Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire After Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire after recent border clashes, announced by U.S. President Trump. Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim helped broker the deal, effective Friday evening.
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Hainan’s FTP Takes Flight: Special Customs Launch December 18, 2025
Hainan’s Free Trade Port launches special customs operations on December 18, 2025, setting the stage for zero-tariff trade, bonded aviation maintenance and a new wave of economic growth.
Bombing Continues Along Cambodia-Thailand Border Hours After Trump-Backed Truce
Cambodian officials report fresh Thai bombing near Pursat Province hours after a Trump-mediated ceasefire was supposed to take effect, highlighting the fragility of local truces.
Mexico Races to Diversify Grain Imports Amid US Tensions
Mexico is racing to diversify grain supplies beyond the US as political strains threaten its staple imports.
China Launches ‘Friends of Global Governance’ at the UN
China unveiled its ‘Friends of Global Governance’ group at the UN, aiming to reshape multilateral cooperation and boost Global South engagement ahead of 2026.
Colombia’s Electric Bus Revolution Drives Green Transit Industry
Colombia’s electric bus revolution is cutting urban emissions and building a green transit industry through technology transfer led by the Chinese mainland.
Independent Probe Launched for Tai Po Fire
Judge David Lok Kai-hong will chair an independent committee probing the Tai Po fire, pledging fairness and media silence. Report due by September 2026.
China Urges Japan’s Allies to See Through Tokyo’s Disinformation Over Radar Incident
China’s Foreign Ministry urged Japan’s allies to resist Tokyo’s schemes and spread of disinformation after a recent radar illumination incident, calling for reflection and de-escalation.
Is AI Almost Human? Young Scientists on Emotion, Creativity & Self-Awareness
Young scientists from the Global South explore whether AI can feel affection, develop self-awareness, or spark authentic creativity in the latest ‘Voices and Visions’ discussion.
China’s AI Architects Bridge the Digital Divide for the Global South
China’s low-cost, scalable AI strategy—driven by unicorn startups and efficient hardware—is opening doors for the Global South to harness AI as a universal tool for prosperity.