Experts Slam Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks, Warn of Militarism Shift
Japanese scholars criticize PM Takaichi’s recent Taiwan region remarks, warning of a shift toward militarism and risks to Japan’s pacifist identity.
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Venezuela Enlists 5,600 Soldiers as US Fleet Arrives in Caribbean
Venezuela swore in 5,600 soldiers this weekend as the US naval fleet surged into the Caribbean, heightening tensions with President Maduro vowing to defend against “imperialist” threats.
John Lee Urges Hong Kong Voters to Cast Ballots for Reforms
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee urges Hong Kong residents to vote on Dec 7, 2025, highlighting extended polling hours, reform plans and community safety.
Canada Drops Syria from State Terrorism List & Delists HTS
Canada this week removed Syria from its state terrorism list and delisted HTS, reflecting shifts in regional stability and allied policies.
Russian Drone & Missile Onslaught Disrupts Ukraine’s Power and Transport
Russia’s overnight barrage of 653 drones and 51 missiles hit Ukraine’s power grid and rail links in eight regions, forcing nuclear plants to cut output and disrupting services near Kyiv.
4 Civilians Dead in Overnight Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clash
Four civilians were killed and four wounded in an overnight border skirmish at the Spin Boldak-Chaman crossing—the latest flare-up in Afghan-Pakistan tensions.
Ukraine Demands “Real Peace, Not Appeasement” at OSCE
Ukraine’s foreign minister told the OSCE on Dec 4: “We want real peace, not appeasement,” as peace talks stall and fighting surges.
DRC and Rwanda Sign Peace Deal, Open Minerals to US
President Trump hosted DRC and Rwanda leaders at the Trump Institute of Peace to sign a deal ending eastern DRC conflict and unlocking minerals for U.S. tech supply.
Zhao Leji Meets Macron in Beijing to Boost China-France Cooperation
In Beijing, Zhao Leji and Macron met to ramp up China-France ties across tech, trade, and culture, promising more student exchanges, joint labs, and real-deal global partnerships.
US to Launch Land Strikes on Caribbean Drug Routes, Trump Announces
Trump says the US will soon begin land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean, expanding operations beyond the sea to target smuggling routes and intensify its anti-narcotics campaign.