ICE Crackdown Intensifies Across US Immigrant Communities
ICE’s recent operations in Charlotte, Minnesota and New Orleans signal an intensifying US crackdown on undocumented immigrants and those with protected status.
2025
Clean Mobility Takes Center Stage at COP30 in Belém
Hybrid and electric vehicles are driving change at COP30 in Belém as clean mobility takes center stage in global climate discussions.
Trump’s Military Threat Puts Mexico on High Alert
Mexicans are on edge after US President Trump sent a naval attack force to Venezuela and threatened military action against drug cartels, sparking fears of a possible US incursion.
Soaring Food Prices Cast a Shadow Over Thanksgiving 2025
This Thanksgiving, U.S. families faced a nearly 30% surge in food prices since 2020 and fallout from last month’s federal shutdown, heightening hunger concerns.
Zelenskyy Weighs U.S. Peace Plan Amid Diplomatic Divisions
Zelenskyy faces U.S. pressure to accept a peace plan, while European leaders scramble to craft a counterproposal amid debates over the country’s post-war path.
Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. Travel, 50M Under Alerts
A winter storm swept the U.S. Midwest, covering roads with snow and wind. Over 50 million are under alerts as conditions persist through Dec. 2, with more systems on the way.
Why Chinese Consumers Aren’t Boycotting Japanese Goods
Political flashpoints once spurred boycotts of Japanese goods, but rising domestic competition from brands like Huawei, BYD and Xiaomi has left Chinese consumers notably calm.
Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Toll Reaches 355 as Rescue Efforts Enter Day Four
Cyclone Ditwah’s toll has climbed to 355 in Sri Lanka as rescue operations enter day four, with 370 missing, nearly one million affected, and 200,000 in shelters.
6,200 Parcels a Second: Chinese mainland’s 2025 Delivery Surge
In 2025, the Chinese mainland’s express delivery sector handled over 180 billion parcels, averaging 6,200 per second, powered by AI, automation and large language models.
2025 Understanding China Conference Spotlights Modernization, Global Governance
The 2025 Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou unites over 800 global leaders to explore Chinese modernization and its impact on future global governance.