Java island zoo releases photos of the first panda cub born in Indonesia
A zoo on Java island released photos of Indonesia’s first locally born giant panda cub, and said the male cub was showing signs of being in good health.
Day: December 7, 2025
Vietnam’s signature coffee culture conquers Paris cafe-goers
Though Vietnam is one of the world’s top exporters, its coffee remains overlooked in Europe, where consumers tend to be more familiar with beans from Africa and South America. Now Vietnamese coffee culture is gaining ground in Paris, where a growing n…
Hundreds mourn Hong Kong’s deadliest fire victims ahead of elections
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents laid flowers at Wang Fuk Court, mourning 159 fire victims. The tragedy occurred just before tightly controlled elections.
First phase of Gaza ceasefire plan nearly complete, says Netanyahu
Israeli PM to discuss next steps with Donald Trump this month but timetable for lasting peace remains unclearBenjamin Netanyahu has said that the first phase of the UN-endorsed Gaza ceasefire plan is close to completion, and that the second phase must …
Israel and Hamas shortly expected to move to ceasefire second phase, says Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister made the comments during a news conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is visiting Israel.
McLaren’s Lando Norris wins his first Formula 1 world championship
McLaren driver Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Although Red Bull’s defending champion Max Verstappen won the race, Norris finished third, just behind his McLaren teammate Oscar…
Colombian fishermen express fears over lethal U.S. strikes
Since the Trump administration began launching strikes against alleged drug vessels off the coasts of South America, killing at least 87 people, some fishermen in Santa Marta, Colombia, say their way of life is under attack. Lilia Luciano talks with re…
The fragile fight for justice in a post-Assad Syria
A year after al-Assad fell, Syria’s new leadership faces the danger of Syrians frustrated by justice delayed or denied.
Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas expected to begin Gaza ceasefire’s second phase soon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he expected the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire to begin “very shortly” once Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage whose body was taken by Palestinian militants during the October 7…
Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire’s second phase soon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.