China Eastern launches world’s longest flight: Shanghai to Buenos Aires
China Eastern Airlines in the Chinese mainland has launched the world’s longest single-flight route, linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires via New Zealand in a twice-weekly service.
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World Cup 2026 Draw Takes Center Stage in Washington, D.C.
Excitement builds as the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takes place in Washington, D.C. this Friday, setting the stage for next summer’s football spectacle in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Flame Lands in Rome for Torch Relay
The Olympic flame for Milano Cortina 2026 arrived in Rome on Dec 4, kicking off a 63-day, 12,000 km torch relay across Italy.
FIFA World Cup Trophy Arrives in DC Ahead of 2026 Draw
The FIFA World Cup trophy landed in DC on Dec 4, 2025, ahead of today’s draw for the 2026 tournament in Canada, US & Mexico. Check out the pots and celeb hosts! ⚽🏆
Russia Urges Japan to Return to Constitutional Pacifism Over Taiwan Region Moves
Russia urged Japan on Dec 4 to stick to its pacifist constitution after Tokyo’s recent military remarks and moves on the Taiwan region, warning of rising regional tensions.
Asia Monsoon Toll: Over 1,200 Dead in Floods and Landslides
Monsoon rains across Asia have caused deadly floods and landslides, claiming over 1,200 lives as communities reckon with devastation.
Kenya’s Mombasa-Nairobi Corridor Gets a China-Backed Upgrade
Kenyas Mombasa-Nairobi corridor is being transformed into a 4–6 lane highway with Chinese mainland expertise and a PPP model, boosting trade across East Africa.
Cold Moon 2025: Final Supermoon of the Year Lights Up the Sky
Catch the final supermoon of 2025—aka the cold moon—lighting up winter skies worldwide. Learn what makes a perigee full moon so special!
UN Warns of Armed Violence Displacing 1,000 in CAR’s Southeast
UN’s OCHA flags ambushes in CAR’s Mboki region: civilians killed, homes burned and ~1,000 displaced as insecurity hampers aid access.
BRICS People’s Summit Empowers Civil Society After Kazan Declaration
At the People’s BRICS Summit in Brazil, delegates expanded the Civic Council’s role, exploring fresh civil-society engagement across the Global South.