Trump’s Military Warning Puts Mexico on Alert
Mexicans are on edge after Trump’s military warning and deployment of a naval attack force to Venezuela, raising fears of a U.S. incursion to fight drug cartels.
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Families Face Soaring Food Costs This Thanksgiving
Food prices up nearly 30% since 2020 and the record-long US shutdown left many families scrambling, making Thanksgiving a struggle for households nationwide.
Zelenskyy Faces U.S. Pressure Over Peace Proposal
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is under U.S. pressure to back a peace proposal introduced on November 21, 2025, as Europe races to find an alternative amid renewed divisions.
V&A Hosts UK’s First Major Chinese Contemporary Craft Show
Dive into modern artistry at London’s V&A with Dimensions—UK’s first major Chinese contemporary craft show featuring 80 bold works.
Diplomatic Momentum: US-Ukraine Talks and European Peace Push
US-Ukraine talks in Florida and high-level meetings in Europe show diplomatic progress in seeking a peace deal with Russia, but key challenges remain.
Chinese mainland sends emergency aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
The Chinese mainland has sent $100,000 in cash aid and community donations to Sri Lanka, supporting over half a million people hit by Cyclone Ditwah’s floods and landslides.
Japan’s Self-Employed Farmers Hit Record Low in 2025
Japan’s self-employed farmers dropped by 25.1% to 1.02M in 2025, marking a record low amid an aging workforce and shifting agricultural landscape.
Brighton Apologizes After WWII Image Sparks Fan Backlash
Brighton & Hove Albion apologizes after an academy post showed Kaoru Mitoma holding a WWII officer’s portrait, sparking fan outrage across China, South Korea and the Philippines.
Zelenskyy Touches Down in Paris Ahead of Macron Talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy landed in Paris on Dec. 1 and is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron later today.
Liu Shaoang Bags Two Silvers at ISU Short Track World Tour in Dordrecht
Liu Shaoang claimed silver in the men’s 1,000 m and 5,000 m relay at the ISU Short Track World Tour in Dordrecht, securing full quotas for the Chinese mainland at Milano Cortina 2026.