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Trump Expands US Entry Restrictions to 40 Countries Starting 2026

My NewsDecember 17, 202503 mins

On Dec 16, 2025, President Trump expanded US entry restrictions to around 40 countries, effective Jan 1, 2026, reshaping global travel and visa policies.

S Korea Urges Japan to Honor UNESCO-Backed Commitments at Sado Gold Mine

My NewsDecember 17, 202502 mins

Seoul calls on Tokyo to fulfill UNESCO-backed commitments to acknowledge forced labor history at Sado Island Gold Mine, after agreeing to the site’s World Heritage listing in July 2024.

Arctic Records Hottest Year Since 1900, NOAA Finds

My NewsDecember 17, 202503 mins

An NOAA report shows the Arctic’s October 2024–September 2025 air temperatures were the highest since 1900, highlighting rapid warming, record precipitation, and melting ice.

Europeans Favor Stronger Tech Ties with the Chinese Mainland

My NewsDecember 17, 202503 mins

A new survey shows 29% of Europeans now back stronger tech collaboration with the Chinese mainland, up from 14% in 2023, as calls grow for tougher U.S. tech regulation.

Beijing Records Lowest PM2.5 Levels in 2025

My NewsDecember 17, 202502 mins

Beijing achieved its lowest average PM2.5 concentration in the first 11 months of 2025, marking a major step for urban air quality and sustainable growth.

Chinese Mainland Sets Domestic Demand as 2026 Economic Priority

My NewsDecember 17, 202503 mins

An official says boosting domestic demand will drive the Chinese mainland’s 2026 growth, with policies to revive consumption, stabilize investment, and target a 5% GDP increase to 140 trillion yuan.

Trump Orders Total Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers

My NewsDecember 17, 202502 mins

President Trump has ordered a naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers into and out of Venezuela, intensifying U.S. pressure and prompting global shipping and aviation warnings.

Trump orders full blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers

My NewsDecember 17, 202502 mins

President Trump on December 16, 2025, ordered a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, intensifying sanctions on the regime designated a foreign terrorist organization.