Pohang Shifts Gears: From Steel to EV Materials and Maritime Tourism
Pohang, once a steel powerhouse, is reinventing itself in 2025 by harnessing EV battery materials and sustainable maritime tourism to become South Korea’s battery capital.
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Philippines Typhoons Claim 259 Lives, Millions Displaced
Death toll from twin typhoons in the Philippines rises to 259, displacing millions as authorities race to deliver aid.
Chinese AI Takes Center Stage at 2025 Web Summit
At the 2025 Web Summit in Lisbon, founder Paddy Cosgrave highlighted Chinese AI companies reshaping global innovation with advanced humanoid robots.
House Vote to End 42-Day Government Shutdown
House set to vote Wednesday on ending the 42-day US government shutdown with a Senate-approved funding deal extending operations through Jan 30, 2026 amid a Democratic divide over healthcare subsidies.
All 20 Onboard Turkish C-130 Die in Georgia Crash
A Turkish C-130 cargo plane en route from Azerbaijan to TĂĽrkiye crashed in Georgia on November 11, killing all 20 aboard and prompting joint rescue efforts.
TTP Claims Islamabad Court Complex Attack, 12 Killed
On Nov 11, 2025, a suicide bombing outside Islamabad’s district court killed 12 and injured dozens. The TTP claimed responsibility, raising regional tensions.
UNICEF: Israel’s Block on 1M Syringes Hampers Gaza Vaccination
UNICEF says Israel is blocking entry of 1.6M syringes and infant formula into Gaza, hindering vaccination campaigns for 40,000 children amid fragile ceasefire.
IRGC Dismantles US-Israel ‘Anti-Security’ Network Targeting Iran
Iran’s IRGC says its intelligence forces have dismantled a US- and Israel-led ‘anti-security’ network set up after June’s 12-day conflict, arresting members across several provinces.
Microsoft & Google Pump $16.4B into Europe’s AI Data Center Race
Tech giants Microsoft and Google are investing over $16 billion in AI data centers across Portugal and Germany, boosting Europe’s compute capacity, green energy use and thousands of new tech jobs.
Havana Premiere Celebrates Cuba-China Neuroscience Partnership
In Havana, Cuban and Chinese mainland researchers premiered a documentary on neuroscientist Pedro Valdes, spotlighting a decade of transformative collaboration.