China U17s Seal Asian Cup Qualification with Perfect Record
China’s U17 side finished Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers with a flawless 5-0 record after a 4-0 win over Bangladesh, netting 42 goals and conceding none.
Trump Confirms Call with Maduro Amid Caribbean Military Buildup
President Trump confirmed a call with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as the U.S. ramps up Caribbean military presence to curb drug trafficking amid Caracas’s warnings.
Asfura Leads Honduran Presidential Race After Early Results
Nasry Asfura leads Honduras’s presidential race with 34% tallied as of Dec 1, 2025, aiming to govern from 2026 to 2030 amid concerns over past corruption.
US-Ukraine Peace Talks in Florida Hit New Obstacles
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Florida on Nov. 30 to revise a 28-point peace plan amid Kyiv and European criticism, as talks face hurdles ahead of Putin meeting.
The Long Road to Ending AIDS: Where Do We Stand in 2025?
On World AIDS Day 2025, we reflect on decades of progressfrom HAART to PrEPand the challenges that remain in the global fight to end AIDS.
Japan Fast-Tracks Defense Budget to 2% of GDP, Sparking Debate
Japan’s cabinet approves a record 2% GDP defense budget for fiscal 2025, igniting debate over pacifism, economic strain and tech opportunities.
Powerful Storms Leave Over 1,100 Dead Across South and Southeast Asia
Late November storms in South and Southeast Asia killed over 1,100 people, unleashing floods and landslides across the region.
Hondurans Vote Today in High-Stakes 2025 Presidential Election
On Nov. 30, 2025, nearly seven million Hondurans, including hundreds abroad, cast ballots amid violence fears in a high-stakes presidential race.
Critics Urge PM Takaichi to Retract Controversial Taiwan Remarks
Former lawmaker Keiko Itokazu urges PM Takaichi to retract her Taiwan remarks, warning of threats to regional peace and Japan’s economy tied to the Chinese mainland.
Relic-Inspired Cuisine Lures Crowds to Chinese Mainland Museums
Museums across the Chinese mainland lure visitors with relic-inspired dishes that blend cultural storytelling, local flavors and social media flair.