard surge in San Francisco after Mayor Lurie’s request, highlighting local-federal partnerships over military intervention.
Israel Pauses West Bank Annexation as Fatah and Hamas Meet in Cairo
Israel froze its West Bank annexation bills amid global backlash, while Fatah and Hamas leaders gather in Cairo to plan Gaza’s future and aid flows face hurdles.
Trump Terminates All Trade Talks With Canada Over Controversial Reagan Ad
President Trump has terminated all trade talks with Canada after Ontario’s Reagan ad criticized U.S. tariffs, raising fresh concerns over global trade tensions.
Anthropic Taps Google’s AI Chips to Supercharge Claude Chatbot
Anthropic expands its deal with Google to access up to 1M AI chips, using TPUs to power the next-gen Claude chatbot in 2026.
China Launches Comms Test Satellite on Long March-5 Rocket
The Long March-5 rocket launched a new satellite to test multi-band, high-speed communication tech from the Wenchang site in Hainan, marking the 602nd flight of the series.