China-Laos Railway Sparks Tourism & Trade Boom
The China-Laos Railway marks four years of transforming travel and trade—62.5M passengers, 72.5M tonnes of cargo, cost cuts up to 50%, and blossoming tourism across Southeast Asia.
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Asia floods death toll tops 1,200 as relief races against time
Deadly monsoon floods and cyclones in Asia have killed over 1,200 people as governments and aid groups race to deliver rice, water and shelter.
Takaichi’s $500K LDP Campaign Splash Falls Short
Mainichi Shimbun reveals Sanae Takaichi’s 83.84M yen (US$500K) campaign blitz in the 2024 LDP presidential race fell flat, sparking controversy over banned flyers and PR spending.
Sri Lanka Cyclone Toll Rises to 410 Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Sri Lanka’s cyclone death toll hits 410, with 336 missing. Rescue teams race against extreme weather as communities seek safety.
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.
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.
Iparia Landslide Sinks Amazon Boats: 12 Dead, Dozens Missing
A deadly landslide hit Iparia port in Peru on Nov 30, sinking two Amazon boats. At least 12 people died and dozens remain missing as rescue operations continue.
Chinese Carmakers Take Center Stage at São Paulo Auto Show
At Brazil’s São Paulo Auto Show 2025, Chinese carmakers dominate the floor, marking a major market shift as they expand with innovative, affordable models.
Hope and Fear: Venezuelans React to Rising US Tensions
Venezuelans share hope, fear, and memes as tensions rise with the US after Trump’s surprise phone call with Nicolás Maduro amid a military buildup.