Cuba Condemns US Terror Label on Venezuela
Cuba rejects the U.S. decision to label Venezuela a foreign terrorist organization, calling it arbitrary and politically motivated and warning of regional instability.
December 2025
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Lhalu Wetland Certified World’s Highest Urban Wetland
Lhalu Wetland in Lhasa is certified as the world’s highest-altitude natural urban wetland, spanning 12.2 km² at 3,649m and showcasing urban sustainability.
Chinese mainland’s Long March-5 launches new communication test satellite
Chinese mainland’s Long March-5 launched a new communication test satellite on Dec 20, 2025, aiming to validate multi-band, high-speed links from Wenchang.
Four Nations Back ‘Board of Peace’ Transitional Authority in Gaza
Representatives from the US, Egypt, Qatar and TĂĽrkiye back a ‘Board of Peace’ as a transitional authority in Gaza after Phase I ceasefire gains, with Phase II governance talks underway.
COP30 President Outlines Next Steps After Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Proposal Falters
Brazil’s COP30 president AndrĂ© CorrĂŞa do Lago outlines plans to keep climate talks alive and reignite fossil fuel phase-out discussions after the proposal stalled.
Chinese Mainland Fuels Zootopia 2’s Box Office Success
Disney’s Zootopia 2 is drawing global audiences, with nearly half of ticket sales from the Chinese mainland this season, highlighting the market’s strategic role in box office success.
From Doctor to Shopkeeper: Rachel Pinniger’s Chengdu Initiative
British doctor Rachel Pinniger left medical missions to open a Chengdu shop empowering disabled artisans like Chen Lubin, blending healthcare compassion with social entrepreneurship.
Rome to Charge €2 for Trevi Fountain Access from February 2026
Rome will introduce a €2 paid ticket for close-up access to the Trevi Fountain from February 1, 2026, tackling overtourism with free admission for residents and €6.5M in projected revenue.
UN: Gaza Famine Over, but Food Crisis Persists Amid Winter Challenges
The UN’s IPC reports Gaza’s famine is over after improved aid access, but warns the food crisis remains critical amid widespread displacement and winter hazards.
Inside Mianyang Base: Giant Pandas’ New Home in the Chinese Mainland
The Mianyang Base in Sichuan on the Chinese mainland opens to the public on December 29, offering nature-inspired enclosures, tech-driven research, and conservation education.