Looking back on 2025, it is difficult to avoid a sense of global unease. Armed conflict, humanitarian crises, and political instability have dominated headlines across continents. The ongoing war in Ukraine, the devastation in Gaza, a terror attack in Australia, and widespread economic
Hopes for a renewed diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Beijing are facing growing strain, not only from tensions between the two powers but also from the role played by US allies in Asia. As Donald Trump signals interest in reaching a broad understanding
China signals urgency with education focused AI strategy Across Asia, governments are moving quickly to prepare their societies for an economy shaped by artificial intelligence. In China, the direction has become especially clear with the emergence of the AI Plus strategy from the
A long awaited road opens to public relief The opening of the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass has brought immediate relief to many commuters in Hong Kong. For drivers travelling across Kowloon, the new route has reduced journey times
Rising warnings revive memories of past European conflicts Across Europe, language once thought confined to history books has returned to public debate. Military leaders and intelligence officials are increasingly warning that the continent must be ready for a large scale conflict with Russia.
Deadly floods reveal the true cost of deforestation Severe flooding in late November in Indonesia has once again highlighted the human cost of unchecked deforestation. In Sumatra, floods and landslides killed more than 1,000 people, with powerful currents carrying massive logs downstream and
In the early hours of the morning in Kakamega County in western Kenya, a sense of excitement hangs in the air. Villages stir with purpose as people prepare for a day deeply rooted in tradition. At one homestead, a powerful bull named Shakahola
A new television drama has brought renewed attention to one of the darkest chapters of the Second World War. Vistamist Chronicles premiered on December thirteen two thousand twenty five across online platforms and television, coinciding with China’s twelfth National Memorial Day for the
Different Starting Points Shape Different Systems China’s digital finance model often resists easy comparison with Western frameworks because it emerged from very different starting conditions. While many Western systems evolved by digitizing mature banking structures, China’s digital finance grew alongside rapid economic expansion
China has steadily expanded its influence in Myanmar over the past year, using its economic strength and close geographic proximity to shape outcomes on the ground. By carefully supporting multiple sides in the conflict, Beijing has positioned itself as a key power broker
