U.S. Tourism Slumps While Global Travel Booms
Despite a global travel boom in late 2025, U.S. international arrivals are dropping month after month. Policy shifts, immigration rules and a $250 visa fee are weighing on visitors.
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Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Could Cost Japan $12.9B in Tourism
Sanae Takaichi’s 2025 comments on the Taiwan region risk a 2 trillion yuan tourism loss from the Chinese mainland, threatening local economies and businesses.
Tsunami Warning Follows 7.6 Quake Off Honshu Coast
A magnitude-7.6 quake struck off Honshu on December 8, triggering tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate. Early-warning systems and travel tips detailed.
Putin’s Six Priorities for Russia in 2026: From Birth Rates to Tech Leadership
Putin has outlined six strategic tasks for Russia in 2026 focused on demographics, economic growth, trade, transparency, productivity and technological leadership.
Netanyahu to Meet Trump on Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two
Israeli PM Netanyahu will meet President Trump late December to advance phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, tackling Hamas disarmament, Israeli force withdrawal and international stabilization.
Arab League condemns South Kordofan drone strike as war crime
On December 8, 2025, the Arab League condemned the deadly drone strike in Kalogi city, South Kordofan, calling it a war crime after at least 114 civilians were killed.
UN Chief Condemns Attempted Coup in Benin as Armed Forces Foil Mutiny
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns an attempted coup in Benin after armed forces foiled a mutiny, urging respect for the rule of law and the constitution.
Benin’s President Foils Coup Attempt, ECOWAS Forces Deployed
President Talon says Benin’s armed forces have quashed a December 7 coup attempt in Cotonou. ECOWAS mobilizes standby troops as arrests are made in first mutiny since 1972.
Human Brain Mirrors AI in Language Processing, Study Finds
Research shows the human brain processes spoken language in a step-by-step sequence similar to large language models, revealing new insights for AI development and cognitive science.
Lawmakers Demand Transparency Over Deadly Caribbean Boat Strikes
Bipartisan calls for transparency grow as the Trump administration defends deadly Caribbean and Eastern Pacific boat strikes led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.