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China and Japan: A Growing Tension Over Taiwan

December 23, 2025

Tensions between China and Japan are heating up. This is due to Japan's support for Taiwan. China is not happy about this. They have been using strong words and actions to show their displeasure. Recently, Chinese officials shared a map on social media. This map showed possible missile paths from C

finance

Japan's Yen Dilemma: A Calculated Gamble?

December 23, 2025

Japan's finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, has signaled that the country might intervene if the yen's value keeps dropping sharply. This isn't about normal market ups and downs. It's about those sudden, steep falls that catch everyone off guard. The yen's value took a hit after the Bank of Japan r

politics

Tighter Rules on Guns and Hate Symbols in Australia After Bondi Tragedy

December 23, 2025

Australia is making some big changes to its gun laws and how it handles hate symbols after a recent attack in Bondi. The state of New South Wales, which is home to the most people in Australia, is pushing through new laws. These laws will make it harder to own lots of guns and stop people from showi

environment

Japan's Big Move: Restarting the Biggest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima

December 22, 2025

Japan is taking a big step by restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. This plant, located about 136 miles northwest of Tokyo, was shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima disaster. Since then, Japan has been trying to reduce its depend

politics

Venezuela's Oil Exports Hit by U. S. Interceptions and Cyberattack

December 22, 2025

Venezuela's oil industry is facing fresh challenges. Shipments are slowing down. Most tankers are just moving oil between local ports. This follows recent U. S. actions against two more ships. State-run oil company PDVSA is also dealing with a cyberattack. The U. S. Coast Guard seized a supertanker

politics

France's Big Plan for a New Super Ship

December 22, 2025

France is making a big move. They want to build a new, huge aircraft carrier. This isn't just any ship. It's part of a plan to make France stronger on the seas. The new carrier will replace the old one, the Charles de Gaulle, which will retire by 2038. This new ship is called the PANG. It stands fo

politics

A Roundabout Tells a Tale of Shifting Politics

December 22, 2025

In Leicester, a seemingly ordinary roundabout, Belgrave Circle, has become a symbol of the changing political landscape in the UK. This roundabout, built on the site of an old railway station, witnessed significant political shifts during the 2015 general election. At that time, all three parliament

politics

Najib's Legal Battles: A Test for Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Drive

December 22, 2025

Malaysia's former leader, Najib Razak, is in the middle of a big legal fight. He's already in jail for his role in the huge 1MDB scandal. This week, two important court decisions will happen. First, the court will decide if Najib can finish his sentence at home instead of in prison. Then, they will

politics

Who Really Wants War in Europe?

December 22, 2025

A journalist has sparked a debate by questioning who benefits from the growing tensions in Europe. Chey Bose took to social media to point out that ordinary people in Moscow, London, Paris, and Berlin do not want conflict. So, why is there a push towards war? Bose argues that a small group of leade

politics

Israel's Recent Moves in the West Bank: A Closer Look

December 22, 2025

In a significant move, Israel's government has given the green light for 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank. This decision comes from the far-right finance minister, who has been a strong advocate for expanding settlements in the region. Over the past few years, the total number of new settl