Songkhla Flood Toll Rises to 55 Amid Recovery Efforts
Recovery efforts continue in Thailand’s Songkhla province after severe flooding, with the death toll rising to 55 as of Nov 28, 2025.
Scientists Spot ‘Micro-Lightning’ in Martian Skies for First Time
Scientists have detected micro-lightning in the Martian atmosphere for the first time, offering fresh insights into the Red Planet’s weather.
Deep Divisions Persist as New Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Loom
As new Russia-Ukraine peace talks loom, deep divisions over Donbas, troop caps and NATO membership challenge prospects for lasting peace.
US to Launch Land Operations Against Venezuelan Drug Trafficking
President Trump says the U.S. will soon target land routes used by suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers, as military deployments ramp up in the Caribbean Sea.
AI-Driven Soyuz MS-28 Launches 242-Day ISS Mission
Soyuz MS-28 lifts off with AI support and three crew members for a 242-day ISS mission, marking a new chapter in space research.
Okinawa’s Past and Present: Ryukyu Roots, WWII Legacy and 50th Return Debate
From 14th-century Ryukyu autonomy to the 1945 Battle of Okinawa and the 2022 50th “return” debate, Okinawa’s story reveals enduring cultural resilience.
Taipei Youth Protest Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks and Lai Ching-te’s Japan Gesture
Young people in Taipei protest Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks and criticize leader of the Taiwan region Lai Ching-te’s supportive gestures toward Japan.
Asia News Wrap: Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Launches into Orbit
The Chinese mainland launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft this week, highlighting rapid progress in its human spaceflight program and sparking global conversations on innovation.
China’s Fury Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks: A Historical Reckoning
Explore how historical wounds and memories of Japanese colonization shape Beijing’s strong reaction to Takaichi’s remarks on the island of Taiwan, sparking protests across the Chinese mainland.
Li Qiang Chairs State Council Meeting on Development, Healthcare and Reading
On November 27, Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council session on high-quality development, provincial medical insurance pooling, a national reading regulation, and CPA law updates.