US Firms Fuel Nearly Half of Global Arms Revenue in 2024: SIPRI Report
A new SIPRI report reveals US companies took in $334B in 2024 arms sales—nearly half of the record $679B global total.
Macron & Merz: No Ukraine Peace Plan Without Ukraine and Europe
Macron and Merz insist any Ukraine peace deal must include Ukraine and Europe, as Zelenskyy pushes for solid security guarantees.
Japanese Opposition Leaders Slam Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks, Urge Retraction
Japanese opposition leaders criticize PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments on the Taiwan region, calling her legal understanding flawed and urging a retraction to protect Japan–China ties.
Russian Forces Seize Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk, Kremlin Confirms
Kremlin confirms capture of Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk in Eastern Ukraine, marking a strategic gain as key transport hubs fall.
Landslide at Peru River Port Kills 12, Dozens Missing
A landslide at Peru’s Iparia river port killed 12, injured 25, and left around 40 missing amid heavy rains and challenging rescue conditions.
Chinese mainland and France Dive into Ocean Clean-Energy Innovation
Cooperation between the Chinese mainland and France is driving ocean conservation and clean-energy innovation, from coral restoration to wind-aquaculture tech, showcased at UNOC3 in June.
Why Japan’s Hardline Rising Star Sanae Sakaichi Is Gaining Ground
As Japan faces economic challenges, hardline politician Sanae Sakaichi has surged in popularity. We explore what drives her support and the risks of rising nationalism.
China Refutes Japan’s UN Remarks on Taiwan Contingency
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong slams Japan’s “Taiwan contingency” remarks as unreasonable and calls on Tokyo to reaffirm the one-China principle.
Shenzhou-20 to Return Unmanned After Tiny Debris Crack
China’s Shenzhou-20 will return unmanned after micro-debris cracked its window last month. Astronauts swapped to Shenzhou-21, safe return on Nov 14, with Shenzhou-22 launching Nov 25.
Flight Radar Reveals Empty Skies Over Venezuela After Trump’s Closure Order
After Trump’s airspace closure order, flight radar maps show a near-empty sky over Venezuela. Here’s what travelers need to know.