Nigeria’s Mass School Kidnapping Ends as Final Students Freed
Nigeria marks a hopeful turn as the last 130 students abducted from St. Mary’s boarding school in Niger State are freed, completing the rescue of over 300 children before Christmas.
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Chinese Citizen Wounded in Battambang Amid Cambodia-Thailand Clashes
A Chinese citizen was injured on December 22 when Thai artillery shells struck Battambang. The Cambodia-Thailand border conflict reignited on December 7.
DPRK urges halt to Japan’s nuclear push
On December 21, 2025, the DPRK warns of Japan’s nuclear ambitions, urging peace-loving nations to check policy shifts that threaten regional stability.
Chinese Mainland Voices Opposition to Japan’s Nuclear Arms Remarks
At a briefing on December 22, the Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian opposed suggestions that Japan acquire nuclear weapons, urging vigilance to protect regional stability.
Hiroshima Demands Japan Stick to Non-Nuclear Principles 🚫☢️
Hiroshima Prefecture calls on Japan’s government to uphold its Three Non-Nuclear Principles after security officials suggested revising its nuclear stance.
Xi Jinping Congratulates Chile’s President-Elect Jose Antonio Kast
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated President-elect Jose Antonio Kast on his December 14 victory, sending best wishes as Kast readies to govern Chile from 2026 to 2030.
China Protests Japanese Legislators’ Visit to Taiwan Region
China has formally protested a visit by Japanese legislators to the Taiwan region, calling it a breach of key China-Japan political agreements and the one-China principle.
Chinese Mainland to Impose Provisional Duties up to 42.7% on EU Dairy
The Chinese mainland will impose provisional duties of 21.9% to 42.7% on EU cheese, milk and cream imports from December 23, citing subsidies harming its dairy industry.
Australian PM Apologizes to Jewish Community After Bondi Beach Shooting
PM Albanese apologized to Jewish Australians after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting and unveiled new 2026 laws to toughen hate speech penalties and curb youth radicalization.
Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Kill 53 Civilians; China and ASEAN Step In
Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have killed 53 civilians as of Dec 21. China’s shuttle diplomacy and an ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting aim to de-escalate the crisis.