Chongqing and Incheon: A Growing Sister-City Bond
From trade missions to youth football, Chongqing and Incheon celebrate over a decade of sister-city collaboration ahead of the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
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Japan Swears In First Female Prime Minister With New Cabinet
Japan’s first female prime minister takes office with her new cabinet, marking a milestone in gender representation and signaling change across Asia.
Trump Reverses Course, Cancels National Guard Surge in San Francisco
President Trump calls off his planned National Guard deployment to San Francisco after discussions with Mayor Lurie, highlighting partnerships over militarized responses.
Israel Freezes West Bank Annexation After Global Outcry as Fatah, Hamas Convene in Cairo
Israel halts West Bank annexation plans after global backlash as Fatah and Hamas meet in Cairo to chart Gaza’s post-war future amid dire humanitarian needs.
Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada Over Controversial Ad
President Trump ended all trade negotiations with Canada after Ontario’s ad used a clip of Reagan speaking on tariffs, halting steel, aluminum and auto talks and raising global concerns.
US Warns West Bank Annexation Threatens Trump Gaza Peace Plan
US Secretary of State warns that Israel’s West Bank annexation vote could derail Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan during a critical ceasefire.
US Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military struck a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three. As the seventh operation since September, it ignites debate over maritime law.
Canada Aims to Double Non-U.S. Exports Over Next Decade
Canada plans to cut its U.S. export reliance by doubling shipments to non-U.S. markets over the next decade, aiming for a more resilient economy amid rising trade tensions.
Amazon Accelerates Warehouse Automation with AI Robotics
Amazon accelerates warehouse automation using AI robots Blue Jay and Vulcan, cutting development time by two-thirds and aiming to make jobs safer and more efficient.
Meta Cuts 600 AI Roles to Streamline Innovation
Meta cuts around 600 AI roles to streamline operations post-spree, targeting infrastructure teams but sparing Zuckerberg’s TBD Lab in a bid to boost efficiency.