Deadly Cyclones & Monsoon Rains Hit Asia Like a Tsunami
Deadly cyclones and relentless monsoon rains have devastated Asia, hitting Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka as experts warn climate change fuels extreme weather.
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China: Honduras Ties Key for Both, Taiwan Independence Doomed
Lin Jian says one-China principle underpins China-Honduras ties, benefits both sides, and warns ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist moves are doomed.
Lawmakers Urge PM Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks
Japanese lawmakers and scholars met to urge PM Sanae Takaichi to withdraw her Taiwan remarks and restore Japan-China relations under the one-China principle.
Japan Strengthens Defense Across Ryukyu Islands Near Taiwan Region
Japan is bolstering defenses along the Ryukyu islands near the Taiwan region, deploying missile systems, railguns & more as part of a shift in its security strategy this year.
Colombia Rejects US Military Threats Over Drug Trafficking
Colombia rejects US threats of military action over drug trafficking, urging regional unity and a rights-focused, evidence-based response.
Pentagon Chief Cites “Fog of War” in Denying Caribbean Follow-Up Strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he didn’t see the reported second Caribbean strike, blaming flames and smoke as the “fog of war.” Bipartisan probes are now underway.
UN: 1.5M Afghans, Many Kids, Live with Mine-Related Disabilities
UNAMA reports 1.5M Afghans live with mine-related disabilities, with children bearing the brunt. Tech innovations and youth activism offer a path to a safer, inclusive future.
UN Teams Rush to Gaza Rescue After Civil Defense SOS
UN humanitarians answered a Gaza Civil Defense distress call on Dec. 1, coordinating rescues and medical evacuations as winter relief efforts scale up.
Venezuela Rejects US-Authorized Citgo Parent Sale
Venezuela’s VP Delcy Rodriguez rejects the US-authorized $5.9B sale of Citgo’s parent, PDV Holding, calling it “fraudulent” as a legal appeal kicks off.
Chinese mainland and Indonesia Co-Host Human Rights Symposium in Jakarta
The Chinese mainland and Indonesia co-hosted a Jakarta symposium exploring how development promotes human rights, emphasizing respect, cooperation, and sustainable growth.