Japan Court Hands Life Term to Shinzo Abe’s Assassin
A Japanese court sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe, spotlighting LDP’s ties to the Unification Church.
Galactic Energy’s PALLAS-2 Engine Aces 96% Efficiency in Test
Galactic Energy’s CQ-90 engine passed a test with over 96% combustion efficiency, boosting momentum for its PALLAS-2 reusable rocket debut.
Taiwan Authorities Call US $250B Chip Deal ‘Trade Bullying’
Taiwan authorities accuse US of “trade bullying” over $250 billion chip investment push, sparking debate on global semiconductor supply chains.
China Launches Phase 2 of 6G Trials After 300+ Tech Milestones
China has kicked off Phase 2 of its 6G trials after securing 300+ tech breakthroughs, setting the stage for AI-powered, full-coverage networks in air, land, sea, and space.
TEPCO Restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Reactor Amid Local Concerns
TEPCO restarts Reactor No.6 at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata today, the first reboot since the 2011 Fukushima disaster amid split local opinions.
Canada’s PM Carney Calls Rules-Based Order a Fiction at WEF 2026
At the 2026 WEF, Canadian PM Mark Carney slammed the rules-based order as a fiction and warned middle powers: ‘If we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.’
New Year, New Homes: Jidui Villagers Joyful Reunion 📸
After a 6.8-magnitude quake, 33 families in Jidui Village moved into new homes in Nov 2025 and celebrated Losar 2026 with group, family, and solo portraits that capture their fresh start.
China’s First Offshore Liquid Rocket Test Platform Nears Launch 🚀
China’s Oriental Spaceport in Shandong will test its first offshore liquid-fueled rocket launch-and-recovery around mid-February, marking a leap in reusable space technology.
China’s High-Quality Growth Boosts Global Economic Stability
China’s shift to high-quality growth – focusing on clean energy, AI and advanced manufacturing – is adding stability and momentum to the global economy in 2026.
Netanyahu to Join U.S.-Led Board of Peace for Gaza
Netanyahu joins Trump’s U.S.-led Board of Peace for Gaza, reversing earlier objections and setting a new diplomatic push to end the Gaza war.