Colombia’s Defense Chief Calls for Global Action to Protect the Amazon
Colombia’s defense minister warns COP30 leaders that illegal logging, mining and the drug trade threaten the Amazon and calls for urgent global cooperation.
2025
After 200 Years, US Mints Final Penny
The U.S. Mint has struck its last penny after 200+ years. Pennies cost more to make than they’re worth, so cash totals will round in 2026, accelerating the shift to digital.
Chile’s Election Heads to December Runoff
Chile’s presidential race is headed to a December runoff between Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara and her far-right rival, highlighting deep national divides.
2025 U.S.–China People-to-People Dialogue Kicks Off in Los Angeles
The 2025 U.S.–China People-to-People Dialogue opens in Los Angeles, uniting scholars and young professionals under the theme “Bridging the Cultural and Information Divide.”
Trump Reverses Course, Urges Release of Epstein Files
President Trump has shifted his stance and is urging Congress to back a bill demanding the release of all DOJ documents on the Epstein investigation.
U.S. Hits Suspected Drug Boat and Begins Caribbean Drills Amid Venezuela Talks
U.S. forces struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat and launched Caribbean drills, escalating tensions with Venezuela even as Washington hints at a diplomatic breakthrough.
Living Buddha on Xizang’s Transformation
Tulku Koondhor returns to Xizang and shares insights on modern roads, digital growth and cultural revival in Lhasa’s 2025 transformation.
Chinese mainland and Russia criticize UN’s US-drafted Gaza Resolution 2803
The Chinese mainland and Russia abstain as the UN adopts US-drafted Resolution 2803 on Gaza. Hamas criticizes vague mandates and rights gaps.
Two Cities, One Goal: Wuhan and Manchester’s Clean Energy Race
Explore how Wuhan and Manchester are teaming up at the 2025 China–UK Clean Energy Cooperation Forum to drive carbon neutrality and green-tech innovation.
Revised Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law Study Outline Published
A new edition of the Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law study outline, arranged by the CPC Central Committee, offers updated guidance on law-based governance in the Chinese mainland.