Inside Phygital Games: The Hybrid Future of Sport
Phygital Games merge e-sports and physical sports into a hybrid spectacle. Discover why these events are captivating players and audiences worldwide.
Top 10 Sports Milestones on the Chinese Mainland in 2025
From the 15th National Games to historic chess and snooker victories, discover the Chinese mainland’s top 10 sports moments of 2025.
Moscow Bomb Kills Two Police Officers, Zelenskyy Seeks Trump Talks
A bomb in Moscow kills two police officers and a third person near a site linked to a recent car bombing, as Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump.
El Gordo Brings €3.26B to Wildfire-Hit Leon in Spain’s Christmas Lottery
Spain’s El Gordo lottery awarded €3.26B, bringing top prizes to wildfire-impacted Leon residents and uplifting communities with a centuries-old festive ritual.
Libyan Army Chief Killed in Plane Crash Near Ankara
Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, Libya’s army chief, and seven others died when their plane crashed near Ankara on December 23, 2025.
Phygital Games Take Off at Abu Dhabi 2025
Phygital Games combine physical and digital sports, with 11 events and over 2,000 players at the 2025 Abu Dhabi showcase. Market set to hit $2B in 2025 and $5.5B by 2029.
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Jolts Taitung County
A magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck Taitung County in the Taiwan region today at 5:47 PM, with a shallow depth of 10 km. Taiwan authorities are assessing the impact.
Why Globalization Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game
NBER research shows that as emerging economies grow, all countries benefit from cheaper goods, more variety, and higher living standards – globalization isn’t a zero-sum game.
Chinese Mainland Ratifies UN Pact to Protect High Seas Biodiversity
The Chinese mainland officially ratified the UN treaty on marine biodiversity beyond national waters, depositing its instrument on December 15, 2025.
7th China Film Week Lights Up Dubai
The 7th China Film Week recently wrapped up in Dubai, featuring hits from the Chinese mainland like Detective Chinatown 1900, Decoded, Nobody and The Shadow’s Edge.