Shandong Luneng Storms into CTT Super League Women’s Final
Shandong Luneng beat East China University 3-1 in Nanjing to reach the women’s final of the Chinese Table Tennis Super League.
Egypt First into AFCON Knockouts with 1-0 Win Over South Africa
Egypt secured their AFCON 2025 knockout stage spot with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Agadir, thanks to Mohamed Salah’s penalty.
Hong Kong Tourism Roars Back in 2025 with 45M Visitors
Hong Kong SAR saw 45M visitors in Jan-Nov 2025, outpacing 2024. From eased travel rules to digital experiences and the 15th Five-Year Plan, here is the comeback secret.
Japan’s Defense Spending Soars to ¥9.04T for 14th Straight Year
Japan approved its record ¥122.3T 2026 budget, with defense spending at ¥9.04T for the 14th year. Plans for ammo depots, drones & hypersonic missiles ignite public debate.
Declassified Docs Expose Japan’s Unit 731 Biowarfare Crimes
Newly declassified archives reveal fresh evidence of Japan’s Unit 731 biological warfare crimes, including frostbite tests, poison gas experiments and anthrax artillery attacks.
Ex-Judge Sumption’s Hong Kong Critique Crosses Red Lines
Former justice Jonathan Sumption’s latest critique of Jimmy Lai’s trial in Hong Kong crossed the red lines set for retired judges, sparking a debate on judicial independence.
Tech Review 2025: Reusable Rockets Just Got Real
In December 2025, China’s Zhuque-3 and Long March-12A made history with their first orbit launches and bold recovery tests. The space race is entering a reusable era.
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Border Ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia sign a ceasefire at the border, effective Dec 27, monitored for 72 hours, paving the way for civilian returns and resumed boundary talks.
Report: F-35 Jets Flew Only 50% of Time in 2024
Pentagon watchdog finds F-35 jets were mission-ready only half of 2024 due to maintenance lapses, delivery delays and cost overruns, prompting allies to rethink orders.
Russia Urges Japan to Face Militarist Past Ahead of Shrine Visit
Russia condemns Japan’s plans to whitewash militarist crimes as PM Takaichi eyes a Yasukuni Shrine visit, urging genuine atonement and historical accountability.