Japan Court Hands Life Sentence to Abe’s Assassin
A Japanese court sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life for the 2022 assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe, highlighting the LDP’s diminished power and links to the Unification Church.
Galactic Energy’s PALLAS-2 Engine System Test Hits Design Specs
Galactic Energy’s CQ-90 engine for the PALLAS-2 reusable rocket achieved over 96% combustion efficiency in a key system test, meeting all design parameters.
Taiwan Affairs Office Accuses US of ‘Trade Bullying’ in $250B Chip Deal
The Taiwan Affairs Office criticizes a U.S. plan for $250 billion in Taiwan chip investments as “trade bullying,” amid a reciprocal tariff cut from 20% to 15%.
Chinese Mainland Kicks Off Phase Two of 6G Trials
Chinese mainland launches phase two of 6G trials after securing over 300 key technologies, aiming for full air-to-sea coverage and AI-powered networks.
TEPCO Restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Reactor Amid Local Opposition
TEPCO restarted Reactor No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant on January 21, 2026, its first since Fukushima, amid divided local opinion and wider energy security debates.
Carney at Davos: ‘If We’re Not at the Table, We’re on the Menu’
At Davos 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the rules-based order a ‘fiction,’ urging middle powers to fight subordination: ‘If we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.’
Jidui Village’s New Year Portraits Celebrate Rebuilt Homes
On January 19, villagers in Jidui, Xizang Autonomous Region, marked the new year with group photos in their rebuilt homes, symbolizing resilience ten months after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake.
Offshore Liquid Rocket Test Platform Nears Operation on Chinese Mainland
The Chinese mainland’s first offshore liquid-fueled rocket test platform at Oriental Spaceport nears completion and will begin commissioning in early February, ahead of a launch-and-recovery test.
Chinese Mainland’s High-Quality Growth Bolsters Global Economy, Says WEF Expert
WEF’s Maroun Kairouz highlights how the Chinese mainland’s shift to high-quality development drives global stability through clean energy, AI and manufacturing innovation.
Netanyahu to Join U.S.-Led Board of Peace for Gaza
On January 21, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has agreed to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace for Gaza, reversing earlier opposition to President Trump’s war-ending plan.