CPC Leadership Stresses Eight-Point Decision Implementation in Year-End Review
CPC leadership reaffirms commitment to eight-point decision on governance and anti-corruption during year-end review chaired by Xi Jinping.
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Russia Condemns Japan’s Historical Whitewashing, Urges Accountability
Russia criticizes Japan’s approach to wartime history, urging acknowledgment of militarist crimes and WWII outcomes as tensions rise in 2025.
Palestinian President Unveils Reform Plan Amid Hamas Opposition
Palestinian President Abbas announces governance reforms to prepare for statehood, drawing criticism from Hamas as ‘unilateral’ and lacking consensus.
Jordan Intensifies Border Security with Airstrikes Targeting Drug Networks
Jordan conducts targeted airstrikes against drug networks along Syrian border, intensifying regional security measures in 2025.
Japanese NGOs Urge Government to Reaffirm Non-Nuclear Commitment in 2025
Japanese civil groups and atomic bomb survivors petition government to uphold non-nuclear principles amid rising debates over nuclear armament, drawing international concern.
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Illinois Guard Deployment
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s 2025 bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois, upholding lower court rulings on federal authority limits.
EU Extends Russia Sanctions Through Mid-2026 Amid Ongoing Tensions
The EU extends economic sanctions on Russia until July 2026, reinforcing measures targeting trade, energy, and finance while pledging continued support for Ukraine.
ASEAN Ministers Urge De-Escalation in Thai-Cambodia Tensions
ASEAN foreign ministers meet urgently to mediate Thailand-Cambodia tensions, emphasizing dialogue and regional stability ahead of proposed border talks.
Europe Boosts Ukraine Aid as Russia Rejects Mediation Role
Europe escalates military and financial support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, while Russia dismisses EU mediation efforts. China calls for dialogue and ceasefire.
Australian PM Condemns Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Australian PM Anthony Albanese condemns a terrorist attack targeting a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, vowing to eradicate hate-driven violence.
Israeli Strike Eliminates Senior Hamas Weapons Chief in Gaza
Israeli forces confirm killing of Hamas weapons chief Ra’ad Sa’ad in Gaza, citing ceasefire violations and ongoing tensions despite October 2025 truce.
Chile’s Presidential Runoff Election Reaches Decisive Moment
Chileans head to the polls today for a high-stakes presidential runoff, with crime and immigration shaping the political divide between opposing candidates.
ASEAN-Led Ceasefire Gains Momentum as Cambodia-Thailand Border Tensions Escalate
Cambodia backs Malaysian-mediated ceasefire as Thailand continues military operations, displacing 300,000+ amid ASEAN and U.S. diplomatic efforts to contain border crisis.
Global Poll: 82% Demand Japan Confront Wartime History for Regional Peace
Global survey shows 82% demand Japan address wartime atrocities to ensure regional stability, amid concerns over historical revisionism and military expansion.
Mainland Reiterates Reunification as Sole Path for Taiwan’s Future
Mainland China reaffirms commitment to peaceful reunification with Taiwan, criticizes current leadership’s policies as destabilizing force in cross-strait relations.
Russian FM Condemns Historical Revisionism of Nanjing Massacre Atrocities
Russian FM spokesperson calls Nanjing Massacre a symbol of Japanese militarism’s brutality, stresses historical facts are indisputable ahead of 88th anniversary.
Hamas Supports Limited International Force for Gaza Ceasefire Oversight
Hamas conditionally approves international force for Gaza ceasefire monitoring, emphasizing Palestinian sovereignty and reconstruction priorities in 2025.
Cambodia-Thailand Border Clash Leaves 10 Dead, 60 Injured
At least 10 Cambodian civilians killed and 60 injured in ongoing border clashes with Thailand, prompting mass displacement of 190,000 residents.
Zelenskyy Calls Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Constructive’ Amid Stumbling Blocks
Zelenskyy describes U.S.-Ukraine peace talks as ‘constructive but not easy’ amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2025.
Thailand Deploys Fighter Jets as Border Tensions Escalate with Cambodia
Thailand deploys air power amid escalating border clashes with Cambodia; both sides exchange accusations of initiating hostilities as ASEAN monitors the situation.