Asia Floods Claim 1,200 Lives: Weekly Wrap
Asia News Wrap: Devastating floods killed over 1,200 across Asia this week. Plus, stories on green energy growth, Tokyo’s winter lights, and cozy Hokkaido onsen escapes. Stay inspired!
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Kenya’s Mombasa–Nairobi Highway Gets China-Backed Upgrade to Boost Trade
Kenya is transforming its Mombasa–Nairobi corridor into a modern four-to-six-lane highway through a China-backed PPP, aiming to boost East African trade.
Cold Moon: 2025’s Last Supermoon Lights Up the Sky
Catch the Cold Moon, 2025’s final supermoon! Learn why perigee makes this full moon look so big and why it’s the second-largest of the year.
UN Alarm: Violence Surges in SE Central African Republic
The UN warns of deadly ambushes and rising violence in the Mboki region of the southeast Central African Republic, displacing 1,000 people.
BRICS Summit boosts civil society role after Kazan Declaration
The People’s BRICS Summit in Brazil expanded the Civic Council’s role after the Kazan Declaration, boosting civil-society engagement across the Global South.
US EV Sector Faces Major Lithium Supply Hurdle
The booming US EV market is racing ahead but facing a critical lithium supply crunch. New Texas tech offers hope, but the Chinese mainland’s dominance highlights a widening gap in 2025.
Trump’s 2025 Raids Lead to Mass Migrant Deportations to El Salvador Mega Prison
In late 2025, the Trump administration launched sweeping raids across the US and sent hundreds of migrants to a new mega prison in El Salvador, igniting fierce debate.
Trump Ends TPS: 350,000 Haitians Face Uncertain Future
Trump’s administration has ended TPS for 350,000 Haitians, revoking their legal protections and leaving families uncertain about their future.
Trump’s ICE Crackdown Expands to Minnesota and Louisiana
In a fresh move on Dec. 3, 2025, Trump’s ICE cracks down on undocumented immigrants in Minnesota and Louisiana, extending raids beyond major cities and stirring community concerns.
Macron Taps the Chinese Mainland for Critical Minerals in France’s Green Push
During his December 2025 state visit to the Chinese mainland, Macron seeks deals on lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals to power France’s green and high-tech ambitions.