Antarctica to Warm 1.4x Faster, Study Finds
Study shows Antarctica could warm 1.4x faster than the Southern Hemisphere average under a 2°C scenario, driven by sea surface heat.
Venezuela Vows to Prevail After Alleged US Attack
Venezuela’s defense minister vows to prevail after alleged US strike on Jan 3, calling on citizens and armed forces to defend sovereignty.
BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Top EV Maker in 2025
BYD becomes 2025’s top EV maker with 2.26M sales vs Tesla’s 1.64M. Tesla’s deliveries dipped 9%, prompting a shift to AI and robotics.
Venezuela Declares Emergency After Alleged U.S. Attacks on Oil Sites
President Maduro declares state of emergency after alleged U.S. strikes on oil and mineral sites in Caracas. Journalist Jesús Rodríguez-Espinoza gives live updates.
Trump Says Maduro Captured in U.S. Strike on Venezuela
President Trump claimed on Truth Social that US forces struck Venezuela, capturing Maduro and his wife, with Caracas yet to respond.
China Kicks Off 2026 with 58% Surge in New Year Tourism
China’s tourism market kicked off 2026 with strong momentum as searches for New Year’s Eve experiences jumped 58% year on year, Fliggy data shows.
Trump Claims US Forces Captured Venezuelan President Maduro
President Trump said the U.S. conducted a major strike in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and flying them out, according to a Truth Social post.
Zhu Lin & Zhang Zhizhen Lead China to 2-1 Win Over Belgium at United Cup
Zhu Lin and Zhang Zhizhen powered China to a 2-1 victory over Belgium in their United Cup opener in Sydney.
Xiamen Triumphs 3-1 Over Liaoning to Clinch China Badminton Super League Title
Xiamen overturned a 0-1 deficit to beat Liaoning 3-1 in Changsha, powered by wins from Anders Antonsen, Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping and Han Yue to lift the China Badminton Super League trophy.
From Dong Songs to Yunnan Coffee: Rural Revitalization in Guizhou & Yunnan
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s March 2025 tour of Guizhou and Yunnan showcased how Dong grand songs and Yunnan coffee power grassroots rural revitalization.