Somali Ambassador Hodan Osman Champions Justice in Global Governance
Somali Ambassador Hodan Osman says true fairness in global governance is justice, not charity, and invites the Global South to co-create a future based on inclusion and solidarity.
US Military Focuses on Venezuelan Oil Quarantine
The White House has tasked the US military to enforce a two-month Venezuelan oil quarantine, aiming to pressure President Maduro into concessions amid global markets’ scrutiny.
Chinese Mainland Scales Education: Nearly 96% Retention and Higher Ed Expansion
During the Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan, compulsory schooling retention hit 95.9% in 2024, while higher education access continues expanding across age groups.
Palestinian President Unveils Ambitious Reform Plan; Hamas Decries It as Unilateral
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced a sweeping governance reform plan this week, aiming for transparency and statehood; Hamas rejects it as a unilateral move.
Netanyahu Vows Response as Hamas Denies Gaza Truce Breach
Netanyahu vows retaliation after a Gaza truce blast in Rafah, as Hamas denies responsibility. Diplomatic talks in Cairo and Ankara aim to advance the next phase in January.
CMG Unveils Top 2025 Global Archaeological Discoveries
From 1.5-million-year-old bone tools in Tanzania to frescoes in Pompeii, these highlights from CMG’s top archaeological discoveries of 2025 illustrate the diversity of our ancient past.
Zelenskyy Unveils 20-Point Peace Framework for Ukraine
Zelenskyy unveiled a 20-point peace framework with security guarantees, economic aid and a binding ceasefire to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Takaichi’s Possible Yasukuni Visit Sparks Concerns in ROK
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s potential visit to Yasukuni Shrine on Dec 26 has sparked concern among Republic of Korea residents over regional ties.
Jordan Airstrikes Hit Suspected Drug Networks in Sweida
Jordan launched airstrikes in southern Syria’s Sweida province on Dec. 24, 2025, targeting suspected drug smuggling networks near its northern border.
300,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools in Yunnan Uncover Early Human Ingenuity
A recent find in Yunnan Province on the Chinese mainland reveals 35 wooden tools dating back 300,000 years, marking the earliest complex woodworking in East Asia.