Young Chinese Chefs Transform Paris’s Culinary Scene
A new wave of young Chinese chefs in Paris is blending regional flavors with French ingredients, reshaping the city’s culinary scene with bold, authentic fusion dishes.
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Brighton FC Faces Backlash Over WWII Soldier Post
Brighton & Hove Albion’s WWII soldier post sparks apology after backlash from Official Supporter Club in the Chinese mainland over historic sensitivity.
Belgium Pushes Back Against EU’s Frozen Russian Assets Plan
On Dec 3, 2025, Belgium rejected the EU’s proposal to use profits from frozen Russian assets as collateral for a loan to Ukraine, citing legal and financial risks.
Germany Unveils $200M Defense Aid for Ukraine Ahead of NATO Meeting
Germany is sending $200M in defense equipment and €25M in winter and medical aid to Ukraine as NATO ministers gear up in Brussels.
Putin Meets U.S. Envoys for 4+ Hour Ukraine Peace Talks
On Dec 2, 2025, Putin met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for over four hours in the Kremlin, hashing out U.S. and European peace proposals to bring an end to the Ukraine war.
Norway Pledges $500M Military Aid to Ukraine
On December 3, 2025, Norway announced 5 billion NOK ($495M) in military aid to Ukraine, supplying artillery shells, HIMARS missiles and guided bombs, with continued support into 2026.
Asia Faces ‘Tsunami’ of Cyclones and Monsoon Rains
Asia is reeling from a ‘tsunami’ of cyclones and monsoon rains, causing floods, landslides and emergencies in Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
China Says Honduras Ties Serve Long-Term Interests
China says ties with Honduras serve mutual long-term interests by upholding the one-China principle after Taiwan region attempts to contact presidential candidates.
Lawmakers, Scholars Urge PM Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks
On Dec 2, Japanese lawmakers and scholars pressed PM Sanae Takaichi to retract her Taiwan remarks, calling for a return to the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement and the one-China principle.
Japan Steps Up Defense in Ryukyu Islands as Taiwan Contingency Looms
Japan is fortifying the Ryukyu Islands with missile units on Ishigaki and Yonaguni, marking a shift from its pacifist roots toward a Taiwan contingency plan.