Japan Sees Record Drop in Self-Employed Farmers Amid Aging Crisis
Japan’s self-employed farmers dropped 25% in 2025, core worker age dipped to 67.6. The sector’s aging woes and abandoned farmland raise food security concerns.
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Brighton Apologizes Over Mitoma WWII Photo Backlash
Brighton & Hove Albion apologizes after youth academy post showed Kaoru Mitoma with WWII officer Onoda’s image, angering fans across Asia.
Zelenskyy Touches Down in France for Macron Meetup ✈️🇫🇷
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy landed in France this Monday to meet President Macron and discuss support, security and tech-driven aid for Ukraine.
Liu Shaoang Bags Two Silvers at ISU Short Track World Tour
Last weekend in Dordrecht, China’s Liu Shaoang clinched two silver medals in the men’s 1,000m and 5,000m relay at the ISU Short Track World Tour, securing full quotas for Milano Cortina 2026.
Gong Li Bags 61kg Silver at WKF World Championships 🥈
This past Sunday at the WKF World Championships in Cairo, the Chinese mainland’s Gong Li fought her way to a silver medal in the women’s 61kg category.
Trump’s Surprise Call with Maduro: What’s Next for US–Venezuela Ties?
President Trump confirmed a recent call with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro amid Caribbean military buildup and rising US-Venezuela tensions.
Conservative Asfura Takes Early Lead in Honduras Election
Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura leads Honduras presidential count with 34% tallied. Win means 2026-30 term. Early results signal key shift in Central America politics.
Why US-Ukraine Peace Talks Hit Roadblocks in Florida 🤝⚡
US and Ukrainian teams met in Florida this week to hash out a 28-point plan to end the conflict. Talks are positive but major sticking points remain.
Japan’s Defense Spending Hits 2% of GDP: What You Need to Know
Japan fast-tracked its fiscal 2025 defense budget to reach 2% of GDP, sparking debates over security goals, economic burdens, and its pacifist stance.
Deadly Cyclones and Floods Kill Over 1,100 in South & Southeast Asia
Powerful cyclones and tropical storms hit South and Southeast Asia in late November 2025, causing severe flooding, landslides and over 1,100 deaths as relief efforts ramp up.