Macron Gives Green Light for New Aircraft Carrier to Replace France’s Flagship

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that France will move ahead with the construction of a new aircraft carrier, officially approving plans to replace the country’s current flagship, the nuclear powered Charles de Gaulle. Speaking on Sunday, Macron said he had given the

Israeli Foreign Minister Urges Jews Worldwide to Move to Israel After Sydney Attack

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called on Jews living in Western countries to relocate to Israel, warning that rising antisemitism has made life increasingly unsafe in many parts of the world. His remarks came one week after a deadly shooting at a

China’s Surging Trade Surplus May Trigger Protectionist Pushback in 2026

China’s record breaking trade surplus could invite a stronger protectionist response from global partners next year, potentially complicating Beijing’s efforts to achieve its economic growth targets in 2026, according to a new report by U.S. based researchers. In the first eleven months of

Lin Yuxin Leads Asian Tour Q School as Jason Hak Secures 2026 Playing Status

China’s Lin Yuxin has taken a major step forward in his professional career after finishing top of the Asian Tour Qualifying School in Thailand, earning full playing status for the 2026 season and confirming his place among the region’s rising golf talents. Lin

International Swimming League Eyes 2026 Return After Pandemic and War Forced Hiatus

The International Swimming League has announced plans to make a comeback as early as 2026, aiming to revive its global team based competition after a three year pause caused by the Covid 19 pandemic and geopolitical fallout from the war in Ukraine. Launched

Baidu Partners With Uber and Lyft to Launch Robotaxi Trials in London in 2026

Chinese technology company Baidu is preparing to bring its autonomous driving technology to the streets of London after announcing partnerships with ride hailing platforms Uber and Lyft. The collaboration marks a major step in the global expansion of Chinese robotaxi developers and places

Harbin Prepares to Welcome Visitors as Annual Snow Sculpture Art Expo Nears Opening

Harbin is putting the final touches on one of its most anticipated winter events as preparations for the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo move into their final stage. The annual celebration of snow art is set to open next week,

China’s Space Ambitions Accelerate in 2025 With Manned Missions and Deep Space Goals

China’s space program has continued to gain momentum in 2025, marking another year of steady progress in manned spaceflight, operational resilience, and long term exploration plans that extend beyond Earth orbit toward the Moon and deep space. Over the past year, China’s manned

Japan’s Economy Under Strain as Monetary and Fiscal Policies Pull in Opposite Directions

Japan is entering a delicate phase as its monetary and fiscal policies move in sharply different directions, creating fresh uncertainty for markets and households already grappling with rising prices and weak growth. The growing gap between tighter financial conditions and expanding government spending

ASEAN Holds Emergency Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur to Ease Thailand Cambodia Tensions

Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Monday for a special emergency meeting aimed at easing rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, as the region’s leaders seek to prevent further escalation and preserve regional stability. The meeting brought together foreign ministers