Supermoon Lights Up the Sky Tonight with Quadrantid Meteor Shower! 🌕✨
Catch the first supermoon of 2026 tonight (Jan 3) alongside the Quadrantid meteor shower! 🌕✨ Get tips on when and how to watch this cosmic duo light up the sky.
5 new members kick off UN Security Council term in 2026
Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia and Liberia officially began their 2-year term on the UN Security Council with a flag ceremony and calls for unity and global action.
China chic: How fashion fuels cultural confidence
Discover how China’s fashion scene blends tradition and modern vibes to spark cultural confidence. From streetwear to runway, see why ‘China chic’ is the next big trend.
BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s #1 EV Maker
BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s largest EV maker, selling 2.26M cars in 2025 and expanding globally. Here’s what it means for South and Southeast Asia’s drivers.
China-Pakistan FMs Kick Off 7th Strategic Dialogue in Beijing
Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar is in Beijing from Jan 3-5 for the 7th China–Pakistan strategic dialogue, highlighting deepening ties and ‘ironclad friendship’ since 1951.
China’s Deep Sea No. 1 Offshore Gas Field Tops 4.5M Tonnes in 2025
China’s Deep Sea No. 1 offshore gas field achieved over 4.5M tonnes oil equivalent in 2025 and marked its 100th crude shipment, boosting daily output to 15M m³.
Iranian FM Fires Back at Trump Threat Amid Rial-Fueled Protests
Iran’s FM vows to repel interference after Trump’s warning over protests sparked by the rial’s collapse amid economic pain.
Over 1M Gaza residents still need shelter as winter bites, UN warns
UN warns over 1 million Gaza residents lack proper shelter amid winter, with tents, tarps and waste management challenges highlighting urgent needs.
Swiss New Year’s Blaze Likely Caused by Sparkler Candles
Sparkler candles likely sparked a deadly New Year’s Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana ski resort, killing 40 and injuring 119, many sent to European burn units.
China’s 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan: Innovation, Green Goals & Inclusive Growth
China kicks off its 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan after cracking WIPO’s top 10 innovation ranking, focusing on tech, green goals, and inclusive governance.