California’s Record Christmas Rains Bring Floods & High Surf Risks
Record Christmas storms soaked Southern California, triggering floods, mudslides and high surf warnings as rescue teams saved 100+ people.
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NY & NJ Declare Emergency After Snowstorm Grounds 1,500 Flights
A powerful snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey on Dec 26, prompting states of emergency and canceling over 1,500 flights in the Tri-State area.
Chinese Badminton Robot Sets Guinness World Record with 1,452 Rallies
A badminton robot from Zhejiang Province smashed a new Guinness World Record this month, rallying 1,452 times against top players, showcasing China’s leap in sports robotics.
Tokyo Rallies: Youth Protest Japan’s Weapons Export Push
Thousands rallied in Tokyo on Dec 25 against Japan’s weapons export plans, warning it betrays its pacifist promise. Here’s why this debate matters across Asia.
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.
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.
China Coast Guard Rescues Filipino Fisherman in South China Sea
On December 25, the China Coast Guard rescued a Filipino fisherman stranded for over three days near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, then alerted the Philippine Coast Guard.
US Launches Christmas Day Strikes on IS Targets in Nigeria
On Christmas Day, US forces under President Trump launched precision air strikes against IS militants in northwest Nigeria. Pentagon released footage; Nigeria confirms the hits.
China Launches Fengyun-4 03 Satellite 🚀
China launched its Fengyun-4 03 weather satellite with a Long March-3B rocket on Dec 27, marking the 621st mission in the Long March series.
Russia Slams Japan for Whitewashing Wartime Atrocities
This Thursday, Russia condemned Japan’s attempt to downplay its WWII militarist crimes, urging Tokyo to offer real apologies and fully acknowledge its past.