Zelenskyy & US Officials Kick Off Ukraine’s Recovery Plan 🚀🤝
Zelenskyy on Dec 10 held a video meeting with senior US officials and financiers, including BlackRock’s Larry Fink, to sketch a blueprint for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and growth.
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‘River in the Sky’ From Philippines Drenches Pacific Northwest
A fast-moving moisture band stretching from near the Philippines to the U.S. Pacific Northwest is dumping rain on Washington and Oregon, sparking floods and landslide risks.
2025 US–China Trade Tensions: What It Means for You
US–China trade tensions are back in 2025 with new 20% tariffs and counterattacks from the Chinese mainland, shaking up gadget prices, supply chains and youth tech lifestyles.
Argentine Student Reaches Chinese Bridge Finals for First Time
An Argentine student became the first from Argentina to reach the finals of the prestigious Chinese Bridge competition in 2025, highlighting Mandarin’s global appeal.
U.S. EV Market Hits Speed Bumps Amid 28% Global Growth
Global EV sales jumped 28% in H1 2025, but the U.S. market is hitting speed bumps, even as the Chinese mainland and Europe zoom ahead.
2025’s Extreme Weather Surge: Global Wake-Up Call
2025 saw extreme weather accelerate worldwide, from storms in Brazil to disasters across Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, sparking urgent calls at COP30 in Belém.
Pasta Panic: US Tariff Threats Stir Italian Producers
Italian pasta producers are bracing for US tariffs of up to 107% this month, risking a price surge in a $780M market and prompting brands to eye Asia’s growing appetite for pasta.
Shenzhou-21 Astronauts Install Debris Shield on China’s Space Station
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew completed an eight-hour spacewalk on Dec 9 to install a new debris protection system on the Chinese space station, boosting safety and mission lifespan.
China urges Japan to retract PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
China urges Japan to retract PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan region amid dispute over radar illumination claims.
China’s Next Five Years: Why Homegrown AI is Critical
As China gears up for its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), experts stress boosting domestic AI from usable to truly effective across innovation, deployment, governance & a strong ecosystem.