Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Western Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the city of Yasugi in Japan’s western Shimane region, Reuters reported, citing Japan’s National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED). Yasugi, located…
China’s five green economy challenges in 2026
Chee Meng Tan, University of Nottingham As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing is doubling…
Kim Jong Un Visits Submarine Yard, Oversees Missile Test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a submarine shipyard on Christmas Eve, inspecting construction of a nuclear‑powered submarine and observing tests of what state media described as a “new…
Hong Kong ranked global leader in AI preparedness, UNCTAD report shows
Hong Kong is among the world’s leading regions in artificial intelligence preparedness, according to a new UN Trade and Development report. The 2025 Technology and Innovation Report assessed more than…
China and Mongolia are battling to control massive dust storms
Thomas White, King’s College London; Andreas Baas, King’s College London, and Han Cheng, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Dust storms regularly affect northern China, including its capital…
Tokyo stocks fall on AI investment concerns
Tokyo shares dropped Thursday as technology stocks slumped amid worries over massive artificial intelligence investment in the United States. The Nikkei 225 fell 510.78 points, or 1.03%, to close at…
China Pushes Boundaries With New High-Speed Rail Advances
China’s self-developed high-speed rail technology is making major strides in innovation and operations, highlighted by the launch of the Shenyang-Baihe line in the northeast. The route features the Fuxing CR400BF-GS…
China’s Liuhua Oilfield Secondary Development Fully Operational
China National Offshore Oil Corporation said Sunday that secondary development of the Liuhua Oilfield, the country’s first deepwater site, is now fully operational. The project marks a breakthrough in China’s…
Sri Lanka to Reopen Tourist Sites, Launch Campaign After Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka will reopen most tourist destinations and introduce recovery measures to revive its tourism industry after Cyclone Ditwah, officials said. Deputy Environment Minister Anton Jayakody said the country’s botanical…
Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra reaches 1,000
The death toll from the recent floods and landslides in three provinces on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has reached 1,000, with 218 others missing, according to the latest data posted by…