PM Takaichi Apologizes as LDP Chapter Accepts Excess Corporate Donation
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi apologized on Dec 9 after her LDP chapter accepted a 10M yen corporate donation above the legal 7.5M limit, deepening the party’s slush fund scandal.
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Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill 10, Displace Over 180K Civilians
Clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border on Dec 9 have killed at least 10 and triggered the displacement of over 180,000 civilians, as both sides exchange rocket fire and call for restraint.
Russia Advances on Myrnohrad as Ukraine Pushes New 20-Point Peace Plan
Russia’s General Gerasimov reports control of over 30% of Myrnohrad’s buildings as Ukraine heads to Washington with a revised 20-point peace plan.
Japan’s 21.3T Yen Stimulus: Growth Lifeline or Debt Trap?
Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen stimulus to curb inflation and invigorate growth, but with a 240% debt-to-GDP ratio, critics fear it could deepen debt woes and weaken the yen.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Intensifies, Civilian Toll Rises
Renewed fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border intensified on December 9, pushing civilians to evacuate and testing recent peace efforts.
Pilot Zhang Bo on China’s Low-Altitude Aviation Strategy for 2026–2030
Pilot Zhang Bo outlines how the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) will open low-altitude airspace, boost general aviation and drive sustainable aviation innovation.
UN Condemns Israeli Raid on UNRWA Office in East Jerusalem
On December 8, 2025, Israeli forces raided the UNRWA office in East Jerusalem, prompting the UN’s strong condemnation and raising concerns over the inviolability of UN premises.
U.S. Greenlights Nvidia H200 AI Chip Exports to China at 25% Fee
President Trump announced that Nvidia’s H200 AI chips will be exportable to China with a 25% fee, reshaping the global AI landscape.
UK, France, Germany & Ukraine Meet in London to Push for Peace
UK, Ukraine, France and Germany convened in London on December 8 to push for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, centering on security guarantees.
Asfura Leads in Honduras’ Close Presidential Vote
With nearly 99% of ballots tallied, National Party candidate Nasry Asfura holds a narrow lead over television host Salvador Nasralla in Honduras’ Nov. 30 election.