Firefighters Bring Wang Fuk Court Blaze Under Control
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee says firefighters have largely contained the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, as authorities continue rescue efforts and investigations.
China and Tonga Sign Enhanced Economic Partnership to Boost Trade
Premier Li Qiang and King Tupou VI inked an Enhanced Economic Partnership to deepen trade, investment and collaboration between the Chinese mainland and Tonga.
Two National Guard Soldiers Shot in Targeted Ambush Near White House
On Nov 26, two National Guard soldiers were shot in a targeted ambush near the White House, triggering a lockdown and raising security concerns ahead of Thanksgiving.
Argentina Eyes Regional Crypto Hub as Adoption Surges
Amid persistent economic volatility, Argentina is leveraging widespread cryptocurrency use to position itself as a regional blockchain and crypto business hub, unlocking new opportunities in 2025.
Mexico’s Coffee Farmers Sound Alarm on Climate Change Threat
Coffee producers in Mexico warn that erratic rains and soaring temperatures are slashing harvests, hiking prices and threatening the future of a global staple.
Trump’s DOGE Initiative Ends Early: What’s Next for Government Efficiency?
Trump’s DOGE initiative ends eight months early, but officials insist efficiency reforms will carry on under a new structure.
Shanghai–California Green Shipping Corridor Launches on World Sustainable Transport Day
The Shanghai–California Green Shipping Corridor launched today on World Sustainable Transport Day, piloting low-carbon fuels, shore power and digital tracking to cut maritime emissions.
Geneva Dialogue Fosters Global Solidarity on AI Governance
Diplomats gathered in Geneva on Nov 25 for the Geneva Dialogue, aiming to forge global solidarity and shared standards on AI governance.
UK Labour unveils tax-raising budget amid downgraded growth outlook
Britain’s Labour government has unveiled a tax-raising budget to close a ÂŁ20bn fiscal gap and fund public services, raising ÂŁ30bn by 2030–31 amid downgraded growth forecasts and new levies.
More Than Coffee: How Fuqi Little Shop is Reviving Hubei Village
Peng Bailing returned to Hubei Village in 2020 and transformed a derelict house into Fuqi Little Shop, a community cafe bridging urban innovation and rural tradition.