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On June 8-9, Chinese leader Xi Jinping traveled to North Korea for his first overseas trip of 2026, drawing renewed attention to the evolving dynamics among Beijing, Pyongyang, and Moscow. The visit came less than a month after Xi met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's
Are Japan’s Abandoned Houses Turning Into Goldmines? Why Investors Are Reviving the Rural ‘Akiya’ Gems
Parts of Japan's countryside, dotted with old, abandoned homes, are witnessing a notable transformation...
South Korea’s Birthrate, Already Lowest on Earth, Falls Even Further
The average number of children born per woman in the Republic of Korea (ROK) sank to a new low in the...
Visiting Villa Gella in the Heart of Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains
Nestled amidst the picturesque Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, Villa Gella offers an enchanting escape...
Italy Breaks Ranks With G7, Announces Departure From China’s Belt and Road Initiative
On Dec. 7, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that her country would withdraw from China's...
Argentina’s Incoming Milei Administration Rebuffs Diplomatic Overtures by Beijing
News analysis Recent attempts by Communist China to stay in Argentina’s good graces following the...
How to Make Churros: A Crunchy and Decadent Spanish Dessert
Madrid's gastronomic landscape wouldn't be complete without indulging in a traditional early morning...
China Accuses US Warship of ‘Illegally’ Entering Territorial Waters Amid Heightened Tensions
On Dec. 4, the Chinese military reported that the USS Gabrielle Giffords — an American warship — had...
Enchanting Santorini: A Glimpse Into an Ancient Paradise and Modern Tourist Delight
Even postcards of Santorini, a jewel in the Aegean Sea, evoke scenes of the legendary Atlantis. This...
Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base Expanded Allegedly With Communist Chinese Assistance
According to satellite images, throughout this year, Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base has been expanded, allegedly...