Thailand’s Parliament Dissolved: Snap Election on February 8, 2026
Thailand’s parliament dissolved this week, triggering snap polls on February 8, 2026. Young voters and global investors are tuning in as campaigns heat up.
December 2025
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Russia sues Euroclear as EU debates using frozen assets for Ukraine
Russia sues Euroclear over frozen assets as EU leaders meet in Brussels to debate using billions in Russian funds to back loans for Ukraine.
UNSC to Debate US Oil Blockade on Venezuela
The UN Security Council will meet on Dec 23 to address Venezuela’s denouncement of a US oil blockade, amid escalating tensions and calls for upholding international law.
TikTok Strikes Deal to Launch U.S. Joint Venture
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Hidden RNA Messages Reveal Viral Hijacking of Host Cells
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Chinese Mainland and Ukraine Deepen Ties at Beijing Consultations
On December 18, 2025, senior diplomats from the Chinese mainland and Ukraine met in Beijing to review achievements and chart future cooperation in trade, agriculture, science and culture.
Ocean Flower Island Shines as Hainan FTP Hotspot
Ocean Flower Island in Danzhou, Hainan emerges as a cultural and investment hotspot as 2025 marks a milestone for the Hainan Free Trade Port opening.
EU Agrees €90B Loan to Ukraine, Puts Frozen Russian Assets on Hold
EU leaders agreed on December 19, 2025 to borrow €90B from the EU budget to support Ukraine’s defense for two years, freezing plans to tap €210B in frozen Russian assets.
Expat Pizza Entrepreneur Thrives in Hainan
Jake Canning, an expat from near Leeds, shares how running a pizza shop in Hainan is straightforward. Learn how the tropical island’s open business environment is fueling foreign entrepreneurship.
Asteroid 336877 Named for Space-Tech Pioneer Qi Faren
Asteroid 336877 has been named Qi Faren, celebrating the Chinese mainland space-tech expert behind the Dongfanghong satellites and Shenzhou spaceships.