U.S. Tariffs Are Jamming Your Next Board Game Night 🎲
U.S. tariffs on imports from mainland China are pushing up board game prices, affecting Carrom, Catan and more, and reshaping cafes and hobby shops across Asia.
Zootopia 2 Roars at Box Office: China Takes Half
Disney’s Zootopia 2 is a global hit, with China accounting for half of its ticket sales, highlighting how animation is uniting audiences across Asia.
Chinese EV Maker Plans to Expand Charging Stations in Mexico
A Chinese electric vehicle maker will expand its charging station network across Mexico, aiming to tackle charging challenges and boost EV adoption in Latin America.
Japan’s Remilitarization: Echoes of WW2 and Pacific Tensions
Expert warns Japan’s Taiwan Strait rhetoric and steps toward remilitarization risk echoing pre-WW2 patterns and destabilizing Pacific peace.
Diplomacy Reroutes Paraguay’s Soybean Exports
Paraguay’s top soybean producers are forced to reroute exports through neighbors due to diplomatic ties, adding costs and slowing deliveries.
Streaming Showdown: Netflix vs Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix and Paramount Skydance launch rival bids for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, igniting a high-stakes streaming war for viewers.
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown Redefines Migration
In 2025, Trump’s aggressive US immigration policies—raids, suspended asylum claims, and deportations to El Salvador—are reshaping migration routes and sparking legal battles.
US Inflation Eases, Fueling Debate Over Trump’s Economic Claims
US consumer prices rose less than expected on Dec 18, backing Trump’s economic claims. Democrats and the Fed spar over tariffs, food costs and living pressures as new data looms.
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Shake-Up: Redefining Migration Routes
President Trump’s aggressive 2025 immigration policies, from nationwide raids to suspended asylum claims and deportations, are reshaping migration routes and sparking legal battles.
The Big Losses: Honoring Africa’s Icons of 2025
As 2025 ends, Africa bids farewell to leaders, poets, athletes, scientists, and pioneers whose legacies shaped nations and inspired generations.