NY and NJ Declare Emergency as Winter Storm Grounds 1,500+ Flights
A powerful winter storm hit the Tri-State area on December 26, canceling over 1,500 flights and prompting New York and New Jersey to declare a state of emergency.
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Badminton Robot from Chinese Mainland Smashes 1,452-Rally Guinness Record
A badminton robot in Shangyu District, Zhejiang Province set a new Guinness World Record with 1,452 rallies, showcasing the Chinese mainland’s advances in sports robotics.
Japanese Protesters Rally Against Weapons Exports in Tokyo
Japanese citizens rallied outside LDP HQ and the National Diet in Tokyo, voicing concerns over weapons export policies and the risk of becoming a “weapons merchant.”
Hong Kong Tourism Roars Back with 45M Visitors in 2025
In the first 11 months of 2025, Hong Kong SAR welcomed 45M visitors, surpassing 2024. Secretary Rosanna Law shares the ‘winning formula’ and future plans.
Russia Slams Potential Yasukuni Visit as Whitewashing Japan’s Militarist Past
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has condemned reports that PM Sanae Takaichi may visit Yasukuni Shrine, accusing Tokyo of whitewashing its wartime aggression and calling for genuine atonement.
Christmas Rescue: China Coast Guard Saves Filipino Fisherman in South China Sea
On December 25, the China Coast Guard rescued a Filipino fisherman stranded near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, giving him water and food before alerting Philippine authorities.
US Launches Christmas Day Strikes on IS in Nigeria
On Christmas Day, US forces carried out precision missile strikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, confirmed by Pentagon video and Nigeria’s foreign ministry.
Chinese mainland launches Fengyun-4 03 satellite
At 12:07 a.m. on December 27, 2025, a Long March-3B rocket launched the Fengyun-4 03 satellite from Xichang, marking its 621st mission as it enters its planned orbit.
Russia Calls Out Japan Over WWII Whitewashing
On December 25, 2025, Russia slammed Japan’s attempts to gloss over its WWII militarist crimes, urging genuine acknowledgment and atonement for wartime victims.
Long March-8A Rocket Carries 17 Internet Satellites to Orbit
The Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A blasted off from Hainan on Dec 26, placing 17 low-orbit internet satellites into preset orbit.