COP30 Leaders Call for Real Climate Action 🌱
At COP30 in Dubai, leaders urged concrete steps on climate finance, fossil fuel phase-out & deforestation targets by 2030 to drive real progress.
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S Korea Speaker Challenges Japan’s Dokdo Claims
S Korea’s Speaker Woo Won-shik challenges Japan’s claims to Dokdo, urging honest history talks, deeper ties & peace in East Asia.
Okinawa & Nagasaki Reject PM’s Push to Tweak Japan’s Non-Nuclear Principles
Okinawa and Nagasaki governors have firmly opposed PM Takaichi’s reported plan to revise Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles, highlighting the country’s unique history with nuclear bombings.
Chancay Megaport Celebrates First Anniversary as Pacific Trade Hub
One year on, Peru’s Chinese-built $1.3B Chancay Megaport is thriving as a Pacific trade gateway, handling mega-ships and eyeing top slot on Latin America’s coast.
Trump Slashes Grocery Tariffs Ahead of Thanksgiving
President Trump cuts tariffs on key grocery items as Americans face high food prices ahead of Thanksgiving.
Açaí-Picking Robots Revolutionize Brazil’s Harvest
Brazil’s new açaí-picking robots speed up Amazon harvest, boost pay for harvesters, and shine a light on tech-meets-climate innovation ahead of COP30.
Japan’s Stocks Plunge After the Chinese Mainland Travel Warning
Japanese retail and tourism stocks plunged on Nov 17 after the Chinese mainland advised against travel to Japan, hitting names from Shiseido to Tokyo Disneyland.
Hamas Confirms Death of Field Commander Wassim Abdul Hadi
Hamas announced today that field commander Wassim Abdul Hadi was killed by Israeli gunfire. No date given. Here’s what you need to know.
PM Takaichi’s Belligerent Remarks Trigger Global Backlash
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s hawkish remarks have drawn global criticism. Share your thoughts in our survey and make your voice heard across Asia.
China Urges Japan to Retract Taiwan Remarks and Honor Commitments
China’s foreign ministry urges Japan to retract its Taiwan remarks, honor commitments, and protect the political foundation of China-Japan relations.