Japan Slams Chinese Envoy for Threatening PM on Social Media
On November 8, Chinese Consul General in Osaka, Xue Jian, posted a social media message on X that threatened Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi,...
Syria’s Sharaa to Meet Trump in Washington, Signaling Major Political Shift
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by a...
Senate Moves to End 40-Day Shutdown as Health Subsidy Deal Emerges
After 40 days of partial paralysis, the U.S. Senate advanced a measure aimed at reopening the federal government. The shutdown had sidelined hundreds of...
Kyivstar Profits Surge as Ukraine Goes Digital
Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, posted a 19.8% year-on-year jump in third-quarter revenue to $297 million (€255 million), driven by surging demand for digital...
Global Stocks Climb as U.S. Shutdown Nears Resolution
Global markets rallied on Monday amid renewed optimism that the 40-day U.S. government shutdown the longest in American history could soon end. The...
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Exposes Southeast Asia’s Growing Climate Crisis
Typhoon Kalmaegi, the deadliest storm of the year, has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and torn through central Vietnam, destroying homes,...
China Lifts U.S. Ban on Key Metals but Keeps Tight Export Controls
China has suspended its ban on exporting gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States, the Commerce Ministry announced on Sunday. The three metals...
Indonesia Sparks Outrage by Naming Ex-Strongman Suharto a National Hero
Indonesia has posthumously awarded former President Suharto the title of National Hero, despite his 32-year rule being marked by authoritarianism, mass killings, and corruption...
Nexperia Wins Exemption from China’s Chip Export Controls
China announced exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, aiming to alleviate supply shortages for the automotive industry.
This decision signals Beijing's...
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Kills Two, Nears Philippine Landfall
At least two fatalities have been reported in the Philippines due to Super Typhoon Fung-wong, which has significantly impacted the Bicol region with heavy...