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China is expanding cultural-tourism cooperation with Africa through new exchange initiatives. On November 7, 2025, Jinhua in Zhejiang province launched the “2025 China-Africa Cultural Silk Road Exchange Month”, aimed at promoting artistic and cultural collaboration between the regions. As part of the launch, a wood-carving exchange exhibition opened, featuring works by 106 artists from 22 African countries. The exhibition showcases traditional craftsmanship alongside contemporary interpretations, highlighting the rich diversity of African art. Officials said the initiative reflects China’s commitment to deepening cultural understanding, tourism collaboration, and artistic exchange with African nations. The program also seeks to create opportunities for cross-cultural…

Arsenal and Crystal Palace have had their Premier League matches moved to ease fixture congestion before their Carabao Cup quarter-final meeting on Tuesday, 23 December. Originally set to play on Sunday, 21 December, Arsenal’s trip to Everton and Palace’s visit to Leeds United will now kick off at 8pm on Saturday, 20 December. The Premier League said the decision prioritised player welfare, citing the tight schedule caused by expanded European competitions. Palace, who face KuPS in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, 18 December, requested the change to allow more recovery time before the Arsenal tie. The league thanked Leeds…

Foreign diplomatic envoys in China have expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth and development prospects, signaling strong international confidence in its progress. During recent discussions, envoys highlighted China’s efforts to build a unified national market, expand domestic consumption, advance decarbonisation, and foster high-quality international cooperation. These initiatives are seen as key drivers of sustainable economic development. Analysts said the recognition from foreign diplomats reflects China’s growing influence in the global economic and political landscape. “The fact that foreign envoys publicly support China’s growth strategy shows confidence in its policies and market reforms,” said an international relations expert. China has…

The United States Senate has passed a crucial funding bill that could bring the nation’s longest government shutdown to an end within days. Senators voted 60-40 late on Monday, with nearly all Republicans and eight Democrats backing the measure. The bill provides funding for government operations until the end of January. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives, which must approve it before President Donald Trump can sign it into law. Trump indicated earlier on Monday that he was prepared to do so. The deal came together after intense weekend negotiations between both parties to restart essential public…

Europe Becomes a Key Outlet for Japanese InvestmentEuropean startups have received approximately €33 billion in funding from Japanese investors since 2019, according to a report by Dealroom and NordicNinja. This influx marks a strategic move by Japanese venture funds and corporate investors, who are increasingly seeking growth and innovation opportunities beyond Japan’s slower domestic market. Europe’s strong research ecosystem and thriving startup networks have made it an attractive destination for global capital. Deep-Tech and AI Lead the Investment WaveThe primary focus of Japanese funding is deep-tech ventures, including robotics, quantum computing, and advanced materials. Startups in artificial intelligence and sustainable…

A car detonated near New Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The blast ignited a fire that destroyed nearby parked vehicles. Police quickly cordoned off the area while emergency crews responded to the scene. Firefighters and First Responders Act Quickly Fire engines raced to the Red Fort metro station gate after authorities reported the explosion. Firefighters battled flames engulfing multiple vehicles while rescuers evacuated the injured. Emergency personnel coordinated to secure the area and prevent further damage. Witnesses Describe Shocking Scene A local resident told NDTV he heard a “window-shattering sound” and…

New chief aims to restore confidence and growthGlobal drinks leader Diageo has named former Tesco chief executive Sir Dave Lewis as its next boss. He will take over on 1 January after Debra Crew resigned in the summer following two years in charge. The appointment signals Diageo’s push to recover from falling sales and regain investor trust. While Guinness continues to thrive, the company’s wider portfolio has struggled, sending shares to a decade-long low. News of the leadership change lifted Diageo’s shares by 7% in early trading on Monday. Major brands hit by weakening demandDiageo, owner of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff…

China is making significant progress in industrial decarbonisation, according to a report released on 10 November 2025. The country is now considered “well‑positioned to lead global industrial decarbonisation” due to strong government policies, large-scale electrification of heavy industries, and an expanded emissions-trading scheme. The report highlights that China’s government has played a central role in guiding industrial transformation. Policy measures and incentives are helping companies adopt cleaner technologies and reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing, steel, cement, and chemical sectors. A major factor in China industrial decarbonisation progress is electrification. Industries are replacing fossil fuel-powered machinery with electric alternatives powered by renewable energy…

Manchester City made a huge Premier League title statement with a dominant 3-0 win over Liverpool, closing the gap to leaders Arsenal to four points. Despite Erling Haaland missing an early, controversial penalty, he soon made amends by heading in his 19th goal of the season. Nico González doubled the lead after a deflection off Virgil van Dijk, before Jérémy Doku sealed the victory with a brilliant curling strike. Liverpool briefly thought they’d equalised through Van Dijk, but VAR ruled it out for offside against Andy Robertson. From then on, City were in complete control, with Doku’s dazzling display tearing…

Harry Kane struck a stoppage-time header to spare Bayern Munich their first defeat of the season in a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin, extending the champions’ unbeaten run but ending their record-breaking winning streak across all competitions. Union looked on course for an upset when Danilho Doekhi scored his second goal in the 83rd minute, but Kane’s 13th Bundesliga goal of the season salvaged a point. Bayern, now on 28 points, sit six clear at the top after RB Leipzig’s 3-1 loss at Hoffenheim. Bayern had trailed for the first time in the league this season when Manuel Neuer allowed…